Massachusetts Bioheat dealer sports new truck wraps
“I've never seen a more beautiful truck,” said Ryan Roy, the director of operations for Massachusetts-based Cleghorn Oil. “This is the crown jewel, the showpiece of our fleet. I almost want to put it on a pedestal and …
Point 'n' Click
It’s no secret that brick and mortar retailers are feeling the impact of e-commerce over the internet. What is not so well known is how few heating oil and HVAC marketers are offering their customers the option …
Rockin Robin ("Tweet, tweet, tweet")
Though the song, first released by Bobby Day in 1958 (and re-released numerous times through the years), was a little before my time, there is no doubt that it is a catchy tune. However, it …
Industry News and Events
REP. BASS URGES PASSAGE OF NORA; GAINS ANOTHER CO-SPONSOR Rep. Charlie Bass (R-NH-02), lead sponsor of NEFI-backed legislation to renew the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA), made a compelling appeal to his House colleagues urging its …
Lessons from our Breakthrough Groups
Talking with people in our industry lately has got me thinking back to when I was a kid. I would come home whining to my dad about the trials of youth. “I got benched today, …
How do you calculate GPM
There are many formulas and equations that make up the underpinnings of a properly operating hydronic system. There is one in particular that once understood, allows you to “see” what’s going on in any hydronic …
NEFI battles costly on-board recorder mandate
The final surface transportation or “highway” bill approved by United States Congress was signed into law by President Obama earlier this summer. The new law includes a costly measure that will require the installation of …
The online marketing corner
Q: I think we run an excellent business, but a few disgruntled customers have posted bad reviews about us. Is there anything I can do about that? A: No, but that’s the good news! As a …
Clean sweep but keep the oil
Every story has an origin. According to Manheim, PA homeowner Tim Slusser, the story of his “New” home’s massive makeover started with a puddle in the mechanical room. He and his wife had just purchased …
Industry News and Events
Wilo USA Appoints Director of Operations Wilo USA has announced that Chris Perkins will assume the role of Director of Operations at Wilo’s manufacturing facility in Thomasville, GA. Mark D’Agostino, President and CEO of Wilo USA, said …