John
Murray, an associate professor of HVACR at the College of the Desert in Palm
Desert, Calif., not only earned his credentials, but he also became HVAC
Excellence’s 75,000th certification recipient. Murray pursued the status of
Certified Subject Matter Educator (CSME) in several disciplines.
The
Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) Career Development
Committee recently selected the recipients of its 2009 Student Chapter and Student
Internship Grants. All the grants are funded with support provided by the
Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation (MCERF).
As
part of a strategic assessment for market growth and expansion over the next
three years, Danfoss Turbocor Compressors (DTC) has implemented a restructuring
of its retrofit market segment. According to the company, this restructuring
introduces a new approach to better serve customers by establishing
prequalified Retrofit Solution Providers (RSPs).
The
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is
preparing for its 66th Annual Convention and product show in Palm
Desert. A wide variety of educational and self-development sessions on the latest
issues in construction, BIM, green construction, energy efficiency, LEED, and
sustainability will be presented.
OTC,
an SPX Brand®, is offering $50 cash back on purchases of Genisys EVO Kits. The
kits, which include new Genisys EVO software features and coverage updates,
will function on all Genisys tools running System 3.0. Customers who purchase one qualifying product between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2009, will receive a rebate coupon.
Johnson
Controls launched 2009 summer promotions for its York®, Coleman®, and Luxaire®
brands. The promotional period began June 16 and runs through Aug. 31,
2009. Customers who purchase qualifying equipment can
receive up to a $1,700 cash-back rebate or free, 10-year extended warranties on
parts and labor.
Unico
Inc., manufacturer of a small-duct, high-velocity central heating and air
conditioning system, has donated more than $10,000 worth of equipment to the
Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association (SMWIA) Local 36
Training Center.
The
2009 Oil Heat Cares (OHC) Cup was awarded to the Garden State Chapter of the
National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM). The coveted cup
was presented at the annual awards banquet held during NAOHSM’s 2009 convention
and trade show held in Hershey, Pa.
Throughout
the state of New Hampshire, the fleet of 17 MSI Mechanical Systems Inc.
vehicles are emblazoned with their support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. This
partnership launched the organization’s “Driving for Dreams” campaign in New
Hampshire.
Thornton
& Grooms Inc. (TGI), a family-owned and -operated plumbing, heating, and
cooling company, unveiled a program to help those who help others. Through the
Hearts & Heroes Award, TGI will donate $1,000 each month to a different
charitable organization committed to a cause or issue
affecting the lives or quality of life for Detroit-area residents.
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