World Plumbing Council taps Chaney as new Chairman 

GP Russ Chaney, CEO of the IAPMO Group, was elected chairman of the World Plumbing Council for a term covering 2011-13. ...

New York State opens hurricane rebate program 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the State of New York has launched an $8 million appliance rebate program to help residents whose appliances were damaged by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee. ...

Moen promotes Kevin Campbell to Senior Director of Marketing for its wholesale business unit 

Moen Incorporated is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Campbell to Senior Director of Marketing – Wholesale Business Unit, effective immediately. ...

Tyco announces plan to split into three companies 

Tyco International Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into three independent, publicly traded companies....

InfraMation features building thermography clinics for mechanical contractors  

LAS VEGAS — Presentations and clinics focusing on using thermal imagers to inspect roofs, energy efficiency in buildings, HVAC and other building investigations topics will be featured at InfraMation 2011 in Las Vegas, Nov. 9-11. ...

Lochinvar kicks off VIP contractor program 

LEBANON, TENN. — The Lochinvar VIP Contractor Program, now kicking off its seventh year, helps contractors maximize their success and profitability while rewarding them throughout the heating season for their performance and participation. Additionally, the points system is back and the 2011-2012 program features an all-new monthly sweepstakes that allows for double the number of grand prize winners....

InfraMation to be held at Bally’s Las Vegas, November 9-11 

More Building Thermography Presentations and Clinics Targeting Mechanical Contractors Scheduled ...

Second Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive Raises $26,000 Worth of Tools for Habitat for Humanity  

HVACR Technicians Honored for Commitment to Excellence 

North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians, will recognize three technicians as “Top Techs” during HVAC Comfortech 2011. ...

Haberberger acquires Harke Heating and AC 

St. Louis-based Haberberger, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting company, today announced that it recently acquired Weldon Spring, Mo.,-based Harke Heating and Air Conditioning. ...

Energy Star now available for new multifamily high-rise buildings  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that new multifamily high-rise residential buildings are now eligible to qualify as Energy Star. ...

Wilo ‘Street Fleet’ Hits the Road  

Wilo Mobile Display Vans Carry an Energy-Efficient Message ...

PHCC Past National President Fran Williams Passes Away  

Fran Williams, who served as president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) 1998-1999, passed away Sept. 9 in Belmont, Mass., after a 16-month battle with leukemia. ...

Team Danze rides to victory at Denver Children’s Hospital event 

Danze Inc. recently sent a team of 30 cyclists to participate in the 22nd annual Denver Children’s Hospital Courage Classic. ...

Watts Radiant Achieves Rare SHARP Recognition from OSHA 

Missouri Manufacturer Earns Distinction for Superior Safety Practices....

MCAA trains contractors in safe line breaking 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America has released “Breaking the Line: Best Practices for Safe Line Breaking,” the latest addition to the association’s popular safety training kit series....

Rinnai product training now recognized for NATE continuing education hours 

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. – Rinnai Corp. has announced that most of the company’s Level 2 and Level 3 installation and service training curriculums are now recognized by NATE for continuing education hours (CEHs). ...

RIDGID awards four PHCC scholarships 

ELYRIA, OHIO – RIDGID has awarded four scholarships through the Educational Foundation of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association to students enrolled in plumbing-heating-cooling apprentice programs. ...

ITT RCW announces sponsorship of the 2012 Future City Competition  

MORTON GROVE, ILL. — ITT Residential & Commercial Water has announced its 2012 sponsorship of $5,000 to the Future City Competition, a non-profit student contest that challenges student teams to create their visions of the city of tomorrow....

Werner offers free ladder safety courses online 

Werner Co. announces the availability of the free ClimbingPro III Online Resource Center at www.wernerclimbingpro.com....

Hansgrohe USA launches new Facebook page 

Hansgrohe USA has re-launched its U.S. Facebook page and has a new URL. The revamped page (www.facebook.com/hansgroheusa) will kick off with a 60-day contest....

California Inland Empire bans softeners 

A ban of water softeners by California’s Inland Empire Utilities Agency could lead to search warrants and intrusive home inspections against residents, and it is not likely to achieve its goals....

Emerson Climate Technologies Recognized by Ohio School Board Association for HVACR Program 

"Cool School, Hot Career" campaign presented OSBA Honor Roll Award...

Bell & Gossett announces Litte Red Schoolhouse fall 2011 training schedule 

Bell & Gossett, a leader in education for the hydronic heating and plumbing industries, has announced its training course schedule for Fall 2011. ...

DOE picks BPI to certify energy training 

WASHINGTON — Despite the entreaties of plumbing-heating-cooling organizations, the U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Building Performance Institute to certify workers for its national home weatherization program. ...

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