WESTFIELD, Mass., Feb. 2005 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the Futera III Series, full modulation boilers and water heaters with 3:1 turndown. The full color publication provides photos and information detailing the product’s performance characteristics, installation flexibility and easy to service features.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing the design and construction of the Futera III’s rugged, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings. Advanced control technology is also detailed with color photos and information. Detailed graphs including “Blocked Flue, “Blocked Air Inlet’, and gas pressure in H20, highlight the performance features of the Futera III in real-world conditions. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are shown for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 500 – 2000 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

Westfield, Mass., Jan 31 – Smith Cast Iron Boilers teamed up recently with Wilkins Mechanical Services, a residential heating contractor based in Bedford, NH to donate a Smith Boiler as a replacement for a 134-year old working boiler.

The donation of a new Smith Series 8 Boiler was the result of a holiday-season contest that Wilkins Mechanical Services sponsored in New Hampshire to identify the oldest working boiler in the state. The winner was Marc Palmondon of Nashua, who lives in a house that was built in the late 1800s. The original boiler, an old “snowman” style steam boiler -- manufactured by the Richardson Boiler Company -- was the only heating system that the house had ever had.

“We wanted to host a contest around the holiday season to provide someone with a new boiler,” said Todd Lavery, general manager of Wilkins Mechanical Services. “We do lots of business with Smith and they agreed to participate in the program and help with the donation.”

The contest was promoted throughout the state on three radio stations that Wilkins advertises on, and netted well over 30 entries, including several boilers that dated back to the early 1900s. The replaced boiler was originally designed for use with coal, however, the system was converted in the early 1950s for use with oil.

For his winning submission, Palmondon has received a high efficiency Smith Series 8 Residential Boiler. The new boiler has an efficiency rating of over 85%, a long cry from the estimated 55% efficiency of the old boiler, and a limited lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger. In addition, all Smith Cast Iron Boilers are in compliance with A.S.M.E., and cast iron sections are hydrostatically tested. Per A.S.M.E. code section VI, cast iron boilers are more resistant to corrosion than steel boilers, allowing owners to operate their boilers without water treatment. Smith boilers are designed with full access to the fire side heating surfaces which allows for easy boiler cleaning and maintenance.

The total value for replacing the existing boiler and installing a new one is about $6,000 according to Lavery, however, the old boiler and pipes were wrapped with asbestos, which had to be professionally removed. Thanks for the help of Alpha Asbestos Abatement, of Bedford, NH, and their partnership with Covino Environmental Associates, Inc, Waste Management, NEET, and NHDES, who all donated their services for the project.

“The end result is that we all donated time, money and materials to bring this contest to reality, and best of all, we really made Mr. Palmondon’s holiday special,” said Lavery. “It was a great program and we are very pleased with the results.”

From headquarters in Westfield, Mass., Smith Cast Iron Boilers are available for commercial, institutional and residential applications, and are distributed throughout the U.S. For additional information, contact Smith Cast Iron Boilers at

260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085.
Tel. (413) 562-9631 or on the web at http://www.smithboiler.com/html/series8.asp.

Wilkins Mechanical Services, Inc. can be reached at

7 Bellemore Drive, #1
Bedford, NH.
Tel. (603) 647-7741 or on the web at www.wmshvac.com.

FuteraIII_SSModulationRelease.pdf

WESTFIELD, Mass., October 2004 - RBI has introduced the next generation of sealed combustion, direct vent, Futera Series boilers - the Futera III. With full modulation and 3:1 turndown, the Futera III Series supplies the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain desired building temperature by matching heating demand without over-firing and wasting energy.

RBI's full line of Futera Series boilers will be on display at the upcoming AHR Expo, booth 2473, February 7 - 9, 2005, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The new Futera III features a variety of quality components including a rugged, four-pass design, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer. The brushed stainless steel jacket of Futera III Series boilers provides an appealing look and corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Futera III Series boilers permit easy installation and service with a small footprint that fits through a standard doorway and quick release latches allowing for easy access to all components. Models are available ranging from 500 to 2000MBH to meet any heating demand or application. In addition to the new Futera III Series Boilers, RBI will also display the LCD and Dominator Series boilers and water heaters during the AHR Expo.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera III Series, full modulation boilers with stainless steel jacket, visit RBI at the AHR Expo, booth 2473, or contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

04.12SP-1_PurePak_Brochure.pdf

Homeowners can now breathe easier with the new PurePak Air Cleaner. Not only is it quiet, but it cleans the air with amazing efficiency - capturing up to 98% of airborne particles 1 micron in size or smaller! The patented carbon core filter media not only captures pollen, mold, bacteria and smoke; it also absorbs odors without creating ozone.

SpacePak is committed to providing products that improve your quality of life. To find out more about the PurePak Air Cleaner, look for the following four items in our Literature Library located on the "Brochures & Literature" tab.

• PurePak Recessed Air Cleaner (Brochure)
  
• PurePak - The SpacePak Answer to Indoor Air Quality (Product Data)
  
• PurePak Air Cleaner - Installation Instruction (Installation and Operation Manual)
  
• PurePak Air Cleaner - Maint. & Filter Replacement (Installation and Operation Manual)

04.11SP-1_Outlet_Brochure_SPOT-3.pdf

SpacePak has improved and expanded the options available for room terminators. With three types to choose from (wood, metal and finished covers) any installation can be blended into an existing room.

While the standard white plastic terminator can be wallpapered or painted, there are over 35 different ways to accent or camouflage the only visible component of a SpacePak system in your home.

To view all of the colorful options, click on the link above.

LCDBoilerLitRelease.pdf

WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the LCD Dominator Series of sealed combustion boilers and water heaters. The six-page, full color publication features photos detailing the product's performance features, installation flexibility and easy-to-service features including slide-out heat exchangers.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing various venting options that add to the LCD's installation flexibility. The LCD Series with optional stainless steel jacket for indoor and outdoor applications is also shown. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are provided for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 225 -- 2300 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For additional information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

ACHRNewsRelease.pdf

Westfield, Mass., July 26, 2004 -- HydroTherm's new KN-10 commercial gas fired boiler featuring Tru-Flow™, self-adaptive design technology, received an Honorable Mention for excellence in product design in the first Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine. An independent panel of 13 contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 119 entries from over 75 manufacturers.

"Obviously we are very pleased with this honor," said Floyd Lewis, product manager for HydroTherm. "The KN-10 was just introduced in May and is already gaining widespread approvals from both contractors and building owners alike. Its unique design represents the state-of-the-art in commercial boiler design."

The HydroTherm KN-10 is a self-adaptive commercial boiler that adjusts air and fuel under many conditions and "thinks for itself' to maximize performance and boiler safety. As such, the boiler can be used in many areas where air-inlet pressure issues may occur without any degradation in performance. The high efficiency, small footprint cast iron boiler offers a 1 million Btu/hour input in a condensing design with efficiencies of up to 93 percent.

ACHR News Publisher John Conrad stated, "Manufacturer design teams are coming up with unique ways to assist contractors in installation, service, and maintenance. This awards program is an ideal way for our magazine to call attention to products that are designed with the installing dealer in mind."

Winning entries in the Dealer Design Awards are featured in the July 19, 2004 issue of The ACHR News.

For additional information about the HydroTherm KN-10 boiler or any product, please contact:
HydroTherm
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel: 413.564.5515
or on the web at www.hydrothermkn.com

RBIWebRelease.pdf

WESTFIELD, Mass., June 16, 2004 -- RBI has launched a new and completely updated web site, rbiwaterheaters.com, covering the company's entire line of finned copper tube commercial boilers water heaters, pool heaters and storage tanks.

The comprehensive, easy-to-navigate site highlights the design, construction and performance of all RBI products using color charts, graphs, illustration and photos. The full-featured site invites visitors to download product literature and manuals.

Information regarding the browser based RBI product Specifier is also provided. Using this site, mechanical contractors, engineers, specifiers and building owners will receive comprehensive information and specifications on all RBI products including sizing and selection data. For additional information, please log on to: www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

LCD_DominatorRelease.pdf

WESTFIELD, Mass, June 2004 - RBI combines sealed combustion technology and easy-to-service design with the LCD Series. The newest addition to the Dominator Series of domestic hot water heaters and hydronic heating boilers. LCD Series boilers use a sealed combustion chamber, special alloy burners, and multi-speed blowers for more efficient staging.

The sealed combustion chamber provides the flexibility of using outside air or mechanical room air for combustion. The LCD Series is comprised of competitively priced, indoor/outdoor units that meet low NOx requirements, while maintaining high performance and ease of serviceability. Twelve models are available within a wide 225 - 2300 MBH range.

The unit features a proven spark pilot ignition system that is safer and more reliable than conventional, hot surface ignition systems. In addition to standard metal jackets, LCD Series boilers are also available with corrosion-resistant, brushed stainless steel jackets. The stainless steel jacket is ideal for outdoor or indoor installations in corrosive or harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the lCD Dominator Series boilers, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street,
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

Sterling Radiant Panels is number eight on the Supply House Times` Top Ten Products of 2003 list. The list showcases the ten products featured in the Supply House Times that generated the most reader interest, based on the inquires they received.

Click here to visit our radiant panel page and learn more about radiant heating & cooling.

Beacon-Morris.com has a whole new look and an improved site. We've made lots of changes, including an up-to-the-minute rep finder, downloadable literature in PDF format and better navigation. Please bookmark this site and come back often. You'll find the latest Beacon-Morris news in this spot, and we'll keep you updated with further improvements to this site. Thanks for visiting!

During the past few years Sterling has actively been supporting the concept of radiant ceiling cooling. This technology has been slow to spread from Europe to the United States. This echnology offers some unique advantages including green building credits, operational efficiency and improved comfort conditions. There is also the ability to retrofit older, unairconditioned buildings with limited ceiling heights and/or plenum spaces relative to current HVAC systems.

Sterling has been involved with the renovation of the S.T. Dana Building (School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan) and Phase 1 of this sizable project (100,000 sq. ft.) has recently been completed. Radiant ceiling cooling fit the criteria for the renovation very well. Installation of hydronic piping rather then potentially large ductwork was seen as a distinct advantage. Another critical factor was the "quietness" of the radiant ceiling cooling system as many of the areas being renovated were office and teaching lab spaces.

Sterling has also supplied radiant ceiling cooling panels to a "proof of concept" project at Pennsylvania State University. This project details "dedicated outdoor air systems" and is under the direction of Stanley Mumma, Ph. D., P.E. Dr. Mumma is currently on the faculty of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University and is also a member of ASHRAE. Details of this
project can be viewed at www.doas.psu.edu.

As an independent proponent of radiant ceiling cooling, I have found this site to be highly educational and I would encourage you to spend a few minutes visiting it. I would also recommend this site to any design engineers who may be considering radiant ceiling cooling but who need to get a better understanding of the concept.

We are also presently working on four other major radiant cooling project leads including a UCLA project with 48,000 sq ft of active panel.

SterlingCUH8.pdf

The new Slope Top Cabinet Unit Heaters are now available! Download the new catalog featuring the new Slope Top styles here. These new styles have all of the quality features you expect from Sterling, and are perfect for applications where preventing the unit''s use as a shelf, seat, or step-ladder is essential. Watch this space for more Cabinet Unit Heater innovations from Sterling later this year.

Coming in January 2002, Sterling introduces new Slope Top Cabinet Unit Heaters. Style FS is a floor standing unit, and Style FSI is also floor standing, with inverted flow. New catalogs and spec sheets featuring these styles are being prepared now and will be available on this site soon. Watch for more Cabinet Unit Heater innovations from Sterling coming later in 2002, including slope top wall models and new concealed models.

It''s a whole new look, with improved navigation and a wealth of information on everything Sterling. You''''ll find downloadable brochures and spec sheets, an up-to-the-minute rep finder, the Sterling color chart, and more. Watch this space for the latest news about Sterling, as well as general hydronics tips, case studies, anecdotes, and maybe even a recipe or two. If you have a great tip or success story using Sterling products, submit it to tech@sterlingheat.com. Be sure to bookmark this new site and come back often!