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Rinnai Recognizes Its Top Manufacturer’s Reps at Annual Sales Meeting

Rinnai reps across the nation highlighted for high unit sales and year-over-year growth

December 30, 2015

Rinnai America Corp., a manufacturer of tankless water heaters, recognized five independent manufacturer’s representatives for their 2015 sales growth achievements at the company’s annual sales meeting.

F.E. Moran Supports Mechanical Engineering Education through Hands-on Learning

Company teaches university students about careers in the field

December 30, 2015

F.E. Moran is working with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago (MCA Chicago) to encourage college students to pursue careers in the construction and mechanical engineering fields.

Carrier Enhances Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Line for Coastal Environments

New units provide greater corrosion prevention for harsh environments

December 30, 2015

Carrier has announced the introduction of a new line of 14 SEER air conditioning and heat pump units designed to provide advanced corrosion prevention and protection in coastal climates.

Survey Shows 50 Percent of U.S. Data Centers Upgrading Their Cooling Systems

Equipment reliability and energy efficiency are primary drivers

December 30, 2015

Emerson Network Power has announced new research results showing that half of all data center cooling systems will be upgraded before the end of 2016. Survey respondents included IT, facilities, and data center managers in the United States and Canada.

New Wi-Fi Thermostat Adds Convenience to Waste Oil Furnaces

Gives facility managers the ability to turn on a furnace remotely, via a smartphone or tablet

December 29, 2015

Clean Energy Heating Systems, a designer and manufacturer of waste oil furnaces, announced that it is now offering a Wi-Fi thermostat that is compatible with its entire line of waste oil furnaces.

MCAA Announces 26 Entries for Student Chapter Competition

This year’s project involves construction of an eight-story, multi-use apartment building

December 29, 2015

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) announced that its 2015-2016 Student Chapter Competition, an annual challenge of future industry professionals’ skills and knowledge about mechanical systems and the business of contracting, drew 26 submissions.

BPI Launches New Blog for Homeowners

Primary goal is to help homeowners understand the house-as-a-system concept

December 29, 2015

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) has announced the launch of a new blog to help educate homeowners about the health, safety, and energy saving benefits of home performance upgrades.

AHR Expo Survey Shows HVACR Industry Optimism

Manufacturers were asked about the business climate for the industry

December 29, 2015

Responses from a 2016 AHR Expo survey sent to 1,300 exhibitors reveal optimism for the coming year among HVACR manufacturers. Results were compared to a similar survey sent out last year that gauged exhibitors’ expectations for 2015.

Bernhard Mechanical President and CEO Kenny Bernhard to Retire

He represents the third generation of leadership of the company which was founded in 1919

December 28, 2015

Kenneth “Kenny” Bernhard, CEO of Bernhard Mechanical, announced that he will retire at the end of the year. Bernhard will continue to serve as a board member and shareholder of Bernhard LLC and as a consultant to Bernhard Mechanical through 2019 when the company will celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

ECR International Acquired by BDR Thermea

BDR seeks to increase market share and presence worldwide

December 28, 2015

ECR International, an HVAC manufacturer offering products under the brand names Dunkirk, Utica Boilers, Olsen, Airco, Pennco, RetroAire, Argo, and EMI, announced that its shareholders have approved the sale of the company to BDR Thermea, a Dutch heating products group headquartered in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.