Trane announced the introduction of a new large rooftop replacement program. The program offers contractors a 5% rebate on IntelliPak™ and Voyager III™ commercial air conditioning rooftop systems being used as replacements for comparable equipment. To qualify for the rebate, contractors must have signed up with their local Trane sales office by Mar. 31st and eligible equipment must ship Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, 2006. A rebate form must also be submitted including the nameplate of the replaced unit by Nov. 30, 2006.
Burnham Hydronics named Tim Weichert as the newest member of its sales team in an effort to help support and grow customers in the Wisconsin area. With more than 20 years in the industry, Weichert has worked as a service technician, installation manager and division manager for a large residential HVAC contractor.
Selkirk Americas, L.C. (Selkirk), a manufacturer of venting and air distribution products for commercial and residential HVAC applications, was purchased by Tomkins plc, a global engineering and manufacturing group. Selkirk will retain its current structure and operate as a separate company within the Building Products Division of Tomkins plc.
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.
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