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Green Mechanical Systems Training
Manual.
Every day the word "Green" enters our lives. We read about Green in the news, we see it on TV and we hear about it on the radio, but what is it and how does it affect us? Read
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Product Introductions—Extruded Aluminum, Square Ceiling Diffusers.
Continental Industries announces today the availability of a new series of extruded aluminum, square ceiling diffusers. Collectively, the products are known as the AE family.
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ASHRAE Technical Program Focuses on Benchmarking.
“The program addresses the many aspects of current HVAC&R systems and ideas for improving them,” Mo Hosni, chair of the Program Committee, said. “The challenge in trying to improve systems is to move from theoretical approaches to practical applications and identify efficient systems and their characteristics that truly work today.
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Elite Software hires TFTT founder John Walsh as National Sales Manager and National Trainer.
Elite Software Development of College Station TX has announced hiring John Walsh as their National Sales Manager and as their National Trainer.
John Walsh, principal of Training for the Trades will handle sales and marketing activities for Elite nationally.
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S.G Torrice Launches Rebate Program with Breakfast Meetings.
The movement to sell more high efficiency HVAC equipment is taking hold at S.G. Torrice Company. They are the area distributors for American Standard equipment and they recently held breakfast meetings in their market area to promote a rebate program for contractors.
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HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Sales Training Series to be Broadcast Live on Internet TV.
www.ContractorSelling.com has announced that they will broadcast the next three "Total Immersion Sales Summit's" LIVE via streaming internet TV via the internet. The week-long HVAC, plumbing and electrical sales training sessions will be held starting April 20th, May 11th and also on May 18th of this year.
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Spray Adhesive Bonds Insulation to
Metal Cabinets and Ducts.
Water-based, Flame Retardant Adhesive for Appliance and
HVAC Applications.
For appliance and HVAC assembly, Henkel Corporation has
introduced a new spray-grade, water-based adhesive for
wet-bonding insulation to metal ducts and
cabinets. Read
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Carrier Corp. Acquires Georgia Chiller.
Carrier Corp. has acquired Georgia Chiller Services, Inc., a Forest Park, Ga.-based HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor specializing in the service and repair of commercial applied equipment, including cooling towers.
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Ground-Breaking Energy Management System with Unmatched Results.
Remco Energy a leading utility cost reduction firm announced today a marketing initiative to introduce an Energy Management System that is a viable business proposition for multi-chain retailers with locations as small as 1,500 square feet. Read
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HVAC/R's First Biodegradable &
Most Effective Refrigeration Flush Introduced by
Mainstream Engineering.
Mainstream Engineering, ntroduces Qwik System Flush(TM)
the HVAC/R industry's first biodegradable refrigeration
and air conditioning equipment flush. Read
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HVAC parts maker to close Tucson plant.
Hart & Cooley, which manufactures grilles, registers and diffusers for residential and commercial use, has announced it will close its plant at 2620 N. Flowing Wells Road starting May 1.
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New HVAC Equipment
Auction and International Directory. Worldwide
Industrial Marketplace, a division of IndustrialSAVER
and member of the US-based Donald LaBelle Associates
group, has completed the construction of its on-line
HVAC equipment directory and auction site. Read
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HVACR-Tools.com
named National Distributor of the Uniweld family of
HVACR products. Paulsboro,
NJ - HVACR-Tools.com has signed on with Uniweld
Products, Inc as a National distributor of the Uniweld
family of HVACR products. Read
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Textured Floor Registers Offer Tactile
Experience.
Continental Industries announces today the release of a
new series of floor registers based upon its venerable
model, the 28 Series. Read
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Settlement Reached In HVAC Industry Bid Rigging Scheme
Attorney General and Department of Consumer Protection have now settled with all companies and individuals sued for their participation in HVAC bid rigging that was orchestrated by B-G Mechanical Services. The settlements have obtained over $500,000 in penalties and restitution.
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17 Programs Granted HVAC Excellence
Accreditation.
Accreditation, Accreditation and More Accreditation.
Programmatic accreditation is a growing trend in career
and technical education, especially in the Heating
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
industry. Read
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International Code Council Takes
Action on ASHRAE Proposals.
International building codes may soon incorporate
requirements from a new load calculation standard from
ASHRAE and ACCA under several recent proposals now under
consideration. Read
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Phoenix Controls Corporation Announces Launch of Theris™ Airflow Control Solutions for Healthcare Applications.
Phoenix Controls Corporation, a Honeywell International business, today announced the introduction of a new family of precision airflow control products designed specifically for the HVAC needs of Healthcare facilities.
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Jackson Systems, LLC Receives Best
Places to Work Recognition.
Indianapolis, IN – Jackson Systems, LLC, an
Indiana-based, award-winning HVAC manufacturer and
wholesaler, was awarded one of the ‘Best Places to
Work in Indiana’ awards for 2008. Read
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A Misting Fan Can Be A Dream Come
True!
Popular for outdoor parties, sporting events,
sunbathing, and more, a misting fan is your dream come
true! Misting fans usually attach to a garden hose to
spray miniature water droplets while simultaneously
blowing cool air. Read
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ASHRAE High-Performance Building
Design Professional Certification Now Available.
ASHRAE’s new certification program provides the
necessary training and tools for the design of
high-performance buildings that live up to their
performance capability. Read
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Search HVAC jobs by state, job title,
date or keywords.
Search open hvac jobs by state, job title, date or
keywords. Sign up for alerts to have job openings
automatically emailed to you based on your search
criteria. Read
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FurnaceCompare.com Offers Free Advertising for Heating Contractors.
FurnaceCompare.com, the leading independent consumer web site for heating and cooling information, is now inviting heating contractors to display their company's services and contact information - for free.
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New Publication Provides Energy
Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools.
A full 16 percent of schools districts’ controllable
costs is spent on energy. A new publication written
specifically for K-12 school buildings will aid design
teams in constructing energy-smart schools using
off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30
percent or more annually. Read
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HVACR Trends Highlighted by AHR Expo
Attendees, Exhibitors.
Energy efficiency along with first cost and product
costs are top concerns of attendees and exhibitors at
next week’s Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating (AHR)
Exposition taking place in New York City. Read
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ASHRAE Publishes User's Manual for
Standard 62.1.
The Standard 62.1-2007 User’s Manual provides users
with a better understanding of the design, installation
and operation requirements in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
62.1-2007, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality.
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Total Immersion" Service
Contractor's Sales Summit Series Held This Spring.
Sales training web site holds sales
training summit's this spring for HVAC Sales People,
HVAC Service Techs, Plumbers and Electricians in Los
Angeles.
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Johnson Controls and Control4 to
Introduce Small-Building Control System. Small
Building Control Solution Designed for Small Office
Building Applications or Tenant Spaces within a Larger
Building. Read
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2008 Product Catalog from Jackson
Systems Now Available.
Jackson Systems, LLC, an award-winning HVAC manufacturer
and wholesaler, has released their 2008 catalog. The new
catalog showcases the comprehensive residential and
commercial Comfort SystemTM zone control line by Jackson
Systems. Read
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Industrial Controls Announces Merger
with Piedmont Instruments and Controls. Industrial
Controls Distributors LLC, the leading distributor of
HVAC controls, process instrumentation and industrial
automated valves in the Eastern United States, is
pleased to announce its merger with Piedmont Instruments
and Controls of Charlotte, NC. Read
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Ingersoll Rand to Acquire Trane Inc. for Approximately $10.1 Billion.
Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited announced today that it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Trane Inc. formerly American Standard Companies
Inc. Read
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ChillerTrader.com launches updated
website with improved features and capability.
The Chiller Trader Network is built
around five websites designed to provide resources and
solutions for professionals in the chiller and Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry.
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HD Supply to close Mobile plumbing,
HVAC division.
Spokeswoman Kate Hahn said the move was prompted by a
weak housing market. The Commerce Department reported
Tuesday that construction of new, single-family homes
fell to a 16-year low in November.
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Braeburn Thermostats now available at
Metropac.
National HVAC/R Master Distributor Metropac is now
stocking Braeburn Thermostats. Available for
immediate shipment from Metropac are Braeburn
Mechanical, Programmable and Non-Programmable
thermostats and accessories. Read
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Continental Industries Introduces
Omnidirectional Plaque Diffuser.
Continental Industries announces today the release of a
new product series for T-bar or lay-in ceiling
applications. This line of plaque or shelf diffusers has
been named the OPD Series for “omnidirectional plaque
diffuser.” Read
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Service Experts, Inc. Selects
Strategic America as Its Marketing Agency.
North America's leading HVAC Service Company Prepares
for Growth
Service Experts, Inc., North America's leading HVAC
service company, has selected Strategic America (SA) for
its field marketing services.
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FHRA Helping HVAC Professionals Meet
the Demands of Winter 2008.
FHRA, Fluid Handling Representative Association Members
are already seeing the impact of higher energy costs and
predicted colder temperatures - their already busy
helping HVAC professionals with the demand for new and
improved heating systems for their clients. Read
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Midwest Snips Duct
Tightener Simplifies HVAC/R Duct Connection And
Installation.
Midwest Tool And Cutlery
Company has expanded its Midwest Snips line of HVAC/R
specialty tools with a new Duct Tightener tool. The Duct
Tightener's unique patent pending design makes it fast
and easy for one person to connect duct
runs. Read
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SANYO HVAC SOLUTIONS Celebrates 25
Years of Excellence and Innovation. Throughout
the past 25 years, SANYO HVAC Solutions, has proudly
become one of the top international providers of the
highest quality and most energy-efficient HVAC units in
the world. Read
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The Alternative to RFID’s Incomplete Success
Optical technology picks up where RFID leaves off.
For years, the material handling and logistics communities have looked toward RFID for solutions to track movable assets indoors. Countless millions of dollars and years of development invested in RFID have sometimes ended in disappointment and frustration.
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Jackson Systems, LLC Launches the Zone
Control Blog.
This blog provides zone control tips and news geared
toward the HVAC contractor with topics ranging from
growing your business with zone control to new products
in the industry. Read
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EMCOR Group, Inc. Ranked Number One In
Construction & Engineering Industry Segment Of
InformationWeek 500.
EMCOR Group, Inc. announced it has been named to the
InformationWeek 500 for the sixth consecutive year and
placed number one in the Construction & Engineering
industry segment. Read
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The Green Mechanical Council to provide
eight workshops during Ecobuild fall Convention.
The Green Mechanical Council announces it will be
providing eight (8) exiting green workshops during the
Ecobuild fall convention. Read
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Goodman Global to be Acquired by Hellman
& Friedman
Goodman Global, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to
be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm Hellman
& Friedman LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at
approximately $2.65 billion. Read
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS EVERYONE’S
BUSINESS!
Mr. Tav Commins of the California Energy Commission will
be conducting a train the trainer presentation on Energy
Efficiency Standards for Residential & Non Residential
Buildings at the HVAC Excellence National Educators and
Trainers Conference March 17 and 18, 2008. Read
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Sky-Trax, Inc. Announces Grand Opening
of NEW State-of-the-Art Demonstration Facility
Sky-Trax, Inc. is pleased to announce the official grand
opening of their new demonstration facility in New Castle,
Delaware. This innovative facility struts it stuff in a
warehouse with 20ft high ceilings, covered with Sky-Trax
next generation Optical Position Markers (OPM’s). Read
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Jackson Systems, LLC Launches First
Contractor-Direct Zone Control eCommerce Website.
Jackson Systems, LLC, an Indiana-based,
award-winning HVAC manufacturer and wholesaler, announces
the launch of the first zone control eCommerce Website for
HVAC contractors. Read
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Save Lives, Increase Profits with HVAC's
Best Furnace Heat Exchanger CO Detector. Mainstream
Engineering, a leading manufacturer of HVAC/R
aftermarket service/maintenance products, introduces the
industry's most reliable, accurate and cleanest heat
exchanger leak detection method, for all brands of
high-efficiency gas-fired condensing furnaces.
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AirAdvice Names Leaders to Head Two New Business Divisions.
New Divisions, Leaders Create New Business Growth Opportunities for HVAC Industry and Building Performance
Professionals. Read
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Regal Beloit Acquires
Jakel Incorporated, Completes FASCO Acquisition.
Regal Beloit Corporation has acquired Jakel Incorporated
and completed the previously announced acquisition of the
FASCO Residential, Commercial and FASCO Asia/Pacific
operations from Tecumseh Products Company. Read
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3M To Acquire Venture Tape Corp.
Venture Tape manufactures a broad range of tapes used in
construction, oil and gas, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC), markets.
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