BNP Media, the publishers of The NEWS and the Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) have entered into an agreement to launch a new publication. This bimonthly magazine will cover every aspect of HARDI and the HVACR distribution community and will be the official publication of HARDI.
Dispatchers, take note: A recent survey shows that drivers seem to suffer a significant and unhealthy increase in physiological stress when driving in traffic.
“App” has become such a common word that it will likely find its way into the dictionary soon. It certainly has found its way into everyday personal and business use by millions of Apple iPhone or Google Android smart phone users.
We all know anyone quoting a new heating and cooling system should always perform a load calculation on the structure. I’m sure 95 percent of us do, right?
When motorists take a break along Maryland’s I-70 near Myersville, westbound or eastbound, they’ll be pleasantly surprised by the state-of-the-art welcome centers on both sides of the highway.
Contractors know that there are certain customers who may be interested in IAQ accessories due to someone in the family having asthma. Realizing how common asthma is can provide food for thought to contractors about whether they bring up the topic often enough with clients.
Samuel Guy Neese Jr. is 73 years old, and he has been in the HVAC trade for 51 years. He has seen ups and downs during his career, but through it all he continues to return to work every day with unheard-of stamina.
What started out as a lack of space has turned into a pot of gold for one HVAC contractor. For Wesley Holm of Thompson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Cincinnati, the realization that his building was too small was the beginning of the end of keeping a large cache of parts and equipment in his physical inventory. And he couldn’t be happier.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) released the second in a series of safety bulletins as part of its celebration of National Safety Month.
Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for June 2011 were up 6.8 percent from the same month last year, nearly identical to May’s results.
Speakman Cooling, a division of Speakman Co., made two recent distribution announcements. Speakman Cooling appointed Empire Gas & Electric to be its exclusive distributor for the state of Colorado.
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has acquired the assets and daily operations of Viconics Electronics Inc. of Quebec, Canada.
BlueVolt, a provider of online Learning Management Systems (LMS) for the HVAC, manufacturing, construction, and service industries, has partnered with Crown Boiler Co. to launch Crown Boiler University.
U.S. District Court Judge Adalberto Jordan sentenced Brendan Clery, 34, to 18 months in prison and ordered him to pay a $10,000 criminal fine and forfeit illegal proceeds in the amount of $935,240.
Fulton Companies, the global manufacturer of steam, hydronic, and thermal fluid heat transfer products, hosted an open house and tour for members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc.
Engineering Excellence names national service manager and director of national service/RS team manager; Maxwell Systems Inc. named to the Constructech 50-2011.
The AAF-HermanNelson® self-contained unit ventilators with two-stage compressors are ideal for classroom retrofits because they are an affordable alternative to renovations, fit easily into existing ventilator space, offer the ultimate classroom comfort for students and teachers, and meet energy-efficiency requirements, states the company.
A sprayable version of the PROseal duct sealant is now available and has the same robust UV, water, and moisture resistance of regular PROseal, the company says.
The advanced water-source heat pump controller with a digital diagnostic display indicates either the current operational mode or a fault lockout code.
The TA Series split case pumps are now available with performance from 60-6,000 gpm. The modular construction of the pumps provides for the use of multiple seal options, and is ideal for application flexibility and simplified maintenance, the company says.
The redesigned VelociCalc® Model 9565 multifunction ventilation meter is a multifunction anemometer that accurately measures air velocity, airflow, temperature, humidity, and pressure simultaneously, presenting these five parameters on a large graphic display with on-screen messages and instructions in customizable local languages.
The Patriot 80 residential oil heating furnaces come in upflow, downflow/horizontal, rear flue, and front flue models. They are sized so they can be readily installed in such areas as utility rooms, alcoves, closets, crawl spaces, and attics.
Enhancements have been made to the Copper-Fin® line of commercial gas boilers and water heaters that further improve its serviceability and ease of installation.
The Caddy® Rod Lock is a threaded rod mounting system that provides a quick and economical solution for installing electrical and mechanical systems supported by threaded rod.