In addition to being a landmark growth year for the LG Excellence Contractor Program, LG also has expanded its portfolio of tools, software, and resources available to its program participants, including upgrading its LG Inverter Monitoring System (SIMs) 2.0, opening a new flagship LG Learning Academy training facility, and enhancing the LG extended warranty service contract program.

Berner Intl. Corp., a manufacturer and innovator of air curtains, announced manufacturer representatives R. Williamson & Associates, Skokie, Illinois, and SRS Enterprises, Middletown, New Jersey, were named 2015 Reps of the Year for commission and buy/sell reps, respectively, at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Armstrong Fluid Technologies hosted an evening event for its reps and guests at the historic Harley-Davidson factory in Orlando, Florida, during the 2016 AHR Expo. 

After more than 100 years in the ceiling fan industry, Hunter Fan Co. announced it is expanding into the industrial and commercial market, launching a new division of its business, Hunter Industrial. 

HB McClure Co. received Angie’s List’s Super Service Award for the fifth consecutive year.

KMC Controls Inc. receives Building Automation VAV Controller of the Year Award; Grundfos Pumps Corp. names new vice president of domestic building services trade for the U.S.; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.

The PHCC Educational Foundation names Steven and Isabella Schaefer to board of governors; more HVAC organization news briefs.

Withlacoochee Technical College was granted accreditation of its HVACR program by HVAC Excellence.