Rinnai America President Takashi “Tak” Sonoda Promoted to Corporate Auditor at Japan Headquarters; Yoshida Named President and Windsor Promoted to COO
Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai, a provider of tankless water heaters in the U.S. and Canada, has announced that Takashi “Tak” Sonoda, president of Rinnai America, has been promoted to corporate auditor at the company’s headquarters in Nagoya, Japan.
Milwaukee Tool continues to expand its line of Jobsite Work Gear with the introduction of three glove solutions: Performance, Performance Fingerless and Free-Flex gloves. Both the Performance and Free-Flex gloves feature touch-screen-compatible material on the fingertips, palms and knuckles, while the Performance Fingerless gloves provide dexterity for handling small objects.
Johnson Controls Inc. has extended its TempMaster® line to include OmniElite™ single-package rooftop units. Available in 50- to 65-ton cooling capacities, the new units offer a footprint up to 20 percent smaller than competing units, double-wall construction, single-point power connection and efficiency ratings that exceed ASHRAE 90.1 standards.
With Nu-Calgon’s TriClean 2x, condenser coil cleaning is easy. Simply connect the hose, clean and rinse. TriClean 2x coil cleaner comes complete with a built-in sprayer, eliminating sprayer prep time and reducing the cost of maintenance.
TORAD Engineering LLC has tested a new 40-ton spool compressor designed for medium-pressure refrigerants, such as R134a, as well as low- and ultra-low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants such as R513A and HFO-1234yf.
Most air conditioning and refrigeration leaks are discovered only after complaints, spoilage or production difficulties. The Spectroline® OPK-40GS/E GLO-STICK® Kit contains everything needed to locate all leaks in small- to medium-sized systems — including high-pressure R-410A systems—before they require major repairs.
Grundfos Pumps Corp. names Jonathan Hamp-Adams general manager of Grundfos USA; Trane receives an “A,A” Partners of Choice Award; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
Goodman Mfg. Co. LP wins 2016 Crystal Award for marketing excellence from AMA Houston; Lochinvar LLC’s Power-Fin product line is celebrating its 30th anniversary; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
Johnson Controls Inc. partnered with Augury Inc. to introduce Advanced Vibration Evaluation; Knipex Tools LP named Todd Shumate president of the company following the retirement of Alan Sipe; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
