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Spectronics Corp. appointed Nancy Clausen as marketing specialist for Spectroline HVAC leak detection products.

Empire Comfort Systems signed a letter of intent to buy the Broilmaster gas grill division of Martin Industries.

Munters Corp.'s Moisture Control Services hired John C. Pfeffer as industrial sales manager.

Parker Hannifin Corp. acquired Atenas, a manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration components in the Latin America market.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers created a new presidential study group to ensure that America's buildings remain safe.

Representatives from two major wholesaler groups met in Chicago to explore the possibility of combing their associations.

The Uponor Group appointed Wade Peterson as its new president and managing director of PEX plumbing and heating markets in Canada.

The Springfield, Mo.-based Watts Heatway recently changed its name to Watts Radiant.

Brief news items on financials, promotions, new hires, awards, special projects, etc., in the heating and cooling industry.