The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Executive Committee and Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Executive Committee have jointly agreed that NATE’s current structure is not optimal to ensure growth and progress going forward and so have announced changes to the organization.
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in November 2011 were down 19 percent compared to November 2010. However, year-to-date shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up 9 percent.
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) Center for Green Schools, working in conjunction with its founding sponsor, United Technologies Corp., released its inaugural Best of Green Schools 2011 list recognizing school administrators and government leaders in 10 categories for their efforts to create sustainable learning environments.
Management of the 2012 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) announced that the Building Automation and Control (BAC) Showcase has been completely filled by over 215 exhibitors.
More than $2.5 million worth of HVACR equipment and parts, along with office and warehouse equipment, is going up for auction this month as part of the liquidation of South El Monte, Calif.-based Burke Engineering Co.
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced the launch of its Report and Reward Program in the United States to obtain information about companies and individuals making or supplying counterfeit Schneider Electric products, including its brands APC and Square D.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced that it has officially been recognized as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification body.
Nortek Inc., a leading diversified global manufacturer of branded residential and commercial ventilation, HVAC, and technology products, announced that it has appointed Michael J. Clarke as its president and chief executive officer.
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced that its College of Fellows is accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.