Comfort Systems USA Inc., a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional HVAC services, announced that it has acquired ColonialWebb Contractors Co. headquartered in Richmond, Va. ColonialWebb is a large regional contractor with its principal operations in Richmond and Norfolk, Va.
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co. has named Scott Rowell plant manager of its Mt. Sterling, Ky., stamping operations. In his new position, Rowell will be responsible for meeting operation requirements of the 241,000-square-foot plant, as well as a steel slitting operation in Winchester, Ky.
Dennis Larson, chair of Refrigerant Management Canada (RMC), announced that the program has collected and safely destroyed over 2 million kilograms of environmentally damaging refrigerant waste. RMC noted that this achievement highlights the success of the program.
Mid-Way Supply Inc., a leading distributor of HVAC products to dealers throughout the Chicagoland area, announced that it has formed a partnership with Daikin Industries Ltd., a leading manufacturer of air conditioning products.
On June 30, the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) marked the official sod turning for its seventh Habitat for Humanity Home Build. Over 250 delegates, companions, and guests from across Canada and the United States attended the event in Newfoundland.
Higgins Mechanical of Gardner, Mass., has joined the Linc Network as the newest Linc Service® franchise. Higgins Mechanical provides a full range of mechanical contracting services for commercial and industrial customers.
Kenneth D. Goodrich, founder and president of Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing, announced that he has purchased a new industrial building and an undeveloped land parcel in Las Vegas. Goodrich will lease the facilities to Yes! to accommodate the company’s expanding business operations.
Comfort Supply Inc., a wholesale distributor of Ruud HVAC products, has opened a location in Clarksville, Tenn. The new warehouse/showroom is at 1460 New Ashland City Road. Comfort Supply also has stores in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Cookeville.
The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) and the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) signed an agreement to have RSES become an authorized delivery partner for HRAI SkillTech Academy’s Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation training program.
Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems has named Edina, Minn.-based Pronto Heating and Air Conditioning as the 2009 Bryant Dealer of the Year. Pronto was one of 15 Medal of Excellence regional winners. Of those 15, Pronto received the highest overall score, which earned it the Dealer of the Year title.