The end result would be the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration
Institute (AHRI), a larger, combined group of manufacturers that would
collectively wield greater leverage on Capitol Hill, and enhance domestic HVAC
positions in the global economy.
On Nov. 12 and 13, the respective boards voted unanimously to move
forward, and are encouraging the support of the respective memberships. The
memberships began receiving voting materials on Nov. 15. With membership
approvals, the combined organization could become official on Jan. 1, 2008, and
would be incorporated under Virginia law.