Northvale, NJ (October 7, 2004) - AERCO International's WaterWizard steam-fired water heater has been selected by Buildings magazine a 2004 Editors' Choice Top Product Pick. The Buildings editorial staff, along with facilities professionals, chose an elite 100 products after reviewing thousands of products for performance characteristics, solutions applicability, uniqueness, reader interest and other intangibles.

"The WaterWizard is the most efficient, low maintenance steam-fired water heater on the market," said Fred W. Depuy, president of AERCO International. "Its fundamental design has been performance proven for nearly 30 years and its performance efficiency within the marketplace is unsurpassed. This award is the perfect example of how AERCO's, dedication to technological innovation and continuous improvement leads to being the best."

The WaterWizard features AERCO's patented free-floating helical coils, which naturally wind and unwind with temperature changes with no stress to the joint. This inhibits scale formation and helps to break down build-up on a continuous basis. Made from the highest quality materials, thermal shocking actually preserves the superior heat transfer of AERCO's unique design. The sub-cooling coil delivers an industry best 93%-99% efficiency and ensures that condensate temperatures fall below 160ºF to preserve condensate to return pump life.

All winners will be posted in the December 2004 issue of Buildings magazine.

About AERCO
AERCO offers commercial boilers and water heaters that simplify infrastructure, reduce project costs and minimize lifecycle expenses for value-driven schools, hospitals and others seeking long-lasting, reliable, high-efficiency equipment. Founded in 1949, AERCO originated tankless water heating, introduced the first modulating and condensing gas-fired unit for the commercial market and helped pioneer the high-efficiency boiler category. For more information, contact AERCO at 800.526.0288 or visit www.aerco.com.