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					Maine Surpasses 100,000 Heat Pump Goal.After Maine Surpasses 
					100,000 Heat Pump Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule, Governor 
					Mills Sets New, Ambitious Target.
					
					CEO Warrior moves to larger New Jersey space to accommodate 
					growth. The global business mentoring and coaching 
					organization will move from its current location in East 
					Brunswick to a new building in Eatontown this fall. 
					
					
					‘Invisible’ Heater Design Elevates Comfort and Aesthetics at 
					Manhattan Residential Skyscraper. To adequately heat 
					the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, 
					the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic 
					of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its 
					design. 
			
					The Granite Group Continues Expansion in 
			Northern New England.
			Manchester, VT becomes the Company’s Newest Branch Location. 
			
					Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Opens 
			Florence, New Jersey Distribution and Training Center.New facility will help transform America into a 
					Heat Pump Nation.
 
					
					F.W. Webb Company Acquires Rising Sun Plumbing Supply and 
					Steinberg Plumbing Supply.F.W. Webb is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rising 
					Sun Plumbing Supply in Philadelphia, PA, and Steinberg 
					Plumbing Supply, in Elkins Park, PA.
 
			
			Viega Experience Center grand opening in New 
			York City. Viega customers, employees and industry partners gathered to 
			celebrate the opening of our state-of-the-art experience center in 
			New York City.
 
					
					
					CGNA Welcomes T. F. Campbell Co. as our New Member 
					Distributor.
					T.F. Campbell Co., 
					Pittsburgh’s leading HVAC Distributor, has joined Controls 
					Group North America (CGNA).  
					
					
					Munch's Supply, A Marcone Company, Acquires BellSimons.Leading HVAC Distributor Expands in New England.
 
					
					
					Eastern Energy Expo 2023: Open for Business!Don’t Miss the Premier Trade Show for the Energy and Comfort 
					Industries.
 
					
					
					APR Announces the Acquisition of Three New Branch Locations 
					from The Wallace  Organization. APR Supply Co., 
					a fourth generation, family-owned HVAC and Plumbing 
					wholesale distributor, is pleased to announce the 
					acquisition of three new branch locations in New Jersey. 
					
					
					Technicians Manual Now in Audio Format.In keeping with the National Oilheat Research Alliance’s 
					(NORA) ongoing commitment to technician education and to 
					enable access to educational materials, it has just released 
					its Technicians Manual for Liquid Heating Fuels in audio 
					format.
 
				
				S. Williston Sales Co. Celebrates 15th year Anniversary.This year marks the 15th year founding anniversary of S. 
				Williston Sales Co., a manufacturer representative company 
				serving New England and Upstate New York.
 
				CCOM Group, Inc. is having a food drive!This year we are hosting a food drive across all of our branches 
				to benefit the Community Food Pantry - Butler Church of the 
				Nazarene.
 
			
			Yanmar America Becomes a Service & Solutions Provider with 
			Acquisition of Controlled Air.  Yanmar America has 
			signed a definitive agreement to acquire Controlled Air, a privately 
			owned, premier HVAC solutions provider in Connecticut and 
			surrounding states in the northeastern US.  
			
			Greenheck Announces Exclusive Partnership with Pittsburgh Air 
			Systems.  Manufacturer’s Rep Will Represent Greenheck 
			Air Distribution Products. 
			
			Trade School Making a Difference in the NYC and Long Island 
			Community.  Vocational school seeks to prepare men and 
			women for the Electrical and HVAC/R industries. 
			
			
			Johnstone Supply Parker Global Group Opens New 
			Branch Location In Braintree.  The Johnstone Supply 
			Parker Global Group has expanded its Southern New England. 
			
			APR Supply Co. Meets on Capitol Hill with Congressman Smucker.APR Supply Co. President and CEO, Scott Weaver, and Congressman 
			Lloyd Smucker met in Washington D.C. to discuss several topics 
			surrounding the HVAC industry moving forward with regulatory 
			changes.
 
				The Granite Group Unveils New Logo and TaglineThe new logo and tagline replace those first introduced in 
				1998.
 
			American Refrigeration Company Rebrands as ARC Mechanical.New company name reflects enhanced footprint and services provided 
			after Global Mechanical acquisition.
 
			
			First-Ever ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship to Shine a Light 
			On HVAC Trade Professionals and Apprentices Across The Country.Online Digital Competition Opens as Part of IDEAL Elite Trades 
			Championship Series.
 
			
			ABR Service & Training Coordinator, David Acciari Awarded the Rheem 
			DSC of the Year Territory 2 for 2021.  ABR is proud to 
			announce David Acciari earning the DSC of the Year Territory 2 for 
			2021. 
			
				2022 Quad Sweepstakes!Windsor Winair will be Raffling off a Honda Foreman 4x4 
				TRX520FM1!
 
			
			The Granite Group Adds Allied Air Residential and Commercial HVAC 
			Equipment.Announces New Distribution Agreement.
 
			
			F.W. Webb Company acquires Stritt & Priebe Inc. and VJ Stanley, Inc.F.W. Webb Company today announces the acquisition of Stritt & Priebe, 
			Inc., a specialist in industrial valve supply, service and repair in 
			Buffalo, NY, and VJ Stanley, Inc., a wholesale distributor and 
			manufacturers' representative of steam and hydronic products in 
			Rochester, NY.
 
				Building Controls & Solutions Continues Its North America 
				Expansion with acquisition of Interstate HVAC Controls. 
			
			Residential System Design Seminar. Manual J – Site Survey. 
			They teach you data input, I’ll teach you what the inputs should be! 
			
			New YouTube channel for HVAC company owners/buyers.You're Going to Love Our YouTube Channel. But we've got a 
			problem...
 
			
			Sila Acquires Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks - Expands HVAC Platform in 
			Massachusetts and New Hampshire. 
			
			Noritz unveils ProCard+ subscription program to help contractors 
			drive qualified leads, while enhancing customer buying experience. 
			
			Master Distributor Midland Industries Acquires Century Brass.Midland adds a New York-based distributor of machined brass 
			fittings and valves to its offering.
 
			
			In memoriam.- Fred W. Martel - January 7, 2022.It saddens me to announce the passing of my friend and colleague 
			Fred Martel.
 
				Winsupply acquires Simon's Supply, Southeastern Massachusetts 
				distributor of plumbing, heating. -
				Winsupply 
				acquires Simon’s Supply Co., plumbing and heating distributor 
				with five locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island. 
						
			SupplyHouse.com Celebrates its Core Values with 5 Weeks of Summer 
			Events. The New York-based e-commerce company hosted unique events that 
			align with its 5 core values throughout June and July.
 
						
			The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and the 
			Metropolitan Air Conditioning Contractors of New York (MACC) Form Alliance. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) 
			and the Metropolitan Air Conditioning Contractors of New York (MACC) 
			are pleased to share that MACC has become the latest Allied 
			Contracting Organization (ACO) to affiliate with ACCA.
 
						
			F.W. Webb Company Strengthens Presence on Long Island. Opens 
			its Largest Location in the Area and Offers Fire Protection 
			Fabrication Services. F.W. Webb Company has opened a new location in 
			West Babylon, New York. This is the company’s third wholesale store 
			on Long Island but the largest at 60,000 square feet.
						 
				
				
				Attendee Registration is Open at EasternEnergyExpo.comDon’t miss the premier event for the Energy & Comfort 
				Industries.
 
				F.W. Webb Company Acquires Danbury Plumbing and HVAC Supply Co.F.W. Webb Company announced today the acquisition of Western 
				Connecticut wholesale distributor, Danbury Plumbing and HVAC 
				Supply Co.
 
				
				Goodman Acquires Robinson Supply Company, Expands Presence in 
				Northeast.Goodman Distribution, Inc., a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, 
				Ltd. (DIL), the world’s largest manufacturer of heating, 
				cooling, and refrigerant products, announced today the purchase 
				of Robinson Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., Inc.
 
			
			Homans Associates Expands Distribution Area with Mitsubishi Electric 
			Trane HVAC US Effective Immediately.
						The expansion covers residential and commercial 
			equipment in New York(including Manhattan and all five boroughs), 
			Long Island and all of New Jersey. 
						
			SupplyHouse.com: Plumbing & HVAC Supplies with a Side of Breakfast 
			Quesadillas. SupplyHouse.com NY Employees Put on their Chef 
			Hats for a Virtual Cooking Class. The Engagement Team at 
			SupplyHouse.com is often thinking of ways for teammates to interact 
			with one another virtually throughout the pandemic. 
			
			Granite Comfort Expands Footprint to Philadelphia With Acquisition 
			of Signature HVACR and the greater community. Tiger 
			Infrastructure Partners ("Tiger Infrastructure") announced today 
			that its portfolio company, Granite Comfort ("Granite" or the 
			"Company"), has acquired Signature HVACR ("Signature").
						 
						
			Daikin Acquires ABCO for Distribution in New York, New Jersey and 
			Surrounding States.
						Daikin North America LLC, the world’s largest 
			manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigerant products, 
			announced today a strategic alignment with ABCO HVACR Supply + 
			Solutions.  
				
				S. Williston Sales is now representing Aeroex Technologies 
				HEPA Air Purifier Solutions.  HVAC Manufacturers’ 
				Representative S. Williston Sales will represent Aeroex 
				Technologies HEPA Air Purifier Solutions in New England and 
				upstate New York.  
			
			Carrier Offers Healthy Building Solutions to Improve Air Quality for 
			Mall Reopenings in New York State.  Solutions range 
			from indoor air quality assessments to plug-in OptiClean air 
			scrubbers. 
			
			RLS Press Fittings Help HVAC/R Contractors Catch Up on Delayed Work 
			– and Deal with New COVID-19 Job Site Restrictions. As more 
			and more states and cities across the US are reopening, many HVAC/R 
			installers are facing backlogs created by project delays. 
			
			General Plumbing Supply Acquires John M. Hartel & Co.General Plumbing Supply (GPS), one of the largest and longest 
			standing distributors of plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial 
			supplies on the East Coast, announced the acquisition of John M. 
			Hartel & Co. Inc. (JMH)
 
			
			New Frank Webb Home in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.A new Frank Webb Home in Elmwood Park marks the company’s fourth 
			showroom in New Jersey.
 
				Featured eFlow USA Projects - Sven at Queens Plaza Park, Long 
				Island City, NY.eFlow is proud to announce that Sven at Queens Plaza Park, Long 
				Island City, NY will feature over 3,000 of eFlow-MAX High 
				Capacity Constant Airflow Regulators and eFlow-Constant Airflow 
				Regulators (CARs).
 
			
			LonMark International Announces Free Webinar Series.Sessions to Address the use of LON for Worldwide Applications.
 
			
			CoolSys Acquires Eastern Refrigeration.Ares-Backed HVAC/R Services Firm Relaunches M&A Growth Strategy and 
			Furthers Expansion in Northeast Region.
 
			
			Bradford White confirms its commitment to skilled workers at 
			White House ceremony for Pledge to America's Workers.  Top 
			water heating and storage manufacturer joins industry 
			representatives to support training and education for skilled 
			tradespeople. 
			Korean 
			Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association of New York (KARA) 
			Celebrating 26 years of Friendship, Teamwork & Community.
 
				Carlin U 2020 is Here! 
				We are pleased to announce that Carlin University 2020 is 
				officially open!
 
			
			SupplyHouse.com Champions Tradespeople with their TradeMaster of the 
			Month Campaign.  SupplyHouse.com, an e-commerce company 
			that sells plumbing, heating, and HVAC supplies, recently 
			implemented a TradeMaster of the Month social media campaign with 
			the hopes of emphasizing the hard-work that tradespeople do every 
			day. 
			
			Celebrating our Earth, Now More Than Ever.I am sure he read the newspapers and listened to the news that 
			Sunday in June 1969. The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland had caught fire 
			due to an oil slick on the river caused by decades of industrial 
			waste discharged into it by nearby manufacturing plants.
 
				Eastern Energy Expo Announces New VenueEastern Energy Expo is pleased to announce that the 2020 Event 
				will be held in an exciting new “On Demand Venue.”
 
				F.W. Webb Adds Uponor PEX-a to Portfolio.F.W. Webb Company has added Uponor PEX-a piping and fittings to 
				their plumbing and heating product lineup.
 
			
			Northeastern Supply to be Primary Sponsor of Justin Allgaier and the 
			No. 7 Chevrolet at Dover.  Long-Time JRM Partner 
			Northeastern Supply to Serve as Primary Sponsor of Justin Allgaier 
			and the No. 7 Chevrolet at Dover. 
			
			Eastern Energy Expo announces Show Sponsors for the Fifth-Annual EEE 
			2020.Exciting new venue: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Don’t Miss the 
			Premier Trade Show for the Energy and Comfort Industries.
 
			
			Coming Home With Habitat.ABCO and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning joined forces 
			with WGMQ Magic 93, 1450 WCTC and other local sponsors at the Coming 
			Home with Habitat event.
 
			
			Watsco Completes Acquisition of DASCO Supply - $56 Million 
				Northeastern HVAC Distributor.  Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) 
				announced today that it has completed the acquisition of DASCO 
				Supply, a distributor of air conditioning and heating products 
				based in Whippany, New Jersey. 
			General Plumbing Supply Awarded Best of Houzz 2019General Plumbing Supply, one of the largest and longest standing 
			distributors of plumbing, HVAC, industrial, kitchen and bath 
			products, has won “Best Of Service” on Houzz for their 5th year in a 
			row.
 
			Air Conditioning Contractors of America Members Contribute 
			Significant Number of Mercury Containing Thermostats to TRC 
			Recycling Efforts.Thermostat Recycling Corp. Applauds ACCA Members’ Exceptional Effort
 
			
			SpacePak Offers FREE Certified Master Training.SpacePak, the ORIGINATOR of small duct heating and cooling systems , 
			is pleased to announce our 2019 Systems and Applications Certified 
			Master Class.
 
			
			HeatingHelp.com Hosts Wetstock 2019 in NYC.Join HeatingHelp.com for Wetstock 2019 on Saturday, August 24, 2019 
			in New York City at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen.
 
				CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF ABCO’s HVACR LEADERSHIP AS A DEDICATED 
				RESOURCE AT ABCO EXPO 2019. HVACR Professionals and 
				Students Come Face-to Face with Opportunity and Innovation.
				 
				Women in Energy: Connecting, Empowering and Succeeding . . . the 
				theme for our 4th annual conference.May 19-20th, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center.
 
			
			API of NH/Delta T Warehouse Expansion Complete.API of NH is pleased to announce the expansion of their corporate 
			office in Manchester NH is finished. The original building was 
			constructed in 2005.
 
				Celebrate with us at the ABCO EXPO 2019 March 13 HVAC/R 
				Professionals and Students: Reserve your Free Admission 
				now: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 
			
			EEE presents XBX Exploring Biodiesel.Eastern Energy Expo is proud to announce its partnership with the 
			National Biodiesel Board to present XBX Exploring Biodiesel: An Eye 
			on the Horizon on Monday, May 20, 2019 at The Hotel Hershey.
 
				Ferguson Acquires Blackman Plumbing Supply and Wallwork Bros.Ferguson Enterprises, the largest plumbing distributor and a 
				distributor of HVAC and Waterworks equipment in the U.S., 
				announces the acquisitions of Blackman Plumbing Supply and 
				Wallwork Bros, Inc. expanding its presence in the New York metro 
				area.
 
				December 13: ABCO Boston Branch Vocational Field Day, EXPO & 
				Holiday PartyABCO HVACR Supply + Solution’s Boston branch is hosting its 
				12th Annual Vocational Day, and its EXPO & Holiday Party on 
				Thursday, December 13, 2018 at its 10 First Avenue, Somerville 
				branch distribution center.
 
				The New England Support Team (N.E.S.T.) Needs You!A Non-Profi t Organization Helping Neighbors
 
				F.W. Webb Company Opens First Wholesale Stores in New York City.F.W. Webb Company now has a presence in New York City following 
				the acquisition of Palace Plumbing & Heating Supply, a wholesale 
				distributor with a location in Manhattan and the Bronx.
 
			
			Eastern Energy Expo ’19 Opens for Business.Don’t Miss the Premier Trade Show for the Energy and Comfort 
			Industries.
 
			
			Plumbing supply company expands in Port Chester.Torrco has leased 19,900 square feet of industrial flex space at 21 
			Grace Church St. in Port Chester from Simone Development Cos.
 NEW
			
			The HVAC Jerks podcastCome join The HVAC Jerks podcast each week as they discuss 
			everything in the HVAC industry from news and technical stuff, right 
			down to stupid customer stories and how "not to do it".
 
			
			John H. White, Jr. Reassumes CEO Role at Taco.The company also announced that John White III and Benjamin White 
			have been named Vice Presidents of Taco Comfort Solutions.
 
				New HVAC training based on popular book “No Ducks in the Attic” 
				becomes seminar.
				Rich Schuster, author of “No Ducks in the Attic, and other 
				Basics of HVAC Installation” and other industry books, announces 
				the formation of No Ducks Seminars. 
			
			Bacharach, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Neutronics, Inc.Transaction significantly expands gas detection and analysis for 
			automotive and HVAC-R industries.
 
			
			Presenting the ABCO Adventure Trip 2018.All the wonders of Atlantis, with some added amenities and privacy 
			for ABCO Customers.
 
 HTS New England Merges with Control Technologies, Inc.
 The partnership will pair innovative HVAC equipment with advanced 
			building automation and controls.
 
				
			New Con Edison Incentives Make Commercial And Industrial HVAC 
			Upgrades A Better Investment. Con Edison is enhancing its 
			incentives for commercial and industrial customers that make HVAC 
			upgrades with two program offerings.  
					
					
					Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply Opens New Showroom 
					Location in WatertownDesigner Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply, New England's 
					longest-standing provider of fine fixtures, furnishings and 
					accessories for the kitchen and bath, announces the opening 
					of its second showroom.
 
					
					OESP Welcomes Four New Corporate Members in 2018The National Association of Oil and Energy Service 
					Professionals (OESP) recently welcomed four new corporate 
					members to the organization:
 
					
					New Webinar Series Features HVAC Business Superstars.The Aeroseal sponsored “Contractor Success Series” Webinars 
					Present Top Industry
 Experts Sharing Insights Needed To Succeed In Today’s 
					Competitive HVAC Industry
 
					
					
					F.W. Webb Adds Another New York Location After New Business 
					Acquisition.F.W. Webb Company is adding another location in New York 
					with today's acquisition of Harbor Plumbing & Heating Supply 
					in Mamaroneck.
 
					
					
					Trades school to open second location in Hampton NH.The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades is opening a 
					second location in Hampton to help with the skilled labor 
					shortage.
 
					
					Taco Comfort Solutions signs on as Top Sponsor to Eastern 
					Energy Expo 2018Taco Comfort Solutions has 
					signed on as a top level Expo Sponsor for Eastern Energy 
					Expo 2018 to be held at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 
					Mashantucket, CT in May.
					
					ZoneFirst HVAC Zoning Systems opens in Randolph Ma.After continual success over 
					the years, ZoneFirst made the move to a larger facility to 
					accommodate for the higher demand of HVAC zoning products.
					
					Managers purchase Blackman Plumbing SupplyBlackman Plumbing Supply announced 13 members of its 
					management team, together with President/Chief Executive 
					Officer Robert Mannheimer, have purchased 100% of the 
					company from the estate and trust of Richard Blackman.
 
					
					
					ABCO and AMERICAN STANDARD: A NEW STANDARD FOR DISTRIBUTIONABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions is proud to announce that it 
					will be adding the #1 rated American Standard Heating & Air 
					Conditioning line of Residential and Light Commercial 
					equipment to its portfolio of world-class products.
 
					
					
					Long Island Company, SupplyHouse.com, Gives Back to Women in 
					Need SupplyHouse.com, an e-commerce company that sells plumbing, 
					heating, and HVAC supplies is teaming up with SCO Family of 
					Services; a not-for-profit social services agency that 
					serves more than 55,000 of New York's most vulnerable 
					residents.
 
					
					
					Winsupply opens four new companies in the Northeast and 
					Mid-South.Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the 
					nation, has opened four new wholesale distribution locations 
					in Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts and Tennessee, totaling 
					nine new companies opened so far in 2017.
 
					Mitsubishi Electric VRF Technology Now Eligible for 
					Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Rebate Program.
					The Massachusetts Clean 
					Energy Center (MassCEC) Clean Heating and Cooling programs 
					now provide rebates for the installation of pre-qualified 
					Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) products in all building 
					applications.
					
					
					NECC Launches Revamped Website to Better Serve Its 
					Commercial/Industrial HVAC Parts Customers.  
					National Energy Control Corporation (NECC), a leading 
					commercial/industrial HVAC distributor, announces the launch 
					of its completely revamped website at https://necc-controls.com.
					 
					
					
					More than 300 Ferguson locations Feed the Need.We all have a stake in our communities and our neighbors in 
					need depend on us to help them when times are hard.
 
					
					
					NORTH PARK INNOVATIONS EXPANDS ITS REPORTING PLATFORM TO 
					BACHARACH’S COMBUSTION AND EMISSIONS ANALYZERS.Combining InSIGHT® Plus and iManifold® System data saves 
					HVAC/R technician’s time and improves accuracy.
 
					
					
					Skuttle Training at Bar Louie - Patriots Place Wednesday 
					October 11th 2017. 
						Please Metropac us for Skuttle Indoor Air Quality 
					Training at Bar Louie, Patriots Place in Foxboro Ma.
 
					Emerson Announces New Sensi ThermostatEmerson Adds Touchscreen Display and Apple HomeKit-Compatible 
					Thermostats to Nationally Recognized Sensi Smarthome Product 
					Line
					
					APR Supply acquires Bell SupplyLebanon, Pa.-based APR Supply recently acquired the 
					plumbing, heating and air-conditioning distribution business 
					of Newark, Del.-based Bell Supply.
					Restivo’s Heating wins in Providence Journal’s Reader Choice 
					Awards.Utica Boilers congratulates Restivo's Heating and Air 
					Conditioning of Johnston, R.I., for winning first place in 
					the Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Awards HVAC category.
					
					HTS New York Announces New Product Lines: Panasonic and 
					AE-Air.HTS, the largest independent HVAC manufacturer’s 
					representative in North America, announced the introduction 
					of two new manufacturers, Panasonic and Applied 
					Environmental Air (AE-Air), in the company’s New York 
					region.
 
					
					Daikin Applied Aligns with Thermaltech in Western 
					Pennsylvania.Thermaltech becomes the Daikin Applied equipment 
					representative in Western Pennsylvania market area; 
					positions Daikin to become the number one applied HVAC 
					leader.
 
					
					
					HVAC BRAIN now offers water-cooled and air-cooled portable 
					air conditioners, manufactured by KoldWave.  
					HVAC BRAIN retailer of HVAC/R equipment and replacement 
					parts, has added portable air conditioners, manufactured by 
					KoldWave, to their online selection. Both air-cooled and 
					water-cooled equipment options are available.
 
					Contractor Comfort Index 78 in January; Up 2 from 2016.The January Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) shows that 
					contractors started 2017 feeling positive about short-term 
					growth.
					
					Carrier Enterprise Provides Advanced HVAC Solutions to Fast 
					Growing New England Brewery. CE uses Carrier 
					chillers and controls to provide cutting-edge solutions 
					designed to maximize brewing operations, promote energy 
					efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 
					
					
					Ferguson acquires P.V. Sullivan Supply Co., Inc.Ferguson announces the acquisition of P.V. Sullivan Supply 
					Co., Inc. (P.V. Sullivan Supply) in an asset transaction 
					completed February 13, 2017.
 
					
					
					Nortek Global HVAC Launches New Micro-Channel Website.New site provides awareness, support and training resources.
 
					
					Aeroseal Partners with Eclectic & Gas Industries 
					Association.Alliance With EGIA Offers Building Contractors Easy, 
					Affordable Tools And Training For Success In Today’s 
					Evolving Business Environment.
					The Joseph Groh Foundation Assists New York Carpenter.Kenneth Gagot worked as a carpenter for a construction firm, 
					and his wife was a teacher in a nearby town. Their son was 
					attending an Ivy League college in pursuit of a medical 
					degree. Like many in his trade, Gagot worked jobs on the 
					side for extra money.
					
					
					In Memoriam - Matthew D. Martel.Matthew D. Martel, 34 passed away Monday October 31, 2016.
 
					Oil Heat Cares Foundation Donates New Boiler & Installation 
					to Grateful NYC Family. 
					The Oil Heat Cares Foundation, an initiative of the National 
					Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP), 
					brought much more than New Year’s well-wishes to an 
					appreciative family in the Bronx. 
					
					
					Fixed or Portable NIST Traceable Multi-Range Moisture 
					Analyzers Accurately Measure Ambient to Trace Moisture 
					Levels under Varying Pressure with No Drift or Fear of 
					Ambiguous Readings.  Edgetech Instruments, Inc. 
					announces an updated and improved line of portable and fixed 
					location trace moisture analyzer instrumentation. 
					
					
					SPX Cooling Technologies Announces Marley® CP Fiberglass 
					Counterflow Cooling Tower.  Factory-assembled 
					solution for space and noise challenges in HVAC and 
					industrial applications. 
                        
						Samsung 
						HVAC will offer five training courses for those seeking 
						recertification. Samsung HVAC has announced that five of its training 
						courses have been approved by North American Technician 
						Excellence (NATE) for its Recognized Training Provider (RTP) 
						program. NATE is the nation's largest non-profit 
						certification organization for heating, ventilation, air 
						conditioning and refrigeration for HVACR technicians.
 
					
					OESP Raises $8,000 at the Annual “Care to Ride”The Oil Energy Service Professionals today announced it has 
					raised $8,000 for its non-profit charity, “Oil Heat Cares,” 
					during its annual “Care to Ride” event, this year held in 
					Cape May, NJ.
					
					
					New Residential ENERGY STAR Program Shines Spotlight On Duct 
					Sealing And HVAC Installation.EPA Shares Its New Whole-System Approach To ENERGY STAR 
					Certification With Attendees At The 2017 Aeroseal/Comfort 
					Institute Success Summit.
 
					
					
					Winsupply extends footprint along the Eastern seaboard with 
					two new companies.Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the 
					nation, has opened two new companies along the Eastern 
					seaboard: Winsupply of Absecon, in New Jersey, and Winsupply 
					of Rockland, in Maine.
 
					
					
					Samsung HVAC will offer five training courses for those 
					seeking recertification.Samsung HVAC has announced that five of its training courses 
					have been approved by North American Technician Excellence 
					(NATE) for its Recognized Training Provider (RTP) program.
 
					
					Ferguson acquires Ramapo Wholesalers.Ferguson announces the acquisition of Ramapo 
					Wholesalers, Inc. in an asset transaction completed October 
					10, 2016.
 
					
					
					America First 2016 Trade Show and Products Expo to Be Held 
					on November 9th, 2016.In 1965, manufacturing accounted for 53% of the domestic 
					economy; by 2004 it was down to 9%. Between February 2001 
					and February 2016, the United States lost two thirds of the 
					remaining manufacturing jobs.
 
                        
						The 
						Montgomery County Department of Parks, Facilities 
						Management Division HVAC Shop unit is hiring. Senior 
						HVACR Mechanic (11049, Grade T04). 
					
					Philadelphia Next Stop For Modine 
					Innovation Tour.Cutting-edge HVAC manufacturer to host hands-on event 
					with the latest in HVAC technology and continuing education 
					courses in Bensalem on September 19th 2016.
					
					
					HTS New England to Represent Daikin in the New England 
					Region with Stebbins-Duffy Merger. Merger blends 
					expertise from HTS New England and Stebbins-Duffy to provide 
					full life-cycle, highly-engineered solutions to clients.
					 
					
					Taco Comfort Solutions Earns Best Places to Work in RI AwardTaco Comfort Solutions has earned a 2016 Best Places to Work 
					in Rhode Island award, presented by Providence Business 
					News. This is a second Best Workplace award occasion for 
					Taco (the company was previously recognized in 2011.)
					
					
					NIRON System Receives Coveted Massachusetts Approval.After a nearly two-year evaluation, the NIRON PP-RCT Pipe 
					and Fittings System has passed the rigorous Massachusetts 
					approval process for plastic piping. NIRON has received 
					unrestricted approval for "commercial plumbing applications, 
					potable water" – the hardest to achieve.
 
					
					
					Watch Holohan Seminars Online.Dan Holohan’s popular seminars are now available for online 
					viewing. You can download and watch Dead Men’s Steam School 
					and Classic Hydronics from the comfort of your own home and 
					on your own timeline.
 
					
					
					Johnstone Supply Announces 400th Location Milestone.Member Store Growth Continues to Outpace the Industry. 
					Johnstone Supply, Inc. celebrated the opening of its 400th 
					location in Toms River, NJ as part of the Kenilworth Group, 
					one of the Cooperative’s leading Members.
 
					
					
					HomeServe USA Partners with Lincoln Technical Institute to 
					Create Job Shadowing Program. HomeServe USA 
					announced a pilot program with Lincoln Technical Institute 
					(Lincoln Tech) in Union, NJ that will allow students to gain 
					real-world experience in the HVAC field by providing them 
					with the opportunity to shadow HomeServe certified 
					technicians. 
					
					F.W. Webb Celebrates 150 Years in Business. The Company 
					began in Boston on April 11, 1866.
					 The F.W. Webb Company 
					has reached a major longevity milestone, marking its 150th 
					anniversary today. It began in Boston as Stults & Co., only 
					a year after the Civil War ended, near what is now known as 
					the Haymarket area near the popular tourist destination, 
					Faneuil Hall.
					
					
					HeatingHelp.com Passes Torch to Next Generation.HeatingHelp.com has named Erin Holohan Haskell as its new 
					President. Erin will take over for her parents, Dan and 
					Marianne Holohan.
 
					
					
					Torrco acquires Commercial Heating Supply.  
					Torrco a fourth-generation independent wholesale distributor 
					of plumbing, heating, HVAC, and piping supplies, announced 
					the purchase of the operating assets of Commercial Heating 
					Supply.  
					
					Viega Announces 2016 First Half Training Schedule.Viega offers training sessions in a variety of programs 
					within the plumbing and heating industry.  Viega LLC 
					announces the schedule for the first half of its 2016 
					training programs at the Viega Educational Facility located 
					in Nashua, N.H.
					
					
					Robust New Trane Supply Website Optimizes Parts Shopping for 
					On-the-Go HVAC Professionals. TraneSupply.com 
					enables users to confirm parts availability at nearest store 
					and populate an online shopping list. 
					
					
					Crosstown Plumbing Supply Helps to Save Energy with 
					Efficient Water Heaters.Crosstown Plumbing Supply has an extensive stock of plumbing 
					supplies, including energy efficient tankless water heaters.
 
					
					
					Ferguson HVAC | Lyon Conklin recognized as a top performer 
					by American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning.Ferguson, one of the nation’s largest HVAC/R equipment, 
					parts and supply companies in the industry, was among eight 
					distinguished American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning 
					independent distributors recently honored at the annual 
					Pinnacle Awards Ceremony.
 
					
					
					Coming Face-to Face with Your Next Opportunity: 35th Annual 
					ABCO EXPO Showcased HVAC and Refrigeration Innovations.ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions hosted its 35th annual ABCO 
					EXPO, the largest independent HVAC and Refrigeration trade 
					show in the Northeast.
 
					
					
					Plumbing Wholesale company moving to Chicopee; Will invest 
					$3 million in business. A family-owned wholesale 
					distributor plumbing and heating supplies plumbing from the 
					Boston area has purchased a vacant warehouse building and 
					has expanded its business to Western Massachusetts. 
					
					
					PHCC Offers New Legislative and Regulatory Tracking Service.The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National 
					Association (PHCC) announces the launch of state legislative 
					and regulatory tracking service that allows PHCC members and 
					state and local leaders to monitor active bills and 
					regulations affecting their state or geographic region.
 
					
					
					Modine's Innovation Tour Begins Nationwide Trek.Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) is pleased to 
					launch its 2016 Innovation Tour. It's one thing to develop a 
					massive, 53-foot long exhibit trailer to be pulled behind a 
					polished big rig cab.
 
					
					
					Massachusetts Homeowners Save Energy, Lower Cost with 
					Energy Rebate Program. - Mitsubishi Electric Heat 
					Pumps Among Prequalified Options Available. The 
					purchase of a new airsource heat pump system is required by 
					homeowners in order to qualify for the rebate program. 
					Homeowners must select from a list of prequalified equipment 
					by manufacturers such as Mitsubishi Electric. 
					
					
					The Granite Group Announces Acquisition of Cunningham Supply 
					Inc.The Granite Group Wholesalers, LLC has announced they have 
					finalized the acquisition of Connecticut-based Cunningham 
					Supply Inc. With locations in West Hartford, CT and Old 
					Saybrook, CT, Cunningham Supply, Inc. is a third generation, 
					family owned and operated wholesaler of plumbing and heating 
					supplies with roots dating back to 1948.
 
					
					
					BDR Thermea acquires ECR International.ECR International, an HVAC manufacturer with headquarters in 
					Utica, NY and fabrication facilities in Dunkirk, NY, 
					announced today that the company’s shareholders have 
					approved the sale of the company to BDR Thermea.
 
					
					
					Governor Cuomo Announces Grand Opening of $40.5 Million 
					Ferguson Enterprises Distribution Facility in Coxsackie NY.Plumbing Supply Company Chose New York Over Connecticut and 
					Rhode Island and will Create 95 New Jobs and Retain Hundreds 
					More.
 
					
					
					2016 Eastern Energy Expo Announces a Call for Presentations.The EEE Expo (the Eastern Energy Expo), a co-sponsored event 
					being hosted by OESP, AREE and PA Petroleum will be held May 
					22-26, 2016 at Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Ledyard, CT.
 
					
					U.S. Boiler Company Celebrates 
					Opening of Engineering Facility.Lancaster PA based U.S. Boiler Company, an industry 
					leader in the design, manufacture and sale of residential 
					and light commercial boilers, and a subsidiary of Burnham 
					Holdings Inc., announced the formal opening of its new 
					Engineering and Technology Center located at 2930 Old Tree 
					Drive, Lancaster.
 
					
					Northeastern Expands Mid-Atlantic Footprint by Opening a 
					Branch in Wilmington, DE.  
					Northeastern Supply customers in and around the Wilmington 
					area have asked for a local, more convenient branch. 
					Northeastern has listened to its customers and has taken 
					action by opening their 36th branch, which also happens to 
					be their fourth Delaware location. 
					
					Air Conditioning Contractors of 
					America Announces Qtech Online Certificate Program for HVAC 
					Technicians.Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is all 
					set to launch a new sequence of online certificate courses – 
					Qtech – for HVAC technicians.
 
					
					
					TACO ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE ASKOLL SEIAdvancing its strategic partnership with Italian pump 
					manufacturer Askoll®, Taco Comfort Solutions™ announced it 
					has signed an agreement with Askoll Holding srl to acquire 
					100% of Askoll Sei, a world class pump manufacturer of high 
					efficiency pumps located in Sandrigo, Italy.
 
					
					
					ASPE’s Green Plumbing Design certificate program coming 
					to Maryland, Illinois in early 2016.  The Green 
					Plumbing Design certificate program, sponsored by the 
					American Society of Plumbing Engineers and the International 
					Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is for 
					engineers and designers with advanced skills in sustainable 
					plumbing system design and consulting.  
					
					NECC Announces Fall 2015 HVAC Training in College Park, MD.National Energy Control Corporation (NECC), a leading 
					commercial/industrial HVAC distributor, announces its Fall 
					2015 Pneumatic Control Fundamentals Workshop to be held 
					October 6-7, 2015 in College Park Maryland.
					
					ASHRAE Legionella Standard Adopted in 
					New York Following Outbreak.With 12 confirmed dead 
					and more than 120 cases of infection due to legionellosis, 
					New York City Council on Thursday adopted legislation that 
					requires adherence to part of ASHRAE’s newly published 
					Legionella standard.
					
					
					Syracuse Winsupply opens to serve central New York HVACR 
					customers. Syracuse Winsupply has opened to provide wholesale 
					heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration 
					(HVAC) contractors in Syracuse and the central New York 
					region with an inventory of high quality HVAC equipment, 
					supplies and services.
 
					
					OESP Honors Garber at Hershey Convention.OESP (National Association of Oil & Energy Service 
					Professionals) hosted its 61st Annual Convention & Trade 
					Show in Hershey, PA from May 17-21, 2015. OESP honored 
					Executive Director Judy Garber for her outstanding 
					contributions to our industry.
					
					ABCO CELBRATES BIGGER & BETTER GRAND OPENING IN SUFFERN, NY!ABCO, the leading independent distributor of HVAC and 
					Refrigeration products and solutions, will celebrate the 
					Grand Opening of a bigger and better ABCO branch in Suffern, 
					NY on Thursday, May 14th.
					
					
					F.W. Webb Purchases New Jersey's Grant Supply.F.W. Webb Co., a wholesale supplier of plumbing, heating, 
					HVAC/R and PVF products in the Northeast, recently announced 
					it has acquired the Grant Supply Company, adding two more 
					customer sites to the growing F.W. Webb presence of 80+ 
					location in nine states.
 
					
					
					MKT Metal Manufacturing is seeking a territory sales 
					representative.MKT Metal Manufacturing, a successful provider of sheet 
					metal products and services for mechanical contractors, is 
					seeking a territory sales representative to serve MD, DC & 
					North VA areas.
 
					
					Join the Alliance Mechanical Team.
					Essex Junction VT, HVAC Mechanical Contractor 
					Alliance Mechanical is hiring.
					
					People who join the Alliance Mechanical team stay with us 
					because this is a great place to work in the HVAC industry. 
					We have a dedicated staff that supports each other; benefits 
					that let you and your family rest a little easier; and 
					challenging work that makes each day more interesting than 
					the last.
			
			Ferguson Acquires Redlon & Johnson Supply.Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., the largest plumbing distributor in the 
			U.S., on Tuesday announced the acquisition of of Redlon & Johnson 
			Supply, a division of The Gage.
 
			
			
			White Rodgers Product Training at Metropac.The More the Merrier. The wholesaler that brings the 
			most attendees (customers & employees) will receive 2 tickets to Red 
			Sox vs Yankees.
 
			
			
			E Instruments Announces New Commercial and Residential Combustion 
			Analyzers Available. HVAC businesses or professionals that 
			need a new combustion analyzer and/or emissions analyzer can turn to 
			E Instruments this spring. The company is pleased to announce that 
			they have new residential and commercial combustion analyzers 
			available. 
			WinWholesale 
						acquires Security Supply. Adds 12 locations serving New 
						York, Mass and Vermont. 
						The company will continue to do business as Security 
						Plumbing & Heating Supply. With the acquisition, 
						WinWholesale now has more than 570 locations in 45 
						states. Company. 
			
						
			Five COOL Instructors Earn Certified Master HVACR Educator Title.What is unique about these five individuals is they all 
			work at the same school, Lincoln Technical Institute in Mahwah, New 
			Jersey.
 
			
			Holohan’s Seminar Will Benefit TeachersDan Holohan will present his Classic Hydronics seminar on May 20, 
			2015 at 2:00pm in Hershey, PA. Holohan and OESP will donate all 
			proceeds from this seminar to a grant for industry teachers.
 
			
			Noritz Adds EZTR40 Online Training to Noritz University.The latest online course from Noritz gives plumbing and heating 
			contractors what they need to know to understand and install the 
			innovative solution.
 
			
			
			REHAU Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting Systems with New Weather-Sensing 
			Control Option Provides Automated, Cost-Effective Solution for 
			Managing Snow and Ice Melting.  REHAU announces the 
			availability of an advanced new weather-sensing module developed for 
			use with REHAU hydronic snow and ice melting (SIM) systems. 
			
			
			HVAC and Plumbing Wholesaler, VP Supply Corp expands with two 
			acquisitions.VP Supply Corp. announced it has acquired two companies operating in 
			Central New York.
 Rochester–based VP Supply, which already operates locations in 
			Syracuse, Baldwinsville, and New Hartford, provides wholesale 
			plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); 
			renewable energy; and kitchen products for both contractors and 
			retail consumers.
 
			
			
			OESP Convention Features New NORA Gold Courses for Free!OESP’s Trade Show & Convention from May 17-21, 2015 at Hershey® 
			Lodge in PA boasts an extensive education program that includes some 
			of NORA’s new Gold Certification courses.
 
					
			EPA Finalizes New Residential Wood 
					Heater Standards.EPA Finalizes Updates to Air Standards for Future Wood 
			Heaters/Phased-in updates will ensure a smooth transition to cleaner 
			and more efficient wood heaters.
 
			
			
			Setra Systems Introduces the Power Squad 24The Most Versatile Multi-Circuit Power Meter in the Industry.
 Setra Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and designer of 
			environmental sensors, announces the release of the Power Squad 24, 
			a Multi Circuit Power and Energy Meter for Energy Management 
			programs.
 
			
			
			Trystate Mechanical Completes HVAC Retrofit as Part of Restoration 
			of Historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Leading New York metro-area mechanical construction, service and 
			energy services firm Trystate Mechanical is pleased to announce the 
			completion of new cooling and heating systems for the restored Kings 
			Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.
 
			
			
			Taco appoints new president/COO.President & CEO John Hazen White, Jr. introduced Wil VandeWiel 
			as the new COO of Taco, effective Monday, December 15. As the new 
			COO of Taco, Mr. VandeWiel will oversee daily operations of Taco and 
			work with John White, Jr. and his board of directors in steering 
			Taco’s growth forward in the years ahead.
 
			
			
			OESP Returns to Hershey for 2015 Convention & Trade Show.Join OESP, the National Association of Oil and Energy Service 
			Professionals, for their 61st Annual Convention & Trade Show from 
			May 17-21, 2015 at Hershey® Lodge in Hershey, PA.
 
			
			
			S. Williston sales adds Master Distributor Packard to its Linecard.Packard is a master distributor of HVACR solutions for manufacturers 
			all over the world. Founded in Lima, Ohio in 1959, under the 
			leadership of Albert Taft, Packard Inc. stepped into the HVAC 
			industry as a reliable source for surplus electric motors.
 
			
			
			HVAC Smart Supply to launch new website and some great deals for 
			contractors in January.  HVAC Smart Supply is well 
			known for its energy saving products in the United States. Company's 
			products are becoming contractors' hot favorite, as these products 
			are user friendly and they also comply with federal and state codes.
 
			
			
			New Jersey to Offer Plumbing & HVACR Apprentice eLearning.The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) of New 
			Jersey, with help from Association of New Jersey Apprenticeship 
			Coordinators (ANJAC) and the U.S. Dept. of Labor, has received 
			approval to run its Plumbing and HVACR eLearning course for 
			apprentices.
 
			
			Massachusetts mercury thermostat bill establishes new requirements 
			for the HVAC industry. A new law in Massachusetts requires 
			any person or contractor who replaces a mercury-containing 
			thermostat to deliver it to an appropriate collection site to be 
			recycled. 
			 
			
			New Air Filter Monitor, FILTERSCAN WiFi, Wins 2014 “Best of What’s 
			New” Award from Popular Science.  FILTERSCAN WiFi Takes 
			the Guesswork Out of Changing Your Home’s Air Filter, Helping You 
			Breathe Easier and Save up to $200 Annually. 
			
			
			NECC Releases New Hydronic and Steam Sourcebook Highlighting 
			Replacement Parts for Hot Water and Steam Heating Systems.  National 
			Energy Control Corporation (NECC), a leading commercial HVAC 
			distributor, announces the release of its new 32 page catalog 
			supplement “Hydronic and Steam Sourcebook”, containing information 
			on controls, traps, pumps, and other replacement parts for steam and 
			hot water heating systems. 
			
			Reflections on OESP’s Road Show. By: Judy Garber, OESP Executive 
			Director.There are three major trade shows for our industry within the 
			Northeast, as well as several regional shows. These larger shows 
			cover the same market, whether the emphasis is on gasoline, 
			oil-fired appliances, or service.
 
			
			F.W. Webb Company Acquires Watertown Supply, Enhancing its Offering 
			and Expertise in Replacement Parts. F.W. Webb strengthens 
			services for plumbing and heating industry professionals through 
			acquisition of fellow family-owned business with New England 
			heritage. 
			
			ABCO University HVAC and Refrigeration Presentations. Featured At 
			34th Annual ABCO EXPO.  HVAC and Refrigeration 
			professionals are all invited to ABCO™ HVACR Supply + Solutions’ 
			34th annual ABCO Expo, the premier industry showcase, at Terrace on 
			the Park in Flushing, New York, on Wednesday, November 5. 
			 
			
			Kevin M. Mahan Joins F.W. Webb as Senior Vice President of Sales.
			24-year industry veteran to lead planning, development and 
			implementation of F.W. Webb’s sales strategy to continue growth in 
			each of the company’s disciplines.
 
			
			
			HVACR Workforce Development Foundation To Address Industry Needs at 
			the 2015 AHR Expo. Foundation Becomes Newest AHR Expo 
			Endorsing Association. 
			
			
			Cool Smart Awards HVAC Efficiency Advocates.  Awards Presented 
			at New England ACCA Golf Tournament.  A dozen Northeast 
			companies received Cool Smart awards during the New England ACCA 
			golf tournament in September. 
			 
			
			Lochinvar® Kicks Off 2014-2015 VIP Contractor Program.Lochinvar has announced the launch of its 2014-2015 VIP Contractor 
			Program. Kicking off on Oct. 1, 2014, the program offers 
			participating contractors numerous ways to earn prizes for their 
			installations of Lochinvar’s residential boilers.
 
			
			
			ABCO Presents The Dream Classic to Benefit Make-A-Wish Quaker Ridge 
			Golf Club.There’s nothing like hitting the links on a warm, summer afternoon — 
			especially if it helps you give back to your community. The forecast 
			called for rain, but nothing would dampen spirits that day.
 
			
			Landmark Legislation Promotes Renewable Heating and Cooling in 
			Massachusetts.The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a comprehensive 
			renewable thermal energy bill that will promote the use of clean 
			renewable fuels and technologies to heat and cool buildings.
 
			
			Grainger Announces Plans For New Northeast Distribution Center.Company purchases land to build 1.3 million square-foot facility in 
			New Jersey.
 
			GSH 
			Group Wins Three Year Contract to Provide HVAC Services for New York 
			City Department of Correction.    GSH Group 
			Awarded Contract with the New York City Department of Correction for  
			On-Call Repairs/Replacement/Diagnostic Services, as well as Full 
			Preventive Maintenance and New Installation of Central HVAC 
			Equipment and Systems at Various Department Facilities. 
			
			F.W. Webb Opens New Frank Webb’s Bath and Lighting Center in 
			Ballston Spa, NY.The company’s sixth New York location opens to provide Upstate New 
			York homeowners with quality products and design expertise.
 
			
			
			Holohan’s Steam School After OESP Road Show.Dan Holohan will present his popular seminar, Dead Men’s Steam 
			School, on Tuesday, September 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 
			immediately following the OESP Road Show at the Wyndham Hotel in 
			Gettysburg, PA.
 
			
			
			Ferguson Creates 95 New Jobs and Adds One Million Square Feet of 
			Warehouse Space.  Ferguson, the largest wholesale 
			plumbing distributor in the U.S., announces the construction of a 
			new distribution center in Coxsackie, New York. The company has also 
			leased property for a regional distribution hub in Secaucus, New 
			Jersey. 
			
						
			APR Supply Co. Expands Reach to Steel City, PA. Following weeks of negotiating and strategizing, APR 
			Supply Co. is prepared to announce the acquisition of W.G. Balph 
			Company.
 
			
			
			GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS HONORED WITH TWO DEALER DESIGN AWARDSOne Product Takes Silver; One Takes Bronze.
 Two new products from General Tools & Instruments (General®) have 
			received 2014 Dealer Design Awards for excellence in HVACR product 
			design.
 
			
			
			US Supply relocation of its Bloomsburg’s PA branch. US Supply, a distributor of HVAC and plumbing products that serves 
			the contractor community, has announced the relocation of its 
			Bloomsburg’s branch.
 
				
			
			F.W. Webb expanding into Pennsylvania.Massachusetts-based F.W. Webb Company will open its first 
			Pennsylvania plumbing, heating and refrigeration supply warehouse in 
			Hanover Township, Lehigh County this spring.
 
			
			
			E.W. Leonard – At the Forefront of Venting Issue.In light of recent events involving deaths from carbon monoxide 
			poisoning due to failed venting of high efficiency equipment, we are 
			providing our expertise and experience to officials outside of the 
			industry.
 
			
			
			Carmel Software Releases Mobile HVAC Duct Sizer.Carmel Software announces that it was released a major update to its 
			very first mobile app ever developed: the HVAC Duct Sizer 
			(Universal). This app now runs on the Apple iPad in addition to the 
			iPhone. This means that the same app will run on both devices and 
			adjust its screen accordingly.
 
					
			Solco Plumbing Supply opens downtown 
					Brooklyn showroom.Kitchen and Bath Gallery of Brooklyn is located near the new 
			Barclays Center arena and entertainment complex.
 
			
						
			OESP Releases Summer Education Schedule.  OESP, the National Association of Oil and Energy 
			Service Professionals, recently released their On the Road Summer 
			Education Schedule.
 
			
			
			Peabody Supply hosts Jamaica customer event.Peabody Supply Co. recently treated its plumbing and heating 
			professionals to a weeklong vacation at the Club RIU in Ocho Rios, 
			Jamaica.
 
 
 Peabody Supply Co., a division of Hajoca Corp., recently treated its 
			plumbing and heating professionals to a weeklong vacation at the 
			Club RIU in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
 
			
			
			WinWholesale Names Portland Winair HVAC Company of the Year for 
			2013.WinWholesale has named Portland Winair in Middletown, Conn., as the 
			HVAC Company of the Year for 2013.
 
			
				
				F.W. Webb Company Opens New Location in Ballston SpaNew 40,000-square-foot facility offers unmatched expertise and 
				the latest products to contractors, tradesman and other industry 
				professionals.
 
			
				
				New York HVAC Contractors Now Required to Recycle Mercury 
				Thermostats.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that 
				requires any person or contractor who replaces a 
				mercury-containing thermostat to deliver it to an appropriate 
				collection site to be recycled.
 
			
			
			OESP Road Show Offers Extensive Education Program.OESP’s first Road Show will feature over thirteen hours of education 
			for industry professionals. The two-day event will take place at 
			Mohegan Sun in Connecticut from May 12-13, 2014.
 
			
			Dan Holohan to Present Classic HydronicsDan Holohan will present his popular seminar, Classic Hydronics, on 
			Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Holiday Inn in Grantville, PA. All 
			proceeds from this seminar will benefit OESP’s Dave Nelsen 
			Scholarship program for students interested in pursuing their 
			careers in the energy-service industry.
 
			
						
			BACnet Web Services Updates and Call for Participation in a Virtual 
			Plugfest.The BACnet committee has approved an update to 
			BACnet/web services (WS) to better support more sophisticated needs 
			such as smart grid and energy management.
 
			
			
			Governor Cuomo Announces Ferguson Enterprises to Locate New Facility 
			in New York State and Create Jobs in Capital Region.  
			Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Ferguson Enterprises, 
			Inc., the largest wholesale distributors of residential and 
			commercial plumbing supplies in the nation, will establish a new 
			distribution facility in the Capital Region. 
					S. Williston Sales Company - A Generation of Respected 
					Representation.S. Williston Sales Company is a Manufacturers’ 
					Representative providing forward-thinking sales, service and 
					support to wholesale distributors throughout New England and 
					upstate New York.
				
			Open for Business: WinWholesale’s New Regional Distribution 
			Center in Connecticut  WinWholesale Inc.’s new 200,000 
			square foot regional distribution center in Middletown, Conn., 
			opened for business Oct. 21 to serve its locations primarily in the 
			Northeast after 12 months of construction. It replaces a smaller 
			leased facility in North Haven, Conn. 
			
				
			
			Dream Classic to Benefit Make-A-Wish. HELPING OTHERS IS PAR FOR THE 
			COURSE.It’s a great feeling to give back to the community. It’s even better 
			when giving back is as easy as hitting the links on a late summer 
			afternoon.
 
			
			Mark Your Calendar for the OESP 2014 Road Show. Two OESP 2014 Road 
			Shows slated for Conn., Pa.  OESP, the National Association of Oil and Energy Service 
			Professionals, invites you to mark your calendar for the OESP Road 
			Show events in 2014.
 
			
			NG Advantage Delivers Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital to 
			Convert to Clean CNG. to Hospitals Not on a Gas Pipeline.   
			NG Advantage LLC announces that the Northeastern Vermont Regional 
			Hospital (NVRH) in St. Johnsbury, VT will be using compressed 
			natural gas (CNG) to run its facility. 
			 
			
			WPL Publishing Reveals Results from Its Inaugural Construction 
			Scheduling Software Survey.  More than 400 
			professionals within the construction community completed the 
			15-question survey, which sought industry feedback about the extent 
			to which computer-generated schedules are being used in construction 
			projects and about the software being used to create those 
			schedules. 
			 
					
			F.W. Webb Company Opens New Location 
					in Falmouth, MA.New 25,000-square-foot facility, conveniently located off 
			Route 28, offers unmatched expertise and the latest products to 
			contractors, tradesman and other industry professionals.
 
			
			
			HVAC Brain Inc. Offers Full Line of Belimo Products.HVAC Brain, Inc. (www.hvacbrain.com), HVAC/R equipment and 
			replacement parts, now carries the entire line of Belimo products, 
			which includes damper actuators, control valves, and retrofit 
			solutions.
 
						
			Northeast Biomass Heating Expo in Portland, Maine on April 9-11, 
			2014.  Now in our sixth year, we expect hundreds of 
			attendees from more than 30 states to join us to learn about biomass 
			heating and cooling, and the unique opportunities it presents for 
			the state of Maine and the entire northeast region of the U.S.
 
			
			
			The Granite Group opens its 27th Branch Location. 37 Commerce 
			Avenue, South Burlington Vermont. The Granite Group opened 
			its 27th branch location, the first to be known as a Granite Group 
			"On The Go" location. The Granite Group will continue to have a full 
			service branch and Ultimate Bath Store at 180 Flynn Avenue in 
			Burlington. 
					
					
					Fenway Park Family Restrooms Receive a Facelift from Frank 
					Webb’s Bath Center.F.W. Webb extends partnership with Boston Red Sox, 
					adding the company’s bath center division as the official 
					sponsor of family restrooms at Fenway Park.
 
					
					ecobee partners with Electricity 
					Maine and Thayer Corporation for energy saving project with 
					Efficiency Maine.  One-year pilot project provides Maine businesses with latest 
					Wi-Fi connected thermostats to better manage energy use. 
					
					RectorSeal Offers HVAC/R Industry's 
					Only Commercial Rooftop Lineset Protection Duct. 
					Slimduct RD-Series and PD-Series Lineset Ducting Systems 
					offer the most aesthetic and economical method to protect 
					multiple linesets used on HVACR equipment. 
					
					Green Equipment Options Now Has 
					Twisted Green Ideas For Maximizing Geothermal Drilling. 
					New geothermal piping product tackles space and cost issues 
					of geothermal. 
					
					
					Comfort Winair appoints Rick Ganey to outside sales.Comfort Winair, a local branch of WinWholesale, Inc., is 
					proud to announce the appointment of industry veteran Rick 
					Ganey to the position of outside sales.
 
					
					
					Criteria for Selecting Low-Temperature Valves are Outlined 
					in New White Paper.Selecting fluid automation devices for service in low 
					ambient temperatures presents designers and specifiers with 
					numerous difficult challenges, and cause serious operational 
					and maintenance problems, and cost issues, all along the 
					line.
 
					
					
					ABCO Opens Bigger, Better State-of-the-art Hauppauge Store.ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions opened their new 
					24,000-square-foot Hauppauge store — which is more than 
					three-and-a-half times its predecessor’s size — on July 11, 
					2013. The new super center is sure to help HVACR 
					professionals grow their respective businesses through 
					increased inventory and enhanced education.
 
					
					Bigger, State-of-the-art ABCO Center 
					to Open in Hauppauge.Join ABCO on July 11th to meet our new 
					arrival, be treated to a free barbecue and numerous 
					giveaways, and see how our new super center can help HVACR 
					professionals with their respective businesses.
 
			
				
				Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Encouraged Through Free Download of 
				IAQ Guide.To promote good indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings, ASHRAE is 
				making available for free a guide for achieving enhanced IAQ.
 
			
			Bryant Heating & Cooling 
				Systems Names GAC Cooling and Heating Dealer of the Year.  
			Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a supplier of heating, ventilation 
			and air conditioning equipment, has named GAC Cooling and Heating as 
			the 2013 Bryant Dealer of the Year. 
			
			
			Viega Launches New Zero Lead™ Microsite. 
			Zeroleadfacts.com offers up-to-date information source for new 
			legislation going into effect in January 2014. 
			
			
			F.W. Webb Company Opens New, Expanded Location in Springfield, MA.F.W. Webb Company's Springfield location has moved to a bigger, 
			better facility located at 145 Performance Blvd.
 
			
			
			Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotels Award $800K Contracts for Telkonet's 
			EcoSmart Energy Management System.  Energy Efficient 
			Guest Room Controls Enhance Hotel Environmental Programs. 
					
			hilmor™ Announces Scholarship Contest 
					for Current and Future HVAC/R Students.hilmor to Award Three $10,000 Scholarships, Tools and Other 
					Prizes.
 
			
			Cure Available for Ailing 
				Acadia Heat Pump.
              Problem can be reversed by installing a $30 part. 
			
			E.W. Leonard and Robur 
				Corp. Provide a Green HVAC Solution in NH.New Horizons for New Hampshire, a homeless shelter serving 
			greater Manchester needed innovative answers to solving their 
			heating and cooling needs.
 
			
			ABCO Expo Draws Record 
				Numbers.
              More than 4,700 contractors and nearly 200 vendors came 
			together to trade ideas, reconnect with old friends, and discover 
			what’s next at the 31st Annual ABCO EXPO. 
			
			F.W. Webb Hartford Hosts 
				St. Patrick’s Day Trade Show.John Blades, General Manager and his staff hosted their Annual 
			St. Patrick’s Day celebration recently at their Hartford facility.
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