The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute reported combined U.S. factory shipments of 374,689 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in November were down 4%, compared to shipments from November 2003.

Armstrong Pumps, which manufactures HVAC and fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, announced several appointments.

Invensys Controls expanded the sizes of its high-performance VB-8000 Balanced Plug Flanged Globe Valve Bodies and Valve Actuator Assemblies to include a range from 2.5 through 4 inches.

Danfoss Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Division sponsored the first annual Bennett Blazers Sled Hockey Tournament in Abingdon, Md., for athletes who are unable to play hockey standing up.

Metal-Fab introduced a 32-page Commercial Venting Systems Design Manual, which includes design and installation information for the company's pressure-rated venting systems.

Ultraviolet Devices Inc. (UVDI) announced Forrest Fencl's retirement.

Robertshaw voluntarily recalled models of its 7000 Series Gas Control Valves.

Selkirk Canada appointed Mike Hladysh to director of engineering and Jim Vargyas to director of logistics.

Watsco (Coconut Grove, Fla.) completed its acquisition of East Coast Metal Distributors based in Durham, N.C.

Steril-Aire and Research Products Corp. entered into a nonexclusive license covering the Aprilaire® UV Germicidal Lamp.