At the recent 2007
HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, Jo Rae Wagner (CTO Inc., Harlingen,
TX) informed attendees that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
by 2014 this country will need 29% more HVACR and 21% more plumbing technicians
- more than 100,000 skilled workers.
A new collaborative
partnership called the Energy Efficiency Contractors’ Network will assist
contractors in Ontario to help small – medium enterprises (SMEs) save money
while using less energy.
Contractors across
Pennsylvania that install energy-efficient equipment are encouraged to attend a
free seminar that will feature the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program
(KeystoneHELP), the state’s Energy Star HVAC and home improvement financing
program.
The two-day North
American Heating and Energy Expo and NEFI Business Conference will provide a
look at future fuels and heating technology, June 12-13, 2007.
Jacuzzi Brands Corp. announced that Thomas D. Koos has been appointed President and CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors. He will have full strategic and operating
Emerson Appliance Solutions/White-Rodgers (St.
Louis, Mo.) announced a price increase on OEM and replacement gas water heater
controls, effective May 1, 2007.
In addition to learning the ins and
outs of radiant heating and touring the facilities, the event raised
more than $15,000 for the Oil Heat Cares program.
Roth Global Plastics Inc., a subsidiary of Roth
Industries North America Inc. and sister company of Roth Industries Inc., has acquired
all assets of Fralo Plastech Mfg. LLC, located in Syracuse, N.Y.