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Improving the energy performance of cold stores
27/09/2013 During the 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain in April 2013, J. Evans presented results(1) of internet-based surveys- conducted as part of the ICE-E project - which aimed at collecting data on the energy use in various types of cold stores. The results obtained from 295 data sets - covering 21 different countries, mainly in the EU - showed a large variability...
Trane Keeps Customers Cool with More Than 200 Available Rent
Brussels, Belgium, 24 September, 2013 -- Temporary cooling needs can arise at any time in a building’s lifecycle. Because building owners and operators require quick action and support when it happens...
Emerson Climate Technologies Modifies Monitoring Solution Pr
ProAct(TM) Transport provides end-to-end communication needs for reefer container business St. Louis, September 27, 2013 -- Emerson Climate Technologies - Transportation Solutions, ApS, a business of...
BRIEF: Demand for air conditioners cools off
Sep 28, 2013 (Menafn - Bangkok Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --Air conditioner sales in Thailand are expected to edge up only 5% this year, in the wake of a surge in purchases after the floods of 2011. Siam Daikin Sales Co, the local distributor for Japan’s Daikin Industries Ltd, forecasts muted growth on last year’s 30-billion-baht market, said chief executive Bandhit...
Carrier Transicold Introduces Xtendfresh(TM) Atmosphere Cont
Sep 26, 2013 Rotterdam, Netherlands Carrier Transicold’s new XtendFRESH(TM) container atmosphere control system uses innovative technologies to help maintain the quality of shipped produce, while exte...
New Monaco Yacht Club House to be cooled thanks to ocean wat
24/09/2013 Monaco’s prestigious Yacht Club is offering itself a new Club house located on a 9000m2 area of reclaimed land in the eastern part of the Marina. Besides the yacht Club proper, the ...
China's Weibo launches Web-based household appliance
September 26, 2013 China’s Sina Weibo and Hisense, a local home appliance maker, have launched an air-conditioner that can be switched on and off via the Web, and that can interact with users on the Chinese microblogging service. According to a 36kr report, the announcement is part of Weibo’s bid to offer Internet of Things services to its more than 500 million subscribers. With this launc...
American Institute of Architects: E-Star Appliances Trending
Sep 25, 2013 The housing market rebound in the United States has brought the return of specialty rooms, new systems, and new technologies as high priorities among homeowners, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2013. The survey found particularly strong interest in energy-efficiency products and products that reduce maintenan...
Johnson Controls appoints Michael Anderton to head Singapore
New leader to spur Johnson Controls’ integrated solutions and systems in Singapore Singapore -- (September 25, 2013) -- Johnson Controls, the global leader in building technology and services, has ap...
Survey Reveals New Directions for 2014 Energy Management Spe
September 24, 2013 New York -- Global spending on energy management by large corporations will increase or remain flat in 2014 with just 6 percent of corporations expected to spend less, according to a new global survey from independent analyst firm Verdantix. The firm said its annual survey of 250 heads of energy in 13 countries and 20 industries identifies new directions in corporate spending on...
Air Enterprises to Supply KyotoCooling Technology in North A
Companies Join Forces to Provide Energy-Efficient Data Center Cooling September 24, 2013 Akron, Ohio -- Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of custom air handling solutions, announced that it has acquired the exclusive license to market, sell, manufacture, and commission KyotoCoolingR technology in North America. The company said the agreement combines the patented green cooling technology of KyotoCoo...
Saving the Iberian lynx thanks to cryopreservation
23/09/2013 The Iberian lynx is the only wild cat species listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List as critically endangered. A decade ago, less...
