York International Corp. named Kim Buchwald, currently vice president, Marine and Refrigeration, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to the position of vice president, York International and president, EMEA.

The Heating, Airconditioning Ladies Organization (HALO) awarded two $1,000 scholarships through the James D. Wilder Education Foundation

ICOR International released a free DVD that features the company's three refrigerants - Hot Shot™, NU-22™ and One Shot™ - and the refrigerants they replace.

The Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) program has newly accredited four HVACR programs

EMCOR Group announced Anthony J. Guzzi has been named president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 25.

Meier Supply Co. (Johnson City, N.Y.) presented its first annual vendor of the year award to DuPont Co. in August.

Steril-Aire has published a new application bulletin titled, “UVC and Schools.” It explains how UVC devices installed in the air handling systems control mold, enhance indoor air quality, and save on energy and maintenance.

Carrier Corp. completed its previously announced acquisition of Linde Refrigeration (SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, August 2004, page 24), formerly a division of Linde AG, for about $390 million (325 million euros) including estimated debt upon closing.

Emerson Climate Technologies named Dave Kirk president of its Flow Controls division.

Residential air-conditioning is the most influential innovation in American life in the last 75 years, according to a survey conducted in October by historians at The Henry Ford and America Online.