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Bosch Thermotechnology was recognized by President Barack Obama for its ongoing efforts to provide innovative, low-cost energy solutions across the building spectrum, and to include use of renewable technology solutions like geothermal heat pumps.

Dr. Joost Brasz, aero thermal manager for Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc., died Sept. 2 at the age of 70.

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical named the fifth fastest-growing private company in middle Tennessee; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.

McGrath & Associates Inc names Remington Brown project engineer; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

Spirax Sarco releases new white paper; Honeywell Intl. Inc.’s Solstice refrigerant named finalist for the R&D 100 Awards; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

Alside announces reopening of its Alside Supply Center in Buffalo, New York; WinWholesale Inc. changes name to Winsupply Inc.; more HVAC distributor news briefs.

MCA makes second $5,000 contribution to MCERF in two months; more HVAC organization news briefs.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology was granted accreditation of its HVAC program by HVAC Excellence; more HVAC school news briefs.