The A.O. Smith Electrical Products Company plant in McMinnville, TN, recently reached a milestone by working one million hours without a lost-time accident. This is the second time the
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) (Arlington, VA) has announced the election of three new members to its board of directors. They are: Sue K. Meacham, William L.
The Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) was introduced over two years ago. The organization aims to set standards by which all HVACR programs can assess themselves. Linn State Technical College’s HVACR program was the first in the nation to align itself with PAHRA’s standards.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has been going strong since 1965. Recently, though, the institute has had to shut down its heating and air conditioning program at two campuses. But it has a few tricks up its sleeve to keep the HVACR program alive and in the minds of prospective students as a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Ductless mini-splits have made a name for themselves by offering cooling opportunities that just can’t be achieved through traditional HVAC systems. Ductless systems can provide better zone control, occupy less space, and, in some cases, are more aesthetically pleasing.
Later this month, EMI will officially launch its new product offering. The CNR Corner Mounted Air Handler has been in development for the last few years, and was introduced for the first time at the 2002 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is continuing to promote the widespread use of its energy standard.
The International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI) recently announced that it has merged with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). IAI will operate as a council of NIBS under its current name.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has been elected to the 2002 “Associations Advance America” Honor Roll, a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Washington, DC.
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recently renewed its commitment to the Department of Energy (DOE) to raise awareness of new methods for increasing energy efficiency among manufacturers, purchasers, and users of pumps and pumping systems.
