FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 7, 2005
For more information, contact:
Dennis M. Bradshaw
Executive Director
E-Mail: dbradshaw@newhorizonsfoundation.org
Tel: (703) 222-9001

LENNOX INDUSTRIES HOSTS MAJOR MEETING FOR
FOUNDATION’S SUMMIT CHALLENGE COUNCIL

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA - Lennox Industries, Inc. (Richardson, Texas) is hosting and fully funding the March 2005 meeting of the New Horizons Foundation Summit Challenge Council.

Lennox, a Regent-level partner with the Foundation, has expressed its interest in helping fund critically-needed research and education opportunities for the sheet metal and HVAC construction industry. "The research commissioned by the New Horizons Foundation is shaping the way that sheet metal and HVAC contractors will be prepared for tomorrow's business," noted Lennox Industries Vice President & General Manager, Harry Bizios. “We believe firmly that the New Horizons Foundation's work is critical to the growth and development of this industry and we offer our wholehearted support for the Summit Challenge campaign."

Following a review of proposals submitted by top universities and research institutions, Motor Consultants of America has been selected to conduct the research under the direction of Dr. Parviz Daneshgari, President of the firm.

The Council meets periodically to set the Foundation’s program agenda and to monitor the progress of the research projects in progress. “We bring together the best minds in the business and our industry partners,” explained Foundation Chairman George L. "Butch" Welsch (Welsch Heating & Cooling, St. Louis). “Our Council members have each made a strong financial commitment to the success of our industry. With manufacturing partners at the table with us, we can be sure that we are taking a far-reaching, creative look at what our industry needs to thrive. It is my hope that all of our industry partners will become actively and financially involved with New Horizons.”

To date, the Foundation has completed 8 research projects and has an additional 6 in progress. Harry Bizios, at Lennox Industries noted, “Our Company has agreed to provide significant levels of funding not only to produce the research findings as they come on line but also to bring the Council together for serious discussion about the future of the construction industry, particularly as it impacts HVAC and sheet metal industry, and Lennox. Our ongoing involvement with the New Horizons Foundation speaks to the high level of commitment we have to our customers as well as to the future success of the HVAC and sheet metal industry.”

For information about the New Horizons Foundation and its Summit Challenge Council, contact Dennis Bradshaw, Executive Director, via e-mail at dbradshaw@newhorizonsfoundation.org or by telephone at (703) 222-9001.