September 16 was International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, something Refrigerant Management Canada (RMC) and the HVACR industry understand. The RMC program has been responsible for preventing over 2.5 million kilograms of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) from being released into the atmosphere.
California State University, Los Angeles, made the decision to not let a leaking, underground HVAC pipe slow down campus activity. Use of a no-dig technology provided a cost-effective solution that did not require demolition or disruption to the campus grounds.
Blackman Plumbing Supply, a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and cooling supplies, reported that the company’s 2011 Trade Show attracted nearly 2,000 attendees, who took advantage of special show pricing on a range of products on display in 117 booths from more than 60 vendors.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Illinois State Chapter is holding a meeting Oct. 19, 2011. The speaker will be Michael C. DeWein, technical director, BCAP (Building Codes Assistance Project)/Alliance to Save Energy.
The CIPHEX Roadshow, a plumbing, heating, hydronics (hot water) and water treatment expo taking place at the Delta Regina on Oct. 20, will feature a special informational session on the new and coming standards for lead in plumbing products.
Greensboro, N.C.-based Brady, a company that provides energy systems for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, has made a number of announcements concerning new hires.
Duluth International Airport officials announced receipt of a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airports Low Emissions (VALE) Program that will be used for the design and construction of a geothermal heating and cooling system.
EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary EMCOR Services Scalise Industries has been awarded a contract for the installation of mechanical and fire protection systems in the Nuclear Physics Laboratory Building at the University of Pittsburgh.
According to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), effective Oct. 1, Refrigerant Management Canada (RMC) increased the environmental levy on HCFCs by $1.00.
ARS®/Rescue Rooter® announced the promotion of Kenneth Goodrich to Western zone president. The company also announced the appointment of James Thompson as vice president for the Western division.
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