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Jose De La Portilla Receives NATE Golden Toolbox Award

October 4, 2016

ARLINGTON, VA.— NATE is proud to announce that Jose De La Portilla of Lennox HVAC Learning Solutions has been awarded the 2016 Golden Toolbox Award.

Rheem, Fujitsu Announce Collaboration

Partnership will greatly expand both manufacturers’ product offerings

October 3, 2016

The manufacturers further expect the relationship to expand to other product categories in the future, which will further include joint development of products as well as collaborative operational opportunities.

Carrier Announces Distributor Scholarships

Carrier & Bryant Distributors’ Education Foundation disperses 25 scholarships each year

October 3, 2016

Carrier Corp. distributors nationwide have identified the recipients of their annual college scholarship and awarded grants this year totaling nearly $40,000.

Trader Joe’s Settles Refrigerant Allegations

U.S. alleged Trader Joe’s had violated Title VI of the Clean Air Act (CAA)

October 3, 2016

The U.S. had alleged that Trader Joe’s failed to properly perform leak repair and recordkeeping required under Title VI of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the refrigeration equipment in its grocery stores.

Midea Breaks Ground on Research Center

New center will provide technical expertise in developing home appliance products in U.S. market

October 3, 2016

The brand-new 30,000-square-foot building will incorporate state-of-the-art lab facilities, testing equipment, and engineering areas as well as office space for more than 60 people. Midea America’s sales and marketing offices will remain headquartered in New Jersey.

North America a Leader among Zero-net-energy Homes

North America is expected to lead the ZNEH market from 2015-2025

October 3, 2016

Other countries in select regions, such as Europe and Asia-Pacific, are also beginning to follow suit with ZNE initiatives and energy-efficient building codes. According to a report from the research firm, North America is expected to lead the ZNEH market from 2015-2025.

HVAC Residential Contractor: Oct. 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

Briggs Heating & Air Conditioning opened a new Cape Cod Heat Pumps location: more HVAC residential contractor news.

HVAC Manufacturers: Oct. 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

Fujitsu General America Inc. names Matt Peterson president and COO; Modine Mfg. Co. announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions; more HVAC news briefs.

HVAC Distributors: Oct. 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

Team Air Distributing Inc. relocates Knoxville, Tennessee, branch facility; TruTech Tools Ltd. receives Inc. magazine ranking; more HVAC distributor news briefs.

HVAC Organizations: Oct. 3, 2016

October 3, 2016

The Institute of Refrigeration is accepting nominations for the J&E Hall Intl. Gold Medal; BSRIA Ltd. names new principal consultant; more HVAC organization news briefs.