Fuel Oil News articles from April 2004

Fuel Oil News archives from April 2004

Roth Industries, Inc. announces new CEO.(Dateline)(appointment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Roth Industries in Dautphetal, Germany, the manufacturer of radiant heating systems, plumbing systems and double-wall tank systems, in February announced that Jochen Drewniok had joined the Roth Group. Drewniok has extensive experience in the...

Peerless lists dates, locations for "Colors of Heat" seminars.(Dateline)(Peerless Boilers )(Brief Article)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... Peerless Boilers has announced the dates and locations of the 2004 "Colors of Heat" training seminars. All locations will feature two seminars, each with a different topic. Topics include one pipe steam systems, two-pipe steam systems and hot...

NAOHSM slates two-day Service Manager's workshop.(Dateline)(National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... As is customary, the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers will be hosting a full slate of educational opportunities for its members and guests during its 51st Annual Convention & Trade Show to be held May 11-15, at the Expo...

New England Institute names committee members.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In January, the following individuals were appointed to the New England Institute of Technology's Technical Advisory Committee: * Dennis Brennan, North Providence, R.I., Brennan Oil & Heating Co. * Timothy Carlton, Smithfield, R.I.,...

Uponor Wirsbo schedules Mini-Camp I and II dates.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Uponor Wirsbo has recently released its 2004 HCT Mini-Camp schedule. Wirsbo's Mini-Camp, an interactive, hands-on experience, has trained more than 6,500 contractors over the past 10 year. Participants explore radiant heating, including how and...

ICP introduces new Mobile Marketing Center.(Dateline)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... International Comfort Products has introduced its new Mobile Marketing Center, which is set up to provide hands on training identical to its Mobile Training Center that has been touring the country providing training classes over the past year....

Calendar of events.(Dateline)(energy industry)(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... April 18-21 GAMA 69th Annual Meeting. The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, Tucson, Ariz. Info: (703) 525-7060 or www.gamanet.org. April 27-29 Atlantic Region Energy Expo. Trump Taj Mahal Resort & Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Info:...

California junior college receives AHR scholarship.(Dateline)(San Joaquin Valley College )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The 2004 AHR Expo Innovation Awards were given in eight specific categories to the most innovative products among the thousands on display during the January' AHR Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Proceeds from the entry fee for the awards competition...

Champion Energy adds to distributor network.(Dateline)(Champion Energy Corp.; Goodwin Oil Company; Mahopac Fuel Company; Hancock Oil Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In 2003, Champion Energy Corp., acquired four full-service retail heating oil distributorships, strengthening its presence in the New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York markets. Each entity has been successfully incorporated into...

LINCedge launched to improve fleet profits.(Dateline)(LINC Preferred Group, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Jim Morton, chairman and CEO of LINC Preferred Group, Inc., Cookeville, Tenn., has announced the formation of LINCedge, a division designed to serve all sizes of businesses with truck fleets. LINCedge is set to unveil the LINCedge "Over The...

Stop the presses!(Editor's Note)(The National Oilheat Research Alliance)
April 1, 2004... In my previous life, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, well before I found myself waist-deep in fuel oil, I worked for several newspapers in suburban Chicago. While trying to meet various daily and weekly deadlines, there was...

New England Fuel Institute offers "Masters" program.(News And Trends)
April 1, 2004... The New England Fuel Institute has taken technical training beyond the basics of oilheat with the introduction of its progressive Oilheat Masters Program. The new course gets underway April 13 at NEFI's technical training facility in...

EnviraFuel heating oil making its mark in Pa.(News And Trends)
April 1, 2004... A new blend of heating oil that is reported to be better for the environment than traditional oil is being pioneered by a Bethlehem, Pa.-based heating and fuel delivery company. Heating oil now delivered by Deiter Brothers Heating, Cooling...

Millennium pipeline project to increase N.Y. gas supply.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Developers of the Millennium pipeline project have announced a two-stage plan that will supply more natural gas to peak demand areas of New York. Phase One will replace and upgrade 186 miles of an existing pipeline from Corning to Ramapo,...

Pipeline failure, fire create hiccups in propane supply.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Oil Feb. 17, the Empire State Petroleum Association sent out a notice advising all members of the failure of an eight-inch propane pipeline in Ohio that is operated by the Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company. As a result of this...

Taco enhances offerings of scrubbers, circulators.(News And Trends)(4900 Series scrubber )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Taco, Inc., has recently expanded its offerings in its system scrubber and circulator lines. * The company has introduced a scrubber system separator that removes air and dirt in hydronic systems. The new Taco 4900 Series scrubber saves...

ECR International distributes Hyundai systems.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... ECR International, Inc., has been named the exclusive licensed importer of Hyundai ductless split air-conditioning systems in the United States and Puerto Rico. "Hyundai's debut in the U.S. and Puerto Rican marketplaces strengthens ECR's...

STI, SPFA combine into one association.(News And Trends)(Steel Plate Fabricators Association)(Steel Tank Institute)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In February, two major trade associations for the steel-fabrication industry, the Steel Tank institute and Steel Plate Fabricators Association, reached agreement on a combination. Members of the two groups, each of which has existed for...

Metro Fuel Oil chooses S3's FleetGuard system.(News And Trends)(Metro Fuel Oil Corporation )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Metro Fuel Oil Corporation of New York has begun using Satellite Security System's FleetGuard application company-wide to secure and monitor 16 service vehicles and 40 fuel and oil tankers. FleetGuard works with S3's GlobalGuard to view,...

Report: hydrogen can replace gasoline in 50 years.(News And Trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... In a report by the National Academies' National Research Council that was released in February, a research committee predicted that the transition to hydrogen over the next several decades could significantly transform the country's energy...

Environmental business journal honors ESS.(News And Trends)(Environmental Support Solutions Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Environmental Support Solutions, Tempe, Ariz., has received the Environmental Business Journal's merit award for achievements in information technology in 2003. George Stubbs, senior editor with the Environmental Business Journal said ESS'...

Acquisition season in full swing.(The Insider)(large fuel oil dealers looking to acquire small ones)
April 1, 2004... Spring isn't the only thing popping out all over. So are the "For Sale" signs at literally dozens of heating oil companies throughout the country. As reported in February, action this season seems to center on the "MOM and Pop" companies rather...

Powers leaves Suburban for propane giant.(The Insider)(William Powers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... William Powers, the former Petro exec who joined Suburban Propane several months ago, ostensibly to run the Agway Energy acquisition, left March 1 to join Heritage Propane. Powers, who had been operating out of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., received...

Nora ad campaign back on the air.(The Insider)(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The National Oilheat Research Alliance's "What is Heat?" advertising campaign returned to the marketplace throughout the oilheat states last month and is again drawing raves from both consumers and savvy marketers. NORA's spring offensive,...

Oilheat management workshop set for June.(The Insider)(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The vibes from last summer's initial workshop in Connecticut were so positive that NORA has scheduled a second top management get-together for the week of June 21. This time, to attract a more southern audience, the conference will be held in...

Wellesley boss gets second, concurrent, term.(The Insider)(Wellesley Energy )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The Insider reported last month on master con man Thomas Giacomaro, who used Wellesley Energy and its parent, Montague, N.J.-based Wellesley Services, to swindle a mind-blowing $80 million from investors ranging from mystery writer Mary Higgins...

Atlantic region shindig sold out.(The Insider)(Atlantic Region Energy Expo sold out)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... With a 10-plus exhibitor waiting list to boot, this month's Atlantic Region Energy Expo, set for Atlantic City, N.J.'s Taj Mahal Casino Hotel, April 27-29, should rack up both exhibit and registration records. Another sign that the...

Gold certificate session set for April 20.(The Insider)(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Baltimore will be the site of NORA's Gold Certificate "Training the Trainers" seminar on April 20. The revised service technicians training manual and the teacher's guide will both be unveiled. Attending senior technicians can also take the...

Toyotomi introduces latest looks in air-conditioners.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Toyotomi U.S.A., Inc., has released its latest innovations in compact air conditioners, the TIN/TIG 59AD, 329D, 289D and 209D. Among the features available on these units are a 24-hour on/off/sleep timer (except on the 59AD), high-energy...

Hyundai ductless systems take comfort to a new level.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Hyundai ductless air conditioners are designed for extra-quiet operation and cooling comfort. With compact dimensions, they're perfectly suited for any interior application. Hyundai systems utilize the latest technology and advanced components...

Smoke pen simplifies air-balancing needs.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... The Smoke Pen from Regin is an innovation for air-balance professionals and anyone that needs just the right amount of test smoke when and where it is needed. The Smoke Pen works like a mechanical pencil. A patented smoke-emitting wick is...

Regin humidistats offer reliable humidity control.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... In this age of accurate control and indoor air quality issues, correct humidity control is as important as temperature drop or the rate of temperature change. Regin humidistats are accurate and reliable humidity controls for indoor air quality...

New pool heater stretches season.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... The new E-ZEE FLOW indirect pool heater stretches dollars and the pool season because it uses energy from an existing boiler and comes in a full range of sizes. The E-ZEE FLOW accommodates swimming pools, spas and hot tubs for residential and...

Cooper-Atkins unveils new humidity probe.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Cooper-Atkins Corp. is offering a new probe to the HVAC and industrial markets that makes it easier to measure humidity in ductwork and other cooling/heating equipment. The Slim Humidity Probe, Model 5028, has a shaft diameter of only .250...

Field Controls redesigns UV-Aire plastic housing.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Field Controls has totally redesigned its UV-Aire air purifier. The new UV-Aire features a high-tech plastic housing and is available in two sizes. The larger UV-C model is equipped with state-of-the-art circuitry that controls and monitors...

Fin & Coil Cleaner promises ease of use.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Utility has announced the availability of CYCLONE Fin & Coil Cleaner, first aid for air conditioners. It's an economic alternative to sending the unit out for a costly repair. This high-powered formulation restores unit efficiency immediately....

Pacor introduces new set of equipment liners.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Pacor, Inc., has introduced Tuf-Skin and Tuf-Skin II dual-density fiberglass insulation liners for HVAC equipment. Both liners provide effective thermal and acoustical control in air conditioning, heating equipment and appliances, and are...

Media cleaners help make breathing easier.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... New Breathe Easy Media Air Cleaners from Amilair Corp., are designed exclusively for home use where particles in the one-micron range and larger are present and can be removed efficiently and safely. With proper and continuous use, the Breathe...

Electronic pressure instrument for the HVAC/R marketplace.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... The SGT Electronic Pressure Instrument is an innovative field sensor now available from SOR. This multi-function device provides two relays, local indication and an analog output. Fast response, self-diagnostics, online testing and password...

New PC-based system for monitoring and control.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Azova, Inc., has enhanced its line of industrial test and measurement systems with a new PC-based temperature and humidity monitoring and control system. This system utilizes a custom software package to provide a wide variety of data...

New technology improves contactor performance and life.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Equipment owners often notice and sometimes complain about a hum, buzz or chatter coming from their air-conditioning unit. Thanks to a new QwikProcloct from Mainstream Engineering Corporation, there is an easy and inexpensive solution to this...

Head-pressure controllers for air-conditioning units.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... This state of the art controller from EDC International, Inc., is designed to cut energy costs of air-conditioning and heat-pump operation by adjusting the fan speed of the condenser. This is achieved by sensing the refrigerant temperatures to...

Reservoir-free humidifier.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Research Products Corporation has released the Model 400 Automatic Humidifier. The Model 400 uses a patented water-delivery system which includes a small float chamber, electronic water-level sensors and a wicking water panel. The use of the...

Flexible gas-vent connection system.(Air-conditioning equipment roundup: the latest new products in the air-conditioning field)
April 1, 2004... Hart & Cooley has introduced a new flexible Type B gas-vent connection system that saves time by eliminating the inconvenience of returning to a job site to connect appliances after they have been delivered. The Type B covers is also ideal for...

An emerging market: use of biodiesel fuel for home heating and other applications continues to grow.
April 1, 2004... With winter weather blanketing much of the country, more people began realizing that cleaner burning biodiesel can be used to power their oil furnaces and boilers, significantly lowering emissions. By using an American-made fuel, heating oil...

A stable relationship: additives can help curb the aging process in home heating and diesel fuels.
April 1, 2004... The potential to stabilize home heating oil and diesel fuel offers many benefits to the supplier of fuels to the end user. We are seeing, over the past few years, a change in the home heating oil as it comes from the refineries. It appears,...

Oil tank installs, Part 1: knowing the standards can save installers a lot of trouble.
April 1, 2004... As many of you who have followed my articles know, 1 have done a lot of expert witness work for attorneys and insurance companies and the subject of fuel oil tanks has always been a big part of that work. It still amazes me after 35 years to...

Still going strong: Schildwachter & Sons celebrates 100 years of service in the Bronx.(Milestones)
April 1, 2004... This year, Fred M. Schildwachter & Sons, a family-owned retail and wholesale fuel oil and diesel terminal in the Bronx commemorates its 100th year of service to customers in the Bronx, Westchester and Manhattan. "We are very proud of our...

ICPA Technical Education Center marks 25 years of training.
April 1, 2004... Many people want to get into the HVAC trades, but they have no idea how to get started, or they start in the wrong place. For 25 years, the ICPA Technical Education Center has trained competent professionals for an often chronically...

Looking back.
April 1, 2004... Charles Bursey marks 40 years in the oilheat industry, and 10 as a respected columnist Looking back over my career, I can always relate to where my many basement journeys began. On July 12, 1963, I graduated from New England Fuel Institute...

Don't be yellow: hot to make a smart investment for your marketing dollars.
April 1, 2004... Just under 75 percent of contractors spend over half their entire marketing budgets in the Yellow Pages. To make matters worse, this spending results in just 13.4 percent of HVAC sales. I'm no math major, but spending over half and getting...

A tale of two states: New Hampshire, Massachusetts differ when it comes to funding residential fuel-spill cleanups.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... As an environmental consultant and Licensed Site Professional who manages residential heating oil spill cleanups in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, it has been interesting to follow Massachusetts' progress toward a solution for covering...

Slaying the IRS monster.(Tax)(income in respect to a decedent)
April 1, 2004... Over the years, this column has ground out over 1,200 articles on a ton of subjects. But the response has always been greatest to two topics: income in respect to a decedent (IRD) and subtrusts. IRD is a problem. A subtrust, on the other...

Don't freeze up.(Service)
April 1, 2004... By the time this article reaches the press, most of you will want to forget this winter. While traveling the front lines of New England's cold countryside in support of my company product, I met several people who had a winter story or...

Change is good: AREE, NAOHSM shows highlight a streamlined convention season.
April 1, 2004... As the 2004 oilheating trade-show season gets ready to kick into high gear, you'll immediately notice a difference. Whereas in year's past this special Spring Show Guide has included schedules and exhibitor information on the three major...

AREE: Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, Atlantic City, N.J. April 27-29, 2004.(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... Schedule of Events (as of March 4) TUESDAY, APRIL 27 9-11:30 a.m.: FMA Board of Trustees Meeting. Open to all regular members. Diamond Ballroom A-B. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: ICPA Executive Committee Meeting. Platinum Room. 10:15-11:15...

NAOHSM: Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, Conn May 11-15, 2004.(Calendar)
April 1, 2004... Schedule of Events TUESDAY, MAY 11 12-5 p.m.: Exhibitor Setup and Registration, Expo Center. 3 p.m.: Hotel Check=in: Sheraton Hotel (860-528-9703); Crowne Plaza (860-549-2400). 6-9 p.m.: Dinner on your own. 8:30 p.m.:...

A flying start: oilheating professionals got a jump on the trade-show season at the record-setting AHR Expo.(Absorptive Heat Recovery )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... While the Atlantic Region Energy Expo and NAOHSM Convention are the trade-show touchstones for oilheating professionals, the show season got off to a roaring start for many in the industry with ASHRAE's AHR Expo, which was held in Anaheim,...