Hadco Supply opened its fourth refrigeration
location in the state of Washington. The newest location, with a
30,000-square-foot warehouse facility and a 3,000-square-foot showroom, joins
the North American network of 140 Carlyle Certified Refrigeration Partners
(CCRP).
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. announced the business sector leadership team effective upon the completion of the acquisition of Trane Inc. Michael W. Lamach, current president of Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies Sector, will become president of Trane Commercial Systems, succeeding W. Craig Kissel, who will retire. David Pannier, president of Residential Systems for Trane, will remain in his current role.
Materials pricing for March is making a dent in construction numbers. “Red-hot steel prices, combined with record diesel fuel costs, are making construction unaffordable,” said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), referencing the producer price indexes (PPIs) for March.
In an effort to meet the green needs of its customers, Nordyne has launched a new tool that assists in the green market sales process. Each of its brands - Frigidaire, Maytag, NuTone, Tappan, and Westinghouse - are offering a line of ecoLogic products. The new ecoLogic seal designates environmentally friendly HVAC products.
Rheem’s 2008 Spring Contractor Financing Promotion offers Rheem and Ruud HVAC contractors a menu of business-building choices, and homeowners an opportunity to take advantage of financing and extended warranty programs. The promotion runs through July 15.
A new agreement between the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association (CRAA) to encourage Chinese HVACR equipment manufacturers to voluntarily participate in AHRI’s performance certification programs has been formed.
To encourage membership outside of North America, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) launched a program that provides a decreased dues structure option for individuals residing in countries categorized as developing countries.
Lewis James Clements Jr., 52, passed away on March 15, 2008, following a battle with cancer. He served the HVAC industry for 30 years, most recently working as a service technician in the Lake Okeechobee area.
Bill Seaton, 72, passed suddenly in late 2007. He served on the staff of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) from 1981 until his retirement in 2002 as the manager of research.
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