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HAPPY RETIREMENT Viessmann Canada held a celebration at the company’s Waterloo, Ont. headquarters on November 22nd for outgoing president Harald Prell (HP) who is retiring after 41 years with the company. Prell first joined Viessmann in 1980 as an assistant general manager. He was promoted to general manager of North American operations in 1986, and in 1990 he established Viessmann US in Warwick, Rhode Island. He was later appointed president of Viessmann Canada in 2010.
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Scholarship awarded to Charles-Olivier Duquette (centre), from Louis Beaulieu, president/CEO Ouellet Canada (right) and Miguel Robichaud, engineering manager Ouellet Canada.
OUELLET SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION Ouellet Canada has awarded the Électro-Fédération Canada (EFC) scholarship to Charles-Olivier Duquette, a mechanical engineering student at Cégep Limoilou. The scholarship, which is worth $3,500, is to support students so they can achieve and realize their career aspirations. Ouellet Canada is a subsidiary of the Ouellet Group, a Quebec manufacturer of electric heating products and distributor of air-conditioning products. ouellet.com
DANFOSS CELEBRATES NEW CANADIAN OFFICE On September 23, Danfoss welcomed employees and guests to their new Canada office and training centre in Oakville, ON to celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Officially opening in December 2020, the event was delayed due to COVID-19. The office employs 36 people from three business segments: Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss Drives and Danfoss Power Solutions. Additionally, the office houses a training centre as John Galyen, president Danfoss North America, well as meeting and event space. and Randy Ross, senior Danfoss has operated in Canada for 69 years. manager of HR for Danfoss In other Danfoss news, the company has broken in Canada, officially open the new Danfoss office and ground on a new 167,000 sq. ft. manufacturing fa- training centre in Oakville, cility in Tallahassee, Florida. Scheduled for comple- Ontario. tion in early 2023, the new facility will host manufacturing of Turbocor compressors. The award-winning compressors use magnetic-bearing technology instead of oil and provide a low-carbon and ultralow global warming potential (GWP) cooling option for commercial air conditioning and refrigeration units. danfoss.com HPACMAG.COM
PHOTOS COURTESY VIESSMANN/DANFOSS/OUELLET
DURAVENT ACQUIRES HART AND COOLEY DuraVent has acquired Michigan-based Hart and Cooley, bringing together two HVAC industry venting pioneers. Operating since 1901, Hart and Cooley’s product portfolio includes residential and commercial products including grilles, registers, diffusers, commercial and residential venting and chimney systems, and air filtration products and systems. The company owns facilities throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. DuraVent, venting and chimney specialists, also owns Security Chimneys in Montreal. “Our immediate objective is to build one unified company, with one team, focused on world-class manufacturing and distribution,” said DuraVent president and CEO Simon Davis in announcing the deal. duraventfiltration.com
CIPH ESTABLISHES WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) Board has approved a new award to recognize women in CIPH with outstanding leadership. At the request of the CIPH Women’s Network the award was approved by the Board and will be named the CIPH Women of Distinction Award. To be considered, nominees must demonstrate commitment to mentoring, developing and promoting women in the plumbing and heating industry through their leadership. The award is based on the following criteria: a minimum of 12 years in the plumbing and heating industry (with a CIPH member company); minimum four years of service on any CIPH committee or council; and a maximum of two women per year can receive the Award. The deadline for nominations for the first annual is February 1st, 2022. ciph.com
