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Accruent, a globally renowned provider of solutions to manage the built environment, announced that it has entered a partnership with UK facilities management and professional services company, Mitie to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie’s facilities management clients. Mitie’s diverse customer base spans a range of industries including retail, commercial real estate, telecommunications, government and industrial sectors. vx Observe IoT remote monitoring platform Mitie will...
During these challenging times, GE Appliances, a Haier company, is increasing its support to the local communities where it operates. In Decatur, Alabama, GE Appliances has partnered with several community-based nonprofit organizations to provide them with donations of new appliances and additional critical supplies. Supporting essential businesses “Now more than ever, people across the country, including those on the frontlines of supporting our communities, are relying on their applia...
Greenheck, a globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, has announced the new model GJI, as the latest addition to its GreenJet series of fans, which have been specifically designed to ventilate enclosed parking structures. GJI ductless jet fan Featuring a low profile of less than 12 inches, the GJI ductless jet fan maximizes vehicle clearance space to allow for shorter floor-to-floor heights in the garage. The GJI’s aero...
UV Angel, a globally renowned company in pathogen control technology, has announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel's newest products, UV Angel Air and the next-generation UV Angel Adapt, provide health care experts and others with the crucial tools for the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19. UV Angel technology "We believe rapid deployment of UV Angel technology in hosp...
A water heater is an essential appliance in the home. Most tank water heaters use either natural gas or electricity to warm up water and hold it in the storage tank until it’s needed. If the unit is older and they’re looking to replace it with a new one, they may be wondering if users could change the type of water heater. The answer is yes, but there is a lot to consider. Allow Electric water heater It’s not as easy as removing one type of water heater (say electric) and in...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, showcases its latest cooling towers and components and presents 20-minute education sessions at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo), at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Jan. 14-16, 2019. In booth B1415, SPX Cooling features the new Marley DT fluid cooler, which includ...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new products and present educational sessions in Booth #3101 at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo takes place from Feb. 3-5, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Booth highlights include the introduction of the Marley MH Element Flu...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, announces the Marley NC Fiberglass Cooling Tower, which offers robust materials, certified performance, and simpler maintenance. The Marley NC Fiberglass Cooling Tower’s construction is designed for the corrosion resistance and service life requirements of demanding HVAC and industrial applications. Wetted components of fiberglass reinforced pol...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces the release of an informational video that describes the differences in size and capacity between three Marley NC cooling tower model platforms: the Marley NC8407 – a single-story tower, the Marley NC8414 – a modular, two-story tower, and the Marley NC8422 (NC Everest) – a large tower with high...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces new, larger models of the Marley MD Everest counterflow cooling tower are now available. The Marley MD Everest Cooling Tower is designed to address the current demands for large HVAC systems and is suitable for a wide range of applications, delivering almost three times more cooling capacity compared with other...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces the availability of various control panels and monitoring equipment, which simplifies cooling tower installation, operation and data collection. Marley control panels enable building management systems to conveniently communicate cooling tower conditions through visual displays, network communications and relay status o...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, announces the expansion of the Marley DT Fluid Cooler product line. New Marley DT Fluid Cooler models incorporate finned coils that expand thermal performance and permit dry operation during a broader range of ambient temperatures. The new models can more effectively reject heat without evaporating water at ambient temperatures up to 20 degrees higher than wit...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, introduces the Marley BasinGard Filter as part of its MarleyGard Water Management and Tower Protection Tools, available for new and existing factory-assembled, crossflow cooling towers. The BasinGard Filter maintains the cooling tower’s hot water basin flow by capturing mineral scale, pipe rust, fibers and debris. Using a s...
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces the SGS PC Series Industrial Evaporator, an airside product for industrial refrigeration. SGS Refrigeration, Inc. was acquired by SPX Cooling Technologies in 2019. The PC Series Evaporator supports large freezers/coolers for penthouse and carcass chilling. The extensive product line offers over 100 models from 1.5-70 to...
Pallets of supplies from GE Appliances, a Haier company, have arrived at the Roper Corporation plant in LaFayette, Georgia, to help support employees there dealing with the impacts of weekend tornadoes and dangerous storms. A severe weather outbreak on Sunday caused significant power outages and damaged homes across southeast Tennessee and north Georgia, including the homes of several Roper employees. Additional relief efforts “Our hearts go out to all of the families during this time w...
Americans need to wash their hands, now more than ever. Eemax, a renowned manufacturer of water heating solutions for over 30 years, has received record orders from across the United States for their miniature tank water heater EMT (Electric Mini Tank). EMT is a compact water heater (available in 1, 2.5, 4 and 6-gallon models), which provides warm water for handwashing. It has been implemented in various mobile handwashing stations, which can be used at makeshift hospitals, testing sites, homel...
The employees of ECR International, Inc. would like to say ‘thank you’ by brightening the day of those who work at two local healthcare facilities during these difficult times. “It is important to recognize the heroes that are still showing up to work every day, potentially exposing themselves to harm, so they can tend to and care for our loved ones,” said Joe Langlois, Marketing Manager for ECR International. “They deserve recognition for their dedication and comp...
The engineers at ECR International, Inc. typically utilize the department’s 3D printers to prototype parts for boilers and other various heating and cooling equipment needs. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, the employees have been looking for an innovative way to help people in the community while ultilizing this technology. Karl Mayer, Chief Furnace Engineer for ECR International, was contacted by his niece who works at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo. She came across an article abo...
Hot weather can be unbearable without a reliable air conditioning system. Before temperatures rise, home owners should consider whether or not they can get another season out of their aging HVAC units. Even the most maintained HVAC system isn’t going to last much more than 20 years. As with all things mechanical, once the air conditioner gets old, its components gradually wear out. That means frequent breakdowns and expensive repair bills. Even if it manages to limp along, home owners can...
Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), globally renowned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment, has announced the temporary closure of its manufacturing plant in Scottsboro, Alabama, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Ensuring workers’ safety HTPG stated that are shutting the plant down to disinfect and the plan is to remain down for the remainder of the week, so as to ensure a safe working environment and ample staff to support customer needs. The...
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is the only independent intergovernmental science and technology based organization which promotes knowledge of all refrigeration fields, ranging from very low temperature applications to air conditioning via the food cold chain. With 59 member countries and its network of several hundred renowned experts on 5 continents, the IIR is empowered to speak on behalf of the refrigeration community. The IIR calls on national governments to consider th...
The newly upgraded NCC199CDV Commercial Condensing Water Heater from Noritz America offers an industry-best, 10-year warranty on its redesigned dual stainless steel heat exchangers. Now produced as a unique, single-piece structure for easier servicing, the new heat exchangers also incorporate substantial improvements in corrosion resistance (100 percent) and heat-shock durability (200 percent). The re-engineered NCC199CDV also features an industry renowned Uniform Energy Factor of 0.97 and a no...
Summer season is solely throughout the nook, which suggests it will be prolonged sooner than the first waves of sweltering heat. For those looking for a quick and cheap choice to cool down their personal residence, or explicit areas of personal residence similar to the storage or office, a window AC is an environment friendly option. Window ACs are no longer the ear-grinding energy hogs that they were in the past. Many of the window ACs in the market currently are easy to place in the house, ru...
Ductless installation involves the use of many materials. But, what’s just as important as the Ductless Line Set? The Power and Communication Cable. There are some important steps that one needs to take when choosing the correct wire for their Friedrich Ductless Minisplit. They recommend that all power and communication wire for their J-Series and Floating-Air models be comprised of four, 14 Gauge wires, rated for 600 volts. Of the four, two will be for power, one f...
New Danfoss LX Kits for floor warming are designed to make it even easier to install electric heating in new or renovated flooring. The kits are a complete solution, including a Danfoss LX floor warming mat, LX205T Touch Thermostat, and Little Buzzer continuity alarm. Suitable for installation under tile, stone, and laminate floors in both residential and commercial applications, LX floor warming mats radiate heat from the floor for even, gentle room heating without the dust and debris of conve...
It is well publicized that the NHS is crying out for personal protective equipment (PPE) for its frontline workers who are dealing with victims of the coronavirus pandemic. On hearing this news, design engineers at the Preston-based site of boiler manufacturer Baxi Heating have taken up the baton, swapping the use of their 3D printers from making prototype boiler components to frames for protective face masks. Having seen an article about 3D print hobbyist Sid Lovatt, normally working in the re...
At a time when most Americans are sheltering at home, families across the country are relying on their home appliances more than ever, keeping clothes and dishes clean and free from germs, preserving food and medicines in their refrigerators, and cooking several meals a day for the entire household. GE Appliances, a Haier company, feels they have a critical role to keep America safe at home, servicing, installing and making the appliances people need. GE Appliances continue manufacturing the ap...
GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced that it will donate 100,000 surgical masks to healthcare facilities in five states where it manufactures appliances essential to keeping American families safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, GEA will donate 100,000 pair of industrial gloves to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to be distributed throughout the state where needed. Kentucky healthcare facilities will receive 90,000 masks, which is being coordinated through the Cabinet for Health an...
Mikel D. Crews notified AAON, Inc. of his intent to retire as Vice President, Operations, effective May 2020. Mr. Crews has been with the Company since its inception and had a large role in developing the talent to succeed him. In furtherance of the Company’s ongoing succession planning initiatives, Mr. Crews’ duties will be reallocated to Stephen Wakefield, Vice President of Engineering, as well as other Company personnel. Mr. Crews has served as Vice President, Operations since 20...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced a series of six new webinars for the month of April designed to help building managers, engineers and maintenance professionals navigate energy savings during a changing environment. ‘Smart HVAC Systems’ webinars Focusing on a variety of critical topics from ‘Remote Connectivity’ to ‘Indoor Air Quality’ and ‘Smart HVAC Systems for a New World’, the insightful sessions address all aspects of building perfor...
