• Associations
• Magazines

• Manufacturers
• Software

  Manufacturers

• Argo Technology - Electrical and electronic zone controls for heating systems. 
• Bell & Gossett  - Award winning web site of a leader in HVAC technology.   This site is an engineer's dream come true.  Helpful software and CAD downloads.  Extensive product information and on-line pump selection.      
• Cemline Corporation  Packaged water heaters, clean steam generators, condensate coolers, pressure vessels, and fast replacement tube bundle source
• Danfoss HVAC Controls - Control valves for hot water, chilled water, and steam systems.
• Danfoss Graham - Variable speed drives specifically designed and pre-programed for the strigent requirements of today's smart HVAC systems.
• Domestic Pump - Vacuum and steam condensate handling equipment.  Packaged pump units designed to transfer steam condensate or feed feed steam boilers.     
• Flex-Hose - Flexible hose, pump connectors and vibration eliminators
• Goulds G&L Pumps - Since 1848, Goulds Pumps has been a leader in the manufacture and marketing of high-quality pumps for a variety applications.
• Graham - (see Danfoss Graham) Variable speed drives.
• Hoffman Specialty - offers a wide range of products for the steam and hydronic systems. Each product has been designed for optimum performance in a system. With over 70 years of experience and the expertise of our sales representatives, Hoffman Specialty offers support, service, and quality products. 
• HydroFlow - World class water treatment or water de-scaling systems.  Water treatment products used around the world, that are extremely efficient, easy to install, chemical free and maintenance free. Our systems provide de-scaling, prevent limescale formation and produce great cost savings.
• Lawler Manufactoring Company  - Established in 1896, manufactures and distributes a wide range of  thermostatic mixing valves which are used to blend hot and cold water producing tempered water for individual showers and group showers used in schools, hotels and nursing homes. Other applications include emergency shower and eyewash units, photographic processing, commercial and industrial tempered water, tub spas, wash down stations, and large regulating valves
• Lochinvar - A major manufacturer of water heating products for sanitary, recreational, and space heating purposes.  The most complete water heating product line the in the industry - from 2 gallons to 10,000 gallons, in natural or LP gas, electric, steam, or solar.    Lochinvar is recognized throughout the industry for its superior quality and  technological innovations.
• Marlow Pumps - Submersible sump pumps to 4" discharge, submersible sewage pumps, and accessories line includes float switches, basins and control panels.  Engineered Wastewater products range from Submersible Effluent, Wastewater and Grinder Pumps to Self-Priming Wastewater Pumps.  General Industry product line consists of self-priming high capacity and solids handling pumps including the world-renowned Trash Hog® and Prime Line® pumps. The product offering also includes Whirlflo® pumps for solids handling and self-priming centrifugal pumps for pumping petroleum products.
• McDonnell & Miller - Well known for steam and hot water boiler liquid level controls. In fact, McDonnell & Miller pioneered regulation for boiler water levels and has been responsible for practically every major development in boiler level controls since 1924. Concepts in boiler control developed by McDonnell & Miller have become standard industry practice.
• Wessels Company - Bladder type hydronic expansion tanks, thermal expansion tanks, and hydro-pneumatic / pressure booster tanks, as well as shock and surge accumulator tanks. Glycol make-up and recovery packages are also.

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  Associations

• ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association is a national association representing the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry. The primary goal of ABMA is to promote the common business interests of the boiler manufacturing industry and to promote the safe, environmentally friendly use of the products and services of its members.
• ARI - The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a voluntary, nonprofit organization comprised of the manufacturers of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating products. More than 90 percent of the air conditioning and refrigeration machinery and components manufactured in the United States is produced by members of ARI.
• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. An international organization of 50,000 persons throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education, and publications.
• ASME - The premier organization for promoting the art, science, and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world.
• ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification, and inspection of plumbing systems.
• DOE - Motor Challenge - Motor Challenge Energy Savings Network. On the Motor Challenge Home Page you will find information about the program, as well as many unbiased resources to help you make informed decisions on the management and maintenance of your electric motor-driven systems.
• DOE - Steam Challenge - The Steam Challenge program is a public-private initiative sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies. The goal of Steam Challenge is to help industrial customers retrofit, maintain and operate their steam systems more efficiently and more profitably.
• EPRI - Created by U.S. electric utilities in 1973, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is one of America's oldest and largest research consortia, with some 700 members and an annual budget of about $500 million.
• GAMA - The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association is a national trade association whose members manufacturer appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating, and commercial food service.
• Hydraulic Institute -The Hydraulic Institute is the largest association of pump producers and suppliers in North America. HI serves member companies and pump users by providing product standards and forums for the exchange of industry information. HI is your source for pumps standards, books, energy reduction programs and much more. IEEE Standards is a world leader in the development and dissemination of voluntary, consensus-based industry standards involving today's leading-edge electrotechnology.
• IGSHPA - The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association was established in 1987 to advance geothermal / ground source heat pump technology on local, state, national, and International levels.
• MCAA - The more than 1,300 contractors that proudly call themselves members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America are dedicated to excellence and committed to quality. MCAA members deliver construction that moves quickly and efficiently. Their jobs are problem free and safe.
• NAOHSM - National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers. NAOHSM is the only industry association devoted exclusively to the education and advancement of oil heat service professionals.
• New England Fuel Institute - representing over 1100 fuel oil marketers in the Northeast and adjoining regions.

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  Magazines

• Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News - The magazine for Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration industries.
• www.automatedbuildings.com - The complete guide to Building Automation.
• Consulting-Specifying Engineer - The magazine for professional engineers who design mechanical, electrical, electronic and related systems for commercial and institutional new building and retrofit projects. It has a circulation of 47,500 and is published 13 times a year.
• Contracting-Business Interactive - HVAC industry information.  Contains both professional and consumer sections.
• Contractor - The Newsmagazine of Mechanical Contracting
• Fuel Oil News - website developed for the Retail Petroleum Industry. Contains editorials, news and trends, fuel price index, and much more.
• Energy User News - All areas of building management relating to energy-intensive building systems plus fuel and power acquisition.
• Engineered Systems - serves the growing $100-billion-plus mechanical engineered systems market in the areas of building construction, renovation and retrofit. Each month HPAC Engineering publishes timely, authoritative articles about hvacr systems, piping and plumbing systems, controls, cogeneration and other related areas.
• HPAC Engineering - provides practical, application-orientated information to assist facility engineers, consulting engineers, and mechanical contractors who design, specify, install, maintain, and purchase non-residential HVACR equipment and components.
• Liquids Handling Magazine - unrivalled as the UK's only journal totally dedicated to fluids processing, handling, and technology.
• Oil & Energy - the official publication of the New England Fuel Institute, is written for independent fuel oil and HVAC contractors throughout the land.
• Plant Engineering - The magazine for industrial plant engineering professionals responsible for the maintenance and operations of plant facilities and equipment systems.
• Plumbing & Mechanical - serves over 43,000 plumbing-heating-piping contractors.
• PM Engineer - Provides specifying and consulting engineers with the most accurate and enlightening information to help them succeed in their technical and business endeavors.
• Pump Zone - Pumps and Systems magazine - Dedicated to answering the needs of pump users and professionals with technical articles, software, and advice. 
• IMPO magazine - Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation is a monthly magazine whose readers are responsible for keeping America's industrial plants running efficiently, safely, and in compliance with environmental regulations.

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  Software

• Acrobat Reader - Free software that allows you to view and print PDF documents.
• Bell & Gossett  - System Syzer software for PC and Palm. Estimates friction loss and fluid velocity.  System curve calculations for unknown flow or head are also a handy feature.  This program also calculates  the flow and  pressure drop for B&G Circuit Setter Valves.
• Cemline Company  - Equipment sizing CD for clean steam generators, water heaters, flash tanks, and storage tanks.  CD includes layout and equipment drawings.  Online selections are also available.
• Danfoss Graham - HVAC Energy Analysis Software  - Comprehensive  analysis tool that allows simple calculations or more complex analysis using actual fan or pump curves.  This program estimates electrical energy consumption and a simple payback for fan and pump applications that use an AC drive and motor.
• Flex-Hose Co., Inc. - Tri-Flex Loop Sizer CD.  Fully customize your piping projects and export to CAD format.

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