Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from November 2003

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from November 2003

Carrier Corp.(Price Increase)
November 3, 2003... * Carrier Corp. (Indianapolis) has announced a price increase of up to 3 percent on selected Carrier and Bryant residential heating and cooling equipment, effective Jan. 1, 2004.

Airtime 500.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... * AirTime 500 (St. Louis) has welcomed new members. They are: First Class A/C LLC (St. Augustine, Fla.), Anthony's Cooling & Heating Inc. (Bradenton, Fla.), Air Adjusters Inc. (Brunswick, Ga.), and Advances Heating & Air of Volusia Co. Inc....

Excellence Alliance Foundation.(Contractors)
November 3, 2003... * Excellence Alliance Foundation (Hebron, Ky.) and Beaver Brothers Inc. (Salisbury, N.C.) awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Michael Marlow Jr. of Davidson County Community College (Lexington, N.C.).

Fluidics.(Contractors)
November 3, 2003... * Fluidics (Philadelphia) has appointed Robert V. Driscoll, CPA, as director of finance for the company.

Introducing 'fungal ecology': new international standard doesn't measure mold counts.
November 3, 2003... CHICAGO--The question of how much mold remediation should be enough to hold up in court has been a deep one for all trades involved ever since the lawsuits started. Is "no measurable mold" a reasonable goal? (No.) Should indoor levels be...

AMPAM reorganizes under chapter 11.(American Plumbing and Mechanical Inc.)
November 3, 2003... ROUND ROCK, Texas--On Oct. 13, American Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. (AMPAM) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. AMPAM and its subsidiaries focus on the residential HVAC service market and provide plumbing and mechanical system...

Refrigerant 410A.
November 3, 2003... The trend towards the use of R-410A continues to grow, and technicians must be comfortable working with this higher-pressure replacement for R-22. Find out more about 410A in the Service & Maintenance article "The Essentials Of Working With...

Coolstar partners with Refrigeration Sales.(industry News)
November 3, 2003... DALLAS -- Coolstar Inc. and Refrigeration Sales Inc. have formed a partnership to serve the refrigeration and air conditioning markets. The new alliance will offer a line of products from components to custom assemblies. Coolstar is a...

RSES partners with Danfoss.(industry News)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)
November 3, 2003... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) has added Danfoss to its Partners in Education[R] Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Information campaign. The partnership provides RSES members with access to Danfoss'...

Canadian shipments expected to increase.(industry News)(Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada)
November 3, 2003... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) has released its annual statistics forecast for the year 2004. The organization projects that both residential air conditioning and residential...

Hart & Cooley starts new distribution network.(industry News)(J and J Register )
November 3, 2003... HOLLAND, Mich. -- Hart & Cooley Inc., parent company of American Metal Products (AMP) and J&J Register, will consolidate the AmeriVent gas vent and chimney systems and the J&J Register brand. According to the company, the integration will...

Emerson announces service seminars.(industry News)
November 3, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Educational Services, an Emerson company, and part of the Emerson Climate Technologies business group, announced the core curriculum for its Compressor Operation & Service Seminars (COSS) and the schedule for the upcoming training...

Reedy Industries.(Distributors)
November 3, 2003... * Reedy Industries (Glenview, Ill.) purchased CE Mechanical (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) Former owner David Trotsky will continue to guide CE Mechanical for Reedy Industries, a supplier of HVAC and food service equipment sales and service...

National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCEER's).(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * The National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER's) (Gainesville, Fla.) Contren[TM] HVAC and Sheet Metal programs have been approved for North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Arlington, Va.) training...

Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA).(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) (Arlington Heights, Ill.) has revised Publication 503, Fire, Ceiling, (Radiation), Smoke, and Fire/Smoke Dampers Application Manual.

Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA).(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * The Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA) (Austin, Texas) recognized ACCA-North Texas as the Local Chapter of the Year during the organization's 2003 annual meeting. The 2003 board of directors was also honored, including...

Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES).(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) (Des Plaines, Ill.) awarded Ronnie Fuller of TDIndustries (San Antonio) with four specialized CD ROM-based training programs called CBT3, or Computer-Based Technician Training and...

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA).(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) (Chantilly, Va.) presented a $5,000 donation to the Capitol Hill Children's Baseball/Softball League (CHBSL) Scholarship Fund.

Stack Plumbing Inc.(Associations)
November 3, 2003... * Jim Stack of Stack Plumbing Inc. (Kirkland, Wash.) was elected vice president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) (Falls Church, Va.).

Ex-speaker in the house.
November 3, 2003... Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (left) talks with Jack Desmond, 2002-2003 president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), at the 2003 SMACNA Convention, held recently in...

Bettcher speaks at CONBRAVA.(Thomas E. Bettcher)
November 3, 2003... SAO PAULO, Brazil--Thomas E. Bettcher, chairman of the board of directors of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), spoke at the opening ceremony of CONBRAVA, Brazil's refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning congress....

Armstrong distributors aim to 'Lock it up'.(Manufacturer Update)
November 3, 2003... CHICAGO--At its 2003 international distributor meeting, Armstrong Air Conditioning used a "Lock it up" theme to point out its intentions to solidify dealer-distributor relationships. The welcome address included comments from Bob McDonough,...

Business software.(what's New)
November 3, 2003... The company has released version 7.5 of its core software product line, which includes the Service Management Series, Job Cost, and Equipment Series. Each of the products ties common business activities, such as dispatching and asset...

Portable air conditioner.(what's New)
November 3, 2003... The Cooling Machine is a self-contained, diesel-powered, portable air conditioning unit designed to begin cooling an area within minutes of start-up. The unit is conveyed to the site on a heavy-duty, double-axle trailer, which hitches to any...

Attic vent.(what's New)
November 3, 2003... The SolarCool[TM] solar-powered attic vent features an adjustable, tempered glass solar panel that is mounted on a bracket directly onto the vent dome. The bracket is adjustable so that the panel can be tilted or rotated to the south or west...

HVAC fragrance system.(what's New)
November 3, 2003... The manufacturer Air Aroma has a line of products designed to disperse pleasant scents into the air. The purpose of scenting the air, states distributor Aromatic Biotechnology, is because aromatherapy can greatly enhance people's mood and may...

Valve, reset controls.(what's New)(from Heat-Timer Corp.)
November 3, 2003... The ETV Electronic Tempering Valve, a primary loop valve, has an electronic controller and digital display to indicate temperature and adjust setpoints. The total valve package includes a valve body, valve motor assembly, a control module with...

Pumps.(what's New)(Sterling Steam. Control Div.,)
November 3, 2003... The 4300 Series stainless steel boiler feed and condensate pumps feature heavy-gauge, 3/16-inch stainless steel receivers for a long operating life. The Sterlco[R] pumps are available with simplex or duplex construction and have 8- to...

Heat exchanger antifreeze.(what's New)(Hercules Chemical Company Inc.)
November 3, 2003... Cryo-tek--100/AL is antifreeze specifically intended for boilers with aluminum heat exchangers. According to the manufacturer, the antifreeze is formulated and blended from only pure virgin propylene glycol and high-purity triple protection...

Product catalog.(what's New)(Intec Controls Inc.)
November 3, 2003... The company has a new wholesaler product catalog. It provides information for temperature, water and airflow, humidity, pressure, and gas detection products. Products in the catalog include direct-coupled electric actuators for dampers,...

Go to the head of the class.
November 3, 2003... The life-cycle cost of healing and cooling system is an extremely important consideration in the building and retrofitting of school buildings. Schools systems must plan for long-term efficiency to maximize their financial resources. Geothermal...

Classroom ventilators affect IAQ and energy.(focus: school market)
November 3, 2003... Classroom unit ventilators have been heating, cooling, and ventilating schoolrooms for over half a century. The memory is so deeply imbedded in our national psyche, Norman Rockwell could have painted the scene: snow-sodden gloves drying on the...

Designing systems to decrease noise: classroom acoustical design is the focus of a new standard.(focus: school market)
November 3, 2003... AS the world goes at a faster pace and technology becomes a blur, one of the residual effects of daily life's breakneck speed is noise. Noise levels, measured in decibels, have risen as more vehicles jam America's highways, construction...

Computer room in a box: schools take advantage of the mini computer room.(focus: school market)
November 3, 2003... The average school building was constructed over 40 years ago, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Also, about one-third of all schools have not been renovated since the 1980s. This has created challenges for many...

C[O.sub.2] in industrial refrigeration.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... Last month's article described the history and fundamental physical characteristics of C[O.sub.2] as a refrigerant, and presented some typical systems used in industrial applications. (See "C[O.sub.2] in Refrigeration Applications," Oct. 6.)...

New refrigerants demand focused training.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... INDIANAPOLIS--The ICOR International headquarters is a fairly small facility in an almost rural area east of Indianapolis. However, the company has big thoughts when it comes to technician training. In fact, company officials contend that...

Maintain your service tools.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... Keeping the tools used to install and repair refrigeration equipment in good operating condition is important. When these tools fail, it wastes time and causes frustration for a service technician and could even cause personal injury. Regular...

Answering refrigeration questions.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... Contractors and technicians who work more in refrigeration than in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sometimes feel like second cousins twice removed when so much more attention is focused on the HVAC than the R. In fact, when those...

Selecting, installing oil separators.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... Because refrigerants and refrigeration oils are miscible in one another, there will always be some oil that leaves the compressor with the refrigerant being circulated throughout the refrigeration system. Also, any time flooding or migration...

You think you know cold? ICR speakers address wide array of cool topics. (refrigeration zone.
November 3, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Each morning of the weeklong [21.sup.st] International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR) opened with addresses by plenary speakers. Even the closing banquet featured a keynote talk. One of the plenary speakers was S. Forbes...

NATE talks certification with ICR crowd.(refrigeration zone)
November 3, 2003... WASHINGTON -- A seminar titled "Raising the Bar of Technician Competence" brought some familiar faces and names to the podium at the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR): Rex Boynton and Pat Murphy of the North American Technician...

Man's best friend is trained to sniff out mold.
November 3, 2003... CHICAGO -- Dogs have long been used to sniff for signs of arson, bombs, even termites. Their latest functional use is as mold-sniffing dogs. A demonstration was given at the IAQA meeting by Bill Whitstine of the Florida Canine Academy, Delray...

'Good Practices' book gives guidance.(our Insights)
November 3, 2003... As the 2002 chairman for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), Jim Hussey used to meet and speak with contractors and insurers across the United States. The No. 1 topic for members was always the same: What is ACCA doing about the...

Anyone care for free advertising?(our Insights)
November 3, 2003... I knew that would get you. Considering that contractors' advertising budgets run from 5 percent to 20 percent of sales, I think that a little free publicity wouldn't hurt, eh? The benefit is right out there for the taking, but unfortunately...

Shaw Mechanical Services LLC. (service administrator Teresa A. Gainbet appointed).(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Shaw Mechanical Services LLC (Orlando, Fla.) has promoted Teresa A. Gainbet to service administrator.

Contractors 2000 (White Bear Lake, Minn.) announced the top performers in the Frank Blau Jr. Annual Member Financial Survey.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Contractors 2000 (White Bear Lake, Minn.) announced the top performers in the Frank Blau Jr. Annual Member Financial Survey. Brasington Plumbing & Heating (Lexington, S.C.) was winner of the service sector category, Van Natta Mechanical Corp....

Reedy Industries (Glenview, Ill.) purchased CE Mechanical (Elk Grove Village, Ill.).(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Reedy Industries (Glenview, Ill.) purchased CE Mechanical (Elk Grove Village, Ill.). Former owner David Trotsky will continue to guide CE Mechanical for Reedy Industries, a commercial HVAC and food service equipment sales and service...

Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division. (plant manager Doyle Thresher appointed).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division (Fort Smith, Ark.) has appointed Doyle Thresher as plant manager of the Forth Smith plant.

Goodman Manufacturing Co. (president James L. Mishler appointed).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... James L. Mishler has joined Goodman Manufacturing Co. (Houston) as president of company-owned distribution. Mishler will be responsible for the company's network of corporate-owned distribution centers.

Slant/Fin Corp. (retirement of Frank Torres).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Slant/Fin Corp. (Greenvale, N.Y.) has announced the retirement of Frank Torres after 44 years of employment. Torres served in the research and development sector of the company.

Big builders impact contractors: consolidation of builders could affect new construction.(home builders)
November 10, 2003... WASHINGTON -- A new wave of consolidation is now growing across the country. This time, however, it's not contractor consolidation. In this instance it's home builder consolidation that could have a significant--and negative--impact on HVAC...

Riverside acquires the Dwyer Group.(Riverside Co.)
November 10, 2003... NEW YORK -- The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas, and San Francisco, announced the acquisition of the Dwyer Group, a holding company that owns six franchise businesses, including Aire Serv [R]...

CCA spotlights company innovations. (Construction Contractor's Alliance).(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Construction Contractor's Alliance (CCA), an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association, discussed company innovations during two "Contractor Spotlight" presentations at...

Rheem announces distribution partnership.(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Rheem Manufacturing announced that Wittichen Supply Co., Birmingham, Ala., will distribute Rheem products throughout Alabama and western Georgia. As part of the agreement, Rheem products will be Wittichen's primary heating...

A/C shipments up 12 percent. (air conditioners).(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 504,841 central air conditioners and airsource heat pumps for September jumped 12 percent compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to statistics from the...

MOC debates heating program. (Massachusetts Oil-heat Council).(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Oil-heat Council (MOC) has helped cut efforts by KeySpan to fund a multimillion dollar marketing program that gives away free gas heating systems and offers heating contractor incentives in order to...

John Ward.(Watco Corp. founder)(Brief Article)(Obituary)(Biography)
November 10, 2003... RALEIGH, N.C. -- John Ward, past national president (1987-88) of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) and one of the founders of Watco Corp., passed away Oct. 18 after a battle with cancer. He was 83 years old. ...

Florida media studies new homes. (Orlando Sentinel, WESH-NewsChannel 2).(Industry News)
November 10, 2003... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two Central Florida mainstream news sources, The Orlando Sentinel and WESH-NewsChannel 2, have been examining flaws in new homes for a year. They have now started reporting the results, and plan to do so for a 10-day period...

NAW predicts strong 2004. (National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors).(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... CHICAGO -- A new study titled "NAW Economic Forecast 2004," written by Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), predicts a favorable outlook ahead for wholesale distribution companies in...

Revisions solicited for fuel gas code. (National Fuel Gas Code).(Industry News)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Those interested in recommending changes to the latest National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2002) can send their proposals to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or American Gas Association (AGA). The...

New York schools cut energy costs. (Long Island's North Shore School District).(Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Long Island's North Shore School District installed energy-saving technology in all five North Shore Central School District buildings as an effort to cut costs and save on energy consumption for the community and Nassau County. The North Shore...

New wind power plant for Oklahoma. (Woodward, Oklahoma).(Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information.)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... A new wind power plant went on-line in Woodward, Okla. The Oklahoma WindEnergy Center is currently providing half of its power to Oklahoma Gas and Electric and half to the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority. GE Wind Energy manufactured the 68...

Duct silencers. (Dynasonics NF-Series Packless Silencers).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... The NF-Series Packless Silencers have a specially adapted perforated metal baffle that reduces cavitations, minimizes pressure loss, and filters unwanted noise through a series of highly tuned resonant cavities, says the company. The...

Boiler. (Slant/Fin Victory VSPH).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... The Victory VSPH sealed-combustion gas boiler has unique venting features, which reduce installation time, says the company. The boiler's features include horizontal flue discharge with a 3-inch, self-sealing, stainless steel vent connector;...

Boiler temperature control. (Burnham Commercial RTC Return Temperature Control).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... The RTC Return Temperature Control provides an economical means of boiler protection from thermal shock and sustained condensing operation, says the company. The control monitors the boiler return water temperature and operates a three-way...

Network Monitor. (Dickson MP200 Remote Multipoint Network Monitor).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... The MP200 Remote Multipoint Network Monitor uses modern connections to allow the user to download and view information from any of the company's data loggers anywhere in the world, the company states. One MP200 links eight instruments to one...

Valve. (Bell and Gossett Triple Duty Valve).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... The Triple Duty[R] Valve performs all of the functions of three valves that are typically needed on the discharge side of hydronic pump systems. It includes a calibrated balance valve, a nonslam check valve, and a shutoff valve. The valve is...

Cleaning agent. (Hydro-Balance HY-9 Concentrate).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... HY-9 Concentrate is an all-purpose cleaner that is biodegradable and nontoxic. It can be used full strength or diluted, as needed. According to the manufacturer, the cleaner's buffered pH formula is gentle on the skin and safe for all HVAC...

Lab hood monitors. (Alnor AirGard).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... AirGard[R] lab hood monitors are designed to indicate safe levels of airflow in laboratory fume hoods. According to the company, Models 200, 335, and 405 lab hood monitors continuously monitor lab hood face velocity by measuring the air...

Tube benders. (from Stride Tool's Imperial Division).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Triple-head 180-degree benders bend up to 1/2-inch tubing. Its design vastly improves the precision of bends by optimizing bend radii to produce the smallest-diameter bends without buckling or damaging the tubing, claims the company. The 370-FH...

Rental heaters. (from NuTemp).(What's New)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... A line of temporary heaters now includes a 150-kW electric heater designed for rugged duty. This heater comes with a remote thermostat on a 25-foot lead, detachable casters, 20-inch diameter flexible duct discharge, unit-mounted disconnect, and...

Politics, mold dominate talk at SMACNA.(Convention update: SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
November 10, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Politics and mold. While some might ask which is worse, both were major topics of discussion at the 2003 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) convention, held at the Marriott Wardman Park...

Iowa contractor named new SMACNA president. (Mark Watson).(Convention update: SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
November 10, 2003... WASHINGTON -- Mark Watson said it will be a balancing act, working as the new 2003-2004 president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), as well running his Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based firm, Climate...

Web and mobile tools for construction.(Convention update: SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
November 10, 2003... The term e-commerce (also termed as e-business or e-construction) generally refers to the transaction of business functions via electronically mediated communications systems, especially the Web and mobile tools. Beginning in 1997, a sea...

Good things can come in small packages. (wall hung boiler heating systems).(Hydronic Heating Products/Boilers)
November 10, 2003... BIDDEFORD, Maine -- Dana Morton says the only time he is ever likely to see another oil furnace or hot water tank in his house is in a nightmare. For years, Morton said he put up with a groaning oil furnace in the cellar beneath his...

Waste coal system used to heat prison. (State Correctional Institution Fayette, Pennsylvania).(Hydronic Heating Products/Boilers)
November 10, 2003... The tasks of ensuring reliable steam supply and developing a fail-safe system design seem to loom even larger when the application involves a correctional institution. These concerns were foremost for Fayette Thermal LLC, East Millsboro, Pa., a...

Short-cycling can hamper boiler efficiency.(Hydronic Heating Products/Boilers)
November 10, 2003... Most contractors have had to deal with a short-cycling boiler at one time or another, but the short-cycling of boilers has become a hot topic in recent years. Manufacturers frequently encounter it when customers call with warranty complaints....

IMC can affect boiler installations. (International Mechanical Code).(Hydronic Heating Products/Boilers)
November 10, 2003... A trend has developed in some states regarding the installation of residential boilers. Previously accepted codes, such as BOCA, are now being phased out and replaced by the International Mechanical Code (IMC). Some states, including New...

Nordyne focuses on future goals, success.(Manufacturer Update)
November 10, 2003... PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -- This year's Nordyne distributor meeting had a simple theme: "Ride The Wave." This is also what the company asked the distributors in attendance to do--ride the wave of success that has been created over the last few...

The art of networking.(Our Insights)(Column)
November 10, 2003... As our world moves more and more into the technical age and we must communicate by voice mail, e-mail, etc., one important fact remains very constant: People still like to do business with people, and especially with people they know. I'm...

Paying techs straight commission.(Our Insights)(Column)
November 10, 2003... Will paying techs on straight commission cause otherwise ethical people to commit fraud? That is one question many contractor owners ponder and debate. My experience has been that the overwhelming majority of service techs are honest to a...

Frick (York Refrigeration Systems).(Price Increase)( announced a general price increase of 2.5 percent)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2003... * Frick (York Refrigeration Systems) (Waynesboro, Pa.) has announced a general price increase of 2.5 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2004.

AirTime 500 (St. Louis) has welcomed new members.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2003... * AirTime 500 (St. Louis) has welcomed new members. They are: A-1 Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (Marmora, N.J.), Reliable Mechanical Services (South Hackensack, N.J.), Air Magnum Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. (Clearwater, Fla.),...

Excellence Co-opetition LLC (Cincinnati) announced the addition of Estes Heating & Air Conditioning (Atlanta) and TCS Mechanical (Philadelphia) to its RLC Forum.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 17, 2003... Excellence Co-opetition LLC (Cincinnati) announced the addition of Estes Heating & Air Conditioning (Atlanta) and TCS Mechanical (Philadelphia) to its RLC Forum. Recent additions to the RCIM Forum are: C.W. Suter (Sioux City, Iowa), Dee Cramer...