According to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, factories shipped over 3 million central air conditioners and heat pumps during the first five months of 2002, an increase of 6% over the same period last year.

Weil-McLain reached a deal with Ferguson Enterprises to distribute Weil-McLain's full line of products through Ferguson's Front Royal, Virginia distribution center.

One hundred years ago on July 17th, Willis Carrier, a 25-year-old apprentice engineer employed by the Buffalo Forge Company, handed in his plan to solve a new client's problem - and air-conditioning was born.

Neuco added Lisa Smith to their marketing team as its new marketing assistant.

R.W. Beckett Corp. released its new Commercial Burner Quick Reference Guide.

The Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning Wholesalers Association released a free booklet containing a series of 16 essays exploring the Market Center Distribution concept.

BSRIA's first ever study on the world commercial boiler market has revealed major contrasts by country and product type.

DeMarco Energy Systems of America acquired Baker's Filter Services, including all the assets of the company.

Millions of consumers will save operating costs and the environment will be improved under a nationwide standard expected from the U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Parker Hannifin released PHconnect, a free new online resource.