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The Master Group to become exclusive distributor of York product lines
February 14, 2019The Master Group will become the exclusive distributor for Johnson Controls’ York brand residential ducted systems and commercial rooftop products this spring. The two companies will enter a multi-year contractual agreement May 13, 2019, which will grant The Master Group…
Wolseley One Tradeshow to kick off in Vaughan, ON in March
February 14, 2019Wolseley has opened registration for its third annual One Tradeshow in Ontario, to be held March 27, 2019 at the Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, ON. The company expects the show to attract upwards of 1,200 customers and 70 exhibitors showcasing…
SFA Group aims to grow German presence with acquisition
February 13, 2019SFA Group, parent company of Saniflo Canada, has acquired German pump manufacturer Zehnder Pumpen GmbH. According to SFA Group, the acquisition allows the company to strengthen its position in the sanitary technology market. “The acquisition provides an excellent opportunity for…
Nortek celebrates landmark 100-year anniversary
February 12, 2019Nortek Global HVAC kicked off its year of anniversary celebrations at the AHR Expo, held in Atlanta, GA from January 14 to 16, 2019. The company plans to mark its 100th year with subsequent events and celebrations throughout 2019. Founded…
People on the move: Ecco Supply, Caleffi, Aquatherm, Ontor Limited
February 11, 2019Bill Davis has taken over as director of sales branch operations at Ecco Supply. The company also appointed Bobby Yu to the position of sales manager, succeeding now-retired Norm Grusnick. Kevin Locke has been tapped as director of procurement at…
Entries open for Danfoss EnVisioneer of the Year competition
February 8, 2019Danfoss is once again accepting entries for its EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Now in its 10th year, the annual competition aims to recognize those in the industry that have used Danfoss products to “realize significant energy and environmental…
Bélanger UPT holds open house at new showroom
February 7, 2019On January 31st, 2019, faucet manufacturer Bélanger-UPT decided to break the winter’s cold by opening its doors for the unveiling of a new grand showroom. Throughout the day guests from the industry visited the offices in the Montreal borough of…
CCA launches mentorship pilot program for industry entrepreneurs
February 6, 2019The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on the industry’s aspiring entrepreneurs. The association is launching a mentorship pilot program, with support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program and Canadian Construction Innovations (CCI). “Aspiring entrepreneurs”…
Refrigeration institute to host 25th congress in Montreal, QC
February 5, 2019Refrigeration industry professionals are set to converge at the Montreal Convention Centre this August. The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is will host its 25th International Congress of Refrigeration in Montreal, QC from August 24 to 30, 2019. Plenary speaker…
Low-carbon building skills cap costing Ontario billions: report
February 5, 2019The skills to build green are in high demand. In a newly-released report, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) unveiled a proposed plan to “close the low-carbon building skills gap” in Ontario–where the council estimates the gap represents $24.3 billion…
Evict Radon researchers select Radonova as laboratory
February 4, 2019Alberta-based Evict Radon, a confederation of researchers, has selected Radonova as its testing laboratory. Evict Radon encourages homeowners in Western Canada to test their homes for radon gas in the winter. The results from tests, which measure radon levels over…
Building Code service fees increase in Ontario
February 4, 2019Building Code related service fee increases came into effect in Ontario January 1, 2019. Building practitioner registration, Building Code Commission and Minister’s Rulings have jumped 2.4 per cent. There will be no fee increase in 2019 for the Building Materials…
NECB 2017, Section of NBC 2015 in effect for Saskatchewan
February 1, 2019The 2017 edition of the National Energy Code for Buildings and Section 9.36 of the National Building Code 2015 are in effect for Saskatchewan. The requirements for NECB 2017 and Section 9.36 apply to any building permits issued on or…
Caleffi awards Quebec representative
January 31, 2019Caleffi North America, Inc presented its Pinnacle Award to Quebec-based representative Dave Vallieres & Associates for “exceptional 2018 performance.” The company held its annual Manufacturers’ Representative Meeting in conjunction with the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA. “Our reps delivered a…
Boiler manufacturer issues product notification
January 31, 2019Navien, Inc. has recalled the propane conversion kit for two of its condensing tankless water heater models (NPE-180A and NPE-180S) and the NCB-180E condensing combination boiler. The company identified a non-conforming specification in the natural gas to propane gas conversion…
Concern heightened among Canadian manufacturers over U.S. protectionism
January 30, 2019Outlook 2019 study shows they are expecting business to be good, but confidence has tumbled since last year. By Joe Terrett, PLANT Magazine Canadian manufacturers are optimistic about their prospects in 2019, but significantly less confident than last year as…
ENERGY STAR 2019 applications due by March 1, 2019
January 30, 2019Submissions are now open for the 2019 ENERGY STAR Canada Awards. The awards recognize ENERGY STAR participants throughout the country that have “demonstrated excellence” in the promotion of energy-efficient products. The awards also recognize new homes. Eligible organizations must have…
Honeywell, Johnson Controls and Acuity among ControlTrends award winners
January 29, 2019The 2018 ControlTrends award winners were once again unveiled at a ceremony held during the AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA. In the Fox Theatre, a number of awards were presented to companies and professionals in the HVAC and building automation…
Nova Scotia to offer incentives for high-performance home construction
January 28, 2019Efficiency Nova Scotia has launched a pilot program aimed at increasing the number of new high-performance homes constructed in the province. The High Performance Home Plan Pilot will offer a $1000 incentive paid to eligible participants who complete an Initial…
Equipco contest to send two winners to Hockey Night in Ottawa
January 25, 2019Equipco Ontario is offering its clients an opportunity to win two tickets to see the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, ON on March 16, 2019. To enter, e-mail a copy or picture of an invoice for…
Honeywell spin-off company Resideo unveils new product, contractor loyalty program
January 24, 2019Resideo Technologies, Inc.–a Honeywell spin-off company–unveiled its new smart home thermostat and upgraded contractor loyalty program at AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA. The refreshed Contractor Pro loyalty program includes a new website, which will offer program details, a performance dashboard,…
CIPH councils tour soon-to-be expanded Enwave deep lake water-cooling system
January 23, 2019By Jillian Morgan On the bed of Lake Ontario, high-density polyethylene pipes collect near-freezing water used to cool a cohort of buildings in downtown Toronto. The deep lake water cooling system (DLWC), operated by Enwave Energy Corporation, is about to…
ASHRAE invests $15.7M to construct net-zero headquarters
January 22, 2019ASHRAE will pony up $15.7 million to construct its new world headquarters in Atlanta, GA to net-zero standards. The society hopes to reduce energy consumption in the existing building to a level below 22 kBtu per square feet per year,…
BOMA sustainability award goes to Gatineau, QC preservation centre
January 21, 2019The Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Preservation Centre in Gatineau, QC received the 2018 Outstanding Building of the Year award at a recent ceremony hosted by BOMA Canada. Awarded first place in the national BOMA Best – Gold “Corporate Facility”…
HRAI sets goals for 2019
January 18, 2019Its a new chapter for the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI). The association’s newly appointed president and CEO, Sandy MacLeod, said HRAI is focusing on adding new members, building member satisfaction and aligning advocacy efforts with “member priorities”…
Fireplaces recalled for hazard
January 17, 2019Miles Industries Ltd. has recalled its natural gas and propane H5 series fireplace models 1100 and 1150 installed with certain three- and four-sided fireplace trim. Convective heat was found to escape from behind the fireplace trim and overheat on model…
People on the move: A.O. Smith, Fujitsu, Nortek and Frico
January 16, 2019Nortek Air Management has named Hervé Mallet senior vice-president of operations and Kevin Facinelli senior vice-president of engineering and product management. Mallet is the former executive vice president, North America, at Dynacast Inc. Facinelli is the former executive vice president…
Goodway, Swep technologies partner to offer descaling solution
January 15, 2019Goodway Technologies has partnered with Swep, a supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers, to offer a descaling solution. The company’s ScaleBreak-MP biodegradable descaling solution is designed to dissolve scale deposits into a liquid suspension, which will be flushed out of…
North American Pipe Corporation, Royal Pipe and Fittings rebrand
January 14, 2019North American Pipe Corporation and Royal Pipe and Fittings will now operate under a single brand: Napco. “We are better positioned to solve our customers’ business challenges with systems solutions that encompass a broad range of piping and fittings,” said…
Noritz acquires Peerless Boiler, plans to operate separately
January 11, 2019Noritz Corporation has acquired PB Heat, LLC, a provider of stainless steel boilers based in Bally, PA. Both companies will operate separately and independently as subsidiaries of Noritz. Doug Shuff, president and CEO of PB Heat, will continue to lead…