The board of directors of Encompass Services Corp. (Houston, TX) has appointed Michael F. Gries to the newly-created position of chief restructuring officer. He will report to Joe Ivey,
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 2003 Winter Meeting in Chicago, IL, will offer an interactive presentation, “A Day in the Life of a Hacker.” Attendees
Ultimate Comfort Systems Inc. (LaVernia, TX), a subsidiary of PowerCold Corporation, has signed a $250,000 engineering and equipment contract for a new Wingate Inn hotel in Denver, CO. Xcel
Crystal Distribution Inc. (CDI) (Minneapolis, MN) announced that Jim O’Brien has joined the corporation as national sales manager. CDI is a sheet-metal fabricator specializing in customized curb adapters. Publication
Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) (Hebron, KY) has welcomed new members to the organization. They are: Allied Electrical Contractors LLC (Memphis, TN), Bayside Comfort Inc. (Marblehead, OH), Bob Mim’s Heating
The Ruskin Company (Kansas City, MO), part of the air systems components group of Tomkins plc, has acquired certain assets of the vent and control damper and the economizer
Frick-York Refrigeration (Waynesboro, PA) has announced a price increase on Food and Beverage and Commercial HVACR products from 2% to 3%. The increase is effective Nov. 1, 2002. Publication
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) (Walnut, CA) will release Uniform Plumbing Code: The Archival Collection 1946 — 1994 on CD-ROM. For more information, visit www.iapmo.org
York Refrigeration (York, PA) has announced a price increase on Food and Beverage and Commercial HVAC products from 2% to 3%, effective Nov. 1, 2002. Publication date: 09/30/2002
Excellence Alliance Foundation (EAF) (Hebron, KY), along with Excellence Alliance Inc. (EAI) member Bonfe’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Service Inc., will award a $1,000 scholarship to Adam Matzek and