Gustave A. Larson Co. (Pewaukee, WI) named Michael Braun as director of marketing. In addition to his 10 years of industry experience, Braun recently was vice president of the Residential Division at Total Comfort of Wisconsin Inc.
Industrial Controls (Wanamassa, NJ) announced Joe Eichelberger is chief executive officer. He has been president and chief operating officer of the company for the past two years. Eichelberger has also held previous positions as VP sales and marketing with McQuay, as well as director and general manager of Siemens North American Products Group.
Danfoss introduces its new Take-Out Special, which rewards refrigeration and air-conditioning contractors with a $5 fast food gift card for every purchase of a KPU pressure control or thermostat at participating wholesalers.
New Yorker Boiler promoted Ann Swartzbaugh to regional sales manager. Her responsibilities include supporting the hydronics market in the Central and Western U.S. territories and Canada.
SpacePak, a Mestek company, hired Jeff Woods as national sales manager. With five years of sales experience in the HVAC industry, he recently served as a regional sales manager for one of Mestek's boiler companies, RBI.
Burnham's 2006 spring promotion allows contractors to earn $25 - $35 gift cards to its collection, which includes apparel, golf items, coolers, tools and much more. For each Burnham boiler purchased from Apr. 1 until May 31, 2006, a contractor can earn a $25 gift card. Also, for each SCG, PVG, Spirit, 2PV, MPO or MPO DV boiler purchased during the same time they can earn $35.
Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp., unveiled its redesigned line of heat pumps and air conditioners at Power2006, its national dealer convention in Las Vegas.
Danfoss named John Gaylen president, sales and marketing for North American Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. He will be responsible for continuing the division's strategic growth in this region.
First Supply, La Crosse, WI, promoted John Thiel to HVAC department manager at the La Crosse facility. He has been an employee of the company for 11 years and will be responsible for the department's sales, promotion and daily operations.