Two New England supermarket chains join EPAs GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership Jan 31, 2008
EPA and the supermarket, refrigeration equipment and chemical refrigerant industries launched the new GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, a voluntary program to promote green technologies, strategies, and practices that protect the stratospheric ozone layer, reduce greenhouse gases, and save money. Whole Foods and Hannaford Brothers are two of the 10 founding partners nationwide that have pledged to go above and beyond regulatory requirements by establishing an inventory of current... (Courier Publications, ME)
Art Below Zero: Canadian artist brings his ice paintings to Chicagos Millennium Park Jan 31, 2008
His role, which includes everything from helping make the ice panels to setting up the refrigeration equipment, is always interesting and challenging, he said. Every day is different, but the one constant is that it is always cold. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Stocks to buy: Blue Star, Ruchi Soya Jan 5, 2008
The company being in a position to offer the best requirement for central as well as commercial refrigeration equipment enabling it to maintain a leading market position in this segment, remains one of the key reasons for its bullishness. The brokerage also feels that the stock is a play on structural themes like IT/ITeS and retail. (India Times)
ALCO donates medical equipment to NACP Dec 28, 2007
The equipment, which included medical and surgical instruments, apparatus, consumables, sterilization equipments, laboratory materials and refrigeration equipment would be distributed to hospitals in Axim, Elubo, Dzodze and Aflao. Mr. Fuseini Abu, Procurement Manager of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) presented the set of equipment on behalf of Professor Sakyi Awuku Amoah, Director of GAC, while Miss Phyllis Ocran, Logistics Focal Person of NACP received them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Metalfrio Informs that it has Entered into a Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement for the Acquisition of 71.0% of the Shares of the Turkish Company Senocak Holding A.S. Dec 27, 2007
About Senocak Senocak manufactures and makes retail sales of commercial refrigeration equipment in Turkey, sells commercial refrigeration equipment in the Ukraine and Russia, and has other investments in Turkey. Senocak currently holds the following share interests: (i) 61. (PR Newswire)
Reaction to Trane sale cautious; mayor disappointed Dec 18, 2007
PRODUCTS: Club Car golf cars; Hussmann stationary refrigeration equipment; Ingersoll Rand industrial equipment; Schlage locks; Thermo King transport temperature-control equipment. COMPANY MISSION: We are a global diversified industrial firm providing products, services and solutions to transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and efficiency. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
EMS coping with 3rd crew in old quarters Dec 16, 2007
The winning bid for this renovation came to 142,593, plus at least 25,000 in expenditures for computers and refrigeration equipment is planned, but this project is small potatoes, compared to another on the immediate horizon. In a recent interview, Deramus showed near final drawings of the new 8,700 square-foot EMS administrative base, training facility and operations station on the U.S. 290 loop. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Need more beef Dec 12, 2007
A refrigeration equipment salesman has been charged with "laundering" a little less than $200,000. We are glad authorities are giving this man his day in court, but we certainly hope this is not the end of the beef plant prosecutions. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Metalfrio: 3Q07 Adjusted Net Profit 401.2% Higher YoY at R$13.1mn; Adjusted EBITDA 183.7% Higher YoY at R$ 11.0mn Nov 13, 2007
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In this release Metalfrio Solutions S.A. ("Metalfrio") (FRIO3), one of the world's largest manufacturers of plug-in commercial refrigeration equipment, announces its results for third quarter 2007 (3Q07). HIGHLIGHTS -- We report adjusted 3Q07 EBITDA (after non-recurring items) of R$ 11. (PR Newswire)
Jo Ann Davis: Filling In Oct 10, 2007
The runner-up in that primary with 30% of the vote was Paul Jost, who had made a fortune in refrigeration equipment and real estate. Although Jost spent more than $1 million out of his own wallet in the race, local observers concluded that his failure to emphasize cultural issues hurt him. (Human Events Online)
Nations agree on plan to get rid of ozone-depleting chemical Sep 23, 2007
Officials met in Montreal this week to discuss hydrochlorofluorocarbons or HCFCs used in home appliances, some refrigeration equipment and air conditioners. Countries agreed Friday night to freeze production and consumption of HCFCs in 2013 and phase them out by 2030 10 years sooner than an earlier agreement. (Globe and Mail)
The Manitowoc Company to Present at Bank of America 37th Annual Investment Conference Sep 12, 2007
As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment in the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the maritime industry. (PR Newswire)
Getting out of Iraq Sep 4, 2007
Other than the refrigeration equipment and the trucks, not much of the newly gifted equipment made the Vietnamese jump for joy. Some of it was rejected as junk, which it was, and other quantities were accepted and then abandoned. (Boston Globe)
Commercial Refrigeration Company and Executive Indicted for Rigging Bids on Contracts to Safeway Grocery Stores in Arizona Aug 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal grand jury in Phoenix returned an indictment charging a commercial refrigeration company and its co-owner with participating in a conspiracy to rig bids on contracts for the installation of commercial refrigeration equipment in Safeway Inc. grocery stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Department of Justice announced today. The indictment, filed today in the U.S. District Court in Phoenix, charged that Alliance Mechanical LLC, and... (PR Newswire)
Global warming fight may get boost from ozone plan Aug 3, 2007
"A major reason is the increased use of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment that rely on HCFCs," he said. Overall, production of ozone-depleting substances has tumbled to 83,000 tonnes a year from 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Ingersoll Looks Better Without Bobcat Jul 31, 2007
Club Car makes golf cars, Hussman makes supermarket refrigeration equipment, and Schlage makes locks. (See: " "). (Forbes)
Manitowoc splits stock, increases dividend Jul 28, 2007
The Manitowoc Co. is headquartered in Manitowoc and manufactures lifting equipment for the construction industry, ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers and commercial refrigeration equipment. The company also provides shipbuilding, ship repair and conversion services for government, military and commercial customers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Coke tracks its environmental progress Jul 28, 2007
Coca-Cola said it continues to address energy consumption of refrigeration equipment. By the end of 2006, 200,000 units of a proprietary Energy Management System had been placed in the system. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Don't blow a gasket Jul 26, 2007
Gasket Guy simply replaces the gaskets in restaurant refrigeration equipment ... If door gaskets on restaurants' refrigeration equipment are worn, the restaurant gets tagged by health inspectors because food might not be stored at low enough temperatures, Kaestner said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Google And Cat Play Spoiler Jul 21, 2007
Watsco (amex: - - ), which makes air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, also exhibited drag from the housing fallout Friday. Its shares plummeted 4. (Forbes)
Guilty plea entered in rigging of bids for Safeway contracts Jun 29, 2007
The Justice Department said Govostes was the regional manager for a company that installed commercial refrigeration equipment in Phoenix and Utah. It has not released the names of businesses involved. (AZCentral -- Business)
Former Arizona Commercial Refrigeration Company Manager Pleads Guilty to Participating in Bid-Rigging Conspiracy Jun 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A former Arizona refrigeration company manager pleaded guilty today and admitted his role in a conspiracy to rig bids on contracts for the installation of commercial refrigeration equipment in Safeway Inc. grocery stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Department of Justice announced. James Govostes entered into a plea agreement, subject to court approval, that requires him to serve 30 days in prison and three months home confinement, and to... (PR Newswire)
Business briefs Jun 26, 2007
NATE is an independent, third-party organization that develops and promotes excellence in the installation and service of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment by recognizing high-quality industry technicians through voluntary testing and certification. Cline earned his certification by passing the stringent NATE exam. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Companies show interest in Bobcat Jun 26, 2007
Ingersoll-Rand has long been known as a heavy-equipment manufacturer, but it also builds such things as refrigeration equipment, locks, tools, air compressors and golf carts. Slumping North American markets and a drop in shipments to distributors caused Bobcat revenue to drop, the company said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Johnson Controls to sell York HQ Jun 4, 2007
Glendale-based Johnson Controls acquired York, a global heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and services company, in 2005 for $3. 2 billion. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Soup kitchen looking for new home May 31, 2007
When the soup kitchen opened in its new home in the Masonic Temple, it was after tens of thousands of dollars in federal grant money funneled through the city had brought a host of cooking and refrigeration equipment and even shower stalls for the facility's often homeless clients. Staffed by volunteers working under director Ernie Marot, who has won a prestigious Jefferson Award for his charitable work, the soup kitchen has ably fulfilled a vital community need. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
North Bend nixes nuisances May 24, 2007
The new law spells out unlawful nuisance violations including: animal manure, dangerous premises, storage of building materials not used in a permitted project, dangerous or unlawful vacant structures, junk vehicles, obstruction of a public right of way, potential vermin habitat or fire hazard, abandoned refrigeration equipment, major appliances kept for sale unles effective measures to prevent children entering are taken, rodent and insect infestations, trash-covered premises, poison ivy or... (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
MetroPCS Earnings Rise, Ingersoll Spin-Off May 16, 2007
Ingersoll-Rand Co. (), refrigeration equipment, locks, tools and machinery maker, said that it will evaluate alternatives for companys Bobcat and construction-related businesses, including a possible sale or spin-off to shareholders. The company''s board approved the expansion of its share repurchase plan to $4 billion from $2 billion previously. (123Jump.com)
Bush picks former Navy admiral to be chief advocate for U.S. manufacturers May 6, 2007
After his naval career, Sutton most recently has served as president of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, an industry trade group that represents the manufacturers of central air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. Sutton will succeed Bush's first manufacturing czar, Albert A. Frink Jr., who left the administration in January. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Manitowoc Continues Strong Performance With Record Net Sales, Earnings and Backlog May 1, 2007
" GAAP Reconciliation In this release, the company refers to various non-GAAP measures. The company believes that these measures are helpful to investors in assessing the company's ongoing performance of its underlying businesses before the impact of special items. In addition, these non-GAAP measures provide a comparison to commonly used financial metrics within the professional investing community which do not include special items. Earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations... (PR Newswire)
Crooks stripping copper from vacant buildings Apr 24, 2007
Lonny Ryman, owner of Dices in Rapid City, has seen two recent cases of copper theft from HVAC units and refrigeration equipment atop vacant buildings. Vacant restaurants are especially vulnerable, because of the refrigeration equipment. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Manitowoc Company to Release First-Quarter 2007 Financial Results on April 30 Apr 21, 2007
As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment in the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry. (PR Newswire)
Delta mulling new livery for its jets Apr 8, 2007
Miami-based Tropic Supply Inc., one of the state's largest independent wholesalers of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, has moved into the Central Florida market with a distribution center in south Orlando. The company has leased 14,000 square feet of space at 4528 36th St. Deborah Mickler of Colliers Arnold Orlando represented the landlord, 36th Street Orlando LLC, in the transaction. (Orlando Sentinel)
Service sector rides high on retail boom Apr 8, 2007
Air conditioning and refrigeration major, Carrier, is already providing refrigeration equipment for long-distance trucks and trailers for delivery of perishable products. Similarly, Ingersoll Rand's solutions include pre-cooling, cold storage and land transport refrigeration. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Grow Wisconsin Livestock Initiative Panel Focuses on Current Issues Mar 16, 2007
It would have proper air movement, refrigeration equipment, along with dedicated areas for meat processing, class and demonstration areas and an office. It would also feature cold rooms designed for human occupancy. (Agri-View, WI)
Renovated Kennedy previewed Mar 8, 2007
The humming of refrigeration equipment often made it hard to hear. The new multi-purpose room will feature more space and a separate room to store cafeteria tables. (Scranton Times, PA)
Stetson center gets chief Mar 5, 2007
With the Business Refrigeration program, FPL will provide incentives for the installation of qualifying controls and equipment to reduce electric strip-heater usage in refrigeration equipment. The Business Water Heating program applies to the installation of energy-efficient qualifying heat recovery units or heat pump water heater equipment. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for February 27, 2007 Feb 28, 2007
The Company is classified as a "Heating Equipment and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing" Issuer (NAICS Number 333416). Capitalization: Unlimited number of common shares without par value of which 27,014,573 shares are issued and outstanding Escrowed Shares: 15,114,006 Transfer Agent: Computershare Investor Services Inc. - Montreal and Toronto Trading Symbol: HES (unchanged) CUSIP Number: 40423M 10 6 (new) HLT ENERGIES INC. ("HES") (Anciennement HLT Energies 2006 Inc. ("HES")) TYPE... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Seven Are Treated After Ammonia Spill Feb 26, 2007
He said the exposure, caused by a leak in refrigeration equipment, apparently wasn't serious, though the seven were taken to area hospitals for treatment -- Yale-New Haven and MidState Medical Center in Meriden. The fire department was alerted to the leak of anhydrous ammonia at 2:08 p.m., Heidgerd said. (FOX61, CT)
Tulare's worldwide event Feb 15, 2007
CTS Thermfresh, another Australian company, has some American customers for its specialized refrigeration equipment that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh, owner Scott North said. Most of the deals being made at this year's expo will likely involve companies in developed nations. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Work moving on at new Keach library Feb 15, 2007
"It does not have the ability to cook, but will have refrigeration equipment," he said. "Maybe it will have a deli with prepared sandwiches, pastries, coffee, a cappuccino machine, donuts, things like that.". (Nueces County Record Star, TX)
Watsco reports lower Q4, higher year-end profits Feb 13, 2007
Miami-based Watsco (NYSE: WSO), an HVAC and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies distributor, said it earned $11. 5 million, or 42 cents a share, on revenue of $388 million for the fourth quarter. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Our readers speak Feb 12, 2007
animal pastures and by combustion of fossil fuels to operate farm machinery, trucks, refrigeration equipment, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. The much more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from the digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fire at High School Construction Site Jan 27, 2007
Sparks ignited a large piece of refrigeration equipment, causing a small fire, said LAUSD spokeswoman Binti Harvey. Thirty firefighters responded to a call that white smoke was billowing from a window, and the blaze was knocked down in less than 11 minutes, said Brian Humphrey, a spokesman for the LAFD. No injuries were reported, Humphrey added. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Barnhill's is open again Jan 27, 2007
Refrigeration equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at cold-enough temperatures. Employee handling soiled equipment (scraping dirty dishes), proceeding back in the dining room, handling clean equipment or utensils. (Pensacola News Journal)
Coca-Cola CEO: We're working to reduce company's environmental footprint Jan 24, 2007
"We'll continue to do that, to reduce the footprint," he said, adding that the company had worked with Greenpeace to deploy refrigeration equipment that uses less energy, and doesn't use chlorofluorocarbons, which have been linked to depletion of the ozone layer. He also roundly dismissed allegations in India that its plants there had caused water pollution or that its soft drinks contained pesticides. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
OSHA fines Tyson $40,000 for death at Kansas plant Jan 24, 2007
Federal investigators found that a pipe fitting that split while the two were trying to drain anhydrous ammonia from refrigeration equipment was responsible for the death. OSHA noted that the men weren't using protective gear required by federal regulations. (KSLA.com, LA)
City's newest grocery clean, well-stocked, Kiwanis told Jan 7, 2007
New ceiling and floor tiles were added, new refrigeration equipment installed and, in fact, nearly all of the fixtures are new. Allen said Save-a-Lot stores are "designed for success," and he shared several of the ideas that have helped the chain grow to more than 1,200 stores (with expansion going on now along the West Coast). (Carmi Times, IL)
