Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from February 2002

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from February 2002

Powerware Corp.(receives Air Force contract)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Powerware Corp. (Raleigh, NC), a business unit within Invensys plc, has been awarded a seven-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Air Force's Air Logistics Center (ALC) (Hill AFB, UT). The contract has an...

Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning.(hires Mike Malone)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning (Waco, TX) has hired Mike Malone as franchise sales director. Malone is the third addition to the franchise sales team, which includes Eddie Baker and Charlie Baker.

Glasfloss Industries.(Brian Myslinski wins sales award)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Glasfloss Industries (Dallas, TX) has awarded Brian Myslinski the "Top Gun" sales award for 2001 at the company's corporate sales meeting held in Nashville, TN. The award recognizes a Glasfloss employee who achieves the highest dollar sales...

Aspen Manufacturing Inc.(relocation to new factory)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Aspen Manufacturing, Inc., has relocated to a brand-new, 132,000-sq-ft production facility in Humble, TX. For more information, call 800-423-9007 or visit www.aspenmfg.com (website).

Luxaire.(Luxaire Business Network)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Luxaire (Norman, OK) has released the Luxaire Business Network, or Biz.net, to its heating and air conditioning distributors and dealers. The new business tool allows 24-hour, real-time access to Luxaire information and online services.

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.(complying with the ISO 9001:2000 standard)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Miller Electric Mfg. Co. (Appleton, WI) announced that it has become the first U.S. welding equipment manufacturer -- and one of the first few U.S. manufacturers of any product -- to comply with the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

Examining building security: the news and ACCA host National Hvacr Systems Security Summit.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
February 4, 2002... BALTIMORE, MD -- In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and subsequent anthrax attacks via the U.S. mail, building owners and managers have questioned the need for heightened security measures and ways to deal with bioterrorism. The...

Muscular unitary showing at 2002 AHR Expo.(2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- The 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition saw a resurgence of attendance by, and announcements from, mid-range and larger unitary manufacturers, perhaps taking advantage of the void left by...

PowerCold Corp.(contract)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... PowerCold Corp. (LaVernia, TX) has received an order for evaporative cooling units with nearly 1,000 tons of capacity for rooftop installations in Long Island, NY. The order is part of roughly $400,000 in work in process at the company's plant...

Noland Co.(dividend)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Noland Co. (Newport News, VA) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08, which was payable on Jan. 24 to stockholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 14.

The Modine Manufacturing Co.(reports quarterly financial results)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 4, 2002... The Modine Manufacturing Co. (Racine, WI) has reported net earnings of $1.3 million, or $0.04 per fully diluted share, on total revenue of $270.4 million for the quarter ended Dec. 26, 2001. Compared to the prior year, revenue increased by 1.9%...

Hard Dollar Corp.(posts revenue increase)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Software provider Hard Dollar Corp. (Tempe, AZ) has exceeded its 2001 revenue target and has achieved a year-over-year revenue increase of 38%.

Sid Harvey Industries.(becomes authorized distributor for Copeland PrimeSource)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Sid Harvey Industries (Garden City, NY) reports that its branch in Trenton, NJ, is now a Copeland PrimeSource authorized distributor. For more information, go to www.sidharvey.com (website).

TradePower.(creates three new business units)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... TradePower (Blue Bell, PA) has established three new business units that will serve the needs of the distribution and contractor markets. The units include Contractor Solutions, Distributor Solutions, and e-Business Solutions. Also, G. Michael...

Environmental Support Solutions.(Gary Nielsen appointed chief financial officer)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Environmental Support Solutions (Tempe, AZ) has appointed Gary Nielsen as the company's chief financial officer. For more information, go to www.environ.com (website).

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector.(2001 edition of the National Board Inspection Code released)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel inspectors (Columbus, OH) has released the new 2001 edition of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), available in both hard-copy and CD-ROM formats. To order a copy, call 614-888-2463 or...

Washing coils. (Feedback).
February 4, 2002... In the December 17 issue, there was an article titled "Contractor Wish List YieLds New Coil Design." I am assuming that the coils in the two pictures were draw-though coils. If that is correct, I was always with the understanding that...

Wallin's reply. (Feedback).
February 4, 2002... Thanks for your interest in the "Contractor Wish List YieLds New Coil Design" article. I can offer the following response to your question about cleaning the coil by spraying opposite of the airflow. You are correct, cleaning from the inside is...

Uneven playing field. (Feedback).
February 4, 2002... I have a simple question: How can a small hvac company compete on the same level with the big companies? From 1970 to 1988 I worked for one of the Larger residential hvac companies in the Pittsburgh area. In 1988, my son was getting ready...

RSES chosen as NRCA beneficiary. (Industry news).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society receives final donation from National Refrigeration Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... DES PLAINES, IL -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) recently received a final donation from the now-defunct National Refrigeration Contractors Association (NRCA). After more than 50 years serving commercial refrigeration...

ASHRAE fellow joins counterterrorism panel. (Industry news).(Lawrence Spielvogel of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, National Academy of Sciences panel)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTA, GA -- A Fellow of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been appointed to a National Academy of Sciences panel on countering terrorism. Lawrence Spielvogel, P.E., a consulting...

SimplexGrinnell to hold Security Council Summit. (Industry news).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... HOUSTON, TX -- SimplexGrinnel, a unit of Tyco Fire and Security Services, with hold its second annual Security Advisory Council Summit Feb. 6-7 in Orlando, FL. At the summit, leading security industry professionals will meet with...

ACCA endorses employment screening. (Industry news).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has announced a new initiative to help hvacr contracting firms minimize risks through pre-employment screening. "ACCA contractor members are committed to safe, secure, and...

NEMA reaffirms, releases standards. (Industry news).(National Electrical Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ROSSALYN, VA -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently reaffirmed two standards. The organization reaffirmed ICS 10-1993 (R2000), "Industrial Control and Systems, Part 1: Electromechanical AC Transfer Switch...

Munters buys Glacier-Cor. (Industry news).(Munters Corp. announces acquisition)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- At the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating (AHR) Exposition, Munters Corp. (Amesbury, MA) announced that is had acquired high-efficiency cooling media manufacturer Glacier-Cor (University Park,...

Matsushita closes U.S. compressor company. (Industry news).(Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... OSAKA, JAPAN -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. has announced plans to discontinue production of refrigerator compressors at Matsushita Refrigeration Company of America (MARCA) on March 28, 2002. MARCA will then begin closing/liquidation...

Second commercial wind farm in Colorado. (Energy matters).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 4, 2002... Xcel Energy (Minneapolis, MN), Cinergy Global Power, and enXco Inc. announced that a second commercial wind farm in Colorado is generating electricity. The wind farm is located near Peetz in northeastern Colorado and can generate up to 30 MW of...

Wind power projects are online in PA. (Energy matters).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Two new wind power plants in Pennsylvania have nearly tripled the wind power capacity in the eastern United States. The 9-MW Somerset project and the 15-MW Mill Run project together will produce enough electricity to power 8,200 homes. ...

Solar power on its way to Ohio. (Energy matters).(Green Mountain Energy Co. to help construct solar power system)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Green Mountain Energy Co. (Austin, TX) announced that it will help construct a 25-kW solar power system at Lake Farmpark in Kirkland, OH. The system will be a source of green power for 100 local communities through the Northeast Ohio Public...

UL unveil Gas-Fired Listing Mark.(Underwriters Laboratories Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) launched a new Gas-Fired Listing Mark at a press conference at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) here. The new mark was developed...

Obituary.(Simon Oulouhojian Sr.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... LANSDALE, PA -- Simon Oulouhojian Sr., cofounder and president emeritus of the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), died on January 18, 2002. "To those whose lives Simon touched," wrote the society, "he was known to be a fair, honest...

Chiller Purge Guard. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The new, patent-pending model of Purge-Guard[TM] for low-pressure centrifugal chiller purge units works independently of purge units' purge fault protection. In the event of problems, Purge-Guard prevents accidental pump-out of either liquid or...

Filter indicator. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The GeneralAire G-99 Air Filter Gage monitors filter media loading and provides visual indication when the filter needs replacing. It works this way: Air flowing into the gauge and around the calibration screw lifts a vane in proportion to the...

Axial fan CD-ROM. (what's New).(catalog on CD-ROM)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... A CD-ROM contains detailed fan selection information for the complete line of Barry Blower axial fans. According to the company, the Axi-BOSS is a new, Windows-based program that facilitates choosing the Barry Blower axial fan that is best...

Coil cleaner. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... A new formulation of the Husky Coil Coat is available. According to the company, this product is thought to be the only single-component coating that provides corrosion protection across the whole pH scale, and has little to no effect on heat...

Air cleaner. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Model DB-20-20 air cleaner is designed for many horizontal applications where other models are difficult to install, the company says. This air cleaner is intended for forced-air systems up to 1,200 cfm, 3 tons of cooling, or 120,000 Btu. The...

Draft inducers. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... Exterior-mount variable- or fixed-speed Auto Draft[R] inducers can reduce vent diameters up to 50%, overcome convoluted vent layouts, and shorten stack height above roof line, says the company. The units induce negative pressure throughout the...

Makeup air heater. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The M-Series direct gas-fired makeup air heater heats and provides fresh makeup air to replace exhaust from new and existing commercial and industrial facilities, including warehouses, foundries, food processing plants, and automotive or...

Current transducer. (what's New).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... A current transducer, the CT-100, has a split core and clamp-on construction; thus, disconnecting the existing wires to sense current is not necessary. Other features of the transducer include 4-20-mA signal output, reverse voltage protection,...

Motor signal processors. (what's New).(from Analog Devices Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... A new series of the DashDSP[TM] digital signal processors for motor control the ADMCF34x features enhanced motor current sensing integration. This enables a 30% reduction in system component count and control bill of materials cost, states the...

Ductless console. (what's New).(from Carrier Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The Duct Free Systems' "Expressions" duct-free console system can deliver heating and cooling where it's wanted in infrequently used and improperly conditioned rooms in high-end residential and commercial installations. Several capacities are...

Portable air conditioner. (what's New).(from TOPP Portable Air)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The Mobilecool MOB-7200 portable air conditioning unit can be used not only as an air conditioner, but also as a fan or dehumidifier, says the company. Its self-timer can be programmed for any of the three modes (cooling, dehumidifying, or...

Air conditioner cover. (what's New).(from National Home Care Products Co. Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The CapCover[TM] is a protective covering for the outside portion of the air conditioning unit. Its design fits most outdoor condensers, states the company. It is constructed of lightweight, heavy-duty, water-repellant materials. Two choices of...

AC drive. (what's New).(from Square D/Schneider Electric)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The Class 8839 Econo-flex[TM] Type 3R drive is a packaged, outdoor-rated, adjustable-speed drive for commercial and industrial hvac and pump applications. It includes a thermal management system that allows equipment to operate in -10 [degrees]...

Water heaters. (what's New).(from Bradford White)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The residential Power Direct Vent water heaters can be installed in areas where makeup air is limited or in an occupied room with a door that's normally kept dosed. Both residential and commercial versions feature a blower assembly that accepts...

European push for HCs reaches the United States. (Refrigerants).(hydrocarbon refrigerant gases)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- When European countries first started to phase out the use of CFCs, the United States balked at doing the same. But legislation eventually forced the phaseout stateside. When countries in Europe then moved to do away...

The rationale behind the wide range of oils. (Refrigerants).(compressor oils)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- The large number of compressor oils that contractors have to deal with was addressed on the show floor of the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). At the booth of Uniqema...

Ritchie acquires maker of UV leak detectors.(Ritchie Engineering Company Inc. buys Corrosion Consultants)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Ritchie Engineering Co. Inc. (Bloomington, MN) announced that it has acquired Corrosion Consultants (Roseville, MI), a manufacturer of UV leak detection devices. "This is an excellent addition to our existing line of...

Look mom, no ducts! Manufacturers expand markets. (Ductless Cooling).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Many ductless cooling manufacturers in the U.S. will tell you that ductless systems are still seen as a niche market and as an application reserved for only unique situations where a regular system will not do. But...

Furnaces warm up the crowd at Atlantic City. (Furnaces).(furnaces shown at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Thankfully, it didn't actually get warmer around the manufacturers' booths that were showing furnaces at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). The units shown emphasized...

All packaged pp with somewhere to show. (Packaged Hvac).
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- You could shout it from the rooftops (if their manufacturers would allow you to get up on them), that there weren't a lot of packaged units at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR...

Humidity products promise energy savings. (Humidification/Dehumidification).
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Humidification and dehumidification product manufacturers had a lot to showcase at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). Most of the new offerings promised improved...

UV lights, filters give contractors IAQ options. (IAQ products).
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- IAQ products and services have had an increasingly high profile, even before anthrax and other potential biological contaminants became public concerns. Contractors who visited the 2002 International Air-Conditioning,...

IAQ and efficiency spur duct innovations. (Duct Products).(indoor air quality)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- In the eyes of Craig Borlinghaus, a heightened awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns, the adoption of tougher energy saving codes, and changing factors within the U.S. economy will impact the hvac insulation market...

Out for a drive, looking at motors and pumps. (Motors, Drives & Pumps).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- There were plenty of drives on display at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) here. There was no shortage of motors and pumps, either. Danfoss Graham (Milwaukee, WI), a...

Coiled and ready to supply the hvacr industry. (Coils & Condensers).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- When you get down to the nitty gritty in hvacr, you can't accomplish much heat transfer without coils. Coil manufacturers at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo)...

Downsized compressors garner expo attention. (Compressors).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- How small is small? That seemed to be a theme in the compressor sector of the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). Hitachi of Shanghai, China, showed single-rotor,...

Valve manufacturers offer potpourri of products. (Valves).(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- If it was valves they sought, visitors to the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition were not disappointed. They had many products to choose from. Here is a sampling. Griswold Controls...

Cooling, heating products on the move at Expo. (Portable Heating & Cooling).(HVAC Portable Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Carrier Corp. was represented at the recent International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition by one of its subsidiaries, HVAC Portable Systems, Inc. (Houston, TX). HPSI was on hand to provide attendees the...

`Quiet' is the watchword for fan vendors. (Fans).(bathroom exhaust fans)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Do bathroom fans have to sound like a wind tunnel to get the job done? No, insisted Fantech (Sarasota, FL), one of the many fan exhibitors at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition. The...

Emerson launches Emerson Climate Technologies.(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- At the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo, Emerson (St. Louis, MO) introduced the formation of Emerson Technologies (Sidney, OH), uniting 13 divisions under a single brand to serve customers...

Contractor has special interest in upcoming Olympics. (Views and opinion).(CCI Mechanical Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 4, 2002... The Winter Olympics begins this week in scenic Salt Lake City, UT. Yes, already. The opening ceremony takes place Friday, Feb. 8. We're not sure if any of the 140-plus employees at CCI Mechanical Inc., based in Salt Lake City, will be able to...

How much information is too much information? (Views and opinions).
February 4, 2002... Something struck me as I was sitting with some panel members at the recent National Hvacr Security Summit. The event, cosponsored by The News and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), brought together industry experts to discuss...

Marelich Mechanical Co., Inc.(acquires Design Air Ltd)
February 11, 2002... Marelich Mechanical Co., Inc. (Hayward, CA), has acquired Design Air Ltd., a Kent, WA-based mechanical contracting firm. Design Air will operate under its own name under the direction of its current president, Ran Hagan.

Aircond.(Richard Burnett appointed vice president of Consolidated Engineering Services)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Aircond (Atlanta, GA) veteran Richard Burnett has been promoted to vice president of parent company Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc. He will continue to manage Aircond's Carolina operations.

Excellence Alliance, Inc. (EAI).
February 11, 2002... Excellence Affiance, Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, KY), has announced that member company R.N. Smith Heating and Air Conditioning (Lancaster, OH) is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month. The company is offering a free 10-year parts and labor...

Bard Manufacturing Company.(executive promotions)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Bard Manufacturing Company (Bryan, OH) has announced executive management changes. Michael Lehman, vice president of Sales and Marketing, will assume the position of president, while Robert Hood, vice president of Manufacturing, will assume the...

Yokogawa Corporation of America.(contacts with Gas Co. Hawaii natural gas plant)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Yokogawa Corporation of America (Newnan, GA) has signed a contract to supply a turnkey distributed control system (DCS), field instruments, and electrical installation services for The Gas Company's synthetic natural gas plant in Honolulu, HI.

Tempstar.(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Tempstar's (Nashville, TN) SmartComfort[TM] VS 90 furnace will be featured in a five-minute segment on the public television show American Architectural Review. Dates and airtimes will vary.

Building security debate continues.(National Hvacr Security Summit, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... "BALTIMORE, MD -- Although the National Hvacr Security Summit held here has ended, the debate on system safety, contractor liability, and technical improvements continues. The summit, cosponsored by The News and the Air Conditioning...

How to run quick checks on temp transducers.
February 11, 2002... If your refrigeration processes use temperature transducers such as thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), or thermistors, then it is important to be able to quickly see if they're good or bad. This article describes some...

Loyalty and trust are the keys to success. (Feedback).(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Regarding John R. Hall's Jan. 21 column, "Finding The Squeaky-Clean Field Technician," I believe in a second chance for anyone who has the skills and is willing to give up his/her habit. What about the elderly? I hired a man, Charles...

Power Sources, Inc.(receives cogeneration plant orders)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... Power Sources, Inc. (LaVernia, TX), a subsidiary of PowerCold Corp., has received an order for two new cogeneration plants in New York. This includes a $308,000 order for an 800-kW cogeneration plant at a Queens recycling facility and a...

United Technologies Corp.(reports 2001 fourth-quarter profits)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... United Technologies Corp. (New York, NY) is reporting a 19% drop in fourth-quarter profits. The company's net income for the quarter was $345 million, or $0.69 per share, compared with $426 million, or $0.84 per share, a year earlier.

ServiceMaster.(reports 2001 earnings per share)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... ServiceMaster (Downers Grove, IL) has announced that its earnings per share in 2001 were $0.51, compared to $0.57 for 2000. Revenues in 2001 were up 3% over the previous year to $3.60 billion.

Wolverine Tube, Inc.(reports fourth quarter 2001 loss)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... Wolverine Tube, Inc. (Huntsville, AL), is expecting a loss per share from operations of the fourth quarter of 2001 of $0.23 to $0.28. This loss is before LIFO and other nonoperating charges, according to the company. The loss per share for the...

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).(reports guidelines)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... The General Standards Committee of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) (Arlington, VA) has approved for release ARI Guideline Q-2001, "Content Recovery & Proper Recycling of Refrigerant Cylinders." The guideline is available...

Mary Garvelink, board member for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -- National Association (PHCC) (Falls Church, VA) and co-owner of Commercial Design Engineering, Ltd.(runs foroffice of president of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Mary Garvelink, board member for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -- National Association (PHCC) (Falls Church, VA) and co-owner of Commercial Design Engineering, Ltd. (Colorado Springs, CO), has announced her candidacy for PHCC vice...

Summit Training Source, Inc.(forklift safety series)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... Summit Training Source, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI), has released its new "Forklift Safety Series." The three-part series includes "Basic Orientation," "Best Operating Practices," and "Refueling Procedures." For more information, call 800-842-0466...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).(MG 10-2001)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) (Rosslyn, VA) has released MG 10-2001, "Energy Management Guide for Selection and Use of Fixed Frequency Medium AC Squirrel-Cage Polyphase Induction Motors." To purchase a copy, call...

Record year for heat pump shipments. (Industry news).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 11, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- According to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), air-source heat pump shipments jumped 8% in 2001 to set a new single-year record of 1,442,355 units. However, total shipments of 6,281,443 central air...

Symposium to address market uncertainties. (Industry news).(Facility Strategies 2002 -- Energy)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... BALTIMORE, MD -- Richard Costello, principal of Energy Consulting Services for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., will address facility owners and corporate officers on what to expect on the energy front and how to develop effective...

Dectron issues rep awards. (Industry news).(Dectrone Internationale Inc., manufacturer representatives)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... ROSWELL, GA -- Dectron Internationale, a manufacturer of indoor air quality equipment, issued awards to its top-selling manufacturer representative firms for 2001 at the International Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR...

Entrants sought for `Texas Shootout'. (Industry news).(Lee College Air Conditioning Club contest)(Brief Article)
February 11, 2002... BAYTOWN, TX -- The Lee College Air Conditioning Club is receiving entries for its 12th annual troubleshooting contest, the "Texas Shootout." The contest is backed by corporate sponsors, including Carrier South Texas and Advanced Test Products...