ECR International News
Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., has announced its acquisition of ECR International Inc., a division of BDR Thermea. ECR is a manufacturer of heating and cooling products under a family of brand names in North America, including Utica, Dunkirk, and Olsen. The acquisition further illustrates Granby Industries’ commitment to bringing the most reliable and efficient heating appliances to the market. Pierre Fournier, President of Granby Industries, welcomes the e...
The Air–Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. ECR International is a member company of AHRI and a participant in the voluntary certification program. The AHRI Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, which ensures that various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating pro...
The employees of ECR International, Inc. would like to say ‘thank you’ by brightening the day of those who work at two local healthcare facilities during these difficult times. “It is important to recognize the heroes that are still showing up to work every day, potentially exposing themselves to harm, so they can tend to and care for our loved ones,” said Joe Langlois, Marketing Manager for ECR International. “They deserve recognition for their dedication and comp...
The engineers at ECR International, Inc. typically utilize the department’s 3D printers to prototype parts for boilers and other various heating and cooling equipment needs. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, the employees have been looking for an innovative way to help people in the community while ultilizing this technology. Karl Mayer, Chief Furnace Engineer for ECR International, was contacted by his niece who works at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She came across an article abo...
ECR International is pleased to announce that Yue “Jack” Jia has recently joined ECR's Team in the position of Engineering Manager. Jack reports to directly to Jim McKallip – Director of Engineering and Quality. Jack joins ECR most recently from Carrier Corporation where he has held the roles of Engineering and Project Leader. Jack has broad experiences in the development and application of HVAC products. Prior to his positions at Carrier Jack has been employed at Trane and Yo...
The world's first hydrogen powered domestic boiler was put into operation in Rozenburg, the Netherlands in 2019. The boiler was developed by BDR Thermea Group, a leading manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, and parent of North American company ECR International. BDR’s mission is developing and producing heating and hot water solutions with virtually no Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. This ground-breaking boiler burns pure hydrogen that has been produced by wind or solar energy...
ECR International is pleased to announce that Nicholas Bowers has recently joined the team in the position of Manufacturing Engineering Support. Nick reports to Steve Lilly and is supporting plant operations in Dunkirk. Manufacturing Engineering He is a 2018 graduate of Penn State Erie with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Nick holds certifications in Industrial Time Studies, OSHA training and Lean Manufacturing. His w...
ECR International is pleased to announce that Nicholas Bowers has recently joined our Team in the position of Manufacturing Engineering Support. Nick reports to Steve Lilly, and is supporting plant operations in Dunkirk. He is a 2018 graduate of Penn State Erie with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Nick holds certifications in Industrial Time Studies, OSHA training and Lean Manufacturing. His work experience includes time at...
William joins ECR International from Mars Air Systems where he oversaw 27 independent reps in the HVAC, Food Service and Material Handling Industry. William started his career in mechanical engineering with Gritton & Associates focusing primarily on end user accounts for product lines such as Aerco, Marley Cooling Towers and Bell & Gosset. During his tenure with Gritton & Associates, he was able to grow sales 35% year-over-year in the end user segment. Prior to expanding his experie...
ECR International announces Matt Reksc as the new Continuous Improvement and Process Engineering Manager. In this new position, Matt will primarily oversee ECR’s Continuous Improvement-Cost Reductions Program and Manufacturing/Engineering support. Culture of Continuous Improvement Matt brings to ECR and BDR Thermea extensive experience in Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Process Improvement, Lean/Material flow, Supplier Negotiations, Project Management and VAVE. ECR is focused and...
ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Jennifer Richards to the position of Payroll Administrator. She began recently in the Utica facility. Jennifer will be responsible for all aspects of payroll including: weekly/ bi-weekly payroll processing, timeclock administration, advanced HR employee self-service, internal reporting and disability claims processing. Jennifer is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College and resides in Ilion, New York.
ECR International has announced the release of a new video technical support tool to assist contractors in the field. This powerful new tool, called Rescue Lens, will enable ECR Technical Support advisors to see in real time exactly what the technician is seeing on the job site. ECR Rescue Lens The only requirement for the dealer is to have a smartphone with internet access either over cellular data or Wi-Fi Occasionally, a technical issue comes along that isn’t identified immediately....
ECR International announces Jared Kachmar as their new Technical Procurement Analyst. In this position, Jared will primarily be responsible for supporting the Procurement function, the Procurement financial analytics (MPV/PPV, budgets, inventory) and sourcing new components with the new product development teams. Culture of Continuous Improvement ECR is focused on creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in support of our BDR initiatives, and Jared will play a key role in creating and supp...
ECR International Inc. announced the addition of two floor-standing condensing boiler models, the Dunkirk DCCF-150 & DCBF-125, which meet ENERGY STAR Most Efficient status. AI control technology These combi and space heating boilers respectively are an extension of the company’s current wall hung DCC & DCB product families. Both models feature ECR’s renowned AI Control Technology. With this innovation, the boiler automatically calibrates with the touch of two-buttons. The...
ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Mincarelli to the position of IT Support Tech at the firm. Mr. Mincarelli joined the firm on March 4th 2019 in the Utica facility. Anthony received a Computer Network Technician Associate Degree from Herkimer County Community College. A resident of Frankfort, Anthony is looking forward to using his knowledge of hardware and networking that he learned in the course of securing his college degree and time as a Cisco Academy...
ECR International is pleased to announce Ava Enoch as their new Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, Ava will primarily be responsible for Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI’s), supporting the Continuous Improvement of our Manufacturing Operations and transitioning new products into production. Culture of Continuous Improvement ECR is focused on creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in support of the BDR initiatives, and Ava will play a key role in creating and supporting t...
ECR International Inc. held an employee open house at its Dunkirk facility to commemorate the company’s 90th anniversary. The day included plant tours, a car show, corn-hole tournament, food, music and prizes. Nearly all 100 employees and family members attended along with the City of Dunkirk’s Mayor, Wilfred Rosas. Mayor Rosas congratulated company CEO Ron Passafaro on hitting the milestone. The Mayor stated, “We appreciate companies like ECR who have made such a long-term co...
ECR International, headquartered in Utica, NY, recently appointed Michael Klas to Director of Sales and Marketing. Klas’ responsibilities include overseeing the company’s brand and channel management as well as to lead the North American sale team. Klas comes to the company from Uponor, a world renowned provider of PEX tubing, where he held the title Director of Sales for the Eastern region. He was responsible for both the heating and plumbing sides of the business with P&L resp...
ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Domenica Risucci to the position of Marketing Specialist. She began on Monday, October 22nd in the Utica facility. Domenica will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with promotions, marketing materials and communications. Domenica is a 2018 graduate of Utica College, where she earned a B.S. degree in Communication Arts. A native of Utica, Domenica is looking forward to applying her knowledge of marketing and communications...
Dunkirk is pleased to introduce the addition of two new models, the DCB-165 and DCC-205. Available in both Combi and Space Heating models, these DCB (which stands for Dunkirk Condensing) boilers are an extension of the current DCC product, featuring the artificially intelligent control, or AI Control Technology. With this latest innovation, the boiler automatically sets up during initial startup; has the ability to recognize natural or LP gas; and continuously monitors combustion and adjust gas...
Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extends their sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14” of water...
Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extend the company’s sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14&rd...
ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Franklin Kielar to the position of Graphic Designer. Franklin will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with graphic design, video and visual communications. He developed his design skills while earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Animation at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. For over 10 years Franklin has worked on award winning independent feature films and short films, along with many art...
Ron Anastasi comes to ECR International with 40 years’ experience in the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Industry. He began his career with an apprenticeship and Night School in Pennsylvania where he obtained his Plumbing License. He later relocated to New Jersey and ultimately owned and ran his own business that specialized in High Efficiency Heating and Cooling for 28 years. From there he ventured into sales as a Comfort Advisor, helping, educating and ultimately selling homeowners new an...
