Territory managers with Johnson Controls-Unitary Products recently completed a Basic Boot Camp at the company’s corporate headquarters in Norman, Okla. The six-day training program was held for Luxaire® and Coleman® territory managers.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have joined forces to sponsor a one-year fellowship in Washington, D.C., that will allow the appointed participant to work in the federal government in a technical advisory role.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced the first group of winners in its inaugural NATE Bowl contest. Monthly prize winners include the contractor with the most new certifications in a given month; the contractor with the most re-certifications in a given month; and the contractor or technician with the highest NATE certification score for the month.
Rheem Manufacturing Co. CEO, I. S. Farwell, announced the appointment of JR Jones to succeed him as president and CEO, effective March 31. Farwell also announced that he would assume the new role of special advisor to the company for the remainder of 2008.
The seventh ISH China event, moving from its usual Beijing venue, took place in Shanghai, China. Moving the location gave 223 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions exposure to a new regional market for the first time, said the company. Over 7,100 visitors attended the fair, with about 12 percent attending from overseas.
Totaline named Bruce Schrell of Totaline Florida and Roy Hartman of Totaline South Texas as its 2007 Top Sales Associates of the Year. The men, who tied for first place, were recognized with the national award during a ceremony at Totaline’s regional training in Orlando, Fla.
Smith Services, with offices in Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, Fla., purchased William Sanders A/C of Fort Pierce, Fla. William Sanders has been in business since 1987 and will be combined into the existing operations of Smith Services.
Flir Systems is holding more than 40 free conferences throughout the United States focusing on infrared technology and how to use infrared cameras for a variety of applications including electrical and mechanical surveys, quality assurance for repair work, roofing, heating and cooling systems, predictive maintenance, and more.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) created a new series of online learning programs for the elected and staff leaders of the association’s affiliated state and local chapters. The seminars are geared toward helping chapters strengthen local programs for contractors in communities across America.
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