Iowa Precision, a leader in coil processing, HVAC duct, furnace pipe, and fitting machinery and accessories, has announced the appointment of NB Handy Co. as its agent/distributor covering an extended territory including northern Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), in support of Habitat for Humanity, is nearing its goal of $1 million for the 2006/2007 fundraising campaign. By early February, members have pledged $912,783 dollars in cash and products.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) announced statistical results for the 4th quarter of 2005, showing residential air conditioning shipments with the largest gain, increasing by 311 percent.
Discussions between the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada (HRAC), other industry partners, and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) resulted in the issuance of a Directors Order, effective Jan. 13, 2006, which sets out the requirements for gas technicians to conduct an inspection of natural gas and propane fired natural draft boilers.
Penta Technologies Inc. announced that two of North America's largest mechanical contractors, The Waldinger Corp. and ColonialWebb Contractors, went live with Penta's enterprise software beginning Jan. 1.
While Hurricane Katrina devastated much of Louisiana, the state is poised to rebuild stronger and safer than ever using the International Codes (I-Codes) developed by the International Code Council, says the organization.
The new headquarters building of Genzyme Corp. has earned Platinum certification, the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating available. The center is one of only 13 buildings to receive this rating.
Up to 1,500 low-income utility customers in Michigan are eligible to receive free, energy-saving thermostats with free installation in the next few months, under a program to designed to combat soaring energy costs announced by Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, Indiana Michigan Power Co., and SEMCO Energy Gas Co.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) annual statistics forecast for 2006 projects that shipments of commercial air conditioning will increase by 4 percent, residential air conditioning will increase by 4.5 percent, and residential furnace shipments will increase by 4 percent over the projected 2005 figures.