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HVAC Systems
RectorSeal acquires assets from Evolve Composites
September 26, 2014Houston, TX-based RectorSeal Corp. has acquired the Polyslab, Evo-Crete and other related HVAC brands from Evolve Composites Pty Ltd. (Evolve), based in Queensland, Australia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition of these assets from Evolve, which manufactures a range of equipment base…
Contracting firm expands into Saskatchewan
September 25, 2014Ambassador Mechanical Corporation, a multi-faceted mechanical contractor that has worked in Manitoba and southern Ontario for over 20 years, has expanded into Saskatchewan. Kevin Price, who was most recently with Uponor, is managing the Regina location at 129 N McDonald…
ASHRAE teams up with Indoor Air Quality Association
September 18, 2014ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have agreed in principle to join forces, combining resources to improve indoor air quality in the built environment. Pending a three to six month period of due diligence, IAQA will become a…
Have your say
September 15, 2014Public review on proposed changes to the National Model Construction Codes – Fall 2014
Refrigerant panel tackles tough issues surrounding refrigerant phase outs
August 26, 2014The Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) held its 46th Annual General Meeting and Conference in Montreal, QC, from August 20-23. A highlight of the event was a panel discussion titled The Future of Refrigerants: Get Ready…
MCA Canada heads to the Rock
August 19, 2014The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCA Canada) is holding its 73rd Annual National Conference in St. John’s, NL, September 24-27, 2014. MCA Canada chairman, Gaetan Beaulieu, is inviting mechanical contractors to experience the splendor and rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador, and to have the…
New Brunswick entrepreneur makes successful bid for Don Park
August 6, 2014New Brunswick entrepreneur, Normand Caissie has acquired Don Park Residential Manufacturing at 842 York Mills Road in Toronto, ON. Don Park is a producer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) galvanized duct, pipe and fitting products and has been…
BC Safety Authority invites stakeholder feedback
August 4, 2014Consultation opens re fee increases and fee structure changes
Complex Times Call For Basic Measures
August 2, 2014 by STEVE GOLDIEI love how Mother Nature every now and again gives us a good old fashioned smack down, just to remind us who is really boss. The ice storms eastern Canada experienced this past winter are a good example, leaving hundreds…
Rockin’ and Rollin’
August 1, 2014 by Rod Yeoh with Fadi GhorayebConsiderations when designing a building to withstand a seismic event.
Avoid Unfortunate Surprises
August 1, 2014 by ADAM MEDDAUGHFreeze protection methods for AC chillers and suggestions to minimize impacts on system performance.
Scott Duncan to head up sales, marketing at Desco
July 30, 2014Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc. has announced that Scott Duncan has joined the company as sales manager. A mechanical engineer, Duncan was most recently with Honeywell Canada where he held a variety of management positions. He will be located in the wholesaler’s Etobicoke…
Deadline looms: Call for abstracts for balancing conference
July 23, 2014The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) is looking for speaking proposals for the 2015 NEBB Annual Conference. Organizers are interested in receiving abstracts on technical and information sessions with a focus on presentations by industry experts. Those interested are asked…
Global Alliance draws attention to Indoor Environmental Quality
July 11, 2014A new alliance will serve as a global source for information, guidance and knowledge.
Grundfos products on display in wine country
June 20, 2014Grundfos Canada showcased its groundwater and water management solutions at CanWell, Canada’s National Groundwater Symposium, from June 10 to 14 in Kelowna, BC. The biennial event showcased well drilling, pump equipment/installation, well rehabilitation demonstrations, seminars and a trade show. Grundfos took the opportunity…
Ontario TSSA establishes ombuds office
June 9, 2014The Ontario Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has established an ombudsman function to support communications between the industry and regulated parties. In addition to addressing employee concerns, the office will seek to offer an independent, neutral, informal and confidential…
Emerson Climate aims to be “go-to” company for CO2
June 8, 2014Patenaude to head up new initiative.
Replacement/conversion of CFC chiller stock on the decline
June 2, 2014The 2013 update on the Canadian CFC chiller stock study from the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) estimates that 83 chillers previously operating on CFC refrigerants were converted or replaced during the year 2013 in Canada. This is…
Aquatherm speeds up its distribution in Eastern Canada
June 2, 2014Aquatherm North America has announced that it is adding a warehouse facility at 553 Basaltic Road in Vaughan, ON, through Links Warehousing & Fulfillment. This is Aquatherm NA’s third distribution facility, along with Lindon, UT and Port Huron, MI. The Ontario warehouse is currently…
READER FAVOURITE FROM HPAC’S ARCHIVE: Pressure-regulating Valves: The Basics
June 2, 2014 by DAVE DEMMAIt is likely that we have all had firsthand experience with someone who has a compulsive need to control all aspects of his or her own life, such that he or she often views others (particularly those closest) as attempting…
Digital thermostats recalled due to fire hazard
May 21, 2014Approximately 403,000 sold in Canada.
Geothermal forum to follow International Heat Pump Conference
May 7, 2014Join geothermal enthusiasts from around the world in Montreal, QC and learn about leading edge heat pump technology, design and applications. It is not too late to register for the 11th International Energy Agency (IEA) Heat Pump Conference, which is being held…
Canada in lead with its high performing structures
May 1, 2014The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED outside of the United States based on cumulative gross square meters (GSM) of space certified to LEED in each nation as of April 2014. To…
Reduce doorway energy losses
May 1, 2014 by Stephen BenesAir curtains may be a niche for commercial contractors.
Digital controls optimize performance
May 1, 2014 by ADRIENNE THOMLEThe airside economizers of today bear little resemblance to their predecessors.
Call for abstracts for NEBB Conference
April 29, 2014The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) is looking for speaking proposals for the 2015 NEBB Annual Conference. Organizers are interested in receiving abstracts on technical and information sessions with a focus on presentations by industry experts on various topics related…
New supply chain v-p at Wolseley Canada
April 28, 2014Chris Swartz has been named vice-president of the Wolseley Canada’s supply chain. Swartz, who has over 15 years of experience in supply chain operations, joins Wolseley from Maple Leaf Foods where he was director of supply chain operations, North America.…
Cisco Canada, Schneider Electric begin smart partnership
April 21, 2014Cisco Canada and Schneider Electric have embarked on a partnership to create new opportunities in the development of smart buildings and smart communities across Canada. The partnership was announced on the first day of spring at the Earth Rangers Centre…
Johnson Controls to acquire Air Distribution Technologies
April 18, 2014Johnson Controls has announced it has reached a definitive agreement with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire its Air Distribution Technologies business, an independent provider of air distribution and ventilation products. “This investment expands Johnson Controls’ position in the…
Cross sector HVAC/R sessions bring HRAI members up to speed
April 16, 2014Guest speakers and sessions tackle standards, rules and rule making, along with opportunities in IAQ