ARI announced the 2006 HVACR and Plumbing Instructor Workshop.

BrassCraft introduced a magnet-based excess flow valve, which immediately restricts gas flow to a non-hazardous level (bypass flow) to avert the potential for a dangerous release of gas into the home.

Munters promotes within its MCS worldwide division.

Burnham Hydronics promoted Jason Richards to trade marketing manager.

Air Products and Controls, a manufacturer of duct smoke detectors and control products for HVAC and fire/life safety systems, named Jerry Black vice president, sales.

Johnstone Supply secured and shipped supplies to affected Johnstone members and employees within days of the storm.

ECR International has appointed Barclay Sales (Port Coquitlam, BC) to represent its HVAC products for the British Columbia market.

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC added 14 staff members to various departments this year.

Johnstone Supply (Portland, Ore.) announced that President Gary Daniels' now has the additional title of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

AirAdvice recently signed on three major East Coast HVAC distributors: S.G. Torrice Co., Universal Supply Group and Virginia Air Distributors.