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2009 Issue 2

The Meier Minute

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Meier Supply is a totally focused HVAC/R wholesaler that wants to provide our customers with the top training and latest information in the industry. Our goal with the Meier Minute is to send you up-to-date information that you can read “in a minute”.

    DUPONT HAS EXPANDED RECLAIM AND RETROFIT PROGRAM
With the next deadline in the phaseout of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), or R-22 refrigerant, looming by year-end, DuPont today announced an expansion of its reclaim and retrofit program for the air conditioning and refrigeration service aftermarket. The projected 27.5 million pound R-22 shortfall is a result from… Read more…

  CONTRACTORS NOT READY FOR RECLAIM
Talk to reclaimers, wholesalers and, in fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and they will tell you contractors need to do a better job of bringing in HCFC-22 for reclamation to avoid a shortfall of the refrigerant by as early as 2010.  Talk to many contractors and they will tell you the incentives to submit their refrigerant for reclaim just aren’t there yet — Read more…

    BELT DRIVE MONTHLY - Does Browning Supply Belts For Private Label Branding?
Browning has been supplying premium quality v-belts for over 70-years. Our reputation was built on proven performance and user confidence. We are proud of our history and industry recognition and will simply not offer belts under in-house brand names. If it leaves our door it says Browning on the belt.  Read more…

CONTROLS NEWS - Honeywell CR7075A stand-alone two stage lighting control - Saves Energy!
Convenience stores, banks, fast food restaurants, retail establishments and lighted billboards can all realize energy savings by installing a two-stage lighting controller… Read more…

PENNSYLVANIA CONTRACTORS - What you need to know
Effective July 1, 2009, a new contractor’s registration law will be in place in PA.  Under the newly enacted, Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (PA HICPA) (effective July 1, 2009), for all home improvements in Pennsylvania with an actual cash value in excess of $500.00 the contractor will have to provide … Read more…

Compressor Overloads      
We get calls in the branch fairly regularly from customers that have a compressor that has open windings – so they think. In talking with them for a short time we will find out that the compressor body is warm or sometimes even hot.  Read the rest of this article written by Barry Kepner, Meier Supply Harrisburg, PA Branch Manager…

FINANCIAL CORNER - REBATE INFORMATION
Get the latest details on the Federal Tax Credits available!! Read more…
           
STIMULUS BILL BREAKDOWN - Time to Show We Are Worth the Investment
America’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - better known as “the stimulus bill” that was signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009 - continues to be a divisive topic in many circles.  Read more…

NEWS FROM ED BRINK, OUR TECHNICAL & TRAINING SPECIALIST
I am pleased to announce the acquisition of our new training trailer as well as the completion of three interactive training modules.  Meier Supply now has a portable roof top trainer, a Mod 90 furnace with a 16 SEER 2-stage heat pump trainer, and a UGRM 95+ furnace with an 18 SEER A/C trainer.  We have several more modules that will be completed in the future.  These trainers will be used to provide hands-on training for Meier Supply customers.

MEIER SUPPLY BUFFALO - WE’VE MOVED! 
            We are now located at:  1684 Walden Ave.,  Buffalo, NY 14225
            Directions:  From I-90, take exit 52W, Turn right at the Fleet Pride sign
            Our phone numbers remain the same: 716-853-1291,  800-579-8804,  Fax: 716-853-1296
           
Contact the Meier Supply Controls Division at one of our new phone numbers: 716.332.2492 and 800.579.8804

MEIER UNIVERSITY
We are currently finalizing our training schedule. This year, classes will incorporate our hands-on training trailer.  Technicians will learn about our products and will have the opportunity to put that knowledge to use while troubleshooting live equipment.  There will be two classes per month at each Meier University location. This will help support our two-tiered training approach. Classes are designed to meet the needs of technicians of all levels.
Each month will have a specific theme:   September - Roof top Equipment,  October - Gas Heating, November - Refrigeration, December - Electrical, January - Compressors, February - Airflow, March - Heat Pumps, and April - Air Conditioning. 
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