Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), SPG Solar, and SunEdison “flipped the switch” to initiate 2 megawatts (MW) of solar power for a multi-school program that promises to generate 25 percent to 60 percent of each campus’ electrical consumption.
RMT Inc., a leading environment and energy firm, announced that it is adding four new professionals in the company’s Milwaukee office. The company said these individuals will use their technical knowledge and experience to enhance RMT’s environmental design and consulting services.
An extensive line-up of seminars covering the gamut of the mechanical and electrical industries, plus a record-breaking number of exhibitors will make the MCEE trade show and conference a not-to-be-missed event this spring, according to the show’s organizers.
Deschênes Group Inc., a Canadian-owned wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVACR, PVF (pipe, valves and fittings), waterworks, electrical, and fire protection products, was honored for a second year to be a recipient of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada award.
ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, a privately held, nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, plumbing, insulation, radiant barrier, and ventilation services, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Washington, D.C.-based McCarthy Services.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, ductless splits systems shipments showed the highest product sector gain, increasing by 94 percent. Other sectors showing increases included chiller bookings by 48 percent and commercial air conditioning shipments by 17 percent.
In mid-February, 170 exposition industry professionals gathered at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport Hotel for Canadian Association of Exposition Management’s (CAEM’s) Annual Awards Gala “Celebrating the Stars of the Show.”
AirTight, a critical site service contractor in Charlotte, N.C., teamed up with APC by Schneider Electric to host a first-ever live broadcast from Orange County Chopper’s headquarters in Newburgh, N.Y., where they were giving away eight Orange County Choppers to participants nationwide.
Celebrating its 75th year of business in western Canada, B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is now also an official member of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Platinum Club.” Membership is restricted to the elite corps of organizations who have been Best Managed Companies for six consecutive years or more.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) and the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) have announced that a second annual “Ride for Habitat” will be held Aug. 21, 2011. The motorcycle ride will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Canada.