ACCA announced Hyde-Stone Mechanical Inc., Watertown, New York, and GAC Services, Gaithersburg, Maryland, as its 2015 Commercial and Residential Contractors of the Year.

In 2014, PRBM participated in a number of community events in partnership with a local elementary school and the local department of health and welfare to donate more than 25 refurbished bikes to children in the community.

The annualized growth has been between 6 and 7 percent throughout 2014. It ends the year hugging the lower edge of the range at 6.1 percent.

CES Group LLC announces price increase of 3-5 percent; more HVAC price increase news briefs.

CCL Mechanical LLC employee Craig Childress was named Lochinvar LLC’s VIP Contractor Program winner for January.

A-Gas Intl. announce the formation of A-Gas Americas; Bard Mfg. Co. names new vice president of engineering; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

Geary Pacific Supply acquires HVAC Supply; more HVAC distributor news briefs.

Franke appoints new representatives in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Texas, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Revisions to BPI standards available for public comment through March 22; more HVAC organization news briefs.

Manhattan College building achieves LEED-Gold certification; more HVAC school news briefs.