Finding Work in School Districts Schools are finding themselves in a Catch-22 situation. Rising energy costs are forcing them to make a variety of budget cuts, including cuts that could have helped them reduce their energy costs. Energy cost reduction can be effectively addressed by paying some attention to the HVAC systems, either by reaching for the low-hanging fruit or going after bigger savings with renewable energy.
HVACR Contractors Speak Their Minds After surveying 41 contractors, the results are in, and The NEWS has discovered some interesting information about first quarter predictions, refrigerant phaseout preparedness, future hiring intentions, and health care and climate legislation. The participants responded to an online survey, and each was asked to answer questions related to the survey.
Installation and Service Refrigeration Contractor Streamlines Business Richmond Refrigeration is a mechanical contractor that serves installation and service needs of supermarkets and convenience stores in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. Slow response times aren’t necessarily an error, but it’s something Richmond Refrigeration wanted to improve upon.
Online-Access Inc.: Website Audio Testimonial System The BoastHost is a simple system for capturing audio testimonials from customers and posting them online. It works with any Website. The system lets field personnel use their cell phone to capture positive feedback right on site. Contractors can then easily review, organize, and select comments to publish.
Kinetics Noise Control Inc.: Acoustical Panel, Noise Curtain The company’s major acoustical fiberglass-based product lines have been converted to a more earth-friendly core material. These fiberglass board and blanket materials are produced by Knauf, using its Ecose® technology. This new fiberglass production technology uses bio-based binder materials.
General Tools & Instruments Co. LLC: Fractional Calipers Lightweight and nonmarring carbon fiber composite 3- and 6-inch digital Fraction+ calipers have been added to the manufacturer’s lineup of digital calipers in the UltraTECH™ tool family. The fractional calipers feature high-contrast liquid crystal displays with large, easy-to-read numbers.
Having recently returned from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), I noticed three things: new products, old products, and people who talked funny.
I had a dream, (or was it a nightmare?), that I
spent my next 30 years advertising budget on a 30 second Super Bowl commercial.
It was so obvious; our company name seen by millions and millions of people and
us associated with the biggest annual sporting event.
It seems I remember the current president
promising changes. We sure got ’em. Everything’s
changed, and if you don’t like the way things are now, just give it a
few minutes.
Contractors for the Week: 02/08/2010 ARC Mechanical Contractors announces acquisition; TradeWinds Mechanical Services appoints human resources manager; Murphy Co. hires chief information officer; Pro-Tech Air Conditioning and Heating Service appoints comfort specialist.
Manufacturers for the Week: 02/08/2010 Knipex-Tools hires sales manager; ECR International names marketing director; Hoshizaki America names COO; CPS Products appoints sales representative; Melink Corp.’s headquarters earns LEED certification; ecobee appoints vice president of sales.
UltraTech Installations Reach 1 Million in Shipments Emerson Climate Technologies has officially produced and shipped 1 million of its Copeland Scroll UltraTech™ compressors for installation in homes and businesses worldwide.
National HVACR Educators Conference Comes to Las Vegas The 2010 National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference is March 14-16 at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. This year’s conference will have over 40 different sessions to attend.
Project Files: HVAC Upgrades At the 2010 Winter Olympics facilities in Vancouver, the objective was to update and improve existing HVAC systems.
