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Taco Forms sTraTegic collaboraTion For JoinT r&D, new PumP Designs Taco has formed a strategic collaboration with Italian pump manufacturer Askoll to share technology and work together on research and development relating to new circulator designs, as well as other joint product and marketing initiatives. The strategic partnering agreement was announced earlier this month in a ceremony at the Taco Innovation & Design Center at Taco headquarters in Cranston, R.I. Taco remains committed to manu- facturing its quality products in the U.S. The joint effort between Taco and Askoll is expected to expedite and broaden the introduction of innovative, new product designs for Taco's residential and light commercial markets. Askoll manufactures pumps used in a variety of industries and applications, including indoor space heating. The company is headquartered in Dueville, Italy. Founded in 1978, Askoll currently employs some 3,000 person in 11 compa- nies focusing on advanced electric-mo- tored pumps that are used in aquariums, ponds and terrariums, industrial automa- tion, heating and home appliances. "Taco's path for future growth lies in strategic relationships with world-class companies like Askoll," said John Hazen White, Jr., Taco President and CEO. "We have long searched the world for the best suppliers of castings and raw materials for our products. Now we are doing the same for the best and brightest technology partners," he added. "We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial working relationship with Askoll." shawn DuFFy nameD norTheasT regional sales manager For Tremcar/ bosTon sTeel & mFg. Tremcar/Boston Steel & Mfg. Co., manu- facturer of bulk hauling cargo trailer tanks and Class 7 and 8 heating oil truck tanks, has appointed Shawn Duffy as regional sales manager for the Northeast U.S. region including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Duffy has an extensive background in the cargo transport of petroleum products, particularly heating oil, with over 25 years of experience at TransTech Industries, having worked his way up from welding foreman to quality control engineer, and then sales engineer. He holds a degree in welding technology from Eastern Maine Community College. Duffy resides in Brookville, Maine, and served as a jet mechanic for the Maine Air National Guard. He can be reached at 207-801-1360 (mobile) and 207-326-0719 (home office), as well as the plant office in Malden, Mass., at 800-333-6970. His email address is duffys@tremcar.com. uTc builDing & inDusTrial sysTems announces Price increase UTC Building & Industrial Systems, which manufactures products under the Carrier, Bryant, Payne and ICP brand names, announces a price increase of up to 5% on residential and commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment. It will be implemented going in to the new year. us PaTenT issueD For Pro-Pal ® ProDucTs On July 8, 2014, Webstone, was issued a U.S. patent for its Pro-Pal® Primary/Secondary Purge Tee™ and Pro-Pal® Purge & Fill™ valve sys- tems. Documentation has been filed to include worldwide patent rights for these products. Pro-Pal® Step Saving www.fueloilnews.com | Fuel oil news | December 2014 43 HVAC/HYDRONICS N e w s Continued on page 46