Uponor recently announced a plan to initiate a cost reduction program throughout North America and Europe. To structure Uponor North America for sustained profitability and growth, the company closed its Canadian manufacturing facility in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Gerry Cellucci, vice president of Yorkland Controls, Toronto, was appointed chair of the Canadian Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Wholesalers (CHRAW) at the association’s Annual General Meeting. Cellucci has served on the CHRAW board of directors since 2000.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) signed a contribution agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) that will once again provide financial assistance to those attending SkillTech Academy’s residential training programs.
Warren Heeley, president of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), announced that McPhersonClarke signed an agreement to provide association administrative services to members of HRAI’s Contractors Division (HRAC) in Alberta.
Michael Latreille of Holmes Heating Inc., Ottawa, was appointed as chair of the Contractors Division of the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) at the association’s Annual General Meeting. In addition, the membership elected the new board of directors for 2008-09.
The Red River College of Applied Arts, Science, and Technology is offering a continuing studies course this fall that prepares students for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) exams. Students can study air distribution, air conditioning, and gas heating, beginning with a core competency review.
Dahl Brothers Canada Limited has introduced a 25 year warranty on its Mini-Ball™ valve, dahl-in-one® Emergency Valve Kit, Fitting, Hanger and Strap, Test Cap, and Globe Style Valve products.
Uponor relocated its Canadian headquarters from Regina, Saskatchewan, to Mississauga, Ontario, a Toronto suburb. The new headquarters houses the Uponor Ltd. Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service departments for the Canadian market.
The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Institute of Canada (HRAI) notified members of the passing of Harold Shield,
former president of Shield Associates Limited (SAL), the company that manages
the CMX/CIPHEX show.
American Flame Inc., in cooperation with CSA International, is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 fireplace gas valves in North America. The valves can continue to allow gas flow through the pilot when the valve has been switched to “OFF,” posing a fire or explosion hazard.
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