HARDI announced 64 of its members recently completed the Branch Manager and Sales Manager certification programs.

Factors driving the VRF systems market include increasing demand for improved energy-efficient equipment and lower environmental impact due to use of low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants, growing construction activities, and increased legislation and energy management initiatives.

The Dave Nelsen Scholarship was established in 1999 as a way to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students who are attending or planning to attend a technical college or trade school in pursuit of a career in the oil and energy industries.

Peirce-Phelps is providing cooling and heating systems from Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. Cooling & Heating Division, which will be installed in 12 new single-family homes in the Diamond Park area of north Philadelphia. 

The integrated data center energy management market is expected to emerge first within campus environments and large facilities with significant data center resources on-site, noted Navigant Research. 

Evapco Inc. announces several price increases; Johnson Controls Inc. announces a price increase of 2.5-4 percent on certain Frick Brand Industrial Refrigeration Products; more HVAC price increase news.

Integrated Facility Services acquires Wally’s Refrigeration; CCI Mechanical Inc. vice president Pat Lynch donates $1,000 to MCERF.

Marley Engineered Products LLC names Terrilynn Million Short general manager; the Mill Rose Co. names John Kirkland national sales manager; more HVAC distributor news briefs.