Internet News -- August 2001

Web-related industry news you can use.

Feed Your Mind With 'HVAC Lunch Break'

The organizers of www.HVACTV.com have announced the debut of "HVAC Lunch Break," a half-hour show that will run Wednesdays from 12:15 to 12:45 EDT. The show will include reports on industry news, weather as it effects energy and HVAC issues, and even some sports. Call-ins will be accepted for commentary and questions, and also some telephone interviews will be presented. The tape of the show will be rerun at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 EDT.

Watts Opens Brass & Tubular Site

Watts Brass & Tubular has launched its new Brass & Tubular Web site, where visitors can get product information, literature, view new products and more online. The site, www.wattsbrass-tubular.com, features information on the company's KwikStops, metal and plastic tubular products, faucets, water supplies, plumbing specialties, and other finished plumbing products.

ESAB Announces New Product Web Site

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products announces a new Web site designed to promote its Prest-O-LiteR line of air-gas equipment used for welding, cutting and heating. The site offers descriptions of the complete line, including refulators, cylinders, exy-acetylene brazing, replacement gauges and more. Visit www.prest-o-lite.com for online ordering and order tracking information.

TradePower Welcomes C/F Data Systems
To Its Accounting Partner Program

C/F Data Systems Inc., a provider of accounting and project management software, will link its contractor management accounting software to TradePower's e-procurement solutions. Through this link, C/F Data users will use TradePower's online exchange to integrate their purchasing information from all fax, phone and electronic orders directly into the C/F Data accounting system, eliminating duplicate order entry.

Miller Electric Updates Site

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has updated its Web site, www.MillerWelds.com, which features online buying and list process for all its products. The new site quickly answers customers' questions, and new resources include a downloadable owner's manual, a product selector function and an expanded library of application and technical stories. Visitors also may tailor their site-browsing experience to fit their needs with a customization feature.

Maxwell Systems Provides Software Option For FieldCentrix

Maxwell Systems Inc. announced their second successful integration of a Maxwell Systems' back-office software system with FieldCentrix EnterpriseT dispatch and mobile software. Both companies will distribute and support the integrated product through direct sales and value added resellers (VARs).