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Danfoss Introduces 80 Clients to Cooling Solutions in Pakist
Danfoss and Khan Brothers, a Danfoss distributor in Pakistan, arranged the seminar attended by 80 key clients representing Nestle, Unilever, Engro Foods, Coca Cola and, Pepsi. The clients came from al...
Danica Materials Used in Shopping Mall in Ceara
The newly opened North Shopping Sobral, located in Sobral, Ceara state, used materials provided by Danica in its construction. The facade of the mall was built with 4,600 m2 of TermoWall panels, which are steel coated and have an insulated polyurethane (PUR) core. The thermal insulation issue was a decisive factor in the choice of materials. Typical temperatures in Sobral are between 30°C and 40°C...
Thermo King Focuses on After-sales
In the transportation and logistics markets where profitability has decreased year after year, the speed of service, staff qualifications, and preventive maintenance, which according to experts results in an average of 30% cost savings over repairs, are becoming indispensible to competitiveness. Therefore, Thermo King, an Ingersoll Rand company, annually invests approximately US$ 1 million in its ...
UV Purge System Can Back up Air Conditioning
A technique of sterilization using direct ultraviolet radiation Steril-Aire introduced by E-CO in the United Kingdom is proposed as a means of limiting the spread of infections in areas of high risk in hospitals and other critical locations. UV emitters are installed at ceiling level and actuated only when the room is vacated ready for the next patient. Occupancy detectors and door sensors ensure ...
Food Chain Energy Saving Potential
Some statistics from the Centre for Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains (CSEF) make interesting reading: the world food chain accounts for one third of global emissions of greenhouse gases and in the United Kingdom is responsible for 18% of the national energy consumption. CSEF synthesizes work at three UK universities all aimed to find ways of reducing energy in refrigeration processes and equi...
Downside of Low Energy Buildings
Making structures that are well sealed against outside air penetration reduces energy demand but deprives the occupants of an adequate supply of fresh air. In the 10,000 buildings which have now been tested for leakage by BSRIA, over 90% have met the demands of Part L of the UK building regulations. But in many cases the mechanical ventilation systems, where they exist, have been judged defective ...
Oceasoft Cutting Edge Technology
Oceasoft, a French company based in Montpellier, offers both advanced turn-key solutions for monitoring environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and CO2, and easy-to-use products connec...
Eurovent Evolving Further in Anniversary Year
--Refining Strengths while Introducing New Services and Advanced International Cooperation Reported by Morten Schmelzer, EU Strategic Relations Manager, Eurovent With the celebration of more th...
Turkish HVAC&R Sector and ISIB
The Turkish HVAC&R Industry Exporters’ Union ISIB was established in 2011 for the purpose of increasing exports and coordinating activities among its members. ISIB facilitates professional activities for members and provides guidance to help solve industry-related issues. It is the only organization representing HVAC&R exporters in Turkey. ISIB continues to bring new members under its umbr...
Alfa Laval and YIT Signs Agreement on Strategic Cooperation
Alfa Laval Potok, the Russian division of Swedish corporation Alfa Laval, and Finnish construction company YIT signed an agreement on strategic cooperation. Under the agreement, Alfa Laval will provide YIT with technical support in the design of heating plants at construction sites in Russia, deliver the appropriate equipment, and carry out maintenance by its regional offices and partner co...
Thermocool Recognized as Most Innovative Danfoss Distributor
At the end of 2013, a meeting of Danfoss representatives was held in St. Petersburg and attended by the top managers of its distributors of refrigeration equipment. At the meeting, Danfoss awar...
Adcock launches campaign to highlight refrigeration legislat
April 24, 2014 Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has launched a campaign to highlight the issue of new refrigerant legislation that could affect more than 50 per cent of UK commercial properties. EU Regulation 1005/2009 rules that to halt the risk of damage to the ozone layer, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are to be phased out completely by 31 December 2014. It is estimated that ...
