Field Controls names new executive

October 6, 2015

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

October 5, 2015

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

October 1, 2015

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

September 29, 2015

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

September 24, 2015

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

September 23, 2015

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

March 25, 2015

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

March 23, 2015

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

March 5, 2015

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, …