In an effort to cut contractor travel time, Trane continues to open parts locations in major markets in North America. So far in 2008, the company has opened nine new stores and relocated six across the United States and Canada. This network is intended to help contractors find the parts needed, when they are needed.

Cudd Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. won the grand prize of a Bahamas cruise following a recent promotion by Noland Co. and NuTone Heating and Cooling Products. The promotion, held in the Charlotte and Asheville, N.C., areas, offered dealers a chance to win prizes for learning more about the NuTone line.

Home Comfort Zones, manufacturer of the MyTemp home energy management and temperature control system, formed its Certified Dealer Network in Southern California. MyTemp is now available to residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, and Riverside counties.

ICOR International Inc. has assigned JSG Associates, Tempe, Ariz., to its western most sales territory. JSG will provide sales and technical support to distributors and end users in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado.

In recognition of the contributions made by Cee Kay to the advancement of the industry and in commemoration of the company’s 60th anniversary, Martin Quinn of Thermadyne presented Tom Dunn of Cee Kay with an abstract sculpture created by St. Louis artist Brother Melvin Meyer S.M.

Carrier Southern California Sales and Distribution (CSD Southern California) was recently recognized by the company for delivering a fully operational Southern California distribution organization from the ground up in 15 weeks - a history-making event for both CSD and Carrier.

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems recently welcomed nearly 500 dealers and distributors from across the country to the 2008 Indy 500 Dealer Rally for the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500. Participants learned about Bryant products and programs and enjoyed a variety of entertainment.

N.B. Handy Co. held its eighth annual Vendor Performance Recognition Event honoring its preferred vendors for outstanding performance during 2007. Vendors were compared against performance standards and their previous performance levels on attributes that contribute to N.B. Handy’s success.

WinWholesale opened the first renewable energy resources company in the Win Group of companies. The new company focuses on the growing renewable energy market by providing contractors with photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal, and wind turbine products for residential and commercial use.

Controls Group North America (CGNA) marked its 25th anniversary by welcoming members, preferred vendors, and guests to the organization’s Synergy Conference and Silver Anniversary Celebration held in Las Vegas at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.