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2016 State of the Industry: Snacks & apps take over menus &
July 11, 2016 For the past few years, consumers have been giving frozen snacks the cold shoulder. Until the cold food industry transformed the coveted snacking occasion into an all-day affair. Although an average of 85% of restaurants, fine dining and quick-service restaurants offer appetizers on their menus, nearly 35% of consumers eat appetizers at home, according to “MenuTrends Keynote R...
Spool compressor efficiencies hit 80%
July 11, 2016 USA: Latest test results on a prototype 141kW spool compressor are said to have recorded overall isentropic efficiencies approaching 80%. The latest results revealed by developer Torad Engineering will be presented today at the International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue University. Test results approaching 80% overall isentropic efficiency are said to hav...
US to See Strong Residential HVAC Growth, Steady Commercial
Jul. 11, 2016 PUNE, India - The U.S. residential HVAC market is forecast to see significant growth due to lower unemployment and gas prices, coupled with higher consumer confidence and pent-up demand. The commercial HVAC market is expected to see more steady growth, with continued nonresidential construction recovery which still has some room to run, according to a new market research report from ...
EPA Authorizes Bluon Energy TdX 20 Refrigerant under SNAP
Jul. 11, 2016 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has authorized the sale and import of Bluon Energy’s TdX 20 refrigerant under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The purpose of the SNAP program is to identify and evaluate substitutes for substances that pose a risk to human health or an environmental risk, such as global warming potential (GWP)...
Daikin VRV/VRF Revolution: Commercial Non-ducted Systems are
11 July 2016 Specification Questions and Solutions CB: What specification challenges are contractors finding in a majority of commercial applications, and what are your solutions? Chris Bellshaw, Da...
HVAC Franchising: AireServ Seeks Involved Owners
11 July 2016 AireServ - the HVAC franchise opportunity offered through The Dwyer Group of Waco, Tex. - is looking for prospective franchise entrepreneurs who want to take an active role in running the business, not "remote control" owners who never walk in the door. “We look for their interest, engagement, enthusiasm, and willingness to work hard,” explains Mike Bidwell, CEO and President of The ...
Wentz is new ASHRAE president
July 9, 2016 USA: Timothy G Wentz, associate professor, University of Nebraska ? Lincoln, has been installed as ASHRAE president for 2016-17. An ASHRAE Fellow, Wentz is a teacher and academic a...
California could ban the sale of high-GWP HFCs by 2020
08/07/2016 California could ban refrigerants with a GWP greater than 150 in all new non-residential refrigeration systems by 2020. The proposal seeks emission reductions to help California meet...
Kroger announces sustainability goals for 2020
08 July 2016 The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced new and expanded sustainability commitments to increase responsible sourcing and improve eco-stewardship by 2020. A snapshot of Kroger’s list of 20...
Carrier Smart Thermostat Meets California Energy Standard
Jul 08, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO - Carrier announced its Cor thermostat has been certified to comply with the latest California Energy Code Title 24 as an Occupant Controlled Smart Thermostat (OCST) by the ...
