Aprilaire manufacturer, Research Products Corp., has acquired Econar Energy Systems Corp., based in Elk River, Minn. Econar is a geothermal heat pump technology provider for residential and business customers. According to the company, the acquisition is a significant step for Research Products. The new entity will be Econar GeoSystems LLC.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced BW Service Experts in Mishawaka, Ind., as its NATE Bowl grand-prize winner of a trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla. The NATE Bowl competition, which kicked off in February, was a way to build interest in getting more technicians certified and recertified in 2008.
Robert K. Asdal, executive director of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), announced that six new organizations have joined during 2008. New members include Smith & Loveless Inc., Crane Pumps & Systems, and Warren Rupp. New associate members include Emerson Control Techniques, Graphite Metallizing Corp., and ASCO Power Technologies.
The 1 millionth ABB standard general purpose drive - type ACS550 and ACH550 - rolled off the production line, marking a historic milestone as the first of an ABB drive range to hit this significant figure. Demand has grown so much that this drive line now is produced out of five factories on three continents.
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has referred advertising from Goodman Global to the Federal Trade Commission for further review. NAD is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory forum.
TAC is offering the TAC LEED® Accredited Professional (AP) Training Program to qualified partners. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation distinguishes building professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices.
Carrier and its Russian partner, Airconditioning & Heating International (AHI), sponsored the Moscow 2008 Green Buildings Conference, a daylong event focusing on commercial building trends, products, policies, and regulations. Global industry and sustainability experts spoke to some 120 building industry members about energy efficiency and a possible green future for Russia.
The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) has recently made multiple strides in an effort to continue growth and expansion. The association released its revised version of Publication 111-99, Laboratory Accreditation Program. The association also approved AMCA 222-08, a new Application Manual for Air Curtains.
COMPANY: Emcor Group Inc., Norwalk, Conn. INSTALLATION: All mechanical systems. CUSTOMER: Giorgio Armani flagship store, New York City. OBJECTIVE: To create the optimal customer shopping environment.
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