Fuel Oil News articles from May 2003

Fuel Oil News archives from May 2003

Senators seek LIHEAP funding. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Jack Reed, D-R.I., have been seeking signatures on a letter that calls for $3 billion in LIHEAP funding for fiscal 2004, plus $300 million in contingency funds. The letter will be sent to the chairman and...

In-Tank injector simplifies process. (Dateline).
May 1, 2003... Things just got easier and more economical for the home heating oil industry, thanks to a new product introduced by The Hammonds Companies. The new product is known as the Hammonds 700 Series Additive Injector, or the In-Tank Injection...

ITT Industries releases Fluid-Handling brochure. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... ITT Industries' Fluid Handling Division has published an informative new brochure that provides an overview of its full line of products and services. The new brochure highlights offerings from all four Fluid Handling units: Bell & Gossett,...

Peerless announces seminar dates/locations. (Dateline).(Brief Article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... Peerless Boilers has announced the dates and locations of the 2003 "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,...

Dewalt looking for "King of the Drill". (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... DeWalt is offering a chance to win $1,000,000 and a new Chevy Silverado pick-up truck in its "Million Dollar Challenge" cordless screw-driving contest. The challenge is to sink five drywall screws flush into a wooden board as fast as you...

Calendar of Events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... May 6-10 Radiant Panel Assn. REX 2003 International Radiant Heating Conference & Trade Show. Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, Calif. Info: (970) 613-0100 or (800) 660-7187. May 10-13 Gas Appliance Manufacturers...

PremierCare Connect Plus offers expanded capabilities. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Fleet-maintenance management is moving to a new level of sophistication, thanks to the introduction of the Kenworth PremierCare Connect Plus system, announced in conjunction with the Mid-America Trucking Show. The application is an...

Purolator offers revised list-price catalog. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Purolator Air Filtration has announced immediate availability of the current FACET List Price Catalog, which has been updated and revised for 2003. The new catalog features new product availability and enhanced product specifications. The 2003...

A/C system maximizes time and money. (Dateline).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Trane has unveiled the newest addition to its family of residential systems designed to meet both dealers' and customers' needs. The Trane XLl9i system is the world's most-efficient air-conditioning system with Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios...

Special delivery. (Editor's Note).
May 1, 2003... In the nearly three years that I have been telecommuting -- new-millennium jargon for working at home -- I have noticed that there are a few unique advantages: my dress code is "shower optional;" I can shave -- a chore I generally detest --...

BNL and DOE schedule technology symposium. (News and Trends).(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... On June 9 and 10, as part of the 2003 Oilheat Expo/NEFI Convention being held in Boston, Brookhaven National Laboratory and the United States Department of Energy will present the 2003 National Oilheat Research Alliance Technology Symposium....

Nora releases 2003 budget. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... On March 1, the National Oilheat Research Alliance unveiled its proposed budget for 2003. The full budget documents can be found at www.nore-oilheat.org. NORA is dedicating significant funds to several projects of strong interest to the...

AHR Expo establishes new attendance marks. (News and Trends).
May 1, 2003... It's official. Despite the frigid Chicago weather and cold United States economy, AHR Expo 2003, held Jan. 27-29 at Chicago's McCormick Place, set all-time attendance and exhibitor records. The numbers from this year's event are highest in the...

Thermo-Dynamics' Becker announces his retirement. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... After 44 years of service, Jim Becker of Thermo-Dynamics Boil Co., will be retiring on June 30. Becker will leave behind a legacy at the company that includes loyalty, dedication and diligence. After his retirement, Becker will continue at...

Kenworth "White Paper" assists fleet owners. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Kenworth Truck Company has produced a free White Paper on Life Cycle Cost that offers ways for fleets and owner/operators to get the most for their money over the life of their vehicles. The 26-page white paper offers information that can...

Unico sponsors awards for Great American homes. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Unico, Inc., is sponsoring the 15th annual Great American Home Awards presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Old-House Journal. The Great American Home Awards is a national competition recognizing outstanding...

New e-rulemaking Web site launched. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A new government Web site, www.regulations.gov, was launched recently, making the federal rule-making process more accessible to citizens and small businesses, and enabling them to search quickly and comment on all federal agency rules online....

ISH North America sets October show dates. (News and Trends).(Calendar)
May 1, 2003... Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Convention center will be the venue for ISH North America 2003, slated for October 1-3. Last year's inaugural ISH North America event attracted 475 exhibitors and 11,000 attendees in Toronto,...

NYSERDA funds heating/cooling projects. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has announced a program to support the development and demonstration of innovative heating and cooling technologies for residential and commercial buildings. The proposed...

On call. (News and Trends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... The Beech Creek Volunteer Fire Department of West Virginia took delivery of a 2,000-gallon aluminum fire tanker from Amthor Incorporated called the "Wolverine." The tank came fully skirted with stainless steel fenderettes, Amthor's standard...

Flexibility and reliability--the keys to transaction automation.
May 1, 2003... For decades fuel oil marketers have depended on the reliable long-term accuracy of the Neptune[R] Type 4 truck meter. Neptune truck meters are the preferred option for fuel oil measurement. The reason for their superior performance and the...

Efleetmgmt offers ways to deal with spill emergencies. (News and Trends).
May 1, 2003... Accidental release of chemicals, diesel fuel and other potentially hazardous materials can cost a trucking company thousands of dollars and expose it to substantial liability. Even companies that don't haul hazardous materials as a business can...

CFN Business Services.
May 1, 2003... Commercial Fueling Network 800-899-2236 www.cfnnet.com As business owners, finding the right resources to better position your organization for success can be timely and costly. CFN has done the legwork for their membership by...

The insider.(Column)
May 1, 2003... The Insider is a monthly column anonymously by a longtime fuel-oil industry veteran. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the magazine. NEW NORA AD APPROACHES UNVEILED The National Oilheat Research Alliance's new ad agency,...

The right way to load and unload Ladders.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... LOAD SRITE Ladder Racks easily raise and lower eliminating the need to climb, stretch or reach for your ladder on top of the van. The unique design of the LOADSRJTE presents the ladder in a diagonal position bringing it to a comfortable working...

Say "Yes" to "No" Lamprey brothers solve service headaches with five star plan.
May 1, 2003... "No more bills. No more expenses." Imagine being able to communicate that message to your customers. With their Five Star service contract, Lamprey Brothers is able to do just that. This service contract eliminates any concerns homeowners might...

Tools & service equipment roundup: our annual review of products to help the service technician.
May 1, 2003... Lots of things are service tools, including screwdrivers and power drills, combustion analyzers, chemical cleaners, and service trucks and accessories. Here is a sampling of some of the newest products available. KENWORTH EATON FULLER...

Adding efficiency welcome to polyak's farm: Northeast operations are not as up-to-date as they could be.
May 1, 2003... As a person, who has been an engineer involved with the oil-burning industry 40 years, it seems the Northeast operations are not as up-to-date in regards to efficiency as they could be. EFFICIENCY Many residential water boilers are...

Attendance climbs at Work Truck Show.
May 1, 2003... Fleet managers, truck-equipment distributors, leasing company representatives and other professionals involved in buying, selling or using commercial vehicles and equipment crowded the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for The Work Truck...

Envirotube: celebrates 10th anniversary.
May 1, 2003... Inventors, like comets, come around only just so often. Many years ago, a service manager for a fuel oil firm in Queens, N.Y., had an idea. The idea came from a problem. Copper fuel lines buried in concrete were corroding and causing fuel...

Getting the most from your service body.(H and H Sales)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Doing a little homework in advance can deliver the right turnkey package so you can be more efficient and productive. Need a new service body? H&H Sales, Huntertown, IN, offers a wide selection of service body options... all with the...

A view from the other side. (Service).
May 1, 2003... I just returned from my second trip to the ISH show in Germany. I was so impressed with my first trip I just had to go back again. This year I got to see the show through the eyes of some friends of my best friends and this was their first...