Elkay upgraded its Custom Quote CD-ROM software that assists its sales reps to facilitate quotes for Elkay custom sinktops, countertops, scullery sinks and institutional products.
Luxaire® Heating and Air Conditioning launched a new Web site,
www.luxaire.com/acclimate to provide trade customers details about the Acclimate® line of central air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces.
Prophet 21 announced the acquisition of Dynamic Data Systems Inc., the provider of Turns, enterprise software for medical products distributors and distributors in other vertical markets.
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is soliciting proposals until Sept. 1 from independent testing laboratories to conduct certification testing of its members' HVACR equipment for the 2005 test year.
Intuit announced the release of Intuit Eclipse 8.0 software, which includes applications that address business processes including general ledger, warehouse logistics and customer relationship management.
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) launched a Web site, www.ari.org/cert, that contains information about ARI's certification programs including: detailed program descriptions; consumer tips on utility rebates, the benefits of purchasing ARI-certified equipment and the difference between certified and rated products; a section where independent laboratories can solicit bids for conducting product performance testing of HVACR equipment for the 2005 testing year; frequently asked questions; and a link to PrimeNet, ARI's online database of product performance equipment and certified directories.
Technology is becoming more widely accepted in the distribution industry, however, many distributors are still relying on more traditional methods to complete everyday tasks, according to a recent survey by the American Supply Association (ASA) Center for Advancing Technology.