ECR International World Headquarters 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, NY 13501
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2/25/2008 - CEO / President Appointed
ECR International announces the appointment of Michael Paparone as CEO/President and board member.
Mike comes from Owens-Illinois (O-I) where he was president of O-I plastics including health care, prescription products and closures. Prior to joining O-I in 2004, Mike had a long career at E.I. Dupont, Inc. where he was CEO of Dupont Flooring Systems (DFS), a floor covering, distribution and service subsidiary. Previous to DFS, Mike lead the Dupont Vespel business, engineering, compression cast polymer, and also held several operational, commercial and global roles over his career.
According to Stephen Sweet, Chairman of the Board, “Mike will bring significant experience to ECR International in leading us in the years ahead. His technical background, combined with his global commercial and operational experiences will serve us well as we look to grow our business in several dimensions.”
With facilities in Utica, Dunkirk, Rome NY, and Wallaceburg ON, ECR International is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances for the North American market.
12/17/2007 - District Sales Manager Appointed
ECR International is pleased to announce the hire of Kevin Pheney as District Sales Manager. In this position, Kevin will have responsibility for direct sales of our Utica, Dunkirk and Pennco product lines in and around the greater Chicago, Illinois area and be responsible for managing all independent representative agencies within the states of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Kevin comes to ECR with experience in various sales positions in the telecommunication, brass fittings and thermal plastics industries. In addition, he spent three (3) years with Lochinvar Corporation.
With facilities in Utica, Dunkirk, Rome NY, and Wallaceburg ON, ECR International is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances for the North American market.
11/17/2007 - Appointment of New England Sales Manager Announced
ECR International is pleased to announce the hire of David Engley as the Regional Sales Manager for New England. In this role, David will be responsible for leading the independent sales agencies for ECR’s nine wholesale brands including Airco, Argo, Dunkirk, EMI, Olsen, Oneida Royal, Pennco, Ultimate and Utica. The New England territory encompasses Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
David comes to ECR with over 20 years of successful heating equipment industry experience all in the New England market. He has held a variety of positions including; service technician, customer service representative, and general manager of a steel boiler manufacturing facility. In addition he has over 10 years of sales and sales management experience, most recently with Weil-McLain.
With facilities in Utica, Dunkirk, Rome NY, and Wallaceburg ON, ECR International is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances for the North American market.
11/1/2007 - ECR International Announces Winner of Sail Away Escape
ECR International is pleased to announce that Chris Wolfe of Wolfe’s Gas in Appleton, NY has won the ECR Sail Away Escape giveaway. The promotion was held from July 2nd to August 31st. Any contractor who purchased a qualifying ECR International furnace or boiler was awarded an American Express gift card. Additionally, he or she was automatically entered for a chance to win a 5 day 4 night cruise including round trip airfare to the port and hotel accommodations. No purchase was necessary to be entered into the Sail Away Escape giveaway.
Chris purchased a Dunkirk 95M-200 from Irr Supply in Lockport, NY and was entered into the giveaway. His name was drawn in a random drawing of all entrants on October 1st.
With facilities in Utica, Dunkirk, Rome NY, and Wallaceburg ON, ECR International is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances for the North American market.
Pictured in the photo from left to right are: Mark Belcher - Appalachian Region Sales Manager for ECR International, Larissa Wolfe, Chris Wolfe, Rick Lyman – Irr Supply, Dean Bellack – C&C Marketing
7/27/2007 - ECR International Demonstration Vehicle Hits the Road
ECR International’s new state of the art demonstration vehicle is on its maiden voyage through the United States and Canada. The vehicle showcases ECR’s expansive HVAC product offering. Included on the vehicle are two fully operational residential boilers, the industry pioneering 95% efficient Dunkirk / Utica 95M modulating gas boiler along with the Utica Starfire oil boiler. “The vehicle will provide our contractors with valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from factory personnel,” according the Maggie Reed-Lutz Senior Marketing Representative for ECR International.
The vehicle showcases ECR’s complete HVAC offering, including Argo hydronic controls, Olsen oil and gas furnaces, Enviromaster’s new high efficiency 13 SEER ductless air conditioners along with Dunkirk and Utica high efficiency boilers. The vehicle is also equipped with an interactive touch screen giving contractors easy access to information on ECR’s product offering.
ECR International prides itself on providing training and has experienced factory personnel to support events throughout North America. Many dates have been scheduled from the Northeast through the Midwest. For more information please email demotruck@ecrinternational.com.
With facilities in Utica, Dunkirk, Rome NY, and Wallaceburg ON, ECR International is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances for the North American market.
10/13/2006 - The Climate Energy FreewattTM Warm Air Micro-CHP System Wins a 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Award
New York, New York, October 5, 2006 – POPULAR MECHANICS magazine has a long tradition of recognizing excellence in design and engineering. The Breakthrough Awards program, initiated in 2005, helps POPULAR MECHANICS publicize interesting and important new products, as well as accomplishments in the realm of scientific research. As a group the winning products promise to empower readers, improve the public’s health and safety, address environmental problems, save people money – and inject a healthy dose of fun and adventure into everyday life.
The 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards were presented last night in an awards ceremony at New York City’s newly completed Hearst Tower, which has been heralded as an architectural showpiece and leading example of green design. Climate Energy was awarded a prestigious 2006 POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Award for its Freewatt System, a warm air residential heating system that also generates electric power.
The Climate Energy Freewatt System, Powered by HondaTM, replaces an existing warm air central heating furnace and is installed by certified heating system professionals. The systems produce low-cost electric power by using the natural gas heating fuel twice; first to produce electric power, and then to heat the home. Homeowners will experience significantly lower electric bills while ultimately lowering the nation’s overall energy use and pollutant emissions.
Like Honda’s hybrid automobiles, Climate Energy’s Freewatt System provides real advantages while building upon proven mechanical and electrical technology. The concept is simple, electric power is produced as a by-product of the normal supply of heat to the home. The results can be dramatic. The owners of Climate Energy Freewatt Systems will enjoy enhanced thermal comfort, ultra-quiet operation, and good payback on their investment. The system is configured to conveniently replace a conventional space heating furnace in new and existing homes and operates with natural gas.
Climate Energy’s Micro-CHP Systems underwent a successful field trial program this past winter. Freewatt Systems are now available, in eastern Massachusetts, with systems scheduled to be installed beginning in January, 2007. The company is actively developing new Freewatt products, including a hydronic heating variation, and is working to expand into additional States. Climate Energy, based in Medfield, Massachusetts, is a Joint Venture company owned by ECR International (Utica, NY) and Yankee Scientific, Inc. (Medfield, MA), both privately held businesses.
Visit www.climate-energy.com to learn more about Climate Energy Micro-CHP.
8/16/2006 - ECR International Hires Product Managers
Utica, NY – ECR International is pleased to announce the hire of Thomas Pietrowicz, Product Manger Air Systems. Tom will be responsible for managing the EMI, Olsen, Oneida, and RetroAire product lines for ECR. He is located in the Utica office.
Tom brings with him over 20 years of HVAC Engineering and Marketing experience from Carrier Corporation. In the past, Tom has lead new product introductions, responsible for originating and coordinating pre and post sales literature, along with developing and conducting field sales training.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University.
Additionally, Joe Langlois has accepted the position of Product Manager Hydronic systems in the Marketing Group. Joe brings over 20 years of vast HVAC experience to the Product Manager position, including field and sales management experience. For the last 2 years, Joe has been one of ECR’s Technical Service Representatives.
5/1/2006 - ECR Releases New Super Efficient Boiler
ECR International is pleased to announce the release of the new Dunkirk Quantum 95M-200 and Utica UB 95M-200 boiler. The revolutionary new 95M is remarkably 95% efficient and is fully modulating from 80 – 200 MBH. The 95 % AFUE rating make the new boiler the only boiler on the market eligible for the Federal Tax Credit of $150. The 95M-200 features a one piece cast aluminum heat exchanger. The one piece casting eliminates section interface leaks and includes wide waterways resulting in little pressure drop. This also eliminates the need for expensive and bulky high head circulators or special near boiler piping, which will save the contractor valuable installation time. Because the high head circulators are not necessary, homeowners can anticipate saving on their electric bill as well as their gas bill. The sealed combustion design allows the boiler to be vented with inexpensive PVC pipe. A simple control scheme means the boiler can be easily maintained. The 95M-200 will reduce your customers’ fuel consumption, save them money, and ultimately pay for itself in a few short years.
