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Gemaire/Rheem Team Dealer Meeting at Sea

Gemaire President Steve Rush welcomes the dealers

Gemaire’s Rheem Team Dealer meeting was held aboard Celebrity Cruise’s “Century” March 24 - March 28, 2011.

Over 100 of Gemaire’s ex-clusive Rheem Team con-tractors and their spouses, from Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Louisiana, attended the relaxing “Dealer Meeting at Sea”.

The agenda included a mix of business and pleasure, with an informative business session where new Rheem

Patrick Sanders, Dealers Supply Company’s Director of Sales and Operations is

John Myatt Joins Dealers Supply in Charlotte, NC

C.C. Dickson Co. host-ed 2010’s top performing Airease dealers at the Grove

C.C. Dickson Co. Hosts 2011 Airease Annual Dealer Meeting

Darrell Durham, Vice President CCDC, Lowell Brannan, New Dealer of the Year, his wife Melissa, and Dick Dickson III,

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Lennox Industries Holds Grand Opening of New

N. Charleston, SC Branch

Lennox dealers line up for the bargains at their N. Charlestonbranch Grand Opening

Lennox Industries rolled out its newest branch opening; this time in N. Charleston, South Carolina. The new

branch is at 7388 Industry Drive, just off I- 26 and Ash-ley-Phosphate Road. The new

continued on page 3A Baker Distributing Company Hosts 2011 Comfortmaker Dealer Meeting

Becca Farris (R) and Kimberly Hubert (M), both with Baker Distributing, discuss the advantages of Baker Distributing and

Comfortmaker with one of their dealers at the show

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If you recall, last month I be-gan an article concerning guns and their part in self defense. Also, I gave some helpful hints on some of the thought process in using a gun. As I stated last month, if you own a gun, you will appreciate this, if not, you should get one and learn how to use it.

One of the more important tips in case you are attacked, DO SOMETHING, IT MAY BE WRONG, BUT DO SOME-THING. Shoot what is avail-able, as long as it’s available, until something else becomes available.

If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. That is ridic-ulous. If you have a gun, what in the hell do you have to be paranoid about? Another key hint, don’t shoot fast, unless you also shoot well. If you are robbed you can say ‘stop’ or


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Calendar -----------------------------------------------------page 4A Commercial/Industrial ------------------------------------page 1BGuest Editorial - Joel Berkley ---------------------------page 3CJob Bulletin --------------------------------------------------page 3CProduct Preview --------------------------------------------page 6C

May 2011 Features

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AC Zincs - Corrosion ------------------------------------- page 3B Baker - GREE --------------------------------------------- page 11CBosch - Future of Energy ------------------------------- page 8CCarrier - TopTech ----------------------------------------- page 1CCarrier - GREE -------------------------------------------- page 5ACC Dickson - Select Rewards ------------------------- page 5CComfortStat - Touch Me-1 ------------------------------ page 6CComfortStar - Diamond Series ------------------------- page 12AComfortStar - Mini splits --------------------------------- page 7AComfortStar - Real True Value ------------------------- page 7CControlled Release --------------------------------------- page 5BDealers Supply - Ruud----------------------------------- page 9BEpting Dist - Goldsboro Grand Opening ------------ page 12BGemaire - Rheem ----------------------------------------- page 6AHart & Cooley - Great Service ------------------------- page 7BLennox PartsPlus - Summer Savings ---------------- page 8AM & A Supply - York -------------------------------------- page 12CNB Handy - Gibson --------------------------------------- page 4AR.E. Michel - Ducane ------------------------------------ page 10BSmart Electric - Best Quality and Value ------------- page 6BSpectronics ------------------------------------------------- page 4BUltra-Aire ---------------------------------------------------- page 1BUnited Refrigeration - ThermalZone ------------------ page 9AVenstar - Thermostat ------------------------------------- page 11AYandle-Witherspoon - Mitsubishi ---------------------- page 2CYandle-Witherspoon - Am Standard ------------------ page 2A

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doing oil burner service in Nova Scotia, Canada. John then moved to Florida and worked for a large mechanical in Ft. Lauderdale for seven years holding many positions ranging from installer, service tech, ductwork tech, service manager and commercial job site superintendent. Most re-cently, before joining Dealers Supply, John spent the last 5 years working for an HVAC Distributor in Charlotte and the surrounding areas.

“I am excited to add some-one of John’s knowledge and experience to the Dealers Supply team” stated Sanders. “His past experience allows him to understand and sup-port the needs of an HVAC contractor. John believes in providing his customers with industry leading service and one on one support.”

Dealers Supply Company Inc. is a full line HVAC dis-tributor that sells parts, sup-plies, and Ruud equipment to licensed contractors with a personal touch and with the “Dealers Difference”. Dealers Supply was founded in 1946 and has 15 loca-tions in Georgia and North Carolina.

Please call John to discuss the great opportunities and experiences that Dealers Supply Company offers their customers in the “Dealers Dif-ference”! He may be reached at (704) 677-4776. Email address: [email protected].

John Myatt

Store Manager is Christine Crawley. The phone number is (843) 207-3322 and the fax number is (843) 552-0308.

Dealers began showing up and registering for raffl e draw-ings around 10:30 a.m. After registering, most customers did some looking around, buy-ing some supplies, especially refrigerant, and then settled down to some outstanding food. The food was supplied by Sticky Fingers Catering.

After a delicious meal, cus-tomers made the circuit around the vendors that showed up to display their products and ser-vices. Vendors in attendance were, Honeywell, LG, CPS, Diversitech, Klein, Emerson and Hart & Cooley. Periodi-cally, names were drawn out of a box to win valuable prizes. Among Lennox personnel on hand to help out were, Brent Warner, Lennox Columbia Dis-trict Manager, Gregg Jones, Lennox S.E. Zone PartsPlus Manager and Robbie Spires, Lennox Columbia Branch Manager.

Check out the scenes of the event on pages 2B and 8B.

Lennox Industries

On Friday, May 13, Baker Distributing Company hosted their 2011 Comfortmaker Dealer Meeting. The meet-ing was held at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, South Carolina.

After registrat ion Com-fortmaker dealers and their guests were treated to a deli-cious lunch in the Pinehurst room at the hotel. After lunch, dealers gathered in the Doral room for the Baker/Comfort-maker business meeting. Neil Cole gave a hardy welcome to everyone and outlined the activities for the day. Fol-lowing Neil’s opening, Dave Conner, with Comfortmaker, spent 1:30 covering all the product updates since their meeting in 2010.

After Dave’s presentation, Becca Farris, with Baker Dis-tributing’s Marketing Depart-ment, discussed the many services offered to Com-fortmaker dealers, such as advertising, fi nancing, retail fi nancing, etc. At around 4:30 the meeting adjourned for a couple of hours of leisure time.

At 6:30 p.m. everyone gath-ered at the Embassy Suites’ beautiful outside terrace for a reception and Mini Trade Show. The weather, even with some threatening clouds, turned out to be beautiful. Along with Neil Cole, Dave Conner and Becca Farris, Kimberly Hubert, also with Baker’s Marketing Depart-ment, helped with dealers questions at the mini Trade Show.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. everyone was seated for dinner. What an interesting dinner it was. Unknowing to any of us, one of the waiters was also our guest speaker. As salads were being served and later dinner, this waiter kept dropping serving trays, plates, cups, he even asked one table of approximately 10 people to pass their plates to one side so he could pick them up there, rather than go around the table himself and get them. Needless to say, after about an hour and a half of this, people started to get just a bit disturbed; to say the least. Before war broke out, Becca Farris came to the microphone and explained what was happening and introduced the gentleman as their guest motivational speaker. After a very uplifting message from the speaker, Baker Distributing and Com-fortmaker presented dealers with performance awards for their hard work in 2010.

Upon completion of the awards presentation, the meeting was dismissed.

See photos on pages 4C and 10C.

use any other word you think will work, but I’ve found that a large bore muzzle pointed at someone’s head is pretty much the universal language. You cannot save the planet, but you may be able to save yourself and your family.

More excellent gun wis-dom…Don’t pick a fi ght with an old man. If he is too old to fi ght, he’ll just kill you. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy to carry. In addition, when seconds count, a cop is just minutes away.

In all seriousness, I am proud to say that I do own a gun, but I can also say I hope I never have to use it in self defense.

We are now in the last days of May and the temperature is approaching the 90’s. That certainly is good for business, and I hope it continues. Good luck to all of you and have the best summer ever.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Baker Distributing

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homeowners big savings this spring with the “Go Green, Save Green” instant rebate program. The rebate is valid on the brand’s ecoLogic™ systems purchased between April 1, 2011, and June 30, 2011, including the 24.5 SEER iQ Drive® air conditioner and heat pump.

Homeowners can receive from $300 to $1,300 off the price of a new system when they purchase either a 14-SEER or higher packaged sys-tem or a 15-SEER or higher split system with a matching indoor air handler or furnace. These systems also qualify for the $500 federal tax credit in several matches, boosting the total savings up to $1,800 –or more if local state or utility rebates are also offered.

To learn more about the “Go Green, Save Green” instant rebate program and see quali-fying ecoLogic systems, Nu-Tone dealers should contact their distributors or visit www.nutonehvac.com. NuTone heating and cooling products are only available at Noland and selected Winair and Win-nelson locations.


Venstar Expands Canadian Availability of Its HVAC Systems Through Exclusive Distribution

Agreement With Trane Canada Co.

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Venstar Thermostats and Accessories Now Available in Every Canadian Province

Venstar®, a leading thermo-stat and energy management systems supplier, today an-nounced that it has expanded Canadian availability of its HVAC systems, including its thermostats and accessories, in an exclusive distribution agreement with Trane Canada Co.

“We are pleased to an-nounce an exclusive agree-

ment with Trane Canada Co., which makes the Venstar com-mercial and residential HVAC solutions available throughout all the Canadian provinces,” said Steve Dushane, presi-dent and CEO of Venstar Inc. “Together, Venstar and Trane deliver an unrivaled resource for commercial and residential HVAC control systems.”

“Venstar is well-known for

its quality and reliable HVAC products, including leading thermostats and accessories, for both residential and com-mercial use. We are pleased to work with Venstar for ex-clusive distribution in Canada, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship,” said Sean Hughes, Parts Leader for Trane Canada Co.

Among the Venstar thermo-stat products being distributed by Trane Canada Co. are:

ColorTouch Touchscreen Thermostat (residential)

ColorTouch™ is the multi-functional, simple-to-use, richly featured, programmable touch screen thermostat that thinks it’s a digital picture frame. ColorTouch has customizable backgrounds, including the users’ own photos, and more than a dozen preset themes, including holiday themes. Compatible with virtually every type of heating and air condi-tioning system, ColorTouch can be confi gured to display one of three languages; Eng-lish, French or Spanish.

ColorTouch Touchscreen Thermostat (commercial)

ColorTouch Commercial is a multi-functional, simple-to-use, touch screen thermostat designed for commercial in-stallations. With ColorTouch Commercial, users can display their business logos, adver-tisements or promotions on their thermostat screens as a slideshow screensaver or background wallpaper. Col-orTouch Commercial also includes a 365-day holiday programmer, fi eld updatable fi rmware, and added security for use in public areas. Color-Touch Commercial is priced at approximately half the cost of competitive commercial touch screen thermostats.

Slimline Family of Ther-mostats

Venstar’s Slimline family of thermostats includes very popular residential and com-mercial models. Currently, mil-lions of Slimline thermostats are in use throughout North America. Specialty Slimline modes include:

• Slimline Platinum, a com-mercial thermostat (Model T2900) with light activation that turns the thermostat on and off based on the level of light, helping facilities save energy and go green.

• SchoolSta t™ (Model T2900SCH), a commercial programmable specialty ther-mostat that helps schools go green while keeping class-rooms comfortable. School-Stat, the thermostat designed to keep classrooms comfort-able during the school day


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temperatures and clear skies. The Dealer meeting com-menced Friday evening with a vendor showcase where Allied Air, Motorsports Designs, LG, Honeywell, Climate Master, Rinnai, and Friedrich pre-sented new information to the dealers and their guests and had their latest products on display. Guests who visit-ed all the vendor booths had a chance to win prizes from a drawing- John Stroud of Winston-Salem, North Caro-lina won the grand prize, an Airease vehicle wrap! Sat-urday morning the dealers participated in informational sessions and then joined their guests for lunch and activities. The Dealer meet-ing concluded Saturday eve-ning with the 2010 Awards Banquet. Solomon Maryland of Rocky Mount, North Caro-lina, won C.C. Dickson Co.’s Airease Dealer of the Year

C.C. Dickson Co.

Solomon Maryland, Dealer of the Year, his wife Nedra, and Ronny Taylor, Branch Manager CCDC Rocky Mount NC.

award based on his purchase volume and growth in 2010. Lowell Brannan of Honea Path, South Carolina won the 2010 New Dealer of the Year Award- Mr. Brannan enrolled as an Airease dealer in April 2010 and outperformed the rest of 2010’s newcomers. Forty-eight additional awards were presented to acknowledge the following dealers’ suc-cesses in 2010:

Area Control Heating & Air Hendersonville, TN branch

Garner’s Four Seasons Heating & Air, LLC Cartersville, GA branchLapsley Heating & Air Gadsden, AL branchMike’s Mechanical & Electrical Morristown, TN branchRickard’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Morristown, TN branchRoy Gossett Heating & Air Dalton, GA branchRubert’s Heating & Cooling Columbia, TN branchTaynor Heating & Air Columbia, TN branchJoseph Earl Bowman Wilkesboro, NC branchProservice Air Roanoke, VA branchRandy Horn Heating & Air Rock Hill, SC branchAir Comfort Solutions Greenville, NC branchDale’s Heating & Air New Bern, NC branchMarshburns Heating & AC Repair Jacksonville, NC branchRandell Richardson Rocky Mount, NC branchAir One Heating & Air Greenville, SC branchAir Unlimited, Inc. Seneca, SC branchBriggs Air Systems Sumter, SC branchCarolina Industrial Technology, Inc. Spartanburg, SC branchTal’s Electrical & HVAC Service Anderson, SC branchBob’s Heating & Air Lithia Springs, GA branchBrock’s Refrigeration Toccoa, GA branchGossett Services Griffi n, GA branch

2010 TOP RESIDENTIAL SALESA+ Country Heating & Air Chattanooga, TN branchABC Weatherization Lebanon, TN branchAllstate Heating & Air Horn Lake, MS branchApex Heating & Air of Dalton Chattanooga, TN branch


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and save energy when school is out.

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• EZStat™, the thermostat that is as easy to program as using an alarm clock. The EZStat also features oversized indicators on the display for easy reading.

For more information, visit: http://www.venstar.com/Ther-mostats/

About Venstar Inc.Founded in 1992, Venstar

Inc. is a leading thermostat and energy management sys-tem (EMS) supplier, known for providing value to its custom-ers via ease of use and instal-lation, proven cost savings, improved energy efficiency, quality and reliability. Venstar is one of the largest thermostat suppliers in the world and de-signs and produces Venstar-branded products, as well as OEM thermostat products for the biggest names in HVAC. Venstar’s Surveyor is a leading energy management system, typically saving small-box retailers 25 percent of their energy costs, which translates to millions of dollars in sav-ings and dramatic reductions in C02 emissions. Surveyor currently controls the energy usage of more than 13,000 re-tail locations across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

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C.C. Dickson Co. Hosts Meeting2010 TOP PERFORMERSBooth’s Electrical & HVAC Service Cleveland, TN branchCarver Heating & Air Cartersville, GA branchCentral Kentucky HVAC, LLC Richmond, KY branchDennis Norman Cleveland, TN branchRobinson Heating & Air Johnson City, TN branchStevens Air Conditioning & Heating Gadsden, AL branchMorris Heating & Cooling Morganton, NC branchBarber Heating & Air, Inc. Burlington, NC branchJ & B Heating & Air Burlington, NC branchJ & S Heating & Cooling, Inc. Winston-Salem, NC branchL&M Nicholson Heating & Air Burlington, NC branchPatriot Heating & Air LLC. Greensboro, NC branchSolomon Maryland Heating & Air Rocky Mount, NC branchBill’s HVAC Anderson, SC branchBell’s Heating & Air Spartanburg, SC branchTemperature Control Gainesville, GA branch

RSES Introduces The Air

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RSES Chapters and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration instructors prepare students for the North American Technician Excel-lence Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps exam.

The Preparing for the NATE Exam: Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Instructor CDutilizes Microsoft PowerPoint software and allows educators to conduct anywhere from two- to eight-hour review sessions. The CD contains a complete overview of all materials cov-ered in the Preparing for the NATE Exam: Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps study book.

The CD features nearly 600 slides, as well as answers to all review questions. Topics covered include: human com-fort and understanding system selection; heat transfer and the basic refrigeration cycle; system components; electri-cal components; installation guidelines; reading electrical schematics, and understand-ing how they apply to system design and installation; trouble-shooting electrical circuits; system performance checks; and more.

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Scenes from the Gemaire Rheem Cruiseproducts and programs were introduced for 2011. Rheem Management, Gary Wehunt, Ross Schu-mann, David Prewett and Ben Whittington all spoke about the Rheem line within each of their Gemaire regions, with the main focus being on the impressive Rheem Design Star software proposal and sales tool.

Free time was enjoyed by all, with Contractors spending leisure time on their own, on the ship enjoying the Gemaire/Rheem cocktail parties and dinners or at Ports of Call, including Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.

continued from page 1A The fi nal dinner at sea closed with the “Gemmys”, the Gemaire Awards Ceremony where Rheem Team dealers were awarded trophies based on 2010.

Congratulations to our Florida area Contractors: Air America Air Conditioning for winning “Highest Sales Growth in Percentage” and All Year Cooling for winning “Highest Sales Growth in Dollars”. Both contractors, along with Air Around the Clock and Aztil A/C & Heating are named 2010 Top 10 Rheem Team Top Contractor. Sawgrass Air Conditioning & Electric was awarded the “President’s Achieve-ment Award”.

“It was a real privilege for all of us at Gemaire to have this fantastic group of dealers together for the Rheem Team cruise. They are all top performers in their respective markets and we are honored that they took valuable time away from their busi-ness to be with us. It gave us the opportunity to learn more about each other and to solidify the relationships that are so important to our mutual success. All our customers are winners in our book and we are proud to be associated with them”, notes Chris Johnson, Gemaire Florida VP Sales & Operations.

Gemaire chooses events that make the Dealer Meetings both enjoyable and benefi cial to their customer’s business.

“Our dealer meetings are an important part of our

superior standard of Customer Service…our goal is always to provide important, valuable informa-tion about the equipment, products and programs we offer to help grow and develop our Customer’s business. These meetings also give us the op-portunity to build relationships with our contrac-tors and understand their needs. I always enjoy spending time with them, forming deep friendships and long lasting partnerships in the coming year”, states Steve Rush, Gemaire President.

For more information on Gemaire and the Rheem line or the DesignStar sales tool, visit Gemaire.com.

Freeaire Refrigeration Harnesses ‘Polar Power’, a

Cool Eco-Friendly Idea If you’re a business that

needs to keep anything cool, frozen or chilled, Richard Travers, the founder of Free-aire® Refrigeration, wants to talk to you about a source of renewable energy he calls ‘polar power’. It’s catching on in a big way with names such as Harpoon Brewery, Grafton Village Cheese, Pete & Jerry’s Eggs, and food warehouses, food processors, grocery and convenience stores, and res-taurant chains throughout the US and Canada.

Freeaire designs and manu-factures commercial cooling and refrigeration systems that harness cold, outdoor air to

achieve up to an 50% increase in effi ciency. The ‘polar power’ epiphany came to Travers on a cold Vermont January day in 1975. “We were sitting around our dining room where we had an old restaurant refrigerator. The compressor went on, and it made so much noise, you couldn't hear the other person talking across the table. It was 20° below zero outside, one of the coldest nights of the year. I got to thinking - why not take that cold air from the outside and use it inside? It didn’t make any sense to be using electricity to cool when there was limitless cold air on the other side of the front door.”

Freeaire’s solutions revolve around the notion that the best energy savings is energy not used. “A negawatt always trumps a megawatt,” says Travers. Accordingly, Freeaire systems are designed to elimi-nate virtually all excess energy usage in any particular cooling application. This is accom-plished through two means: 1) utilization of cool outside air and, 2) use of a sophisticated, computerized control module which maximizes efficiency by operating each component of a conventional refrigeration system independently, only as much as needed. Between these two approaches, the Freeaire system conserves signifi cant energy regardless of geography.

Jeff Paquet, Freeaire CEO, attributes much the company’s success to two attributes. “One thing that many successful

products have in common is that it’s very simple to under-stand how they solve a con-crete problem. With Freeaire, everyone can see that if its cold outside, it makes sense to leverage that free resource in a cooling application – it’s basi-cally a forehead slapper. The second critical attribute is that the solution has to make fi nan-cial sense to the customer’s CFO. No matter how elegant and effective the solution is, if it doesn’t offer an acceptable payback, it won’t fl y.”

Freeaire systems typically achieve corporate ROI hurdles in fi ve years, and often in as little as two years. By way of comparison, most solar photovoltaic technologies – perhaps the most well-known renewable power resource – have payback horizons well in excess of fi ve years.

Solar, geothermal, wind,

hydro, and biomass renewable power sources now have a new – some might say obvious – companion, ‘polar power’. Richard Travers and Freeaire have accomplished what, until now, no one has done: squeezing every last drop of ineffi ciency out of commercial refrigeration systems.

For more information on Freeaire refrigeration systems visit www.freeaire.com.

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Custom Sizing of Sheet Metal Is Specialty of Curtis Steel

Curtis Steel Tennessee spe-cializes in providing custom-sized steel sheets. Coils of galvanized steel line the back of their 30,000sf warehouse, and ready to ship standard sheets fi ll the front bay. A large

multi-blanking machine sits in the middle of the area, ready to cut any size fl at sheets needed by contractors & manufactur-ers in the Southeast. Curtis Steel’s machine is an Iowa Precision Slear 3 with a Herr

Voss leveler to provide flat sheets with a tolerance of 1/32” square.

Businesses have begun to realize how much this service can save them in time, money and trouble over handling standard sizes offered by the competition. For example, Fab Industries of TN placed an initial order with CSC for some 60”x24” blanks when they only needed 60”x23.625”. They were assuming that the material would not be exactly square like their other suppli-ers had delivered. However, their first order from Curtis Steel was exactly 60”x24” square

Impressed by the precise-ness of their fi rst order, Fab Industries refined their next order to the exact size they needed - 60”x23.625”. Be-cause the second and third orders have been so precise, Fab Industries has been able to reduce their processing costs, improve their product to the marketplace, and begin

looking for increased market share. Having Curtis Steel as their sheet metal supplier has allowed them to expand their business because of the qual-ity, service, and pricing CSC provides.

Maybe your business could benefi t from this same ser-vice. The sales team at CSC would love to help you deter-mine if there are any savings to gain.

Curtis Steel Company is a steel service center offering

custom sized sheets as well as slit coils of galvanized, paint-grip, cold roll, and hot roll P&O for mechanical con-tractors, HVAC supply hous-es, and sheet metal shops in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ala-bama, Georgia, and Texas. Please contact one of their salesmen toll free at 1-866-938-4343 for any sheet metal needs or price inquiries you may have. You can also fi nd more about them at www.curtissteelco.com.

Encountering Homes with Spray Foam Insulation?

Here is What You Should Know Spray foam insulation has been increasing in popularity over

the last several years. While initial costs are more expensive than traditional insulation, there can be signifi cant long term energy savings for the homeowner. This is because spray foam is not only an effective insulator but also an effective air sealing agent. Sealing restricts air movement through the insulated area.

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Efficient Energy America Wins 2011 Coastal Entrepreneur

Award in Technology CategoryCompany recognized for its intelligent HVAC

control system that reduces electricity costs and usage in commercial buildings

Effi cient Energy America, Inc. (E2America) announced today that the UNCW Entrepreneur-ship Center and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal are honoring the company with the 2011 Coastal Entrepreneur Award for technology. E2Am-erica was selected based on the company’s HVAC control, optimization and real-time reporting systems, and the technology’s ability to reduce electricity costs, usage and carbon emissions for com-mercial buildings.

The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards competition, hosted by the UNCW Entrepreneurship Center and the Greater Wilm-ington Business Journal, seeks to identify the most promising up-and-coming companies in the Wilmington, N.C. region. The winners were selected by a range of business leaders in the community. E2America and winners in nine other cat-egories will be recognized at an awards breakfast on Friday, May 20, at which time one overall winner will be an-nounced as the 2011 Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year.

As energy costs continue to rise, E2America identifi ed a large unmet need for a unique technology that could help commercial businesses reduce their energy use, while also saving money. Unlike tra-ditional energy management systems that rely primarily on adjusting and maintain-ing a temperature that is not always comfortable for saving on electric costs, E2America provides the only automated, self-refi ning, wireless, retrofi t system on the market today. The company is projected to reach $10 million in sales this year – an increase of more than 20 times last year’s rev-enue. E2America systems are installed in leading restaurant and retail chains, including Mc-Donalds, Bojangles, Taco Bell and Golden Corral franchises, as well as other commercial buildings across the U.S.

“More and more commer-cial businesses are realizing the immediate benefits and savings they receive when installing the E2America tech-nology,” said Dara O’Neill, E2America CEO. “While it’s always exciting to hear how we’re helping so many of our customers save money with lower electricity bills, it’s especially rewarding to be recognized for our innovative technology with the Coastal Entrepreneur Award.”

About E2AmericaE2America'sintelligent HVAC

Closing the door of a walk-in freezer seems so obvious, but how often have you seen an employee propping the door open for an extended period? Making sure the walk-in is closed at all times, unless someone's going in or out of it, is the easiest way to reduce wasted energy. Here are seven other simple - and cheap - ways to save from Heatcraft Refrigeration Prod-ucts: At least twice a year,

clean the evaporator and condensing coils. If the coils are located outdoors, they should be cleaned more of-ten. On outside condensing units, be sure there are no

weeds or trash nearby that could block air fl ow. Make sure nothing is

stacked around the coil. Re-stricting air fl ow requires the unit to work harder, and use more energy.

Don't stack food or boxes too close to the ther-mometer's sensing bulb in the door. It can cause a false reading of the walk-in's tem-perature and require the unit to work harder than neces-sary.

Check the door sweep to be sure it's sealing prop-erly. If there are any tears, fi x or replace them. For the

same reason, be sure hinges are kept clean and lubricated at least once a year to allow them to close properly. Have a service techni-

cian check the tightness of the system's electrical con-nections. Loose wires can cause high amperage and force your walk-in to use ex-cess energy. Turn off the interior

lights when leaving the walk-in. Lights produce heat and cause your system to run more to maintain the required temperature. Place a back-up ther-

mometer inside the walk-in to ensure the unit is cooling to the appropriate tempera-ture.

If your energy bills are still too high, Heatcraft Refrigera-tion Products can help with energy-saving commercial re f r igera t ion equ ipment through the E-solutions™ program. Find the nearest representative at Heatcraf-tRPD.com.

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control, optimization and real-time reporting systems go far beyond traditional energy management systems to re-duce electricity costs, usage and carbon emissions for commercial enterprises. The only fully-automated, wire-less, retrofit technology to deliver cash-positive results from day-one and ROI within 24 months, E2America sys-tems are installed in leading restaurant and retail chains, as well as other commercial buildings across the U.S. The E2America intelligent Smart Grid efficiency technology reduces energy consumption

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Encountering Homes with Spray Foam Insulation?

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(kWh) and demand (kW) of each facilitythrough manage-ment of the HVAC equipment, which draws the heaviest electrical loads. Each solution is custom designed and built for that particular application; no electricians are needed for installation/maintenance and no training is required. Be-cause the systems are entirely wireless, installation takes only hours.Strategic partners in-clude Touchstone Energy Co-operatives, Progress Energy, Duke Energy, and GreenCo Solutions, Inc. The company is headquartered in North Caro-lina. For more information, visit www.e2america.com.

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If air moves through insulation, the R-values are dimin-ished. Air sealing also reduces the natural ventilation rate (or air leakage rate) further reducing heating and cooling loads.

All sounds good, right? But air leakage dilutes the con-centration levels of contaminants generated inside the home. Without it, dust, allergens, moisture, and other pollutants can build up to unhealthy and even dangerous levels. Therefore providing fresh air ventilation is espe-cially important in spray foam houses.

Cooking, showering, breathing, and other day-to-day activities of the home’s occupants generate a moisture load that needs to be removed. If the house is sealed tight with spray foam, it is much harder for this moisture to leave the house naturally. It builds up inside the home and can raise relative humidity to uncomfortable and even dangerous levels.

While most spray foam homes are required to have some form of mechanical ventilation (ventilation to ASHRAE 62.2 Standard is recommended) there seems to be a lot of questions on what is the best solution. The most common strategy being used throughout the country is an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) – but is this best solution for the hot humid climates?

ERVs are a balanced ventilation system originally devel-oped for northern climates. They bring air into the home

and blow air out of the home. The ERV core transfers heat and moisture (energy) between the two air streams. But the energy transfer isn’t perfect. As a result, during

typical summer conditions in a hot/humid climate, some additional moisture is added to the home when ventilat-ing. With each additional air change, even more moisture is added. As moisture from the ventilation is combined with the internal moisture loads, RH can quickly climb out of control. To make mat-ters worse, the air condition-er’s run time is reduced due to the spray foam’s effective thermal insulation, mean-ing less ability to remove moisture.

The best solution for me-chanical ventilation in hot humid climates is a whole house ventilating dehumidi-fier. Ventilating whole house dehumidifiers are capable of bringing in filtered outside air, putting the house under a slight positive pressure and dehumidifying the air as necessary. In addition to de-humidifying the air brought in for ventilation the units also maintain interior humid-ity 24/7 independent of the air conditioning system.

When considering a whole house vent i la t ing dehu-midifier, choose a supplier partner with the expertise to help select the proper equipment and provide in-s ta l la t ion guidel ines for spray foam homes. Con-sider an equipment provider that offers multiple sizes of dehumidifiers to ensure a good fit for the application, as well as the most energy efficient units – all which will provide the most value to your clients.

Tom Nichols is the Sales Special ist for Ultra-Aire, a leading manufacturer of whole house vent i la t ing dehumidifiers that provide effective humidity control, air filtration and fresh air ventilation. Tom can provide your company with exten-sive training and support to help build your business.

For more information on Ultra-Aire’s complete line of products, visit www.Ultra-AireContractor.com or call Tom Nichols at 678-313-2928.


Berner Introduces Second Generation In-Ceiling Mount Air Curtain; HVAC Industry’s

Most Effective Air Curtain

Berner International Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of air curtains, introduces the second generation of the In-Ceiling Mount featuring the Intelliswitch 2™ digital con-troller and the new patented-pending Pro-V Nozzle result-ing in the HVAC industry’s most feature-rich and effec-tive air curtain for environ-mental separation and energy savings in commercial front entrances and lobbies.

The In-Ceiling Mount is an aesthetic ceiling fl ush-mount-ed solution to energy-saving environmental separation for 8 to 10-foot high, 3 to 12-foot-wide pedestrian entrances in hotels, offi ce buildings, hospi-tals and other commercial buildings when the incon-spicuousness of mechanical support equipment is critical to interior design aesthetics. The In-Ceiling Mount also minimizes insect and vehicle emission infi ltration.

The In-Ceiling Mount comes standard with the Intelliswitch 2, the most advanced, green-est and easiest-to-install digi-tal control package in the in-dustry. The Intelliswitch 2 features a thermostat, three-speed fan control; time clock and timer delay that result in superior effi ciency and perfor-mance. Additionally, the user-friendly format offers choices of three defaults or full-pro-gramming operation. The built-in Intelliswitch 2 negates the need for installing sepa-rate wall-mounted mechanical switches and thermostats, and reduces control installa-tion costs by operating from a hand-held wireless remote control.

Another performance and effi ciency addition is Berner’s quiet Pro-V Nozzle design, which produces twice the air velocity at a lower decibel rating, but with the same horsepower of competing models.

The In-Ceiling Mount also introduces Berner’s new pat-ented electric heating ele-ment design. While other air curtains place their heaters

heated models.

About Berner: Berner Inter-national Corporation is a 54-year-old manufacturer and a leader in the air door/air curtain equipment manu-facturing industry. Berner is a member of the U.S. Green Building Association (USG-BC), The Green Building Al-liance (GBA), the Air Move-

in the air discharge which consequently disrupts airfl ow and raises operational noise, the In-Ceiling Mount uses the Venturi effect to heat the dis-charge air without affecting the laminar airflow that’s critical for creating complete doorway air coverage.

Other benefi ts include:• Air velocity and volume

specifi cations are third-party certifi ed by the Air Movement & Control Association (AMCA), Arlington Heights, Ill.

• Attractive white fi ltered air intake grille is powder-coat-ed.

• Exposed bottom panel and built-in trim fi nish pieces come standard in white alu-minum or stainless steel. Custom colors are available for interior design coordina-tion.

• In-Ceiling Mount is the industry’s fi rst recessed air curtain to draw room air, ver-sus competing model meth-ods of needing ductwork or drawing contaminated, dusty IAQ-affecting air above the ceiling.

• In-Ceiling Mount is a via-ble substitute for vestibules that saves 10 percent more energy and costs 40 to 95-percent less in labor/ma-terials. When used in con-junction with a vestibule, the In-Ceiling Mount saves an additional 10 percent in en-ergy.

• The In-Ceiling Mount’s electric heating or hot water/steam coil option functions as a space heater in the Comfort Plus mode to maintain vesti-bule set point temperature when doors are closed.

• Service panel accessibil-ity requires no ceiling panel removal. Quick removal of modular blowers/motor de-sign, electric heating ele-ments and other components allow easy maintenance and replacement.

• The Intelliswitch 2 is de-signed with self-diagnostic capabilities. Personal techni-cal support is available dur-ing business hours and a 24/7 online FAQ and trouble-

shooting page at www.intelli-how2.com.

• The In-Ceil ing Mount comes with a fi ve-year war-ranty or two-year warranty for

ment & Control Association (AMCA), the American Soci-ety of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and also a certi-fi ed Women’s Business En-terprise National Council member (WBENC). For more information on Berner and its products, please call (724)-658-3551 x416 or visit www.berner.com


By Andy Miller Enterprise Fleet Management

Believe i t or not – the best time to begin thinking about remarketing a fleet of vehicles is during the model year selection pro-cess. It makes good sense to acquire new vehicles in the most popular colors, styles and with the options that will have the broadest appeal when they’re ready to sell. But it’s even more important to select the right size engine to do the job without being overloaded, which could create prob-lems with the powertrain or other mechanical systems that would diminish resale value prematurely.

In addition, branding op-tions can impact how easy it will be to sell the vehicle at the end of the lease. In-stead of a custom paint job, choose vinyl wraps or mag-netic signage that can be removed when the vehicle is ready to be remarketed. Also, spend a little extra on seat covers, cargo mats, vinyl bed liners, side panels,

Remarketing Begins With Initial Lease

properly outfitted shelving and other items that will reduce wear and improve the appearance.

However, smart decisions about choosing vehicles may not be enough. It’s just as important to develop and enforce a driver policy that outlines in specific detail the company’s expecta-tions for proper care and maintenance. Reward-ing conscientious drivers should be a component of

that policy. These steps can go a long way to ensure vehicles not only retain their resale value, but also con-tinue to positively represent the company’s brand image when being driven on the road.

Another factor to consider is that holding onto older vehicles with higher mile-age can end up being more expensive in the long run due to rising maintenance and fuel costs, frequent breakdowns and expired warranties. One way to better control these costs is to institute a replacement program with a professional fleet management company that is fully staffed with spe-cially trained fleet remarket-ing professionals. They understand the importance of maximizing resale value and can help to acquire and replace vehicles in the most seamless, efficient and cost effective manner available.

A replacement program ensures vehicles are re-placed at appropriate in-tervals to achieve optimum performance and the best resale value. It can include a detai led analysis that eliminates the guesswork by considering everything from the vehicle’s mileage,

style, age and maintenance history to time of the year and current used car sales market. Working with a fleet management company that is decentralized can help maximize price and reduce costs by encouraging com-petition, improving access to the buying dealers and establishing strong relation-ships with each auction.

Last, but not least, any vehicle being remarketed will be more attractive if it is reconditioned. The need for larger repairs may be disclosed to the buyer, who can perform them at their discretion. However, small repairs, detailing, paintless dent removal and related services will improve a ve-hicle’s appearance, and the return can be more than double what is spent upfront to ensure it looks most ap-pealing.

For many businesses, a fleet of vehicles represents one of their largest costs.

While saving money on ve-hicle acquisitions is a key way to cut costs, business owners also need to consid-er long-term decisions such as how to save money on the back end of a vehicle’s life cycle.

Andy Miller is Vice Presi-dent for Enterprise Fleet Management in Tampa and can be reached at 813-885-5636. He is supported by an experienced team of veteran mechanics and ac-credited Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) techni-cians to serve the f leet maintenance needs of busi-nesses with mid-size fleets. In addition to maintenance management programs, En-terprise’s services include vehicle acquisit ion, fuel management and insurance programs, as well as ve-hicle registration, reporting and remarketing. Visit the company’s web site at www.efleets.com or call toll free 1-877-23-FLEET.


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Developing a brand identity is one of the most important tasks your organization will ever undertake. A strong brand creates individuality for your fi rm, making every aspect of communications and market-ing more effective.

Brand development begins in the boardroom. The process starts by clearly defi ning what your organization stands for. This is the promise you must constantly fulfill. We expect low prices from Walmart, fun and fantasy from Disney World and help in times of disaster from the Red Cross. Those are their brands.

The next step is to reinforce the brand with every customer communication and interac-tion. This requires a dedicated, consistent effort, incorporating the following elements…

LogoWhat company comes to

mind when you envision a graphic called a “swoosh?” Nike of course. Your logo is the instant visual representation of your company. It should never vary, so your customers will not become confused. Use it in all of your marketing pieces and corporate documents and place it in the same position

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whenever possible.TaglineThe tagline is a statement ac-

companying the logo that fur-ther emphasizes your brand’s identity. It can be the full or ab-breviated version of your com-pany’s unique selling proposi-tion, or a restatement of the brand’s promise. Consider, for example, Walmart’s tagline: Save money. Live better.

Consistent MessagingFrom traditional print and

broadcast advertising to In-ternet marketing, personal selling and public relations campaigns, make sure you communicate the same points to your customers wherever

you reach them. Repetition reaps rewards.

Uniform Graphic LookSelect a typeface, layout

style (positioning of the logo, type, visuals etc.) and corpo-rate colors that will make your brand easily recognizable in all the marketing and corporate communications materials you produce. Then reinforce this visual aspect of your organiza-tion by being uniform with all of your graphic designs.

Customer ExperienceOf course the success or

failure of any brand is ulti-mately determined by the follow through at every level of the organization. Each in-teraction of the fi rm with the customer must make good on the brand’s promise.

Your brand is a direct con-nection with your target audi-ence. It is the promise that you must constantly fulfi ll in order to reinforce your organiza-tion’s positive image. Just as this process starts with senior management, those at the top level must evaluate each of these branding elements regu-larly to ensure that the brand’s integrity remains intact.

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Why Use Hot Dipped Galvanized Steel?

various parts. Also, zinc is a sacrifi cial an-ode, galvanic protec-tor. This means that the zinc breaks down and creates an oxide which acts as an in-hibition layer to any further electrochemi-cal attacks. This dual protective role means that G-90 coated steel should last 10-20 years

in most typical environments.Finally, zinc is environmen-

tally friendly because it is present naturally in rock, soil, air, water, and the biosphere. Zinc extends the life cycle of steel and reduces wastes. In fact, it can be recycled indefi -nitely, without loss of its physi-cal or chemical properties.

These benefi ts make it clear why contractors choose hot dipped galvanized steel for HVAC as well as many other applications in commercial and residential construction. If you have any questions about galvanized steel, please feel free to contact Paul Richards with Curtis Steel Company toll-free at 1-866-938-4343 or [email protected]. You may also want to check out their website at www.cur-tissteelco.com.

by Paul Richards, General Manager - Curtis Steel Company Tennessee

Not everyone is aware of the benefits of zinc coated steel and why it is the metal of choice in the HVAC industry. First, hot dipped galvanized steel offers versatility in form-ing, in welding, as well as, in painting. Second, hot dip galvanizing is one of the most economical coating processes for corrosion protection of steel. Most importantly, zinc is one of the most effective methods for protecting steel from corrosive environments because it plays a dual pro-tective role. Zinc is truly an amazing element.

Zinc is a non-porous, duc-tile, barrier coating. Simply put, the zinc keeps outside elements from reaching the surface of the steel while hav-ing the ability to move with the steel when being formed into


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New Refrigeration Condenser from Heatcraft Helps Supermarkets Reduce Carbon Footprint

Reduces refrigerant charge by more than 70 percent while lowering grocers’ operating costs

Heatcraft Refrig-eration Products, a leader in com-mercial refrigera-t ion, introduces its new air-cooled condenser featur-ing microchannel coil technology. This latest refrigeration solution includes an environmen-tally friendly design that lowers refrigerant charge by more than 70 percent,

h e l p i n g grocers s ig-

nificantly reduce their impact on the environment and save operating costs.

“In today’s marketplace,

supermarkets want more than just a well-made piece of equipment,” said Subodh Sharma, Marketing Director for Heatcraft North America. “They want quality refrigera-tion solutions that can help decrease energy consump-tion and provide cost sav-ings. Our new air-cooled condenser was developed with these business goals in mind.”

Equipped with a variable

speed EC motor that helps maximize energy efficiency, the new condenser also in-cludes an all-aluminum mi-crochannel coil design that offers improved corrosion resistance for a longer-last-ing, more durable product – even in coastal environ-ments. It also features an innovat ive sound reduc-tion technology that lowers sound pressure by more than 50 percent, resulting in a quieter product.

“Adding value to our cus-tomers’ businesses by de-veloping environmentally friendly, high-performance products is one of our high-est priorities,” says Dustan

Atk inson, Product Man-ager for Heatcraft North America.

Developed in a lightweight, compact size, the condens-er fits within the same basic footpr in t as comparable products, eliminating the need for major changes to building design.

In addition to supermarket applications, the air-cooled condenser is suitable for customers within the cold-storage and telecommuni-cations industries, as well as a variety of other indus-tries. This new condenser is available under the BOHN, Larkin, Climate Control and Chandler brands.

To learn more about this product, visit www.heatcraf-trpd.com.

About Heatcraft Refrigera-tion Products, LLC

Heatcraf t Refr igerat ion Products, LLC is a business unit of Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration that manufac-tures premium commercial refrigeration products under the BOHN™, Larkin™, Cli-mate Control™, Chandler™ and In terL ink™ brands. Heatcraft Refrigeration pro-vides customers advanced r e f r i g e r a t i o n p r o d u c t s through superior innovation with a commitment towards continuous improvement, the highest standards of quality and service and a driving need to be the first choice in refrigeration solu-tions. For more information, please visit HeatcraftRPD.com today.

Everyone,

Unico Price Unico Price IncreaseIncrease

Starting on June 1st of 2011, Unico will be imple-menting a price increase on the following select products: Coil Modules, Blower Mod-ules, and Fan Coil Units. Regrettably, it is necessary to keep pace with the rising cost of certain raw materials being experienced within our industry that are used in the different components of a complete Unico System. The net effect will be an increase in a total system price, on average, of 2.5% depending on the size of the system and the number of outlets used.

I f you have any poten-tial large system jobs (10 or more systems) quoted please be sure to contact your sales director to dis-cuss.

For more in fo rmat ion , please contact your local manufacturer representa-t ive or your Unico sales director.

Thank you,Unico Sales


April Winners of the R.E. Michel Counter Club Contest

Garner, NC - Kevin Shott Welding Specialties

Greensboro, NC - Curtis Harvell Wade’s Oil Co.

Bluffton, SC - Lucasx Jofre Air Control Systems

Columbia, SC - Mike Addy Service Experts

Raleigh, NC - Kevin Dobyns HVAC Design & Contracting

Rock Hill, SC - Jamie Broome Goods Heating & Air

Asheville, NC - Darrell Bedwell Air Excellence

New Bern, NC - David Hollingsworth Air Tech Mech Svcs

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ASHEVILLE NC #9 DOGWOOD ROAD 828.670.9104CHARLESTON SC 4460 TILE DRIVE 843.554.0651CHARLOTTE NC 4300 GOLF ACRES DRIVE 704.394.7311CHATTANOOGA TN 3000 SOUTH HICKORY STREET 423.698.7755COLUMBIA SC 230 BUSINESS PARK BLVD 803.736.7770FAYETTEVILLE NC 5217 RAEFORD ROAD 910.425.6175FLORENCE SC 1505 N. SCHILTZ DRIVE 843.662.4593GREENSBORO NC 7203 W. FRIENDLY AVE 336.299.0582GREENVILLE SC 1025 LOWNDES HILL ROAD 864.232.6633GREENVILLE NC 1746 UNION STREET 252.321.6290HICKORY NC 1707 HIGHWAY 70 SW 828.327.2099KINGSPORT TN 10395 WALLACE ALLEY STREET 423.279.0545KNOXVILLE TN 5900 WEISBRROK LANE 865.558.6336MATTHEWS NC 474 W. MATTHEWS STREET 704.845.1188MORRISVILLE NC 300 DOMINION DRIVE 919.467.6863MYRTLE BEACH SC 1608 EXECUTIVE DRIVE 843.448.1128NASHVILLE TN 915 MURFREESBORO ROAD 615.365.3901RALEIGH NC 1711 CORPORATION PKWY 919.250.6800WILMINGTON NC 307 MARLBORO STREET 910.251.0080WINSTON-SALEM NC 104 PROGRESS COURT 336.661.0070

Twenty Locations To Serve You

Southeast Region

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CHARLOTTE, NC1001 N. Brevard St. • 704-372-2780

WATS 1-800-476-2780 • FAX 704-334-4455

HICKORY, NC1020 16th St., SW • 828-328-1861

WATS 1-800-476-1861 • FAX 828-328-3319

WILMINGTON, NC1108 S. 13th Street • 910-332-3942

WATS 1-866-662-8955 • FAX 910-332-3945

GREENSBORO, NC1710 Sullivan St. • 336-275-9839

WATS 1-800-476-9839 • FAX 336-379-7828

GOLDSBORO, NC2115 N. Hwy 117, By-Pass • 919-735-5038

WATS 1-800-476-5038 • FAX 919-735-7705

RALEIGH, NC2420 Yonkers Rd. • 919-833-5530

WATS 1-800-476-5530 • FAX 919-834-5373

SPARTANBURG, SC220 John B. White Sr. Blvd. • 864-585-4861WATS 1-800-476-4861 • FAX 864-585-7202

COLUMBIA, SC705 Rosewood Dr • 803-714-9114

WATS 1-800-476-3905 • FAX 803-714-9119

CHARLESTON, SC4750 Goer Dr. • 843-529-1919

WATS 1-888-731-4838 • FAX 843-529-1922

ROCK HILL, SC1463 Dave Lyle Blvd • 803-980-6120

WATS 1-866-413-4993 • FAX 803-980-6126

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Sales (010711)Mc Call’s Supply Inc., Savannah, GA has an

opening for an experienced Outside Sales Rep.

Competitive wages and excellent benefi ts. E-mail

resume to [email protected]

No phone calls please.

Residential Sales (011711)Realistic six fi gure income

potential. A growing company. Company vehicle & phone provided. Raleigh,

NC 919-754-8686

Service Tech (031711)5 years experience. License

and clean record. EPA certifi ed. Company vehicle.

Please email resume to comfortcontrolMirandaP@

gmail.com or fax to 6704-882-4584

JOB WANTED Inside Sales (032411)

Inside counter equipment or parts sales. 25 years

experience. Willing to relocate.

Joey Culp, 864-631-8428. Resume available upon

request. [email protected]

Inside Sales (042711)Manufacturer of HVAC Maintenance products

looking to stimulate business-to-business activity

in SE US. Knowledge of HVAC and sales experience

a must. full cycle from cold call to close; must be computer literate. Email

resume to [email protected]

Service Tech (052011)

Experienced Residential/Commercial Service Tech. 5 Years

minimum Experience. Fax resume to 803-799-1801

by Joel Berkley, HVAC Consultant Inc

Recently while traveling to Memphis, I found myself stuck in one lane traffi c due to construction while on the Interstate. Flying along at a whopping 35 MPH, I was behind an old beat-up van similar to one an old hippie friend on mine use to own. The oil burning, run-down, rusting away van had stick-ers on the bumper, window and back door. I couldn’t read all but there were a few that stood out: Peace, Love, Rock & Roll” “Eat Your Dessert First” “World Peace” “Love Not War” “a walking agnostic fi sh” “Love is Everything” and the Roll-ing Stones Tongue. Ok, I was young once and probably had a few on my bumper but I want to comment on the; Eat Your Dessert First sticker. Could you imagine doing just that? Instead of starting with a balanced meal that gives your body strength, energy, promotes balance and good health, you start your dining experi-ence with eating a big piece of pie with three scoops of ice cream. How much would you accomplish after eating your dessert fi rst? After that massive burst of sugar, I’d need a place to rest/relax, my night would be shot. I have a friend that starts his evening

Eat Your Dessert Eat Your Dessert First? First? NO WAY

with his dessert fi rst but it is called alcohol. It affects you the same, if not worse.

Approximately 95% of the knowledge we gained to date came from the fi rst two years of employment. After the fi rst two years many people coast while relaying on that knowledge for income. Here’s the problem with coasting or being out of gear. If you’re moving while coasting, that means you must be going down hill……think about it.

Want to grow, make more money, be healthier, be hap-pier and still have room for dessert? Here’s how:

Before and after work every day, invest 30 minutes read-ing a book/article or listening to a CD/tape on something that is job related. If you do that, you will grow, you will earn more money and you will feel better about your-self. How much should you invest in yourself? I suggest investing 3% of your annual income. If you do, your life will change for the better…. after that….Bon Appetite

Joel BerkleyHVAC Consultantwww.joelberkley.com502-533-4171Visit Joel’s web page and

discover how he can asset you in fulfi lling your dreams and goals.

Anyone who buys sheet metal has seen their prices moving up a lot over the last few months, and many people are asking why. I would like to offer a little perspective on the higher prices being quoted in the marketplace today.

Price Perspective from Curtis Steel

by Paul Richards, General Manager Curtis Steel Company Tennessee

There are many factors that influence the price for steel sheets and coils, and of course, raw material cost is the biggest. Steel mills in the US have seen increases in their costs for scrap, iron ore, coking coal, and zinc over the last several

months. Thus, higher prices for fi nished steel coils have been passed along to the steel sup-ply companies in all distribution channels. Supply levels may be a little lower than usual, and most agree that demand is still relatively fl at. However, when raw material costs go up, the balance of supply & demand is not as important as the real costs vs. the transactional sale prices. It is tough to pay higher prices when business demand is not the driving force, but when the costs for the basic ingredients of a product rise, each company in the distribution chain is forced to pass along

those increases.Many of our customers and

prospects are reporting a positive outlook for 2011, and we have already seen a pick up in inquiry activity. Middle Tennessee has begun to expe-rience improving sales tax rev-enues, and many companies are planning relocations or expansions in the area soon. The Southeast is one of the strongest areas of the country for growth and opportunity, and we expect that to continue and increase as the economy improves in this year. Curtis Steel is committed to having the sheets and coils needed

to support the growth expected throughout this region.

Curtis Steel Company is a steel service center offering custom sized sheets as well as slit coils of galvanized, paint-grip, cold roll, and hot roll P&O for mechanical con-tractors, HVAC supply houses, and sheet metal shops in Ten-nessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas. Please contact one of their salesmen at 615-256-4300 or toll free 1-866-938-4343 for any sheet metal needs or market pricing inquiries you may have. You can also fi nd more about them at www.curtissteelco.com.

SERVICE TECH (062011)

Experienced Industrial/Residential. Must have own tools, 5-7 years Experience,

Drivers License. Must live in or near Stanly County.Call 704-985-3737 or

704-474-7699.


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The simple thermostat

CDT900 series

ComfortStat™ manufactures a complete line of other touchscreen, wireless & digital thermostats

FEATURES:11 Sq. Inch ScreenTrue touchscreen operationSupply power–hardwire

and/or battery backupCooling–2 stagesHeating–3 stagesApplications: gas, oil,

electric, heat pump or millivolt

Fan modes: auto/on/circProgrammable fan capacityCompressor delay protectionAuto changeoverAuto recoveryTemperature set point limit

UV light indicatorLow battery indicatorAdjustable back lightKeypad lockoutCalibrated readingFahrenheit/Celsius scale

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high quality touchscreenprogrammable thermostatat a digital thermostat price

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GeoStar Introduces Aston Series Water-to-Water Units New Series Can Reduce Annual Water

Heating Costs by 60 Percent

The GeoStar Aston Single Hydronic units, available in 1.5- to 6-ton capacit ies, combine the comfort and versatility of hydronic heat-ing and cool ing with the technology and efficiency associated with the Geo-Star Aston Series.

Designed to eff ic ient ly

a t tenuat ing compressor blankets and double-isola-tion mounting plates ensure quiet operation. All units use environmentally friend-ly R-410A refrigerant and f ea tu re The rmaSh ie ldT foam insulation to increase the efficiency and consis-tency of the heat exchang-ers.

Outside, cabinets feature heavy gauge steel with a clean, durable, white finish. Multiple access panels and a movable control box allow piping to be offered on ei-ther the front or back mak-ing the unit quite versatile.

Larger units can include a Hot Water Generator to provide supplemental heat-ing of potable water while simultaneously providing space heating. In addition, a tank controller accessory can be used in conjunction with a GeoStore Geother-mal Storage Tank to add advanced features like out-door reset and unit staging that save energy and mon-ey.

For additional information about the GeoStar Aston Single Hydronic Ser ies, visit www.geostar-geo.com or contact your local Geo-Star distributor.

provide hot water for radi-ant floor heating, domestic hot water, pool heating and snow and ice melt, Aston Single Hydronic units can reduce hot water costs by as much as 60 percent per year. In addition, the units are capable of providing chilled water for cooling ap-plications.

Aston Single Hydronic units feature a micropro-cessor that controls the load pump, source pump and compressor pump. A robust controller enables the user to view all modes of operation and easily ad-just temperatures. In addi-tion, Aston Single Hydronic units use a premium foam insulation around its heat exchangers . Th is g ives each unit superior efficiency and a smaller footprint in the environment.

The units' high-efficiency scroll compressors reduce operat ing costs and im-prove reliability, while sound

The GeoStar Aston Single Hydronic units, available in 1.5- to 6-ton capacities, combine the comfort and

versatility of hydronic heating and cooling with the

technology and effi ciency associated with the GeoStar

Aston Series

LENOX Introduces the Tight Spaces Tubing Cutter

LENOX®, a lead-ing manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools, torches, sol-der and band saw blades, announces the introduction of the LENOX Tight Spaces Tubing Cut-ter. The compact and ergonomic de-sign is optimized to cut rigid copper in the small, cramped or tight spaces that tradesmen often encounter.

The LENOX Tight Spac-es Tubing Cutter features a smaller, ergonomic design that needs only ½″ clearance to make a cut. For easy use, the brightly colored arrows clearly show which direction to turn the cutter. The non-slip grip is made from grooved cast aluminum to allow for secure handling in a cramped and potentially damp space. The stainless steel interior parts prevent rust if exposed to moisture.

“The design features of the LENOX Tight Spaces Tubing Cutter are a direct refl ection of

the needs of our users,” stated Lisa Koliopoulos, associate product manager, LENOX. “The constant tension and ergonomic shape allow users to get a sometimes challenging job done with ease.”

The LENOX Tight Spaces Tubing Cutter is available at plumbing, electrical and con-struction distributors nation-wide and comes in ½″, ¾″ and 1″ sizes, as well as a storage kit containing all three.

For more information go to www.lenoxtools.com or sign up to get the latest news at www.twitter.com/lenoxtool, www.lenoxtools.com/face-book, or www.youtube.com/lenoxtools.




Desert Aire Offers Vertical ExpertAire Dehumidifiers

A signifi cant com-ponent that the ver-tical systems use in common with Des-ert Aire’s original ExpertAire™ Hori-zontal Series is the coils with a rifled tube, lanced fi n de-sign. These coils yield more moisture removal capacity with a lower pressure drop for the blower, pro-viding an optimized Moisture Removal Efficiency (MRE) value between four (4) and six (6).

One special option available on the ExpertAire™ vertical systems is the ability to select a premium blower motor. This high-efficiency motor ulti-mately saves energy con-sumption and could possibly help contribute to LEED points that a facility must earn when seeking LEED certifi cation.

Another option is the avail-ability of Desert Aire’s CA2500 controller on all ExpertAire™ dehumidifi ers. This simple, streamlined, microprocessor-based system controls tem-perature and humidity making it ideal for use in pool rooms and other industrial applica-tions. The CA2500 offers many valuable features and benefi ts such as:

Opt ional LO N-WORKS® communi-cations.

Available 7-day programming.

Easy data entry and thermostat configuration for service technicians using PDAs and appropriate soft-ware.

Remote tempera-ture and RH sensors for unit control.

Factory-installed sensors to collect and display data, in-cluding discharge temperature sensors and OSA temperature sensors (for units with OSA option).

Desert Aire chose the name ExpertAire™ because it re-fl ects this product line’s capa-bilities to solve dehumidifi ca-tion problems for a wide range of applications. “ExpertAire™ truly is our workhorse and re-mains at the core of our exper-tise in dehumidifi cation,” says Desert Aire’s president, Keith Coursin. “The vertical confi gu-ration for our ExpertAire™ line simply adds another dimen-sion to this system’s fl exible capabi l i t ies, ” he fur ther states.

For more information, visit their website at www.desert-aire.com.

Daikin AC Introduces Daikin Inverter Ducted Systems

The Daikin Inverter Ducted line is a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-efficiency gas

furnace/AC systems

Daikin AC is pleased to introduce a new line of products designed to combine the traditional central-air system with Daikin inverter technology. The Daikin Inverter Ducted line of products offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional high-efficiency gas furnace/ac systems.

“The central-air system is made better with Daikin in-verter technology,” explained Chris Bellshaw, director, product and engineering. “The Daikin Inverter Ducted line offers homeowners the opportunity to benefit from a 30% reduction in power consumption and a quieter heating and cooling system installed in a traditional way.” Unlike tradi-tional residential heat pump systems that require backup electric heating whenever the outside temperature is below 45°F, Daikin Inverter Ducted systems provide comfortable heating to 0°F, with 100% capacity available as low as 14°F. They can operate in heating mode down to 0°F (and cooling mode from 23°F to 115°F).

Inverter technology makes them cheaper to run than conventional heat pumps and the system is rated up to SEER 18.15, EER 13.9 and HSPF 8.92. It is Energy Star and qualifies for tax credits available in 2011.

For more information, visit www.daikinac.com

TurboTorch Introduces Nitrogen Flow Meter

TurboTorch has i n t ro -duced a new Nitrogen Flow Meter that is the perfect choice for purging HVAC or refrigerator lines prior to the brazing process.

The meter monitors the flow of nitrogen gas through the l ines so that oxygen can be displaced, thereby preventing oxidation and the resu l t ing sca le that would otherwise be picked up by the refrigerant and cause contamination.

The TurboTorch Nitrogen Flow Meter can measure the outflow of gas in two ways: By Standard Cubic Feet per Hour (outflow 0 to

Hart & Cooley Features Round Plastic Ceiling Diffuser

Hart & Cooley’s round diffuser, d e s i g n e d f o r new construc-tion, is designed for easy opera-tion, durabil i ty and great air flow capacity. Avail-able in 8- inch diameter with a white finish and integral damp-er, the diffuser is constructed of rust proof plastic, making it ideal for high-humidity rooms such as kitchens, baths and laundry rooms. The aestheti-cally pleasing design offers a slick, modern look which matches recessed lighting fixtures. The textured sur-face can be easily painted or stained.

The simple spin-in damper design provides 360 degree air diffusion and doesn’t bind like metal louvers and makes

The Hart & Cooley round plastic ceiling diffuser

E Instruments’ brand new LV100 is a compact rugged & very easy-to-use Vane Thermo-Anemometer ideal for any laboratories, clean rooms, and air balancing among many applications. It has a large ice-blue backlit LCD display which is easy to read in light or dark environ-ments.

The LV100 includes: Air velocity – 0 to 8000FPM; Resolut ion; 70mm f ixed; Probe; Temperature of -4 + 176 degree F; Unit Selection m/s. fpm; Max, Min, Hold; Air Flow – optional Cones; Large Ice-Blue 128 X 128 pixel display; Adjustable Shut-Off; Shock Proof Housing; Com-pact dimensions of only 5” X 2.5” X 1.25”.

Contact E Instruments at 215-750-1212 or fax 215-750-1399.

E Instruments New Product

Release – LV100

adjusting airflow easy. The manual diffuser is designed to be used in conjunction with a rough-in collar and features two spring clips that grip and hold fast to the collar. No fasteners are required.

For more information, con-tact James Turner at 706-799-0905, emai l [email protected] or visit the Hart & Cooley website: www.hartcool.com.

75 SCFH) or by Liters per Minute (0 to 35 LPM).

The Meter has a durable brass body construction, a ¼” M.F. outlet and a ¼” F.F. inlet. In addition to an easy- to -opera te con t ro l valve, it features an over-pressure safety re lease valve.

“This tool helps observe and conserve nitrogen flow, and more eff iciently and effectively prepare HVAC and re f r i ge ra to r l i nes , ” said Paul Minter, General Manager of TurboTorch. “This is another TurboTorch product that offers precise fuel control and flexibility that will help profession-als to safely and optimally perform their jobs.”

The Flow Meter is ideal for use with the TurboT-orch Nitrogen Purge Kit. The Purge Kit comes with a nitrogen regulator, two charg ing hoses, a b low gun, two cone p lugs , a Turbo Tornado rubber tip to flush drainage lines clean, a needle tip for cleaning, and a CO2 adapter.

For more in fo rmat ion a b o u t T h e r m a d y n e , i t s products and services, visit the company’s website at www.thermadyne.com.

For Quick Install And Long Life, Danfoss Thermostatic Expansion Valves Fit The Job

Danfoss TUA/TUAE type replaceable orifice TXVs are designed for use in most refrigeration applications under 4 ½ tons. Due to their small size, light weight, and rapid installation time they are particularly useful in either new installations or when replacing a TXV in small space By pairing one of six valve bod-ies with one of ten orifi ces, a user can sat-isfy most applications from -40 to +50oF and 1/10 up to 4 ½ tons capacity (capacities ary depending on refrigerant).

Danfoss TUA valve bodies include a welded, non-replaceable stainless steel powerhead which signifi cantly reduces power head fatigue, the primary cause of TXV failure. All TUA valves have a straight through inlet to outlet design. Due to unique copper/stainless steel bimetal connection, Danfoss TUA/TUAE valves ensure easy brazing of copper to copper connections without

the use of a wet cloth, and also possess strength, durability, and low thermal conductivity of stain-less steel that will prevent overheating of the valve during installation. Contact Danfoss at 410-931-8250 or visit our website at www.Danfoss.com

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