Residential heating contractors can hone their condensing boiler technology skills and knowledge by participating in Weil-McLain’s 2018 School of Better Heating Presents: Condensing Boiler Technology – Contractor Edition program. The School of Better Heating program is an annual series of comprehensive training seminars from the leading North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems Read more
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Residential heating contractors can hone their condensing boiler technology skills and knowledge by participating in Weil-McLain’s 2018 School of Better Heating Presents: Condensing Boiler Technology – Contractor Edition program. The School of Better Heating program is an annual series of comprehensive training seminars from the leading North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems.
Two separate dates are available and will feature a seminar and hands-on training for condensing gas boilers, including Weil-McLain’s Evergreen® and AquaBalance™ models. The sessions will be held May 20-22 and May 22-24 at Weil-McLain’s manufacturing facility in Michigan City, Ind.
Each course will cover the following topics:
- Condensing boiler technology
- Design, construction and operation of condensing boilers
- Installation of venting, piping and wiring
- Controls, set up and programming
- Start up, maintenance and troubleshooting
“Our School of Better Heating program includes comprehensive boiler technology training, a foundry tour, reference materials and a certification of completion,” said John Smart, Technical & Training Manager with Weil-McLain. “We also will host several events for attendees to network with other contractors in the industry, including an evening welcome reception to kick off each course.”
The School of Better Heating reflects Weil-McLain’s leadership in hydronic system training, which also includes extensive in-field experience with hands-on and application training, in addition to class instruction and special certified courses for continuing education.
Registration for the School of Better Heating residential contractor class is $249. Contractors also may redeem Boiler Bucks or utilize redemption coupons for attendance. For more information or to register, visit http://www.weil-mclain.com/school-better-heating.
Carrier recently announced the latest dealers to be inducted into its prestigious Dealer Hall of Fame at the 2018 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer National Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Established to recognize dealers who adhere to the highest standards in customer service and loyalty to the Carrier brand, this award celebrates years of outstanding work in Read more
Carrier recently announced the latest dealers to be inducted into its prestigious Dealer Hall of Fame at the 2018 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer National Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Established to recognize dealers who adhere to the highest standards in customer service and loyalty to the Carrier brand, this award celebrates years of outstanding work in the heating, ventilating and air- conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in their communities. Carrier, a world leader in high-technology heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
“Carrier dealers like this year’s Hall of Fame honorees exemplify the devotion of a lifetime of service and contributions to the industry, their employees, their customers and the community,” said Chris Nelson, president, North America HVAC Systems & Service. “We are proud to demonstrate our appreciation for their loyalty to Carrier by inducting them into our Hall of Fame.”
Carrier annually inducts select industry-leading contractors to its Dealer Hall of Fame. Nominees must be Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers and have a minimum of 20 years associated with Carrier as their primary brand. This year’s inductees are both being posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame: L.D. Lawson of Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. in Gainesville, Georgia; and Jerry Webb of Webb Air Conditioning Company, Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas.
L.D. Lawson – L.D. Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc.
Lawson began his business in 1946, at the age of 26, after returning from service to his country as a U.S. Marine in World War II. In 1948, then named Lawson Heating & Air Conditioning, became a Carrier dealer and today, 70 years later, is recognized as
Georgia’s oldest single-line dealer. In 1956, Lawson earned his conditioned air license from the state of Georgia, and later that year was awarded his first Carrier Weathermaker Hall of Fame award.
In 1983, Lawson’s son-in-law, Vince Davis, began working at Lawson Air Conditioning, and his daughter, Debbie Lawson Davis, started with the company in 1985. Their son, Travis, joined the family business in 2012 as a third generation member.
Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. earned the Carrier Distinguished Dealer Award in 1994 and 1996. In 2009, the business became a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and earned the Carrier President’s Award in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing has also earned many awards and recognition for its community involvement including the 2005 Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Family Business of the Year.
Jerry Webb – Webb Air Conditioning Company, Inc.
In 1975, Webb purchased the company from his father’s estate and as president and majority owner, he watched over Webb Air Conditioning until his death in February 2018. Since Webb took over as manager in 1960, Webb Air has grown from a handful of family members to a company of 25 that produces over 12 times the annual sales volume it did that year.
In 2005, Webb and his employees set a goal to become a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and the business continues to hold that distinction today.
Furthermore, Webb Air has been a loyal Carrier Dealer for 68 years; 57 of those years with Jerry Webb at the helm.
In addition to the Hall of Fame inductions, Carrier also recognized 261 active dealers with its President’s Award, an honor presented annually to Carrier dealers who demonstrate the company’s model for operational excellence, business effectiveness and delivery of the best in cutting-edge technology to its customers.
“The President’s Award recognizes each winner’s commitment to excellence and Carrier is proud that they are ambassadors of our brand,” added Nelson. “Our President’s Award recipients are world-class Factory Authorized Dealers and set the
standard for outstanding companies that serve not just the industry and their customers, but their communities as well.”
For more information, visit www.carrier.com or follow @Carrier on Twitter.
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Hitachi Power Tools Renames to Metabo HPT in North America BRASELTON, GA. – Hitachi Power Tools announces a name change from Hitachi Power Tools to Metabo HPT for its full line of power tools, fasteners, accessories and outdoor power equipment products for North America. The transition will start from September 2018 with the launch of Read more
Hitachi Power Tools Renames to Metabo HPT in North America
BRASELTON, GA. – Hitachi Power Tools announces a name change from Hitachi Power Tools to Metabo HPT for its full line of power tools, fasteners, accessories and outdoor power equipment products for North America. The transition will start from September 2018 with the launch of MultiVolt, while the majority of products will changeover after December 2018.
“The legacy of our brand has been built over many decades and will exceed all expectations as our name changes to Metabo HPT,” said Joe Leffler, Sr. Vice President of Sales, Marketing, General Management & Board Member, Hitachi Power Tools. “Nothing will change about our brand except the name.”
Products will retain current brand identity: same color, same model numbers, same warranties and the same battery interchangeability. They will be made by the same people, in the same factories, with the same specifications and focus on innovation that customers have come to expect.
All products will continue to be covered and supported by the same industry leading warranties and service. Hitachi Power Tools products will be interchangeable with Metabo HPT products, and Metabo HPT products will be interchangeable with Hitachi Power Tool products.
Metabo HPT packaging and signage at point of sale during the transition will feature both names and logos to clearly communicate the changeover from Hitachi Power Tools. At a glance, customers will easily understand that this is the same brand just under the new name, Metabo HPT.
Metabo HPT, durable power tools providing jobsite solutions with innovation at its core.
*It is important to note that as Hitachi Power Tools changes their name in the North American market to Metabo HPT, the original Metabo brand headquartered in West Chester, PA will remain. These two distinct brands, Metabo HPT and Metabo, are part of the parent company, Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd (scheduled to change the name to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd in June 2018) that partnered with leading global investment firm KKR from April 2017.
About Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT (formerly known as Hitachi Power Tools) offers an extensive line of professional grade power tools and accessories for woodworking, metalworking, drilling and fastening, concrete drilling and cutting, outdoor power equipment products as well as a complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners. From headquarters in Braselton, GA, and satellite offices in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Metabo HPT supports over 4000 retail locations and over 1000 authorized service centers. Metabo HPT is a brand within Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd (scheduled to change the name to Koki Holdings America, Ltd); the North American division of Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd (scheduled to change the name to Koki Holdings Co., Ltd in June 2018). Visit www.hitachipowertools.com.
The 3rd Annual Women in Energy Conference will be held May 20-21, 2018 in conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The Women in Energy association invites all industry professionals to register online at http://easternenergyexpo.com. The Conference education program includes presentations on leadership, new technology, financial empowerment, effective communication Read more
The 3rd Annual Women in Energy Conference will be held May 20-21, 2018 in conjunction with the Eastern Energy Expo at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The Women in Energy association invites all industry professionals to register online at http://easternenergyexpo.com.
The Conference education program includes presentations on leadership, new technology, financial empowerment, effective communication, and more. There will be plenty of networking opportunities as well. View the schedule of events at https://wewomeninenergy.com/spotlight-event.
Sponsorship packages are also available for the Conference. Show your support for women in the energy industry and make connections. Visit https://wewomeninenergy.com/sponsor for more information.
In addition to the annual Conference, the Women in Energy association offers year-round opportunities to expand your network and develop lasting relationships with fellow energy-industry professionals. Whether you’ve been in the industry for decades or are just starting out, membership offers valuable networking, education, and career-advancement opportunities. Learn more about membership opportunities at https://wewomeninenergy.com/membership-options.