Heat and Frost Insulators News and Events

The need to market mechanical insulation

James Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the need to market the mechanical insulation industry. He also explained what a Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit is and how they are performed.

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Contractor honored for support on Canadian Shipyard projects

The Vice President of a Local 116 contractor recently received an honorary HFIAW membership for his unwavering advocacy for the Insulators Union for work at the Canadian Shipyards.

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Local 46 Knoxville recruits via TV commercial

HFIAW Local 46 Knoxville has added a new television commercial to its recruitment efforts, highlighting the union's many contributions to the community and its members. 

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Micron Boise plant project fuels need to grow at Local 69

Local 69, Salt Lake City, is preparing for the biggest project in Local history. 

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Local 14 Brother Pat Eiding honored with street dedication

The portion of 22nd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets in Downtown Philadelphia was "renamed" to honor Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Emeritus and former HFIAW Local 14 Business Manager Pat Eiding. 

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Local 16 President Billy Hodges retires after 43 years of service

Billy Hodges Jr. felt like it was the right time to let the younger generation lead the Local. 

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Unprecedented construction boom in central ohio fuels Local 50's growth

In a recent episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast (AWF), Columbus/Dayton Business Manager Dan Poteet shared exciting news about the construction industry in Central Ohio.

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Local Minneapolis celebrates 110th Anniversary

On Aug. 19, HFIAW Local 34 celebrated its 110th anniversary at the Radisson Blu Hotel Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn.

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Ielmini: Recruitment is key to overcoming labor shortage

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and gave an update on two pieces of federal legislation, the need to educate the public on the work Insulators perform and how the trades are combating a labor shortage.

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Local 50 BM Dan Poteet explains the need for travelers on AWF Union Podcast

Local 50 Columbus/Dayton Business Manager Dan Poteet, a second-generation Mechanical Insulator, made his first appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast (AWF), and discussed the growing need for manpower in his Local’s jurisdiction.

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