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World market for air conditioning up 13 percent
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While the Euro crisis continues to affect the air conditioning market here, worldwide sales were up 13 percent last year, according to a new report from BSRIA.
The world market for air conditioning increased from $78 billion in 2010 to $88.2 billion in 2011, Europe struggled to recover, although sales of all splits were up last year. Chiller sales are down though there is an increasing AHU market, says the report, due to a need for more ventilation under EU building regulations requiring increased air tightness. Sales of AHU with heat recovery are also increasing.
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Nanocrystal-coated fibers might reduce wasted energy
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Researchers are developing a technique that uses nanotechnology to harvest energy from hot pipes or engine components to potentially recover energy wasted in factories, power plants and cars.
"The ugly truth is that 58 percent of the energy generated in the United States is wasted as heat," said Yue Wu, a Purdue University assistant professor of chemical engineering. "If we could get just 10 percent back that would allow us to reduce energy consumption and power plant emissions considerably."
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Retrofits 'could save commercial buildings 25-35 percent' on HVAC costs; LEED bank branches make more money
Environmental Leader
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Large commercial buildings could cut their heating and cooling costs by an average of 25 to 35 percent by adding certain retrofits to existing large HVAC systems on their rooftops, according to research by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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OEMs depend on Fenwal for critical products that perform and meet cost goals. Our large installed base testifies to Fenwal’s reliability and long service life in the toughest services. Fenwal’s systems solution approach supports your new product development with experienced local representatives, quick samples and know-how to optimize performance.
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AHRI launches new directory for forced circulation air-cooling and air-heating coils
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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute has launched a new online directory of AHRI Certified Forced Circulation Air-Cooling and Air-Heating Coils. The AHRI Certification Program tests this equipment to AHRI Standard 410-2001 with Addendum 3, Forced-Circulation Air-Heating and Air-Cooling Coils (formerly ARI 410). According to the organization, the new tool is easier to use than its predecessor, providing specifiers, engineers, and contractors with a better way to verify performance and certification of these products.
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The new Z1000 variable frequency drive for HVAC applications from Yaskawa delivers energy savings and increases system performance. See us at AHR Expo Booth 4342!
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Survey: Big manufacturers more likely to embrace 'Made in USA'
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Large U.S. manufacturers are much more likely than their smaller peers to move production to the United States from China, according to a survey.
Labor costs and the quality of goods are the top reasons for companies to consider so-called "re-shoring," with some companies considering the United States a de facto low-cost country because of its high unemployment, according to the survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
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Senate Republicans reject Obama-backed 'Buffett Rule'
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Senate Republicans rejected the White House-backed "Buffett Rule" aimed at hiking tax rates on millionaires, a move both sides will use as campaign benchmarks ahead of the November election.
President Obama had spent much of the past week pushing the "Paying a Fair Share Act," arguing its mandate of a minimum tax rate of 30 percent for people making more than $1 million would help bring a level of fairness to the tax code as working-class Americans struggle with economic hardship.
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4 lessons from the US manufacturing revival
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If you haven't noticed a "Made in the USA" label recently, keep your eyes open: It's on its way back.
Over the last two decades, thousands of U.S. manufacturers have set up overseas operations meant to take advantage of cheap foreign labor and permissive regulations. The offshoring trend has eliminated millions of American jobs and generated a lot of political pressure for new policies that protect the ones that are still available. President Obama has made a stronger manufacturing sector the centerpiece of his proposal for "an economy built to last."
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Burr Oak Tool Inc. offers CNC programmable straight tube cutoff machines, the most flexible straight tube production system developed for the tubing industry. Accurately control feed length, speed and batch size through the touch screen interface to maximize productivity. All cutoff styles are offered in single or double configurations with end-forming capabilities.
For more information contact Burr Oak Tool Inc., 405 West South Street, Sturgis, MI 49091. Telephone: 269-651-9393, Fax: 269-651-4324. Website: www.burroak.com.
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Intermatic/Grässlin's technologically-advanced DTAV40 timer is leaving defrost controls out in the cold. The DTAV40 timer features a convenient automatic voltage selector that eliminates voltage errors and improves job efficiency. Superior convenience along with robust durability and heavy-duty 40 Amp mechanical control makes the DTAV40 the premier solution for Defrost control.
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The MicroGroove webinar on “The Manufacture of ACR Coils with Smaller Diameter Copper Tubes” is now available for viewing and downloading. John Hipchen of Exel Consulting and Ned Haylett, VP Sales for Burr OAK Tool Inc. co-presented the webinar. Register online today for this free webinar!
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US factory decline suggests economy losing steam
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Output at U.S. factories slipped in March and builders started construction on fewer homes, offering cautionary signals for an economy that appeared to be gaining traction.
Manufacturing output slipped for the first time in four months, dropping 0.2 percent, the U.S. Federal Reserve said recently.
The decline dragged on overall industrial production which was unchanged and fell short of analysts' expectations.
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ALAN Manufacturing Power-Open/Power-Close are now equipped with an indicator light. 4"-24" diameters and rectangular sizes are available. Also available in Wireless format (as pictured)..
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Report: 94 percent of mid-market CFOs expect US economy to grow or stay stable in 2012
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In the last six months U.S. chief financial officers of middle-market companies have grown more positive about the economy overall and the state of their industries and businesses, according to the latest middle-market CFO survey by GE Capital. In fact, 94 percent expect the U.S. economy will grow or remain stable in 2012, up 14 points from the previous survey, with 23 percent shifting to a growth outlook.
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HVAC improvements provide benefits for customers, utilities
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According to a study by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, U.S. commercial building owners could save between 28 and 67 percent on their heating and cooling bills if they add four efficiency controls to HVAC systems. The range of savings is accounted for by variances in local climate and energy costs.
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The YELLOW JACKET TITAN™ Manifold (49973) features 1% accuracy liquid gauges for R-22 and R-410A. It features a fourth hose for connection to hi-/lo-sides, refrigerant tank and recovery unit or vacuum pump for diagnostics, evacuation and charging without switching hoses. 3/8" vacuum port for larger hose cuts evacuation time up to 33%.
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NAM members share manufacturer's needs with House Subcommittee
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Al Lubrano, Vice Chair of NAM's Small and Medium Manufacturer's Group, and Craig Giffi, Vice Chairman at Deloitte, testified recently before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. The hearing also featured Secretary of Commerce John Bryson, Dr. Ken Tindall, Vice President of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and Dr. Robert Atkinson, President and Founder of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
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AHRI staff part of Beijing UNEP refrigerant roundtable
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Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute President and CEO Stephen Yurek and Research Manager Xudong Wang were participants in the recent Ozone2Climate Industry Roundtable. The AHRI representatives attended the event at the invitation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Michigan buildings go green, save money
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Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget cut the ribbon recently on a co generation power plant that transforms the way energy is provided to the 13 buildings at the state's secondary complex.
Two 1.2 megawatt natural gas fired turbine generators are now producing the steam and electricity to provide the heating and cooling for the complex.
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Now you can accurately test and calibrate adjustable pressure switches in minutes without the furnace on! MORE
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