Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from March 2003

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from March 2003

Syska Hennessy Group. (Contractors).(announces executive appointments)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Syska Hennessy Group (New York) has named Richard A. Fincher, Brittany Dianat, and Michael Rozenblum, P.E., as senior vice presidents.

Coastal Mechanical Services. (Contractors).(wins military training center contract)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Coastal Mechanical Services (Tampa, Fla.) has been awarded the HVAC and plumbing installation for the new Joint Armed Forces Reserve Training Center in Pinellas Park, Fla.

Greenheck (Schofield, Wis.) has acquired Heatex Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.), a manufacturer of energy recovery. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Greenheck (Schofield, Wis.) has acquired Heatex Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.), a manufacturer of energy recovery, dehumidification, and air-handling products.

Unico Inc. (Manufacturers).(equipment tested by Oak Ridge National Laboratory)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Unico Inc. (St. Louis) announced that the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently used its systems to conduct a test study to compare conventional and high-velocity distribution systems. According to the manufacturer, the study results...

Selkirk LLC. (Manufacturers).(managerial appointments)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Selkirk LLC (Dallas) has promoted Bill Stermer to the position of EDI manager, and Dannell Matus to the position of national accounts manager.

Novar plc (Weybridge, England) will acquire the trade assets of Alerton Technologies Inc. (Redmond, Wash.). (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Novar plc (Weybridge, England) will acquire the trade assets of Alerton Technologies Inc. (Redmond, Wash.). The transaction will be complete on March 3, 2003. The name of the acquired business will be changed to Alerton Inc.

Cambridge Engineering. (Manufacturers).(celebrates 40th year in business)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Cambridge Engineering (Chesterfield, Mo.) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year; the company was established in 1963.

The road to recovery: proper methods for refrigerant removal.
March 3, 2003... Removal of refrigerant from a system can be accomplished by one of two basic methods: passive or active. To comply with government regulations and best serve customer needs, time must be taken to evaluate the system and determine which method...

MCAA to tackle mold concerns.(echanical Contractors Association of America )
March 3, 2003... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will hear a panel discussion titled "Mold: What Contractors Need to Know" at the association's annual convention in Palm Desert, Calif. The discussion will...

BAS and the AHR expo. (On The Web Site).
March 3, 2003... At the "Building Automation and Control Showcase" area at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Chicago, the focus was on interoperability. For a detailed look at what the manufacturers were offering, visit...

ACCA, Aircuity team up. (industry News).(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has reached an agreement with Aircuity Inc. Under the agreement, ACCA members will be offered Aircuity's automated building performance and indoor air evaluation system on a...

HRAI receives training assistance. (industry News).(Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada )(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) SkillTech Academy announced that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is providing financial assistance to all individuals who attend the...

Portable A/C verification developed. (industry News).(ETL Semko, portable air conditioner verification program)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... BOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The ETL Semko division of Intertek Testing Services has developed a new program for manufacturers who want to verify the energy and cooling performance attributes of portable air conditioners. ETL Semko's portable air...

Louisiana College earns accreditation. (industry News).(for its HVACR program)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Baton Rouge campus of Louisiana Technical College has been granted accreditation for its HVACR program. The program was granted a six-year accreditation, the highest level awarded by HVAC Excellence. The program was...

Extra edition rolls out on News Web site. (Online Update).
March 3, 2003... This March 3 issue marks the official rollout of Extra Edition, the added-value section for subscribers on The News' Web site. For our subscribers, you will be able to access the complete contents of the print magazine. You will get full access...

Refrigerant charger. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... With the SB 5600 automatic refrigerant charger, process monitoring prevents improper charging due to low refrigerant supply or leaking units, the company states. The charger has a modular design. Features include a Mass Coriolis mass flow...

Recovery machine. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... The PLUS-12 refrigerant recovery machine recovers a range of CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants, including blends and many A and B variations. According to the company, the unit comes standard with an oilless compressor, automatic liquid and vapor...

Variable-frequency drive. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... A prepackaged, multiphase, variable-frequency drive, the HR1018, combines the latest in 18-pulse technology with the company's AC variable-torque vector drive for exceptional energy efficiency and low harmonic distortion, the company says....

Direct-fired heating units. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... This 16-page, full-color brochure details the manufacturer's expanded line of direct gas-fired heating equipment. The AA Series is designed for industrial and commercial applications, including for kitchen makeup air and warehouse and...

Digital psychrometer. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... Model SRH122 digital pocket psychrometer indicates wet-bulb, dewpoint, temperature, and humidity measurements. Features include min/max memory, data hold, automatic shutoff, and [degrees]F/[degrees]C. According to the manufacturer,...

Mobile evaporative coolers. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... The GadAbout Blaster Series of mobile evaporative coolers has three models: the M300, M335, and M482. This series can be used for spot cooling in exterior and interior applications. The M300 provides 3,000 cfm. It is 39 5/8 inches high by 31...

Air monitoring system. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... The PureTrac[R] is an Internet-based IAQ monitoring and reporting system that provides continuous, real-time data to schools and commercial buildings, the company says. The system gathers IAQ data through compact Nose[R] monitors, which house...

Mechanical piping catalog. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... A new general catalog for the company's mechanical piping systems is now available. Covered in the catalog are the grooved-end piping system, including IPS carbon steel couplings, fittings, valves, accessories, and hole-cut products; IPS carbon...

Steam, fluid controls. (what's New).
March 3, 2003... This 12-page brochure provides summary information on the company's line of steam and fluid control regulators, direct operated valves, and noise attenuation systems. It also highlights the control valve line, including the new Kombat Control...

Temp controls key in cooler repairs. (refrigeration zone).(repair reach-in coolers)
March 3, 2003... Refrigeration technicians are often called upon to service and repair reach-in coolers. The refrigeration systems used on these units are very similar among models from various manufacturers. Most of these coolers are self-contained with an...

Why the expo coms to Chicago. (refrigeration zone).
March 3, 2003... The 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition meant the once-every-three-year deluge of folks from Business News Publishing's corporate office in the Detroit area descending upon the handful of us BNP types living and working in...

Examining the `high' or `wild' power leg. (refrigeration zone).
March 3, 2003... Have you ever wondered why some low-voltage (115-V) power-consuming devices burn out too often? It could be because they are wired to the "high" or "wild" power leg of a voltage supply. These devices are actually receiving too high of a voltage...

Refrigeration takes the spotlight at expo. (refrigeration zone).
March 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- Refrigeration technology at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) communicated no-frills efficiency. Most exhibitors in the sector had equipment or products designed to give contractors and their...

Unveiling new hydronic heating products. (Hydonics).
March 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- Leading names in the hydronic heating market showcased their new products at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) as proof positive that the wet heat market continues to swell. Bradford White...

Innovative cooling towers. (Large Components).(Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)
March 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- Vast improvements in evaporative cooling and heat transfer equipment were showcased at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). For its HXV closed-circuit hybrid cooling tower, Baltimore Aircoil...

Alco controls gets a new name. (AHR Expo).(changed to Emerson Climate Technologies Flow Controls)
March 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- The familiar Alco brand name will be replaced within the next 12 to 18 months. During the recent Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), it was announced that the Alco name is being changed to Emerson Climate...

Motors, drives, thermostats, and more. (Motors & Drives).(Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition )
March 3, 2003... Chicago -- In the world of motors and drives at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), product changes evident at the show included more variable operation, variable mounting, less energy consumption, and a...

Supco introduces several new products at expo. (Motors & Drives).(Sealed Unit Parts Co.)(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Chicago -- Sealed Unit Parts Co. (Supco) debuted several new products at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). The company's various product lines apply to a wide market segment, including a full line of...

Manufacturers showcase thermostats for a variety of applications.(Brief Article)
March 3, 2003... Braeburn Systems LLC (Geneva, III.) displayed its Model 5000 digital heat/cool, 5-2 programmable thermostat with space for customization by contractors on the interchangeable subbase. The programming features weekday/ weekend programming,...

Recovery units aim for streamlined look. (Refrigerant Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).
March 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- A long time ago, in what seemed to be a galaxy far, far, away, the EPA required Jedi Knight contractors to have recovery machines and make sure refrigerants were pure through either recycling or reclamation processes. Most...

Revisiting recovery, recycling, reclaim. (Refrigerant Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).
March 3, 2003... It may be hard to believe, but it has been more than a decade since government regulations first required the industry to perform procedures that quickly became known as recovery, recycling, and reclaim. These procedures are still required. In...

The fine points of reclamation. (Refrigerant Recovery, Recycle, Reclaim).
March 3, 2003... Contractors today face a triple whammy when it comes to refrigerants. First, the types of refrigerants seem to increase each year. Second, production of a number of refrigerants is subject to phase-out. And third, constant efforts are under way...

Hotel group makes end run on hospitality issue. (our Insights).
March 3, 2003... "We obtained information about your company at the convention last week." That's how the e-mail started. It sure read like a mass-generated form letter. ("Running low on printer cartridges?") Most letters we receive at The News are either...

A breath of fresh air: 2002 `best contractors' are proof that living by the golden rule has its rewards.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 10, 2003... Admittedly, it is easy to get depressed with all the "doom and gloom" that seems to have engulfed the world today. A dangerous war is looming--or, so it appears. The economy isn't exactly robust. The price of gasoline seems to rise on a...

ACCA endorses NFP Benefits. (industry News).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has endorsed NFP Benefits, an independent financial services company, to provide Pension & Retirement Solutions as well as Voluntary Worksite Insurance Solutions to its...

ASHRAE funds energy research. (industry News).(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers )(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... CHICAGO -- A step-by-step procedure to determine the annual cooling and heating energy use of buildings with multiple HVAC systems will be developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). ...

ARI launches new product section. (industry News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) added Heat Pump Pool and Spa Heaters as its newest product section. "The product section was approved by ARI's board of directors on Nov. 17, 2002, and is an exciting...

Michigan PSC rules for contractors. (industry News).(Michigan Public Service Commission, rules for Consumers Energy Commission)
March 10, 2003... LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) granted, in part, Consumers Energy Company's request for an extension of the temporary waiver of the commission's code of conduct for its appliance service plan (ASP) program,...

Boiler inspector conference scheduled. (industry News).(National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, in conjunction with the ASME International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committee, will hold its 72nd General Meeting April 28 - May 2 in Honolulu, Hawaii....

Dow Wire & Cable Compounds. (Price Increase).(raises price for wire, cable compounds)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Dow Wire & Cable Compounds (Houston), a business unit of the Dow Chemical Company, announced a $0.05 per pound increase on all of its wire and cable compounds and resins sold in North America. The increase is effective April 1, 2003.

Shaw Mechanical Services LLC. (Contractors).(Joseph R. Pence named manager of existing building services)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Shaw Mechanical Services LLC (Orlando, Fla.) has added Joseph R. Pence, P.E., to its management team as manager of existing building services.

Coastal Mechanical Services. (Contractors).(receives two installation contracts in Florida)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Coastal Mechanical Services (Melbourne, Fla.) has been awarded two new HVAC and plumbing installation projects. The company will provide systems for the Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital Emergency Room expansion in Orlando, Fla., as well as...

HAGO Precision Nozzles. (Manufacturers).(Bruce E. Schwartz named vice president of sales, marketing)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Bruce E. Schwartz has been appointed as vice president of sales and marketing for HAGO Precision Nozzles (Mountainside, N.J.).

Ruud Air Conditioning. (Manufacturers).(Bill Leis named division district sales manager for California)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Ruud Air Conditioning, a division of Rheem Manufacturing Co. (Fort Smith, Ark.) has appointed Bill Leis as division district sales manager for California.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products. (Manufacturers).(Gary Anderson named director of business excellence)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Heatcraff Refrigeration Products (Atlanta) has appointed Gary Anderson to director of business excellence.

Unico Inc. (Manufacturers).(co-sponsor of Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Unico Inc. (St. Louis) will co-sponsor this year's Restoration & Renovation Exhibition and Conference to be held March 19-22, in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center.

RefComp Spa. (Manufacturers).(RefComp S.p.A. establishes US subsidiary, RefComp USA )(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * RefComp Spa, an Italian manufacturer of screw and reciprocating compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration, recently established RefComp USA, a U.S. subsidiary based in Connecticut.

Johnstone Supply in Northern California has been added to Nordyne's (O'Fallon, Mo.) roster of distributors. (Wholesalers-Distributors).(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Johnstone Supply in Northern California has been added to Nordyne's (O'Fallon, Mo.) roster of distributors. The company will distribute Nordyne's Frigidaire and Gibson brand HVAC products to dealers in San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.

Sid Harvey Industries. (Wholesalers-Distributors).(named stocking distributor for Ice-O-Matic ice machine line)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Sid Harvey Industries (Garden City, N.Y.) reports that several of its branches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware have been named as stocking distributors for the Ice-O-Matic ice machine line.

Minnesota Air Inc. (Wholesalers-Distributors).(new advertising campaign features baseball player Kent Hrbek)
March 10, 2003... * Thee 2003 ad campaign by Minnesota Air Inc. (Bloomington, Minn.) again will feature former Minnesota Twins baseball player Kent Hrbek and Carrier heating and cooling products.

Air Purchases Inc. (Wholesalers-Distributors).(William (Jack) Rodriguez named counter manager)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Air Purchases Inc. (Burlington, Mass.) has named William (Jack) Rodriguez as counter manager.

TradePower. (Software).(receives award for TradeSource enterprise system)
March 10, 2003... * TradePower (Blue Bell, Pa.) was recognized with an IBM Beacon Award in the category of "Best Data Management Solution" for its new TradeSource enterprise system.

Pacific Microinstruments Inc. (Software).(introduced PLC Pilot software)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * Pacific Microinstruments Inc. (Pasadena, Calif.) has released a new version of the PLC Pilot[TM] application, which will enable users to interface mobile devices to Allen Bradley MicroLogix[TM] programmable logic controllers.

The Mechanical Service Contractors Association (MSCA). (Associations).(to offer 2003 Service Managers Training Program)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * The Mechanical Service Contractors Association (MSCA) (Rockville, Md.) has announced dates for its 2003 Service Managers Training Program. The four-day program has been scheduled for March 18-21 in Los Angeles and April 8-11 in Philadelphia.

The American Technical Education Association (ATEA). (Associations).(HVAC Excellence receives Silver Eagle Award of Excellence)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * The American Technical Education Association (ATEA) (Wahpeton, N.D.), in partnership with the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society, will present HVAC Excellence with the Silver Eagle Award of Excellence for 2003 at the 40th National...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). (Associations).(forms partnership with Hudson Ink)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... * The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) (Arlington, Va.) has partnered with Hudson Ink to provide ACCA members with information and articles on sales, marketing, and advertising.

C2000 introduces top contractors.(Contractors 2000 announces contractor award winners)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- Contractors 2000 announced the top 10 winners of its annual Customer Satisfaction Audit (CSA). The CSA was performed by an independent market research firm to identify factors that influence how customers perceive...

B & B Air to host B-ball tournament.(basketball tournament)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... INDIANAPOLIS -- B & B Air is hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament for the HVACR industry, to be held March 20 at the St. Lawrence gym in Indianapolis. Tipoff time is 6:30 p.m. The rules stipulate that the combined ages of all...

SMACNA publishes TAB manual.(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association publishes book)(Brief Article)
March 10, 2003... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) has published the third edition of "HVAC Systems--Testing, Adjusting and Balancing." According to SMACNA, the manual provides fundamentals and...

ACCA backs association health plan bill. (Legislative Update).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
March 10, 2003... A few weeks ago, Association Health Plan (AHP) bipartisan legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives (The News, Feb. 24). HVACR contractor associations are putting their support staunchly behind the Small Business Health...

Happy employees, satisfied customers: it's all for one, one for all at Airco Service. (South/Southwest).(Airco Service Inc. quality management)
March 10, 2003... TULSA, Okla. -- Someone once said that "a happy employee is a productive employee." If anyone needs proof of that aphorism, a perfect example exists in the city of Tulsa--Airco Service Inc. This year's "Best Contractor to Work For" in the...

Employees and customers come first: McCarthy--Heating & Air Conditioning keeps its promises. (Northwest/Upper Midwest).(company quality management)
March 10, 2003... OMAHA, Neb. -- When you first walk through the door of McCarthy--Heating & Air Conditioning, you want to look directly to your right. Hanging on the wall is the company promise, which has been framed for the reference of employees and...

Skill and respect: a powerful combination: NEMSI hires the best, then treats them as such. (New England).(New England Mechanical Services Inc. company quality management)
March 10, 2003... VERNON, Conn. -- New England Mechanical Services Inc. (NEMSI) is not just another HVACR contractor. Its employees are not just your average workers. Chuck Reagan is not just another company president. Put it all together and you've got The...

The freedom to chart your own course: G.F. Bowman Inc. offers techs the tools to succeed. (North Mid-Atlantic).(company quality management)
March 10, 2003... CLEONA, Pa. -- For many people, a job is simply a job. It's a nine-to-five, day-in, day-out situation that people put up with in order to pay the bills and raise a family. But some people wake up in the morning and look forward to the...

California company is workers' champion: service champions succeeds by empowering its employees. (West/Pacific).(Service Champions Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., company quality management)
March 10, 2003... YORBA LINDA, Calif. -- It may have been dark and dreary outside, but the atmosphere inside the offices of Service Champions Heating and Air Conditioning this particular winter's day was so warm and inviting that it was immediately apparent why...

Family, history are secrets of success: Estes Heating & Air Conditioning doesn't forget its roots. (South Mid-Atlantic/Southeast).(Estes Heating and Air Conditioning, company history and quality management)
March 10, 2003... ATLANTA -- There are many components that give Estes Heating & Air Conditioning a "family within a family" feel. There is a sense of history. Founded in 1949 (almost ancient history in the New South), Estes has always been a family-owned...

Keeping employees busy and happy: EMS lays the foundation for business success. (Midwest/Great Lakes).(Energy Management Specialists Inc. wins awards)
March 10, 2003... CLEVELAND -- Winning awards can become very habit-forming. Just ask the people at Energy Management Specialists Inc. (EMS) of Cleveland. It was just one year ago that the company won the "Training Excellence Award" from the Air Conditioning...

Oliver Heating & Cooling (Delaware County, Pa.) has announced that John H. Cameron Jr. was named Rotarian of the Month. (Contractors).(Kennett Square Rotary International award)(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * Oliver Heating & Cooling (Delaware County, Pa.) has announced that John H. Cameron Jr. was named Rotarian of the Month by the Kennett Square Rotary International of Pennsylvania.

The New York Blower Company (Willowbrook, Ill.) has acquired TLT-Babcock (Akron, Ohio). (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * The New York Blower Company (Willowbrook, Ill.) has acquired TLT-Babcock (Akron, Ohio) from Babcock Borsig Power AG (Oberhausen, Germany).

Liebert Corporation. (Manufacturers).(internet resource launched)(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * Liebert Corporation (Columbus, Ohio) has launched Consultant's Corner, a secure Web-based resource for engineers and consultants involved in design, installation, and management of computer support systems.

CertainTeed Corporation (Valley Forge, Pa.) will continue its marketing partnership in 2003. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * CertainTeed Corporation (Valley Forge, Pa.) will continue its marketing partnership in 2003 with NASCAR Winston Cup driver Ward Burton.

Pasquale (Pat) DePalma, president of ITT Industries' Fluid Handling Division and general manager of its Bell & Gossett unit. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * Pasquale (Pat) DePalma, president of ITT Industries' Fluid Handling Division and general manager of its Bell & Gossett unit (Morton Grove, Ill.), has been elected president of the Hydraulic Institute (Parsippany, N.J.).

Hago Precision Nozzles. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * Hago Precision Nozzles (Mountainside, N.J.) is in the process of obtaining ISO 9000 Certification. The manufacturer is expected to complete the program by the end of 2003.

Hercules Chemical Company (Passaic, N.J.) received the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... * Hercules Chemical Company (Passaic, N.J.) received the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the New Jersey Department of...

Moisture and mold on the home front: how can you protect yourself from moldy situations? In a word, education.
March 17, 2003... CHICAGO -- An ASHRAE public session, "Residential and Small Building Humidity and Mold Control, offered insights and viewpoints from experts in residential A/C system design and installation, microbiology, medicine, law, and insurance....

Training track.(Calendar)
March 17, 2003... April 1 Beacon II Training Heatcraft Refrigeration Kansas City, Kan. 770-465-5600 April 1 Centrifugal Chiller Operation and Maintenance Trane Detroit District Novi, Mich. 248-596-3669 April 1 Electric Ignition...

A/C shipments up in January. (industry News).(air conditioners)(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 382,545 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for January were up 5 percent compared to shipments for the same month last year, according to Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration...

Ammonia conference looks at HFCs, C[O.sub.2]. (industry News).(Chlorofluorocarbons and Hydrofluorocarbons)(Brief Article)
March 17, 2003... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A range of refrigerants is gaining attention at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration's Ammonia Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition March 16-19 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The conference is...

Georgia programs up for accreditation. (industry News).
March 17, 2003... MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. -- The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) has begun the process of accrediting its HVACR programs. The accrediting body, HVAC Excellence, will conduct an on-site evaluation of the programs as...