AERCO International Inc. announced senior level promotions throughout the organization. Neil Pilaar is the director of global sales with new revenue responsibility beyond the U.S. market in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and New Zealand.

Weil-McLain acquired Taishan Maeda Boiler Co. located in Taian, China. Taishan Maeda produces commercial boilers for the China market, exports castings to Maeda Boiler Co. in Japan and produces several other assorted iron castings.

Trane CleanEffects™ filters and cleans up to 99.98% of airborne allergens that pass through the filter. It traps particles down to 0.3 microns in size.

Burnham promoted Jason Wiggins to commercial product assistant. His primary responsibilities include supporting Burnham Commercial sales representatives and customers with commercial cast iron products.

HVAC Excellence is offering Master Specialist certification for technicians. The program requires a technician to demonstrate retained knowledge and application of that knowledge. Hands-on performance certification assists employers in hiring competent technicians, helps manufacturers in warranty cost reduction, provides consumers with assurance of a technician's competency, pinpoints current deficiencies in the technical workforce for education program development, and provides area specific and nationally recognized credentialing.

Grundfos Technical Institute will conduct HVAC product and system training sessions. The 2-1/2 day programs are designed specifically for HVAC and hydronic distributors and dealers.

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) launched a new online tool enabling contractors and the general public to access important certified product performance information about their air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) will host its 53rd convention and trade show on May 14 - 18, 2006 in Hartford, CT. The theme this year is “Sports and Teamwork.”

David Nussdorfer recently sold APCO, Inc. to his sons, Michael and Jeffrey, now the third generation to purchase ownership of the company.

The Indianapolis chapter of Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) held its 2005 “Show & Tell” mini-trade show this past December at ICOR International.