Fuel Oil News articles from August 2005

Fuel Oil News archives from August 2005

Brennan named OHIENY person of the year.(DATELINE)
August 1, 2005... The Oil Heat Institute of Eastern New York presented its seventh annual Person of the Year Award to Ed Brennan of IPT/Petro USA during OHIENY's annual meeting at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, N.Y., in June 8. Brennan has a long and...

Beckett publishes 2005 NEP school schedule.(R.W. Beckett Corp. releases National Education Program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... R.W. Beckett Corp. has released the schedule for its National Education Program. The program is presented in person by an experienced factory representative and will feature the new NX oil burner and HeatManager boiler control from Beckett....

AREE show moving to A.C. Convention Center.(Atlantic Region Energy Expo)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... As this year's Atlantic Region Energy Expo concluded, the show's Convention Committee announced that the annual Trade Show and Convention would be moving to the Atlantic City (N.J.) Convention Center next year with show dates set for May 1-4....

NAOHSM schedules 2006 cruise to Alaska.(DATELINE)
August 1, 2005... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers is sponsoring a trip to Alaska aboard a Carnival cruise ship from July 12-19, 2006. The trip offers the option of flying from Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore or New York's JFK to...

More programs listed by HVAC Excellence.(DATELINE)
August 1, 2005... The national movement towards accountability and higher standards of excellence within education continues as 13 more programs have been granted accreditation in the first half of 2005 by HVAC Excellence. The new programs are Berks Career...

Calendar of events.(DATELINE)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... August 4 Oil Heat-Institute of Rhode Island 43rd Annual Clambake. Kempenaar's Clambake Club, Middletown, R.I. Info: (401) 464-8000. August 22 Massachusetts Oilheat Council Annual Golf Classic. Pinehills, Plymouth, Mass. Info:...

Uponor Wirsbo holds first Appreciation Days.(DATELINE)
August 1, 2005... In June, Uponor Wirsbo hosted nearly 200 contractors from around the country for its first-ever Contractor Appreciation Days. On June 2, Wirsbo's training manager, John Barba, offered contractors a full-day sales and marketing class that helped...

Odin, Boston enviro host AREE alliance dinner.(Oilheat Dealers Insurance Network division, Boston Environmental host a Atlantic Region Energy Expo dinner)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... At April's Atlantic Region Energy Expo in Atlantic City, N.J., Lancer Insurance Company of Long Beach, N.Y., and Boston Environmental of Portsmouth, N.H., hosted an industry alliance dinner in conjunction with AREE. Several key industry...

Skill Builders classes slated by REHAU.(DATELINE)
August 1, 2005... REHAU has announced its schedule of Skill Builders training classes, which are offered through the REHAU Academy and facilitated by REHAU heating professionals. In addition to the training courses traditionally offered, the schedule includes a...

Taco's Radiant Mixing Block wins best new product.(Mecanex/Climatex Trade Show)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Taco's Radiant Mixing Block took home a Best in Category Award at this year's Mecanex/Climatex Trade Show in Montreal. More than 4,900 visitors attended the Montreal Convention Center to see 225 exhibitors from across Canada and the United...

Easing the crunch.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
August 1, 2005... When it comes to high gasoline or heating-oil prices, the consumer usually has two options: complain about them or do something about them. I know it's easy to scream when the price of a gallon of gasoline approaches $2.50 (as it recently...

New information needed for hazardous materials.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... Beginning Oct. 1, the United States Department of Transportation will require that the emergency contact telephone number currently required on all shipping papers must have immediate access to a person who has knowledge of the hazardous...

Oilheat Management Workshop slated for September by NORA.(National Oilheat Research Alliance)
August 1, 2005... The National Oilheat Research Alliance will present its three-and-a-half day Oilheat Management Workshop Sept. 20-23 in Albany, N.Y., at the Shaker Ridge Country Club. The executive retreat is modeled on successful Ivy League University...

Senate oks energy bill; Bush seeking approval.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... On June 28, The Associated Press reported that the United States Senate had approved an energy bill by a vote of 85-12 that was more favorable to conservation, wind farms and ethanol, and less kind to oil and gas producers than legislation...

Technol Fuel Conditioners acquires Allied Syndication.(Richard P. Underwood to head the acquired company)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Technol Fuel Conditioners Inc. has completed the first portion of an agreement to acquire Allied Syndications Inc. The acquisition will effect a change in control of Technol Fuel Conditioners Inc. and Richard P. Underwood has been elected the...

U.S. patent issued for more efficient engine.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... In June, a new design that would enable a gasoline engine to be as fuel efficient as a diesel engine was awarded patent No. 6,907,859 from the U.S. Patent Office, according to a spokesperson from National Fuelsaver Corporation. "Every...

Three biodiesel pumps open to public in Maine.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... Frontier Energy, South China, Maine, has announced that biodiesel is now available at three public fueling stations across the state. Speedy Stop Gas, located in the parking lot of the Raymond Shopping Center on Rte. 302 in Raymond, Maritime...

Oil price eclipses $60/barrel barrier.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... Oil prices vaulted over the $60 mark on June 28 to trade at record highs amid concerns that supplies would not meet demand, especially in the United States, the world's largest energy consumer. One regional heating oil distributor said with...

Biofuel symposium educates distributors.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... In June, 40 petroleum companies met in Highspire, Pa., to participate in a symposium about biofuel distribution in Pennsylvania. The wholesale supplier of AmeriGreen-brand BioFuels, Independence BioFuels, Inc., presented the conference. ...

NTEA'S EOC set for September.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... As a provider of resources, solutions and information to the commercial truck and transportation equipment industry, the National Truck Equipment Association will host its annual Economic Outlook Conference on Sept. 21 at the Hyatt Regency...

Manufacturing summit, RIEDC create strategy.(NEWS AND TRENDS)
August 1, 2005... The Manufacturing Summit and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation recently announced a joint partnership to further manufacturing in the place where the "American Industrial Revolution "was started more than three centuries ago....

Talking the talk: Oil Tech Talk opens new Training Center with first Oilstock.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... For several years, Oil Tech Talk's Alan Mercurio has traveled throughout the United States bringing training and consulting to many companies within the oilheating industry. Mercurio's services are often utilized by well-known companies and...

Oil heat training directory: twelfth annual listing of industry educational offerings.(TRAINING DIRECTORY)(Directory)
August 1, 2005... AESYS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 693 N. Hills Rd. York, PA 17402 2211 Phone: (717) 755-1081, x333 Fax: (717) 755-0020 E-mail: lhamrick@aesystech.com Contact: Lynn Hamrick Topics covered: Hands-on boiler operation,...

The old college try: Carrier University provides dealers and distributors with professional advancement.
August 1, 2005... Carrier Corporation, headquartered in Farmington, Conn., has long been involved with providing training, education and professional development opportunities to its dealer and distributor partners. Recently, the corporation's efforts were...

That tough leak: "diagnostic troubleshooting" can often eliminate the misdiagnosed "blown seal".
August 1, 2005... Most of this article comes from one I did a long time ago, but it has to do with probably the most troublesome leak on an oil burner. It originates at the burner housing and in most cases the pump is replaced for an alleged bad seal. The truth...

Chemicals buyer's guide: a directory of additive manufacturers.(CHEMICAL DIRECTORY)(Directory)
August 1, 2005... ADVANCED FUEL SOLUTIONS, INC. P.O. Box 291 Lynnfield, MA 01940 Phone: (978) 664-5923 Fax: (978) 664-4020 E-mail: advancedfuel@attbi.com Contact: Paul Nazzaro Products: Premium heating oil, diesel fuel and...

Fuel-oil filters.(SERVICE)
August 1, 2005... For several years, many of us in the trade have spent a lot of hours doing "the cleaning," or what now should be referred to as "tune-up." In this process, we vacuum the unit and replace the nozzle, tank filter and pump strainer. During the...