Frederick Eisenberg Kahn, born July 8, 1937, in Paducah, Ky., passed away Oct. 31, 2008. He is said to have held the first air conditioning license in Texas.
Alan J. Guzik, 74, owner of Energy Management Specialists of Cleveland, passed away Oct. 21, 2008, following an extended illness. He founded the company in 1980.
New England Fuel Institute’s (NEFI) Technical Training Center has announced that online training is now being offered via its Website on a wide range of customer service topics. Courses are applicable to any and all types of companies, it said.
FMI, a management consulting and investment banking firm for the worldwide building and construction industry, has unveiled its 2008-09 schedule of programs and workshops. FMI offers courses on a range of topics specifically designed for the building and construction industry.
Wholesale distributor Meier Supply Co. has hired Ed Brink as the company’s technical trainer. Brink is responsible for providing technical support and training for the company’s growing HVACR business.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) are combining to host free Webinars to all its members, including manufacturers.
A fiber glass duct board fabrication training session for local contractors, installers, and city inspectors was held recently at St. Philip’s College Department of Applied Science and Technology, San Antonio. The workshops were conducted by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).