Field Controls names new executive
Field Controls, manufacturers of indoor air quality products, announced the promotion of Tim Barton to Director of Wholesale Sales & Marketing. Barton will manage and support the regional sales team and direct all wholesale-related marketing …
NORA: Oil heated homes enjoying lower prices
The following is a statement released by the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA): Homeowners who heat their houses with heating oil will see lower prices this winter and for the foreseeable future. Dramatic increases in production …
General Filters names new President/CEO
General Filters, Inc., manufacturer of indoor air quality products and fuel oil filters under brands such as GeneralAire and Gar-Ber, announced the appointment of Bob Abraham as the company's new President & CEO, effective immediately. “For over …
Changing the Landscape
As part of our ongoing series of articles featuring discussions with influential figures in the liquid fuels and HVAC industries, ICM sat down with Nancy Coop, Business Development Executive with Ferrellgas and Founding Chair of …
The Fortune Teller
At this years’ Eastern Energy Expo (EEE) at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, I gave a presentation to a large room full of oil dealers who are starting to realize that the “information is …
Melvin Dubin, Slant/Fin Founder, Dies at 92
Melvin Dubin, founder and Chairman Emeritus of Slant/Fin Corp, passed away last week at the age of 92. Dubin started Slant/Fin from the back of a Coney Island, NY bakery in 1949 and oversaw its …
Inside the Mind of Today's Home Heating Oil Customer
September/October cover story For many years, the oilheat industry has struggled to maintain market share in the face of significant challenges. Not surprisingly, differences of opinion have risen regarding how those in the industry should focus …
Standards Released for B20 Heating Oil
In a welcome development for Bioheat advocates, standards organization ASTM International released performance specifications for blends of 6-20% biodiesel with traditional heating oil on March 24. The newly updated ASTM D396-15a, "Standard Specification for Fuel Oils," supplements the …
OESP Trade Show & Convention will feature Dan Holohan's Classic Hydronics seminar
Dan Holohan is bringing his Classic Hydronics seminar to the OESP Trade Show & Convention, May 17-21 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. At the conclusion of the trade show hours on Wednesday, May 20 at 2 …
OESP Convention to feature new NORA Gold courses
Part of the extensive education program at the OESP Trade Show & Convention, May 17-21 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, will include technical training sessions offering the National Oilheat Research Alliance's (NORA) new Gold Certification. On Wednesday, …