September 24, 2021
Ielmini Discusses how Mechanical Insulation Fights Climate change
Numerous studies have demonstrated that insulation is the most effective and cheapest approach to optimize energy efficiency in buildings.
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September 22, 2021
Infrastructure Legislation Contains the INSULATE Buildings Act
While the Mechanical Insulators LMCT legislative advocacy has focused on mechanical insulation tax incentives included in the Build Back Better plan, the climate crisis demands we explore every opportunity to promote our work to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2021
Ielmini discusses the importance of firestop safety measures
According to the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, nearly six in 10 people killed in fires are not in the room where the fire originally started.
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LMCT and Building Action Host Mechanical Insulation Webinar
On July 27, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT, in partnership with the Building Action organization, hosted a Mechanical Insulation Awareness webinar.Called Financing Better Buildings, the webinar focused on major benefits associate with mechanical insulation – energy efficiency, economic savings and helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The webinar also discussed the need for tax incentives to promote energy efficiency technology.Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers...
Read MoreJuly 28, 2021
Ielmini discusses veterans in the trades on AWF Union Podcast
As the labor shortage in the building trades increases, the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers and the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust encourage people of all backgrounds to seek a career in the trades.
Read MoreJune 25, 2021
Ielmini promotes end-user training on AWF Union Podcast
The Mechanical Insulators LMCT is reaching out to end-users to educate them on the value of mechanical insulation.
Read MoreJune 11, 2021
LMCT Attends Rally to keep Illinois Nuclear Plants Open
Illinois residents, members of organized labor, the Mechanical Insulators LMCT and others attended a rally in Springfield to bring attention to the public support of nuclear power plants within the state.
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
Support for Skilled Trades in Canada's 2021 Federal Budget
The skilled trades are featured prominently in the government recovery plan, including the development of a new Apprenticeship Service to be delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Read MoreMay 25, 2021
A Canadian Plan to Build Back Better
On April 19, the first Canadian woman to hold the federal finance minister portfolio delivered the longest and arguably most significant budget in Canadian history.
Read MoreMay 24, 2021
Rep. Sanchez Champions Mechanical Insulation During Committee Hearing
During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Rep. Linda Sanchez spoke about the importance of mechanical insulation.
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The LMCT partners with the Insulators Union throughout the U.S. and Canada performing high quality work in the following industries:
Mechanical insulation, maintenance and new construction, industrial high temperature, pads and blankets, storage tanks and vessels, boilers, chillers, metal cladding/weather barriers, commercial heating and cooling, HVAC systems, vapor retarders and barriers, asbestos abatement, firestop and smokeseal, nuclear specialized applications, mechanical insulation evaluations, CUI programs, specialized insulations, highly trained workforce and safety trained to current standards.
