Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from April 2004

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from April 2004

Trane (Piscataway, N.J.), the air conditioning business of American Standard Companies (Tyler, Texas), will increase prices by 3 percent on most residential.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Trane (Piscataway, N.J.), the air conditioning business of American Standard Companies (Tyler, Texas), will increase prices by 3 percent on most residential, light commercial unitary, and commercial/industrial air-handling products effective...

York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (UPG).(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... York International Corp,'s Unitary Products Group (UPG) (Norman, Okla.) will increase prices by 2 percent on selected residential and light commercial products, accessories, and Source 1 parts. The increase is effective May 1 and applies to all...

Carrier Corp.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Carrier Corp. (Syracuse, N.Y.) will increase prices up to 3 percent on commercial package products excluding small package equipment. The increases are applicable to the Carrier and Bryant brands and will be effective May 29.

McCarthy's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Omaha, Neb.).(Contractors)(Countryside Heating & Air Conditioning)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... McCarthy's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Omaha, Neb.) has acquired Countryside Heating & Air Conditioning (Weeping Water, Neb.).

AirTime 500.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... AirTIme 500 (St. Louis) appointed Jeffrey Miller as business development and training executive for the contractor group.

TAS Ltd. (Houston) and Trane (La Crosse, Wis.) entered into a packaged central plant sourcing agreement.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... TAS Ltd. (Houston) and Trane (La Crosse, Wis.) entered into a packaged central plant sourcing agreement. Trane sales offices worldwide will act as sole and exclusive sales reps for packaged central plants as manufactured by TAS.

Virginia KMP Corp.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... Virginia KMP Corp. (Dallas) appointed Ron Burge to the position of national training manager.

Owners, operators, HVAC professionals need to team up to minimize threats.(Addressing Security And Safety)
April 5, 2004... With the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and the introduction of anthrax, ricin, sarin, and other toxics into buildings and public places, Americans are painfully aware how quickly the security and safety of a facility and its occupants can be...

Contractors 2000 is now Nexstar.
April 5, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO -- After 12 years, Contractors 2000 has changed its name to Nexstar [TM]. But that is not the only change in store for this in dependent contractor organization representing over 300 HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies. At...

Carrier acquires Linde AG Division.(industry News)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... HARTFORD, Conn. -- United Technologies Corp. announced that its Carrier subsidiary has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Linde AG's Refrigeration Division for approximately $305 million, including estimated debt on closing. In addition,...

Radiant heating seminar to debut as ISH-NA.(industry News)(ISH North America)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... ATLANTA -- ISH North America (ISH-NA) will hold its third North American trade show Oct. 15-16 in Boston at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The show, which incorporates products and services from the kitchen and bath, plumbing,...

Jack Stiles.(Obituary)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 5, 2004... DALLAS -- Jack L. Stiles, founder of Stiles Corp., a manufacturer of specialty air conditioning products, died Feb. 10, 2004, due to complications from heart bypass surgeries performed last December. He was 74. The products he invented and...

ACCA compiles Technician Compensation Survey.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) compiled the results of its Technician Compensation Survey on how contractors compensate their employees. Over 350 contractors across the nation participated in the survey....

Unico teams up with Vatterott College.(Unico Inc. (St. Louis, Missouri))(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Unico Inc. launched training sessions for HVAC professionals at the Vatterott College Sunset Hills campus in St. Louis. The two-day training sessions are currently being offered and are held every other week. Sessions begin with a...

Siemens builds postal facility in Texas.(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... To help build its new state-of-the-art postal automation headquarters in the United States, Siemens Dematic relied on the expertise of four sister companies. Located on the northwest side of Arlington Ballpark, Arlington, Texas, the...

Florida schools launch SunSmart program.(energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... A statewide initiative is underway in Florida to install 29 solar electric systems in schools throughout the state. The SunSmart program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Progress Energy Florida, a...

Fancoil.(what's New)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The Anti-Mold Enviro-Stac[R] fancoil mitigates mold growth in hotel and residential spaces, says the company. A motorized coil bypass damper is designed to work in conjunction with fan speed control to increase dehumidification at part-load...

Vacuum pumps.(what's New)(Refco Manufacturing Ltd.)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... RL-2 has been added to the RL line of vacuum pumps. The RL-2 is the smallest and lightest unit in the family; it weighs 3.8 kg (8.4 pounds). This pump can be used for small air conditioning units and has a capacity of 35 liters per minute. The...

Refrigerant recovery unit.(what's New)(CPS Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The CR700 refrigerant recovery machine incorporates a 1-hp oilless Cyclone compressor. Features include high-density, double-walled plastic housing; top- mounted controls; externally serviceable valves and gauges; built-in suction filter...

Steam traps.(what's New)(Nicholson Steam Trap)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The NFT Series free-float steam traps are designed for use in process equipment such as heat exchangers and reboilers, as well as steam lines, steam cookers, and steam-heated vats. They are available in sizes 1/2 to 2 inches, with flanged,...

Filtered diffuser.(what's New)(International Diversified Marketing)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The Comfort filtered diffuser addresses two complaints in offices: drafts from overhead diffusers and illness and allergic reactions from polluted ductwork. It combines four-way adjustable airflow along a horizontal plane. Four antimicrobial...

HVAC Handbook.(what's New)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The Alnor HVAC Handbook: A Practical Guide To Performance Measurements in Mechanical Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems is organized to be beneficial for field service and training, says the company. One section describes the...

Air cycle refrigeration system.(what's New)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... AIRS[TM] 50 is the first commercially available air cycle refrigeration system that produces air as low as -60[degrees]C (-76[degrees]F), claims the company. According to the company, the system uses only air; the unit contains no refrigerants....

Sales software.(what's New)(Brief Article)
April 5, 2004... The Internet-based CSRAnywhere and QuoteMaster software enable service and facilities management companies to track and follow up on sales leads. They are integrated with the company's SAM Pro Enterprise software suite. With CSRAnywhere, after...

Analyzing your variable costs.(HVAC industry)(Editorial)
April 5, 2004... [Editor's note: This is the fifth installment of an eight-part series on business management by Mark Roberts, who details the lessons he learned as a result of placing his HVACR business into Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. His goal: to...

When did it all begin?(refrigeration zone)
April 5, 2004... The genesis of this particular column started on the floor of the recent Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Anaheim, Calif. One of the attendees recalled seeing something that seemed to point to 2004 as the 100?? anniversary...

HVACR motor starting relays.
April 5, 2004... Many single-phase motors used with refrigeration-duty, semi-hermetic, and hermetic compressors require an external relay to assist in starting. How much do you know about these necessary products? An external relay is required because the...

Condensing temperature clues.(refrigeration zone)
April 5, 2004... Condensing temperatures often give technicians valuable hints as to what the problem may be within a refrigeration system. The high side of the refrigeration system offers valuable information to the wise technician. Most technicians would...

Troubleshooting the compressor and diagnosing mechanical problems.(Focus: compressors & condensers)
April 5, 2004... The core of a refrigeration system is the compressor that is designed to pump cool refrigerant gas flora the evaporator into the condenser. To accomplish this task, the compressor raises the temperature and pressure of the low superheated gas,...

Scroll technology continues to evolve.(Focus: compressors & condensers)
April 5, 2004... AS the federal government prepares to impose higher minimum efficiency regulations and customers grow more energy conscious, scroll compressor technology has shown itself to be capable of meeting the growing need for improved efficiency. ...

Shaft seals are under constant scrutiny.(Focus: compressors & condensers)
April 5, 2004... PROVIDENCE, R.I.--They are components within a component within a system, but they are critical to the successful creation of cooling. They are shaft seals seemingly simple items, which are the result of detailed chemical analysis,...

Contractor stresses techs need all the right tools.(our Insights)
April 5, 2004... If ABC ever wanted to revive the comedy TV series "Home Improvement," Vince DiFilippo could easily step in and replace actor Tim Allen. DiFilippo's love for tools rivals that of Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor, the character Allen portrayed on that...

Evapco Inc.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Evapco Inc. (Taneytown, Md.) announced a 6-percent average price increase in North America on all evaporative cooling products and parts. The increase went into effect April 1.

Marley Cooling Technologies.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Marley Cooling Technologies (Overland Park, Kan.) increased prices by 3 percent for galvanized steel products and by 5 percent on stainless steel products and all service parts. The increases are effective immediately.

FES Systems Inc.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * FES Systems Inc. (York, Pa.) has announced a 5-percent to 7-percent increase on screw compressor packages. Prices went into effect on April 1.

The Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing (Fort Smith, Ark.) announced a 3-percent to 5-percent increase.(Price Increases)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * The Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing (Fort Smith, Ark.) announced a 3-percent to 5-percent increase, effective April 16, on air conditioning equipment manufactured under the Rheem, Ruud, and WeatherKing brands.

The Unified Group (Broadview, Ill.) has added six new contractors to the organization.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * The Unified Group (Broadview, Ill.) has added six new contractors to the organization. They are: AirTight Mechanical Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.), Glassman Corp. (Hays, Kan.), M&O Corp. (Bridgeport, Conn.), Mallory & Evans Service Co. (Scottsdale,...

Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. (Buffalo, N.Y.) announced two new appointments. Kenneth J. Grimes has joined the firm as sales manager of the industrial Fan Division, while Jud Alexander has joined as engineering manager.

New regulations drive HFC use.(hydrochlorofluorocarbon)
April 12, 2004... Contractors and technicians who are making do with chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants and are not quite ready to embrace hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), may want to rethink their game plan. Several developments...

House to name National Indoor Comfort Week.
April 12, 2004... ARLINGTON , Va. -- In response to an effort spearheaded by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the U.S. House of Representatives is set to designate April 18-24, 2004, as National Indoor Comfort Week. ACCA is encouraging HVACR...

Preseason service.(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... With the cooling season soon upon us, it is time to start thinking about preseason service. Technicians can review the benefits to customers and their companies, and get tips on what to check in the Service & Maintenance article "Preseason Air...

Learn from others' successes.(Reader Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
April 12, 2004... [Editor's note: This letter is in response to Mark A. Roberts' article "Lessons Learned In Bankruptcy," March 8.] This article should not have been written. This bankruptcy could and should have been avoided. After teaching for two years I...

In support of raising the minimum to 13 SEER.(Reader Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
April 12, 2004... I got around to reading the Jan. 26 issue and am delighted that the courts have put the bar back to 13 SEER. I think it interesting that in this issue you have an article on the court ruling, with ARI [the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration...

Cool and efficient buildings act introduced.(industry News)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Manufacturers of chillers used for comfort cooling in buildings reported that 2,585 units that use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants were replaced or converted during 2003, leaving an estimated 36,200 chillers still using...

Hart & Cooley combines brands.(industry News)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... HOLLAND, Mich. -- Hart & Cooley Inc., parent company of American Metal Products, has integrated the Ward Industries and AMPCO brands. The Ward Industries brand consists of a complete range of ductwork accessory products for the residential...

Conducting a tour.(industry News)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Conducting A Tour: Siemens Energy & Automation recently brought its 14-car Exider technology train to the Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich. The 1,000-foot train is on the final leg of a world tour that has attracted...

Rheem A/C division plans 'Top Contractor' program.(industry News)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... NEW ORLEANS -- The Rheem Air Conditioning Division will introduce a new program designed to support its top Rheem and Ruud contractors in their business growth. The "Top Contractor" program provides marketing tools and program support for Rheem...

A/C shipments slip during February.(industry News)(air conditioners)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 450,496 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for February were down 1 percent compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to statistics from the...

Lloyd Industries Inc.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Lloyd Industries Inc. (Montgomeryville, Pa.) will soon open a second facility in Jacksonville, Fla. The new 25,000-square-foot facility will manufacture and distribute the company's access panels, 75 Series fire dampers, and 50/55 ceiling...

Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB).(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) (New York) has been awarded a concession for the mechanical and electrical design for the Wukesong Culture & Sports Center, one of seven venues for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

URS Corp.(Services)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * URS Corp. (San Francisco) has been selected by the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide engineering design services for the modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building complex in Washington.

Busby's Inc., a member of Excellence Alliance Inc (EAI), has partnered with the Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) to award a $2,000 scholarship to Aiken Technical College (Aiken, S.C.).(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Busby's Inc., a member of Excellence Alliance Inc (EAI), has partnered with the Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) to award a $2,000 scholarship to Aiken Technical College (Aiken, S.C.). The scholarship money will be presented to students...

A student chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc. (MCAA) (Rockville, Md.) has formed at Oregon State University (OSU) (Corvallis, Ore.).(Schools)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * A student chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Inc. (MCAA) (Rockville, Md.) has formed at Oregon State University (OSU)(Corvallis, Ore.). The chapter will become the association's 30th student organization. The chapter...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).(Associations)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (Chantilly, Va.) has released a free catalog describing the technical manuals and standards available from the association. The catalog spotlights the sixth...

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) (Des Plaines, Ill.) has added Bristol Compressors (Bristol, Va.) to its Partners in Education[R] Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Information campaign.(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) (Des Plaines, Ill.) has added Bristol Compressors (Bristol, Va.) to its Partners in Education[R] Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Information campaign. The partnership will provide RSES...

Joseph Savia, business manager for Steamfitters Local 602, was chosen as chairman for the Mechanical Contractors and Unions Seal of Excellence (CAUSE).(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... * Joseph Savia, business manager for Steamfitters Local 602, was chosen as chairman for the Mechanical Contractors and Unions Seal of Excellence (CAUSE). The organization is run by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Metropolitan...

Lennox plans service experts realignment.(Industry News)
April 12, 2004... DALLAS -- Lennox International Inc. announced the specifics of a turnaround plan designed to improve the performance of its Service Experts business segment. The plan realigns Service Experts' dealer service centers to focus on service and...

Crunching the numbers on equipment.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... It's time again for the annual Cooling Showcase. For those who are unfamiliar with the Cooling Showcase, it has traditionally introduced the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. Like last year, this...

Addison Products Co.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: ARC Series packaged rooftop, air cooled and water cooled Footprint (in inches): 81 (I) by 74 (w) to 125 (I) by 95 (w) Economizer availability: Optional economizer packages are available. Serviceability features: Hinged and...

Amana.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: PCC Commercial Series rooftop air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 74 by 74 Economizer availability: Yes, contact local distributor. Serviceability features: Belt-driven, variable-pitch sheave is designed to permit...

American Standard.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: THC060A3 packaged rooftop with dehumidification Footprint (in inches): 69 (I) by 44 (w) by 36 (h) Economizer availability: Available as a factory-installed option or field-installed accessory. Serviceability features:...

Arcoaire.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: CAE Series 7.5-ton split air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 33 (w) by 35 (d) Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: Externally mounted gauge ports provide easy access for...

Bard Manufacturing Co.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: Q-Tec "Quiet Technology" QA Series air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 20 (d) by 88 (h) by 42 to 48 (w) Economizer availability: Available. Serviceability features: All service and maintenance is performed inside the...

Carrier Corp.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: Omnizone indoor self-contained system Footprint (in inches): Varies. Economizer availability: Fully integrated water economizers are available as a factory option. Cost varies. Serviceability features: All refrigeration...

Century.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Buyers Guide)
April 12, 2004... Model: PC120B rooftop packaged air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 50 (h) by 146 (w) by 58 (d) Economizer availability: Yes, as an accessory. Serviceability features: Removable filter, blower, electric heat and compressor access...

C.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: Genesis Compact GC006-GC060 packaged water-source heat pump Footprint (in inches): Vertical models: 19 by 19 by 22 to 24 by 32 by 46. Horizontal models: 19 by 34 by 11 to 24 by 54 by 21. Economizer availability: Manufacturer did...

Comfort-Aire.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: TGC085B gas/electric rooftop heating/cooling unit Footprint (in inches): 35 (h) by 82 (w) by 48 (d) Economizer availability: Available. Serviceability features: Hinged access panels; front-access, slide-out blower. ...

Comfortmaker.(The Cold Facts On New Product For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: CAE Series 12.5- to 20-ton split air conditioners Footprint (in inches): 76 (w) by 43 (h) Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: Twenty-four-volt external controls including...

Fedders.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: FPTAC packaged terminal air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 42 by 16 Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: Has an easy slide-in replacement chassis that fits into existing sleeve....

Goodman Manufacturing Co.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: PCC Commercial Series rooftop air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 74 by 74 Economizer availability: Available by contacting local distributor. Serviceability features: Belt-driven, variable-pitch sheave permits...

Heil.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: CAE Series 7.5-ton split air conditioner Footprint (in inches): 33 (w) by 35 (d) Economizer availability: Manufacturer did net specify. Serviceability features: Externally mounted gauge ports provide easy access for...

ICP.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: CAE Series 12.5 to 20-ton split air conditioners. Footprint (in inches): 76 (w) by 43 (h) Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: The 24-volt external controls including transformer...

Lennox Industries.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: S-Class split systems, air conditioners and heat pumps Footprint (in inches): 32 (w) by 34 (d) Economizer availability: Not available. Serviceability features: Many components, including the compressor, controls, and...

Reznor/Thomas & Betts Corp.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: Modular Air Processing System Second Generation (MAPS II) rooftop with "ReHeat Pump" available Footprint (in inches): 45 (w) by 70 (h) by 125 (l) Economizer availability: Available. Serviceability features: Doors are hinged...

Rheem.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: RKNB gas/electric package unit Footprint (in inches): 58 (w) by 93 (l) Economizer availability: Models with factory-installed economizers are available. Serviceability features: Access to all major compartments (including...

Ruud.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: RKNB gas/electric package unit Footprint (in inches): 58 (w) by 93 (l) Economizer availability: Models with factory-installed economizers available. Serviceability features: Access to all major compartments (including the...

Samsung.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: AQ30C2BC Footprint (in inches): 50 by 14 by 9 Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: Wall-hung indoor unit provides easy access to electrical connections and microprocessor, the...

Tempstar.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: CAE Series 12.5- to 20-ton split air conditioners Footprint (in inches): 76 (w) by 43 (h) Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: 24-volt external controls including transformer...

Trane.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)
April 12, 2004... Model: Axiom water-source heat pumps Footprint (in inches): Varies. Economizer availability: Mid-to-large verticals and all sizes of horizontals may be equipped with water-side economizers that provide virtually free cooling, the...

United CoolAir Corp.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)(Brief Article)
April 12, 2004... Model: VertiCool Space Saver packaged water-cooled unit Footprint (in inches): Manufacturer did not specify. Economizer availability: Manufacturer did not specify. Serviceability features: A taller cabinet provides better...

York.(The Cold Facts On New Products For 2004)(Buyers Guide)
April 12, 2004... Model: Predator MagnaDry single package air conditioning and heating unit Footprint (in inches): 89 (l) by 59 (w) Economizer availability: Available by contacting local distributor for pricing information. Serviceability features:...

Helping Make-A-Wish.(Industry News)
April 12, 2004... SALT LAKE CITY -- Christine Sharer has a warm spot in her heart for Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning, but not just because the company's products are supplying heat to her new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Like other organizations...

Know how fast your business can grow.(Business Management)
April 12, 2004... [Editor's note: This is the sixth installment of an eight-part series on business management by Mark Roberts, who details the lessons he learned as a result of placing his HVACR business into Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. His goal: to...

Get financial statements in by the 10th.(Money Talks)
April 12, 2004... [Editor's note: Welcome to the fourth installment of "Money Talks." Each month, Terry Nicholson, president of AirTime 500, will be providing business management information, all with the aim of helping contractors, as hc put it, "make money...