HVAC

Energy, heating and home services provider Star Group, L.P., announced that it acquired Ideal Bottle Gas, Inc. in Bellport, NY. Star Group will operate out of the current Ideal Bottle Gas facilities in Bellport. Anthony Silecchia Jr., vice president of Star Group, said, “This acquisition will be seamless for existing Ideal Bottle Gas customers, and we look forward to taking ...

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) announced a new partnership with Hire Heroes USA employment assistance network. The PPA is a not-for-profit trade association representing independent petroleum marketers. Hire Heroes USA partners with businesses across the United States to create and publicize training and employment opportunities for military veterans and spouses as they transition to civilian careers. PPATEC, PPA’s training arm, ...

Haffner’s, part of Energy North Group, Lawrence, Mass., announced that it acquired Hartmann Oil & Propane, based in Exter, N.H. Hartmann Oil & Propane serves households in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Southern Maine. It was founded in 1983. Owner Andrew Hartmann said, “We are thrilled to be joining Haffner’s, a company that shares our deep-rooted commitment to family values.” Haffner’s distributes ...

The Beckett Corporation announced that it is shipping the Beckett AF/AFG Oil and Renewable Fuels Burner with full UL listing for use with biodiesel blends up to B100. The manufacturer said that the B100 UL Listing “is consistent with the company’s alignment with the Providence Resolution adopted by the liquid fuel heating industry in 2019.” “We continue to expand our ‘Tank-to-Flame’ system of ...

As the liquid heating industry continues to decarbonize through ever-increasing blends of biodiesel in fuel, questions have arisen as to the proper way to manage service in the field. NORA consulted service technicians, educators, manufacturers and its own research to identify the most common questions about servicing biofuel powered heating appliances. The results were narrowed down to six questions centered ...

NORA recognized trainers who completed the inaugural NORA Accredited Instructor program: Joseph Maroney, RW Beckett Corp; Christopher Bolobanic, Electrical Training Center; Wayne Lawrence, Petro Home Services; Ronald Mannino, Technical Heating; and Robert O’Brien, Oil & Energy Service Professionals. They completed the course at NORA’s Research & Education center in Plainview, NY on June 8th under the tutelage of professional education trainer Brenda Huber. From ...

Haffner’s announced that it is expanded its presence in Massachusetts through two acquisitions, including Huhtala Oil & Propane, which has provided oil and propane delivery and HVAC services in Worcester County for over 75 years. Huhtala’s East Templeton office located at 198 Patriots Road, which also has a Mobil gas station with diesel offering, will begin operating under the Haffner’s ...

Bosch Thermotechnology, manufacturer of heating, cooling, and hot water systems, has been renamed Bosch Home Comfort Group. Effective April 1, the decision to rebrand the business group was seen as the next logical step to combine a sustainable lifestyle with a high level of comfort through an innovative product portfolio, which includes heat pump and air conditioning systems, water heaters, ...

Sail Energy of Portsmouth, N.H., acquired the assets related to the full-service propane and heating oil delivery and HVAC business of Klebe Fuel Co., whose primary office is in Winsted, Conn. Matthew “Matt” T. Klebe founded Klebe Fuel in 1989. Starting as a heating oil business, the company grew in 1997 with the addition of a service department, in 2011 ...

ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data, Inc.) is marking its 50th anniversary. In 1973, ADD Systems strived to improve the way energy distributors operate. Today, ADD Systems is on that same mission in the energy distribution, HVAC, and c-store industries. “This would not have been possible without the support of our great customers, the dedication of the employees, and the vision ...