NORA releases 2020-2021 budget for comment
The proposed 2020 and 2021 biennial Budget for the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has been under development for several months. The NORA Finance Committee and the Executive Committee have reviewed the budget and it is …
R.W. Beckett Acquires Fida (Fabbrica ltaliana Dispositivi d' Accensione)
Cleveland, OH USA and Venice, Italy--R.W. Beckett Corp. and f.i.d.a s.r.l. (Fida) announced today that Fida (Fabbrica ltaliana Dispositivi d' Accensione) will become a part of the Beckett family of companies. Founded in 1937, Beckett is also a …
Watsco to buy Peirce-Phelps’ HVAC business
Watsco, Inc. is acquiring the HVAC business of Philadelphia-based Peirce-Phelps, Inc. Peirce-Phelps is expected to operate as a separate business of Carrier Enterprise, LLC, a joint venture between Watsco and Carrier Corp. in which Watsco …
Watts hosting Snow Melting Solutions webinar on July 30
Watts will hold a Snow Melting Solutions webinar live on Tuesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. EST. This webinar will focus on how snow melting systems eliminate the need for labor intensive snow removal, shoveling …
Puzzle answer and winners from ICM's May/June 2019 issue
QUESTION: Summer Vacation Mystery You are lying on the beach, enjoying your vacation. An ocean-going party boat slowly cruises by. The people on board are having a great time. They are drinking, dancing and enjoying dinner on …
Schools of the 1960s Get Mechanically Modernized
Turtleneck sweaters, beehive hairdos and inefficient mechanical systems have this in common: they’re all, thankfully, a thing of the past. However, despite the hipster fashions, the 1960s also ushered in a healthy dose of new …
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
As you know, heat pumps have been around for a long time in the comfort business. When you talk about heat pumps, historically there have been three categories: • Air-to-Air heat pumps • Water-to-Air heat pumps • Water-to-Water …
Good Choices Ahead
Fuel oil dealers are used to dealing with challenging situations: • How do I find enough drivers? • If I drug-test everyone, will I have enough staff? • How can I make enough money if I …
Reviews Matter: Six Reasons Your Company Needs to Generate Reviews
Word-of-mouth marketing has been around for centuries. People love to recommend companies that they’ve enjoyed doing business with, and conversely, warn others of bad experiences. Whether it is a local eatery, health care office or …
Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey offers DOT required seminar
The Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey is offering a seminar of value to truck owners that transport hazardous materials. FMA will hold a CDL/HM Refresher Seminar on Tuesday July 23 all day hosted by J.P. …