Industrial Controls Distributors was selected to distribute the new Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat (WPT), which is manufactured by Cypress Envirosystems, throughout their 22-state territory across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southern United States.
To meet the current high demand for energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and to help consumers deal with the struggling economy, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 has joined with a group of its residential contractors to provide rebates and potential tax credit opportunities for consumers in 2009.
The National Disaster Reconstruction Conference & Expo (NDRExpo) co-sponsored by Imago Trade Shows and BNP Media, takes place June 17-18 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The expo features 75 exhibitors and more than 30 sessions led by experts covering a range of topics.
The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) certified Baltimore Aircoil Co.’s (BAC’s) thermal performance of its FXV, VF1, and VFL Closed Circuit Cooling Towers with both ethylene and propylene glycol as the process fluid. According to BAC, this is the first time the thermal performance of closed circuit cooling towers has been certified with fluids other than water by CTI.
Effective April 1, General Filters Inc. is no longer manufacturing the E2 Automatic Digital Humidistat. The E2 will temporarily be replaced with the E1 Automatic Electronic Humidistat. The GeneralAire Elite Steam Humidifier models and GeneralAire Elite 1000 and 900 Automatic Model Flow-Through Humidifiers will now be shipped with the E1.
Lennox Industries is providing large national businesses a completely integrated solution for controlling comfort and limiting operating expenses. Starting last month, Fort Lauderdale-based Industrial Building Services (IBS) became Lennox National Account Services.
COMPANY: Johnson Controls Inc. INSTALLATION: Metasys building management system and HVAC components. CUSTOMER: Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Fla. OBJECTIVE: Incorporate IT operations and facility operations into one group and to combine the university’s IT infrastructure, fire, security, HVAC, and building control systems on a common platform.
The industry’s shipment numbers continue to experience a steady cooling effect as evidenced by the February reports released by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). According to AHRI, combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were down 21 percent compared to February of last year.
The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) hosted a second annual MSCA Star Summit. Meeting at the Palazzo Resort, Hotel, and Casino in Las Vegas, 40 of MSCA’s highly qualified MSCA Stars attended educational sessions focused on developing marketing expertise and branding in a challenging economic environment.
In May, Ridgid® is kicking off its Reputation Roadshow. Each of the 20 city stops feature new Ridgid tools and technologies. Throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America, each show stop provides tradesmen the opportunity to spend time learning about and interacting with the new tools.