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J.C. Penney Tests HVAC Sales at Some Stores, With Trane Equi
December 29, 2016The independent heating and air conditioning contractors’ battle against big-box stores that sell HVAC systems could soon become more challenging, as J.C. Penney, based in Plano, Tex...
EGIA Launches New Educational Program - Contractor Universit
December 28, 2016 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA), a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to contractors’ success and the advancement of high-efficiency products and renewable energy, has officially launched a new educational program for contracting businesses called EGIA Contractor University. With a unique dollar-for-dollar education investment ma...
A-Gas Americas Announces Four Promotions
December 28, 2016 Hennessy, Amburgey, Ferranti, Stack all move up Robert Hennessy has been appointed to the role of chief commercial officer in charge of aligning sales strategies across all business ...
Covenant Transportation takes Orbcomm telematics
December 28, 2016 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US: Covenant Transportation Group is to use Orbcomm’s cold chain telematics to provide temperature, fuel management and maintenance data for its refrigerated ...
Stefan Brosick Named First GM at Weil-McLain
The general manager position is new to Weil-McLain and was created to accelerate integration and execution of the company’s sales, channel management, and product development strategies to fuel future...
ACCA Petitions Michigan Gov. Snyder to Promote Proper HVAC P
Dec 27, 2016 Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the Indoor Environment & Energy Efficiency Association, and the Michigan Air Conditioning Contractors of America (MIACCA) sent a letter on November 8, 2016, to Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan, urging the state to promote proper HVAC installations and to create incentive programs for hiring contractors who follow industry recognized...
Alfa Laval PureBallast now has U.S. Coast Guard type approva
2016-12-27 On 23 December, Alfa Laval received U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval for the third generation of its ballast water treatment system, PureBallast. The approval allows ship owners who d...
College of Southern Nevada Granted Accreditation of Their HV
December 27, 2016 LAS VEGAS - HVAC Excellence announced that the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada has been granted accreditation of their HVACR program. What Is Programmatic Accreditation? Programmatic accreditation is an independent third party review of an educational program. The process validates that that established standards of excellence for HVACR educational programs...
Daikin to buy US filter company?
December 27, 2016 JAPAN: Japanese air conditioner manufacturer Daikin is reported to be negotiating the purchase of a US-based filter supplier. Nikkei’s Asian Review is reporting that Daikin’s ...
Johnson Controls International plc announces final results o
CORK, Ireland, Dec. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announced today the final results of its previously announced offers to exchange all validly tendered and accepted notes of ea...
Ventacity Systems is Changing the Face of Fresh Air Exchange
PORTLAND, Ore., December 20, 2016 - Portland, Ore.-based Ventacity Systems announces the availability of its Smart Ventilation Management Systems, which provide efficient, intelligent and secure 24/7 ...
WaterFurnace International Names John Thomas President and C
December 26, 2016 FORT WAYNE, Ind. - WaterFurnace International Inc., a manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps, has named John C. Thomas president and chief executive officer. Thomas t...
