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32 AUGUST 2016 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com RALPH ADAMS NAMED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL & ENERGY SERVICE PROFESSIONALS Ralph Adams of Sykesville, Md., has been elected president of the National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals, an organization comprising hundreds of indus- try professionals who serve the energy needs of primarily the Northeast portion of the United States. Adams, a member of the Mid Atlantic Chapter, has been active in OESP since May 2006, serving in a range of leadership positions, such as national vice president and co-chair of education. Adams is also the co-author of the National Oilheat Research Alliance's Gold Airflow and Venting programs and developed a "Home Comfort Specialist Academy" for sales people. In addition, Adams won the "Contractor of the Year" award from the Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland in 2014, as well as the organization's Joe Kaelin Memorial Award in 2013. "I am proud and humbled to accept this position to lead a proactive organization that promotes professionalism and excellence within the industry," Adams said. "Our members work directly with the end customer, such as business own- ers and homeowners. We encourage and promote a level of customer service that elevates our profession and continually underscores our industry's value within the community. To serve as president is a terrific milestone in my career, and one I cherish." Adams said he has outlined a number of initiatives for his two-year term, focusing on ways in which to expand member value and to further promote OESP in the industry. "Customers need to know that working with an OESP service provider ensures a level of skill and competency," Adams said. "Our members are the top of the industry, and we strive hard through continuing education to ensure it. That is the 'OESP Difference.' And my focus is to ensure that customers recognize there is a difference." Adams is a service manager at Parker Fuel Co. in Ellicott City, Md., where he has been a company leader for 22 years. There, Adams is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the service and installation departments. Adams said he is proud to have transformed Parker into a full-service HVAC company that also sells heating oil. BRYAN STEAM CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2016 Bryan Steam LLC, originators of the "flexible water tube" design, will be celebrating its 100th year in business in 2016. Founded in 1916 as the Bryan Harvester Company by George Bryan, the company began by producing cars and steam powered tractors. In 1922, the company stopped such production after the rise of the gasoline engine. Bryan Harvester then refined and marketed the bent water tube boiler that had powered the steam-powered vehicles and became Bryan Steam LLC. Today Bryan Steam offers a broad range of boilers including gas, oil and gas/oil fired boilers, as well as electric, condensing, low NOx and knockdown boilers. The "flexible water tube" design provides fast, natural internal circulation for maximum heat transfer and operating efficiency. Bryan Steam also manu- factures indirect water heaters, pool heaters, feed systems and related equipment and accessories. To celebrate its 100th year, Bryan Steam is planning an open house in August for its employees, North American representa- tives, vendors and local and state dignitaries. The "family picnic" event will be held at Bryan Steam's manufacturing facility in Peru, Ind., and will include food, tours and more. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS ITALY ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN RIELLO United Technologies Holdings Italy said it completed the acquisition of approximately 70% of Riello S.p.A., a provider of heating products in over 60 countries. The Riello fam- ily will continue to own the balance of the shares of Riello S.p.A., which now becomes part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security. "This is a historical milestone for Riello Group, reflecting our intention to continue to serve our customers while strengthen- ing our value proposition." said Ettore Riello, chairman of the board, Riello Group S.p.A., Riello S.p.A. Riello S.p.A. also announced that Keith Farrell will lead U.S. and Canadian operations as president. Riello was established in Italy in the 1920s and in North America in the 1970s. Riello is a worldwide leader in the HVAC industry. Riello's North American corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are in Mississauga, Ontario. The U.S. sales office and distribu- tion center are in Hingham Mass. www.riello.ca 1-800-474 3556 STAR TRIBUNE NAMES UPONOR NORTH AMERICA A 'TOP WORKPLACE' OF 2016 The Minneapolis Star Tribune named Uponor North America, Apple Valley, Minn., as one of the Top 150 Workplaces in the state, ranking 19 on the large-size company list. This is the fourth year in a row the company has earned the Top 150 recognition. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive compa- nies in Minnesota, based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from about 73,870 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. Ralph Adams Keith Farrell HVAC/HYDRONICS NEWS