York International donated an HVAC system to a house remodeled for the TV show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Acquisition And Expansions …Honeywell announced the acquisition of privately held Aube Technologies Inc., a designer and manufacturer of line volt thermostats based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products was recognized as a Gustave A. Larson Co. Partner in Excellence and Quality at the Pewaukee, Wis.-based wholesaler's annual awards dinner.

Nortek Holdings Inc. announced the retirement of Robert E.G. Ractliffe, its executive vice president and chief operating officer since January 2002.

ICOR International announced three promotions

The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers held a two-day “Oil Heat Cares” seminar in Baltimore Oct. 6-7, to raise money for its new program that helps families in need of heating systems.

Bell & Gossett celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Little Red Schoolhouse, the company's training facility, in Morton Grove, Ill., on Aug. 27.

Burnham Hydronics is currently hosting a traveling show that brings 40- by 40-foot displays of Burnham products and hands-on training in a mobile show truck to wholesalers.

First Supply® (Madison, Wis.) held International Comfort Products training courses Aug. 9-13 at five of its Wisconsin facilities in Oak Creek, Madison, Plover, Eau Claire and Rhinelander.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is commissioning a group of manufacturers and associations to develop a combined heat and power system that will provide more reliable and less costly energy for residential use.