Distech Controls Inc. was recognized at the GPQQ as a grand prize laureate in the SME Independent Manufacturer category; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
I had a chat with Mike Reilly, president of EWC Controls, and we talked about what he does regarding forecasting. I wanted one manufacturer and one wholesaler (see the interview with Jeff Corken) to give me a “from the ground view” of how they forecast. I suspect most of us do it somewhat similarly, but it’s helpful to confirm that what you’re doing is sensible or considering an adaptation from your current approach to something new.
SUWANEE, Ga. — Mitsubishi Electric US Inc., Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric), North America’s leading marketer of advanced cooling and heating systems for commercial and residential applications, announced the appointment of Guillermo Juvera as vice president, supply chain management.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — LG Electronics USA has named industry veteran Kevin McNamara senior vice president, sales and operations, for LG’s U.S. Air Conditioning Systems business. In addition, Darren Gibula has been promoted to senior director of operations.
THREE RIVERS, Mich. — Armstrong International has entered into an agreement appointing the F.W. Webb Co. as its master supply distributor of Armstrong steam, condensate, hot water and heat transfer products for the Northeastern United States.
Rosenberg USA has introduced six new double inlet Ecofit forward-curved centrifugal blowers with speed-controllable EC motors. The new blowers, designated GDSuG9 146x188, include constant pressure, constant airflow and standard pressure/airflow models. Constant pressure and constant airflow blowers can provide simple solutions to common air movement problems.