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ISH North America, the leading trade show for the plumbing, commercial/industrial pipes, valves & fittings (PVF), HVAC and kitchen & bath industries, marked its fifth edition with its Oct. 1-3 trade show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Reflective of the trend toward cleaner building and environmentally conscious construction, the 2008 show highlighted the growing demand in renewable ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a supplemental rule recently on its ‘no-match” rule which determines when an employer is liable for knowingly employing an illegal alien.  The rule provides a safe harbor against liability for employers who take certain steps upon receiving a ‘no-match” letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  ...

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Nov. 17, 2008) ‘ It’s possible to get so wrapped up in the daily tasks of running a fleet or doing a job that you start to stagnate. Revitalize yourself and your operation at The Work Truck Show® 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention. With four days of educational and technical training programs ...

East Petersburg, Penn. ‘ The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM), with sponsorship support from Delavan, Honeywell, Taco and Weil-McLain, will be awarding 10 Oilheat education scholarships in 2009. These scholarships are awarded in memory of Dave Nelsen, a well respected service manager and industry educator who passed away in 1998. They will be awarded to people of ...

Ken Peters, president of Trans-Tech Industries of Brewer, Maine was recently presented with the 2008 Governors Award for Volunteerism by Governor John Baldacci at a ceremony held at the State House in Augusta.  The citation reads in part, ‘For the past ten years, Ken Peters has made not only a personal commitment, but also a business commitment to assisting the ...

East Petersburg, PA ‘  The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) recently lost a former leader of its organization Andrew “Andy” Vanti at the age of 77. Mr. Vanti  served as the National Secretary and then as President of NAOHSM from 1986-1996. He was retired from Dupuis Oil of Pawtucket, R.I. and Marvel-DeBross Oil of Taunton, Mass., and ...

On Oct. 3, 2008 the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 was signed into law

National Oilheat Research Alliance (Alexandria, Va.) has announced a partnership with The American Society of Home Inspectors, the largest and most respected national professional organization of home inspectors in the nation. ASHI is an organization of independent, professional home inspectors. ASHI Associates work their way to ASHI Certified Inspector status as they meet rigorous requirements, including passing a comprehensive, written ...

HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced on Sept. 17, 2008, the release of $121 million in energy assistance to help eligible low-income households meet home energy costs

The latest trends, technologies and techniques impacting all segments of the HVAC/R industry will be addressed as part of the extensive educational programming offered at the 2009 AHR EXPO®