The Behler-Young Co., Grand Rapids, MI, one of the leading names in wholesale A/C and heating products, recently opened up its newest training center in New Hudson, MI.

A unique opportunity for Kenosha-area contractors is being developed at the Kenosha Trade and Commerce Park. The development will offer 90,000 square feet of retail, office, and warehousing space to contractors, tradesmen, and retailers.

Minnesota Air Inc., the state’s only Carrier heating and cooling distributor, launched it spring advertising campaign using a “creative” approach. The distributor is attempting to differentiate itself from its competition with a new advertising approach using the Carrier brand name.

Michigan Governor John Engler announced that five Michigan builders have been awarded grants from the state’s Five Star Home Grant program to build energy-efficient homes.

Robert and Anita Kuechenberg of R. B. Hayward Co., headquartered here, were recognized with the Distinguished Legislative Service Award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s (SMACNA) annual legislative awards dinner in late April.

The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association (CSMCA) held its 25th Annual Trade Show in late March. A crowd of more than 3,000 viewed the latest products and technology available.

International Service Leadership (ISL) has named Chief/Bauer Heating & Air Conditioning/Service Experts headquartered here as its 2002 Contractor of the Year.

R.F.B. Home Builders of Holly, MI, was recently recognized as one of only five builders in Michigan to receive a Five Star Home Grant to build an energy-efficient house.

Randy and Bonnie Smith credit Aire Serv for helping to hone their business and managerial skills, thanks to their purchase of an Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning franchise in May 2000.

A five-year 140,000-sq-ft expansion to the Milwaukee Art Museum, designed by famed architect Santiago Calatrava, will include radiant floor heating, planned to keep visitors warm during Wisconsin’s long winters.