Fuel Oil News articles from April 2005

Fuel Oil News archives from April 2005

VFDA becomes official member of the PMAA.( Vermont Fuel Dealers Association )(Petroleum Marketers Association of America )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association officially joined Petroleum Marketers Association of America as a voting member effective Jan. 1. On that day, VFDA joined with 44 state and regional PMAA associations to advance the petroleum marketer's...

New Jersey dealer wins ISH show trip.(Judy Garber )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... On Jan. 27, Judy Garber of the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers, witnessed by Dan Holohan of HeatingHelp.com, drew the winning ticket for the trip to the ISH Show in Germany in March, offered by the Nassau-Suffolk Chapter of...

NTEA names new board of trustees.(National Truck Equipment Ass)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The National Truck Equipment Association has announced the election of three new members to the NTEA Board of Trustees. The new trustees, who will serve a three-year term, were installed in March at the 41st Annual NTEA Convention. One...

Western Star, Sterling open new headquarters.(Sterling Truck Corp.)(Western Star Trucks Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Western Star Trucks and Sterling Truck Corporation has announced that they have relocated their headquarters, including sales, marketing, dealer operations and financial departments, to Redford, Mich. Western Star and Sterling will start...

Burnham names top salesman, rep firm.(Burnham Hydronics)(Rick Link )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Burnham Hydronics recently announced that Rick Link has been named 2005 Salesperson of the Year and Mechanical Sales has been named 2005 Sales Representative of the Year. The awards were announced at the company's national sales meeting in...

Skuttle announces four humidifier enhancements.(Skuttle Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Four new additions to Skuttle's 60-series, duct-mounted steam humidifiers make these units safer, easier to use and easier to install. * Compustat, an electronic temperature-sensing humidistat, automatically adjusts humidifier output to...

Calendar of events.(petroleum industry)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... April 14 Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire Board and Membership Meeting. Red Blazer Restaurant, Concord, N.H. Info: (603) 895-3808 or www.nhoilheat.com. April 19-21 Atlantic Region Energy Expo. Trump Taj Mahal Resort & Casino,...

DM2 Software earns Best Software award.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... For the sixth consecutive year, DM2 Software has been named to Best Software's distinguished President's Circle. DM2 placed among the top 10 for the fourth straight year in the competition among nearly 6,000 Best Software business and...

COCARD, MAA create new credit-card processing format.(Micro-Analysts Associates)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... COCARD and Micro-Analysts Associates have announce a new automated processing solution for users of EASYFUEL and ENERGY-PRO that is now available for current and prospective customers. "We can simply push a few buttons in our ENERGY-PRO...

Rheem announces dealers of the year.(Brewer Heating Inc., Rheem Air Conditioning Div.)(Sally Brewer and Doug Brewer )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Doug and Sally Brewer, owners of Brewer Heating Inc., were recently recognized by Rheem Air Conditioning Division and Wisconsin distributor Design Air as the 2004 Northern Wisconsin Rheem Team Top Contractor Dealer of the Year for their...

A breath of fresh air.(Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analysis Certification)
April 1, 2005... When you get right down to it, the most basic building block of our existence is the air we breath. If forced, we can go without food and water for several days. If you choose, you can exist without any type of human interaction for months or...

New England Fuel Institute reorganizes committee structure.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... After lengthy study, followed by a survey of membership and review sessions by its executive committee, the New England Fuel Institute has announced changes to its committee structure that will result in more efficient committee formation and...

BBT Thermotechnik buys Controlled Energy Corp.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... BBT Thermotechnik, a member of the Bosch Group and a leading European manufacturer of heating products, has announced the 100 percent takeover of Controlled Energy Corporation of Waitsfield, Vt. CEC, a long-standing distributor of BBT...

Star Gas chief executive announces resignation.(Star Gas Partners L.P., Irik Sevin)
April 1, 2005... On March 7, Star Gas Partners, the embattled distributor of home heating oil, said chairman, chief executive and president Irik Sevin had resigned, as reported by Newsday. Also, Sevin's mother, Audrey Sevin, quit as a director and...

Officials cool to cut in home-heating aid.
April 1, 2005... President Bush's proposal to cut home-heating aid to the poor is getting a cool response from officials in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, according to an Associated Press report in February. Program administrators say the prospect of...

Outlook calls for cold spring in Northeast.
April 1, 2005... WSI Corporation has issued its seasonal outlook for the upcoming three-month period (March-May). WSI expects this period to average cooler-than-normal generally north of a boundary that extends from Spokane, Wash., to Dallas to Washington, D.C....

Wholesale prices experience biggest leap since 1998.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Wholesale prices rose 0.3 percent in January, driven by big increases in the cost of new cars, cigarettes and alcohol, the government reported in February. The Labor Department said the increase in its Producer Price Index, designed to...

Vermont lawmakers ask Pataki to block tire burn.( George Pataki)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Seven Vermont legislators have written to New York Gov. George Pataki, asking him to stop International Paper from burning tires as fuel in its Ticonderoga, N.Y., plant. The plant is on the western shore of Lake Champlain and Vermont is...

Executive Committee outlines PMAA priorities.(Petroleum Marketers Association of America)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Petroleum Marketers Association of America's new Executive Committee held its first meeting of 2005 in February and outlined some early legislative and regulatory priorities for action between now and the May Board of Directors meeting. ...

Clean Diesel Campaign, diesel grants announced.(United States. Environmental Protection Agency`s grant)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Over $1.5 million in grants for diesel engine retrofit projects was announced on Feb. 23 by Acting EPA Administrator Steve Johnson. Eighteen diesel retrofit projects are being funded as part of EPA's new Clean Diesel Campaign. The recipients...

BioHeat now available to mid-coast Maine.(Frontier Energy Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Frontier Energy, Maine's distributor of BioHeat and biodiesel, has announced that it has begun offering BioHeat to customers in the cities and towns of Belfast, Northport, Lincolnville, Camden, Rockport and Rockland. Despite repeated...

Heating Oil Partners, IBM ignite efficiency.(International Business Machines Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Heating Oil Partners has begun using IBM's Think Express program to deploy ThinkPad and ThinkCentre personal computers to help keep its customer support network running efficiently this winter season. The IBM Think Express program, part of...

Thermo Pride upgrades air-conditioning line.(Thermo Products Inc. (North Judson, Indiana))(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Thermo Pride has announced upgrades to its 10 and 13 SEER outdoor air-conditioning condensers. The 10 SEER air conditioner now includes a high-tech, gull-wing fiberglass reinforced fan blade and premium air mover to provide quiet operation....

New EMI air-conditioner meets 2006 SEER standards.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The new C2C 13 SEER single-zone ductless air-conditioning systems from EMI meet the new U.S. Department of Energy ratings that will raise the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating of air-conditioning systems to 13 SEER from 10 SEER in January 2006....

Skuttle introduces new indoor air quality brochure.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)
April 1, 2005... Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products has announced the availability of its new brochure, A World of WholeHouse Solutions for Today's IAQ Challenges. The six-panel brochure showcases the manufacturer's lineup of furnace-attached humidifiers,...

ABB expands ACH550 A/C drive line.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Extension of the voltage rating of ABB's ACH550 AC drives line to 600 volts, in a 2-150 HP range, widens the universe of end-users that now will be able to install the drives for a host of HVAC applications. The ACH550 line features a built-in...

EIC Solutions designs compact cooling unit.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)
April 1, 2005... EIC Solutions Inc. has created a new product designed specifically to cool small electronic enclosures. The Thermoelectric Air Conditioner packs a 200 btu/hr rating into an 8.25-inch by 6-inch footprint and is ideal for cooling wireless...

ICP companies update 14 SEER air-conditioners.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The International Comfort Products family has announced upgrades to its 14 SEER air-conditioning lines. The Arcoaire X14, Tempstar SmartComfort 2400, Heil QuietComfort and Comfortmaker SoftSound air conditioners provide quiet, high-efficiency...

Unico, Inc. introduces reverse-cycle chiller.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)
April 1, 2005... Unico Inc. has introduced the UnichillerRC, a reverse-cycle chiller that provides both hot water for heating, as well as cold water for cooling. The UnichillerRC outside unit features a corrosion-resistant pump, a tube-in-shell evaporator and a...

SETRA Systems creates pressure transducer.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Setra Systems has introduced the Model 528 strain gauge, an industrial pressure transducer. The Model 528's CVD strain-gauge design is resistant to aging and virtually insensitive to thermal transients and pressure cycling, making it idea for...

Indirect pool heaters available from Bryan.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)
April 1, 2005... Bryan Steam LLC's "flexible water tube" indirect pool heaters are available in atmospheric gas-fired and forced draft gas, oil or dual fuel-fired models and are listed in sizes ranging from 350,000 btu/hr to 8,000,000 btu/hr. These sizes offer...

Computer-enabled humidifier offers safety and efficiency.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The new $2000 and $2020 steam humidifiers from EWC Controls, Inc. have a built-in computer chip to insure maximum efficiency, accuracy, reliability and safety. The automatic-flush system drains the humidifier 12 twelve hours of operation. This...

Toyotomi introduces latest looks in air-conditioners.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)
April 1, 2005... 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.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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...

Regin humidistats offer reliable humidity control.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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...

Fin & Coil Cleaner promises ease of use.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Cyclone Fin & Coil Cleaner)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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)(Pacor Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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...

New PC-based system for monitoring and control.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Equipment owners often notice and sometimes complain about a hum, buzz or chatter coming from their air-conditioning unit. Thanks to a new QwikProduct 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)(EDC International, Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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...

Flexible gas-vent connection system.(Air-Conditioning Equipment ROUNDUP: THE LATEST NEW PRODUCTS IN THE AIR-CONDITIONING FIELD)(Hart and Cooley Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... 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...

Partners in prevention: Sears Home Central launches TankSure Program in major Canadian oilheat markets.
April 1, 2005... Sears is one of the most recognized and well-respected brands in North America. Sears Home Central in Canada not only epitomizes the brand, but is also Canada's largest retailer. The mega-retailer is known for brands like Kenmore, its expansive...

Managing your risk: how to make a swap contract work for you and your business.
April 1, 2005... Last month we discussed the basics of futures contracts. This month, we are going to discuss the basics of swaps. For the purposes of this article, we will assume that the terms "swaps contract," "derivatives" and "over-the-counter...

Rare air: air-operated manifolds increase safety, productivity of delivery trucks.
April 1, 2005... In previous "Truck Talk" articles, I've described the conception and introduction of air-operated manifolds to the tank truck industry. Improved productivity and greater safety achieved by the use of these products has driven a steady increase...

Beyond wrenches, Part IV: information technology can help increase the productivity of service techs.
April 1, 2005... This article is Part 4 of a 4-part series. Parts 1, 2 and 3 addressed information technology tools to help make dispatchers, drivers and CSRs more productive. The focus of this article is how those tools can help make service technicians more...

Basic draft, Part II.
April 1, 2005... In Part I, we established a lot of rules for draft and ended up by talking about outside air and the fact that although I'm the world's greatest believer that you must have plenty of draft for combustion, I'm not an advocate of outside air....

A birthday to remember: 2005 AHR Expo celebrates 75th anniversary with record number of exhibitors.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... For the first time in the 75-year history of the AHR Expo, the show was held in Orlando, Fla., and as anticipated, it attracted a large number of industry professionals from around the globe. According to show management, the 2005 AHR Expo set...

You've been there, too.(SERVICE)(manager)(Column)
April 1, 2005... Like many of you who read this column, I have been a service manager for many years. Most of our service technicians come to us either from another company where they felt they were not being treated right or simply had a dispute with their...

Start your engines: spring show action will be fast and furious this year.
April 1, 2005... The fuel oil industry's frequent fliers--many of whom will just be getting over the jet lag brought on by a trip to the ISH Show in Frankfurt, Germany, in March--will be in mileage heaven from April 19 to May 26. That 37-day span will feature...

NAOHSM: Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, PA May 22-26, 2005.
April 1, 2005... Schedule of Events (as of March 7) SUNDAY, MAY 22 7 a.m.: Golf, open play Call Simon Andres at (717) 534-3450 and mention "NAOHSM" for tee time. 12-5 p.m.: Exhibitor setup. 12-5 p.m.: Convention registration, Chocolate Lobby....

NEFI: John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston May 10-11, 2005.(New England Fuel Institute)
April 1, 2005... Schedule of Events (as of March 2nd) The 31st North American Heating & Energy Expo and the 2005 Business Convention of the New England Fuel Institute will be held in Boston, May 10 and 11, at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention...