Techstreet from Thomson Reuters to Distribute Standards and Manuals from the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Techstreet® (www.techstreet.com), a business of Thomson Reuters, has signed an agreement to distribute standards and manuals from the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), enabling engineers, technicians and specifiers to conveniently access this critical information online at Techstreet.com. SMACNA content is now available for individuals in PDF and print at the SMACNA store on Techstreet.com, or via a multi-user license for online enterprise access via Techstreet Subscriptions.

The voluntary technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA are accepted by the construction community and government agencies worldwide. ANSI, the American National Standards Institute, has accredited SMACNA as a standards-setting organization. SMACNA standards and manuals address all facets of the sheet metal and HVAC industry, from duct construction and installation to air pollution control, energy recovery and roofing.

"In today's fast-paced construction environment, easy access to technical information is critical to remaining competitive," said Tom Soles, executive director of member services for SMACNA. "As a leader in global standards distribution, Techstreet provides contractors and the specifications community with easier access to the information they need to do their jobs anytime, anywhere. This agreement demonstrates SMACNA's dedication to promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry."

"Our partnership with SMACNA solidifies our commitment to streamlining access to technical information in the Sheet Metal and HVAC industries," said Todd Fegan, vice president and general manager of Techstreet. "It is a perfect complement to our other offerings of industry standards and enhances the one-stop shop experience for conveniently accessing mission critical technical data."

About Techstreet

Techstreet uses advanced Web technologies to speed delivery of industry codes and standards to engineers and technical professionals worldwide. Anyone can freely and easily search an online database of 500,000 codes, standards and technical books aggregated from over 250 of the world's leading authorities, including, SMACNA, ASHRAE, NFPA, AGA, ASTM, IEEE, API, ASME, IEC, ISO, CSA, DIN and others. Standards are available for individual purchase in PDF and print, or as an enterprise license through Techstreet Subscriptions, a Web-based information portal. Techstreet is a Thomson Reuters business. For more information visit techstreet.com.

About SMACNA

SMACNA is an international trade association representing 4,500 contributing contractor firms specializing in commercial, institutional, industrial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Specific trades include architectural and industrial sheet metal, specialty metals, kitchen equipment manufacturing, indoor air quality (IAQ), testing and balancing (TAB), energy management, service work, siding and decking, and design/build. The association is dedicated to promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. SMACNA has offices in Chantilly, Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.smacna.org.

About Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.  We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and science and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs 55,000 people and operates in over 100 countries. For more information, visit thomsonreuters.com.

SOURCE Techstreet