Johnson Controls acquired most of the assets of Environmental Technologies. The company designs, manufactures and supplies HVAC terminal products including premium variable air volume terminals, low-pressure air handling units, fan

Emerson Climate Technologies purchased Kirloskar Copeland Ltd. (KCL), said to be India's leading compressor manufacturing company. Since 1993 the company has partnered with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. (KBL) in India, operating

Hydro-Air Components, Buffalo, NY, was purchased by Zehnder Group AG, based in Granichen, Switzerland. This will provide Hydro-Air additional market opportunities internationally and new products for the HVAC market in

Armstrong Pumps, supplier of HVAC and fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, now has a special events vehicle for local trade shows and training events in Canada.

Ferguson (Newport News, VA) appointed Tim Gilbride to HVAC area manager. He will be responsible for branches located in Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan and the Northeast.

Modern Supply Co. (Knoxville, TN) hired Michael Bradford (Brad) Baker as HVAC sales and marketing manager. He will direct all HVAC product/market strategies and promotional programs for the company's seven

Johnstone Supply (Portland, OR) promoted Jim Adcox to vice president of membership. He will act as the corporate headquarters liaison to Johnstone Supply members, each of whom are independent owners

Munters named Jack C. Boyd III business development manager for Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS), a division of Munters AB. His responsibilities include developing strategies and systems that focus on

Lennox International appointed Chris Peel to vice president and general manager of its Worldwide Refrigeration - Americas Operations. He is responsible for the Heatcraft Refrigeration Products' (HRP) business in both

Rheem's Classic board of directors made an historic contribution by distributing $200,000 to 23 charities that provided volunteer support at its 2006 charity golf tournament. The Fort Smith-based PGA Tour