Jim Perkins, managing director, Drive Services, United States; Pekka Tiitinen, BU Manager, LV Drives; and Carolina Schwegler, director of Service Operations for drives, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the North American Drives Service hub for ABB.
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. announced the Behler-Young Co., a Michigan and northern Ohio-based wholesaler, will begin distribution of Daikin’s line of heating and air conditioning systems. “We share a common goal: to be the best in our respective industries,” explained Russell Tavolacci, Daikin AC vice president and general manager.
The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has moved its headquarters. With more offices, a state-of-the-art conference room, and a centralized design, the new space is crafted to accommodate the growing needs of the industry, the association, and its staff.
Aquatherm Inc. appointed Bill Gilvear as sales manager, U.S. Western Division; Michael Nix as sales manager, Eastern Division; and Barry Campbell as director of public relations, North America. The moves represent a significant step forward for Aquatherm in the company’s North American expansion.
A new certification program from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) - Operations and Performance Management Professional Certification (OPMP) - helps earners demonstrate their knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance and their effect on HVACR systems’ performance.
From now until Oct. 31, 2008, contractors can enter to win the “latest and greenest” refrigerant gadget. Through its ecoLogic green program, Nordyne is giving away a brand new Yellow Jacket solar-powered digital LCD manifold. Not even on the market yet, the new refrigerant gauge is powered by sun or artificial light instead of batteries.
Temperature Equipment Corp. (TEC) acquired Excelsior Manufacturing & Supply, a major Midwestern HVAC distributor and sheet metal manufacturer. TEC provides Carrier equipment, controls, parts, and supplies for residential, business, and industrial applications throughout Chicago and surrounding areas.
Dunbar Mechanical Inc., Toledo, Ohio, is the 100th service contractor to receive the MSCA STAR designation from the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA). It is awarded to service contractors who have reached the highest level of quality in several critical areas.
COMPANY: Omni B.V., Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. INSTALLATION: Taco LoadMatch system. CUSTOMER: KPMG, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. OBJECTIVE: The HVAC application was to be quiet, meet precise indoor comfort conditions, be green, and consume as little energy as possible.
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