As reported by the Profit Planning Group (per CIPH's Market Data Report), total plumbing, PVF/industrial, waterworks, hydronics, and HVACR estimated sales show a 15 percent increase for the month of February 2006 in comparison to February 2005.
Meier Supply Co. Inc., Johnson City, N.Y., a wholesale-distributor of HVACR products, has opened a new branch located at 2359 Woodlawn Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. It opened April 17, 2006.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that its Southeast Michigan Chapter has been honored with the association's Spirit of Giving Award.
Aircuity announced that it has been awarded the contract to install its OptiNetâ„¢ facility monitoring system in the Bank of America Tower being built in New York City. Described as "the world's greenest skyscraper," it is designed to be one of the most ecologically friendly and efficient buildings in the world.
Heat recovery for pool heating, fabric ductwork for airflow alternatives, and HVAC equipment modifications add up to major savings for the new C.W. Avery Family YMCA.
Members of the PHCC of the Sacramento Valley in California helped repair 13 houses for needy families in the area on April 29 as part of a Rebuilding Together in Sacramento project.
Stanley Osborne, a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Five Star Chapter in Lawrenceville, Ga., has been accorded Certificate Member (CM) honors by the society.
Sixteen students from four Ontario secondary schools competed in the Secondary School Student Challenge at the Skills Center exhibit during CMX/CIPHEX 2006. Also, the Post-Secondary Heating System Technician Competition pitted post-secondary students in competition, and a new event - the Master's Fun Challenge - was introduced.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that the College of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) at Ferris State University has been honored with ACCA's Jeff Forker Award for Excellence in Training.