The move is designed to further consolidate operations and bring more groups under one roof.

The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on crosslinked polyethylene, or PEX, tubing, and unanimously adopted regulations approving PEX water distribution systems into the California Plumbing Code.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Air Conditioning Division of Rheem Manufacturing Co., announced a voluntary recall of Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration oil-fired furnaces.

The new logo pays tribute to ECR’s history, reflects the heating and cooling sides of the business and speaks to its growing commitment to providing high efficiency, environmentally friendly products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and various home heating furnace, boiler and high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to the previously announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), along with nine other organizations, has formed a consortium in response to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for advice on high-performance building issues.

AHR Expo organizers report that the upcoming show Jan. 26-28 in Chicago will surpass last year's record-breaking New York show in size.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify its proposed rule governing the sale of equipment pre-charged with HCFC-based refrigerants (R-22, R-142b, and their blends).

Taco Inc. has acquired the assets of Innovex Technologies, a Lewiston, Maine,-based manufacturer of Intelligent Building Systems products.

The Radiant Panel Association reminds members and non-members alike that there are plenty of opportunities in early 2009 for continued education.