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Coming Events AHR rolls out the green carpet The latest in “green” products, technologies, trends and solutions will take centre stage at the 2009 AHR Expo when it takes place Jan. 26-28 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 61st edition of the world’s largest HVAC/R exposition will place a special emphasis on environmentally friendly and energy efficient products and technologies. “Industry knowledge of sustainability is growing and it’s critical for us to tell our green story. Attending AHR Expo allows us to help our customers understand that commitment to the environment,” said Stirling Boston, marketing manager with boiler manufacturer Lochinvar. The most innovative green HVAC/R product will be selected from among exhibitor submissions as the winner of the 2009 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the Green Building category. Green building, sustainable design and renewable energy will also be highlighted in the seminars. These include a presentation on the Energy Star program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an HVAC mobile green classroom, a full-day LEED program by the U.S. Green Building Council, along with various “green” sessions by The Green Mechanical Council and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). AHR organizers are hoping to match the massive turnout of last year’s event in New York City. The Expo will once again present the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) designation. Companies that showcase products for indoor air quality improvement receive a special IAQ sign to display in their booths. Visit www.ahr.com for more information. Hydronic seminars S.A. Armstrong Ltd. will offer both introductory and advanced hydronic training courses across Ontario in early 2009. The dates are as follows: Barrie:...............................Feb. 3, Mar.25 Sudbury: ........................................Feb. 4 Kitchener:........................Feb. 11, Mar. 4 Hanover: ....................Feb. 16, March 11 London:...........................Feb. 17, Mar. 3 Thunder Bay:...............................Feb. 24 Hamilton: .......................Mar. 18, May 5 Belleville:..........................Mar. 31, Apr.7 Peterborough:..................Apr. 1, Apr. 15 Oshawa: .............................Apr. 8, May 6 Ottawa: ..........................Apr. 21, Apr. 22 Registration forms and training course brochures will be available at plumbing and heating wholesalers. Online registration is available at www.armstrongpumps.com. For more information, contact Mike Smith at (519) 803-7394 or e-mail msmith@armlink.com. One workplace accident is always just around the corner, down the hall and outside the door. What are you doing to protect your people from slipping and falling? Slipping and falling is an epidemic that’s annually responsible for tens of thousands of industrial accidents and millions of lost man hours. Now in the top three of all work-related accidents, it places huge burdens on Canadian families, organizations and healthcare systems. And it’s an equal opportunity hazard, striking people in all industries from construction to food service, regardless of work environment or weather conditions. Recognizing the toll on people and ultimately bottom lines, Canadian businesses are starting to put their foot down on the issue. If your business is one of them, you should know we are the exclusive carrier of TARANTULA Anti-Slip Footwear. Developed in concert with University researchers, TARANTULA Anti-Slip, with its advanced tread designs and outsole compounds, makes any Canadian ANTI-SLIP FOOTWEAR Making Canada a safer place to walk. workplace a safer place to walk. Protect your people with breakthrough anti-slip technology by calling one of our expert Corporate Sales Managers at 1.800.663.6275, emailing imagewear@erequest.ca or visiting imagewear.ca/PHVAC Calendar JAN. 24-29: ASHRAE 2009 Technical Conference & Winter Meetings, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Contact: (404) 636-8400, www.ashrae.org. JAN. 26-28: AHR International Expo 2009, ASHRAE/ARI Winter Meetings and Technical Conference, Chicago. Contact: (203) 221-9232, www.ahrexpo.com. FEB. 5-8: Interior Design Show, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Contact: (416) 599- 3222, info@interiordesignshow.com, www.interiordesignshow.com. APRIL 8, 9: MCEE 2009 (Mecanex/Climatex/Electricite/Eclairage), Place Bonaventure, Montreal. Call 1-800-465-2668 or visit www.mecanexclimatex.ca. APRIL 15-17: 2008 Foothills Hydronics Conference, Mayfield Inn and Suites Conference Centre, Edmonton. Call (780) 968-6828 or visit www.hydronicsalberta.com. Circle Number 131 for More Information 32 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – November/December 2008 www.plumbingandhvac.ca
Mechanical Marketplace The bulletin board of products, services, professionals, employment opportunities and more for Canada’s Mechanical Contracting Industry. Selling your business? Need employees? Looking to buy or sell equipment? Advertise in Marketplace! Contact Jordan Chong at (416) 614-5832 or by e-mail at jchong@newcom.ca Coming in the Next Issue Hearth & Heating • A look at pellet technologies • Fireplace venting Also, don’t miss: • Hydronic heating solutions • The new pickups • Products, products, products … Literature Showcase Following are some of the latest catalogues, manuals, software and product brochures from the industry’s leading manufacturers. To receive a copy, please circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card in this issue, fill out your contact information, and mail it or fax it to (416) 620-9790. Pro contractor program REHAU has introduced an eight-page brochure providing details on its new professional contractor development program. REHAU EDGE is a multi-faceted membership program that encourages all aspects of contractor growth through training, design services, brand merchandise and local, regional, and national events. Request a copy of the brochure at: Email: rehau.mailbox@rehau.com. Fax: 1.800.627.3428. Rehau Circle no. 132 Underground Copper Water Services The Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association has released a new booklet detailing the specification and installation of underground copper water services. Subjects include the different types of copper tube that can be used, the alternatives, specifications, lead-free fittings, replacement of lead services, installation methods along with water efficiency and conservation. For more information call 1-877- 640-0946 (toll free), fax (416) 391-3823, e-mail coppercanada@onramp.ca or visit www.coppercanada.ca. CCBDA Circle no. 135 Made for Canada Zuba-Central from Mitsubishi is simply the new and better way to provide year-round heating and cooling comfort. Made for Canada, this easy-to-install, money and space-saving system will forever change the way the homeowner experiences air conditioning. And because it’s Energy Star qualified, they can take comfort in knowing they are reducing your carbon footprint. Mitsubishi Circle no. 133 Water Conservation Fixture Systems Water saving products EcoVantage fixture systems from Zurn offer engineers and contractors a number of ways to conserve water and maximize LEED credits for their customers. The EcoVantage water conservation fixture systems catalogue details these products. They include a low-flow flush valve, dual flush and pressure-assisted toilets, ultra low consumption and waterless urinals, E-Z sensor faucets, a lowflow pre-rinse faucet and showerhead. The company’s hydro generator sensor faucet uses water flow to drive a turbine that recharges a replaceable battery, resulting in 10 years of uninterrupted operation. Zurn Industries Circle no. 136 RIDGID Product Catalogue The new RIDGID 234-page color full-line product catalogue includes new products and readerfriendly features to help guide customers in choosing products. A visual product index divides the catalogue into 13 product categories to enhance the overall navigation of the catalog. Useful product selection charts help customers choose the products that best meet their needs. Helpful tool tips are located throughout the catalog to further educate customers on tool maintenance and product selection. www.ridgid.com/catalog. Ridgid Circle no. 134 Hydronic guidebook The new Hydronic Heating and Hot Water Recirc Systems Handbook from Grundfos Pumps offers insight into the proper application and installation of a broad range of hydronic and domestic hot water recirculation system components. These include multi-pump zone controls, isolation valves and the company’s broad offering of wet rotor, three-speed pump technology. Grundfos Circle no. 137 Index of Advertisers Advertisers Page A.O. Smith 2 Aeroflo 7 Bradford White 24 Chrysler 4 Dahl Bros. Canada 11 Delta Faucet 16 Fantech 28 Ford 10 Fujitsu 9 General Motors 26 General Pipe Cleaners 8 Grundfos Canada 19 ImageWear 32 ITT 25 LG Electronics 6 MAAX 13,15 Madok Mfg. 5 Mobilio 28 Napoleon 17 Raptor Cutting Tools 34 Rehau 3 Ridgid 36 Selkirk Canada 14 Sly Fox 27 Taco Canada 20 Unicell 29 Uponor Ltd. 21, 22 Victaulic 18 Wallace Wireless 31 Watts Industries 30 Zurn Industries 34 Literature Showcase 33 Grundfos, Mitsubishi, Rehau, Ridgid, Zurn
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