Feature Articles
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ARI 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 Years of Benefit to Society
by William G. Sutton, president, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
Confusion reigned 50 years ago before the birth of ARI product performance certification programs as consumers, equipment specifiers, building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers weighed competing claims and the U.S. Government was poised to sort out the mess with mandated regulatory schemes.
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI Celebrates 50 Years of Service to America
by Thomas E. Bettcher, chairman, ARI Board of Directors
What a difference a half century makes. From the founding of ARI in 1953 when only a few thousand service technicians were needed, the air-conditioning and refrigeration installer and service workforce has evolved into hundreds of thousands of talented men and women who would fill close to 10 Rose Bowls if they ever got together for a national convention!
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI - 50 Years of Striving for Excellence
by David R. Pannier, vice chairman, ARI Board of Directors
Long before anyone conceived of fax machines or the Internet, there was Koldfax, the printed monthly publication that has served as the official voice of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute since ARI was born in May of 1953 following the merger of two associations serving the comfort cooling and refrigeration industry.
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI Past Chairmen/Managing Directors
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI Staff
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI's 50 Years of Progress
by Dana Chase, Jr., editorial director
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) was formed as a result of the merger of the Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association (REMA) and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Machinery Association (ACRMA). This merger was approved by the directors of both associations at a meeting held in Hot Springs, VA, U.S. on March 29, 1953. The merger was then officially approved by the members of both associations by mail ballot.
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ARI 50th Anniversary
ARI Seals Time Capsule at 50th Annual Meeting
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Carrier Corporation - A Special Report
The Indoor Weather Experts
by Diane Ritchey, Editor
Carrier Corporation and its residential operations continue to be the world leader in the manufacture and sale of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and products.
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Carrier Corporation - A Special Report
Good to Be Green
by Diane Ritchey, Editor
As Carrier Corporation has learned, while being the first and setting the standard may be difficult, it's always the best.
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Carrier Corporation - A Special Report
Leadership in Tennessee
by Diane Ritchey, Editor
Carrier's Collierville, TN, U.S. facility continues to strive for advanced technology, top quality products, and continuous improvements, all while taking on new product lines.
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APPLIANCE Magazine Industry Tour 2003
A Vehicle of Opportunity
by Lisa Bonnema, Managing Editor
With travel budgets at record lows, road shows like the APPLIANCE Magazine Industry Tour are offering appliance engineers and purchasing executives a convenient way to stay in touch with the latest product offerings.
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Plastics Buyers' Guide
Advantages of Ultrasonic Plastic Welding for Appliances
Ultrasonic plastic welding has unique benefits as an assembly method. It uses no consumables and is easily automated and monitored for quality control.
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Plastics Buyers' Guide
Multi-Shot Plastics Injection Molding Hits Target with Faster Processing and Wide Range of Design Possibilities
A two-color cell phone case, a washing machine motor mount, a washable vacuum sweeper filter - all are produced with multi-shot injection molding, one of the hottest technologies in plastics processing today.
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Plastics Buyers' Guide
Family Cavity Molds - A Viable Means
Molders don't like to hear the term "family cavity mold."
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Plastics Buyers' Guide
The Plastic-Metal Switch
"We are switching from metal to plastic for our appliance components. How do we assemble them?" This question is increasingly asked by appliance makers.
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Plastics Buyers' Guide
The Value of a Well-Engineered Mold Base
Molders are constantly looking for ways to produce consistent, high-quality parts, while maximizing output and uptime. One of the best ways to achieve this is through the use of an effectively engineered mold base.
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Buyers' Guide to Plastics
Bulk Molding Compound: A Superior and Affordable Composite for the Appliance Design Engineer
Appliance components requiring heat resistance with pleasing cosmetic appearance qualities have traditionally been manufactured using metal, coated substrates, or thermoplastics. |
