Brad Bolino, division president of John J. Kirlin Inc. in Rockville, Md., was installed as the new chairman of the Mechanical Service Contractors of America's (MSCA) board of managers during the 20th annual MSCA conference.
The Belleville News Democrat recently featured a story about the family-run business Bruening Heating and Air Conditioning and Fireplaces in Mendon, Ill. The HVAC contracting company is owned by Bruce and Sandra Bruening.
Dexter + Chaney, developer of Forefront construction management software for construction companies nationwide, has been named to Deloitte's prestigious "Fast 50" for Washington state, a ranking of the state's 50 fastest-growing technology companies.
In early September, a National Hydronics Forum, hosted by the Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC), was held with the purpose of exploring issues and barriers that currently exist in the hot water heating (hydronic) industry. A professional facilitator guided the discussion of 26 of the industry's key stakeholders.
At the Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA) conference in Corpus Christi, HVACR educators were offered an opportunity to begin the process of taking their credentialing exams.
Mike Burns, vice president of sales and marketing, CFM Specialty Home Products, Mississauga, Ontario, was appointed chair of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) at the association's 37th Annual Meeting.
In response to Hurricane Katrina, which has pummeled the coast of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) board voted to send $2,500 to the Canadian Red Cross to aid the victims of Katrina.
Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI), Aire Serv, and a steering committee comprised of contractors from each group have developed a new buying group for members, partnering with Johnstone Supply and the Barnett Group.
Mark Boncardo, commercial director, Ineos Fluor Canada Inc., was appointed chair of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) Manufacturers Division at its Annual General Meeting, Aug. 26, 2005 in Huntsville, Ontario.