FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – Mar. 11, 2019

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS

Emily Martin

Electric Motor Repair Co. (Baltimore) hired Emily Martin as marketing manager. In her new role, Martin is responsible for public relations, advertising, creative development, and overall brand management.

J & H Controls (North Fond du Lac) received the 2018 Growth Award from Cylon Auto-Matrix at the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Atlanta.

MANUFACTURERS

Jason Shirey

Christopher Drew

Mark McLinden

Evapco (Taneytown, Maryland) opened a new office in the United Arab Emirates.

Aquatherm (Lindon, Utah) appointed Jason Shirey as regional sales manager for the southwest region. Shirey will oversee the company’s business in California, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Las Vegas and Reno areas of Nevada.

LAE Electronic partnered with Intermatic Inc.

Burnham Holdings Inc. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) named Christopher Drew president and COO.

Since 1989, he has served in a variety of positions at the company.

Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. sponsored the Long Island Youth Wellness Summit in Nassau County, New York, to prevent teen suicide.

J & E Hall (Dartford, U.K.) awarded Mark McLinden with the 2019 J & E Hall Gold Medal for spearheading a globally significant mission to find the next generation of environmentally friendly refrigerants.

Ritchie Engineering Co. Inc. (Bloomington, Minnesota) hired Cheryl Bates as marketing manager.

Resideo (Austin, Texas) announced its Honeywell Home T Series Smart Thermostats are now compatible with the Savant control platform.

Global Plasma Solutions received UL certification for its ozone- and byproduct-free technology.