The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) presented its Spirit of Independence Award to Skip Snyder, Snyder Co., Upper Darby, Pa., during the association's 2006 Annual Conference & Indoor Air Expo in San Jose, Calif.
On May 14, a Somers, N.Y., family watched their wildest dreams come true for a second time. This time it was on national TV. A team of ARS Service ExpressSM installers watched as well, waiting to catch a glimpse of their handiwork on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Taco Inc. announced that it has completed a major upgrade to its indoor comfort system at its main facility in Cranston, R.I. The $3.5 million cogeneration heat/air conditioning system is said to represent the biggest investment the manufacturer has made in its facility since 1950.
Meier Supply Co. Inc., Johnson City, N.Y., a wholesale-distributor of HVACR products, has opened a new branch located at 2359 Woodlawn Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. It opened April 17, 2006.
Aircuity announced that it has been awarded the contract to install its OptiNetâ„¢ facility monitoring system in the Bank of America Tower being built in New York City. Described as "the world's greenest skyscraper," it is designed to be one of the most ecologically friendly and efficient buildings in the world.
Industrial Controls Distributors, Wanamassa, N.J., a distributor of HVAC and process instrumentation and valves, has appointed Joe Eichelberger chief executive officer.
Star Supply Co. has relocated to a new, 165,000-square-foot facility at 118 Gando Drive, New Haven, Conn. Since 1964, Star Supply has been running its business from a location at 1040 State St.
Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems recognized its Territory Manager (TM) of the Year at the Bryant 2006 National Dealer Convention in Las Vegas. Mike Slater, of Bryant Mid-Atlantic, was awarded his second consecutive Crystal Cup in recognition of his outstanding performance and sales growth.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is holding nine statewide forums to give residents and businesses the chance to learn more about $875 million in funding available through the New York Energy $mart program to improve energy efficiency in their homes and companies.