York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (UPG) announced a 2% price increase on selected residential and light commercial products, accessories and Source 1 parts.
Manufacturers of chillers used for comfort cooling in buildings replaced or converted 2,585 units that use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants during 2003, leaving an estimated 36,200 chillers still using them.
The Department of Energy agreed to end a challenge against the January court ruling that stopped it from replacing the 13 SEER standard with a less-stringent 12 SEER standard.
The Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) gained support from the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) after appealing a decision by the Standing Committee on Houses to not reference the CSA B214 Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems in Part 9 of the 2005 National Building Code.
John Siegenthaler, a well-known teacher, software developer and writer for Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer - sister publications to SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES - is teaching “Modern Concepts For Hydronic Heating Design,” a seminar sponsored by BNP Media, publisher of the three magazines.
Comfort Systems USA Inc. announced Norman C. Chambers resigned his roles as president, chief operating officer, and director to accept a senior position in a different industry.
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) will hold a combined Northeastern & mid-Atlantic regional business conference May 16-18 in Galloway, N.J.