Noritz Corporation acquires PB Heat LLC
On January 7, 2019, Noritz Corporation (Kobe, Japan) acquired PB Heat, LLC, (Bally, PA), a leading provider of Peerless® brand high-efficiency, cast iron and stainless steel boilers and Peerless® Partner® indirect-fired water heaters. No changes are …
Condensate Pumps 101: Mechanics, Problems &
Understanding the operation of a condensate pump is pretty straightforward. The condensate pump is made up of a pump and motor with an impeller on the end of it, a receiver that the pump and …
How Important is Ongoing SEO to Your Marketing Efforts?
You’ve developed the perfect website complete with eye-catching images, carefully crafted copy and an impactful call to action. However, no matter how much time and effort has gone into creating it, your site is only …
It Really can be Too Cold; Lessons Learned from Last Winter
If you ask a heating oil dealer for the one thing they would wish for in December and January, my guess is that nine out of 10 would hope for frigid temperatures. The 10th might …
Behaviors that lead to Appointments
The most important message to take from this article is this: If your salespeople don’t have an appointment set up with a prospect, customer or client, they need to be out in the field engaged …
Star Group President & CEO Steve Goldman Passes Away
Steve Goldman, President & CEO of Star Gas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22. An open memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5, 10:30 am at Marriott Uniondale, in Uniondale, NY. In lieu of flowers, …
NORA Extended for Ten Years
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is pleased to announce that President Trump, on December 20, 2018, signed a ten-year extension for NORA allowing NORA activities to run uninterrupted for the first time ever. As a component of …
Sharpe Energy acquires propane business of R.F. Ohl
Cetane Associates LLC announced that Sharpe Energy of Dover, Delaware, has acquired the propane business of R.F. Ohl of Lehighton PA. R.F. Ohl, a family-owned and operated company founded in 1984, has been providing propane service …
SC Tech College & Local Companies Team Up for HVAC Training
South Carolina-based Florence-Darlington Technical College Educational Foundation has received 20k in pledges from two local HVAC companies, Johnstone Supply and Quality Service Co., to help create classes for the new HVAC Engineering & Technology Academy. …
Taco Names Merchant President of North America
Taco Family of Companies has appointed Cheryl Merchant as President of North America. Merchant previously served as President and CEO of Hope Global Industries for 19 years. Luca Bolcati was promoted to President of Taco …