 Products & CompaniesArmacell GmbHArmaflex products receive CE mark Armacell is the first manufacturer of flexible pipe insulation to gain CE certification
Münster (Germany), 9 January 2012 - Armacell is the first manufacturer of technical insulation materials to provide CE-certified products. The Armacell plant in Münster, the company's largest production facilities worldwide, was successfully certified in November. The CE mark is an expression and visible indication of the Armaflex products' compliance with the Construction Products Directive. The majority of the Armaflex products achieve the class B/BL-s3, d0 in the European fire test and are thus classified as having low flammability.
European product standards for technical insulation materials From August 2012, only technical insulation products which comply with the European product standards and bear the CE mark may be sold in Europe. A mandatory framework will then apply for the key product features of technical insulation materials - such as thermal conductivity, resistance to water vapour transmission, fire behaviour, tolerances etc. The transparency achieved will allow specifiers, distributors and installers to make a quick and direct comparison between the products on offer. The European product standards provide greater legal certainty in the specification and installation of technical insulation materials and the CE mark will have a positive impact on pan-European trade.
European fire classification One important change is that the national fire classifications which have applied so far, such as the German B1 and B2 fire classes or the Spanish M1, will be replaced by standardized European fire classes. The new classification uses the seven fire classes A to F which are already valid for other construction products. For pipe insulation a subscripted ‘L' (for ‘linear products') will be added. Another new feature is the information on smoke development and burning droplets, which will be marked with ‘s' and ‘d' respectively. In the European fire test, the majority of the Armaflex products achieve the class B/BL-s3 d0, the best possible fire class for elastomeric insulation materials.
First technical insulation materials with CE mark As the first manufacturer of technical insulation materials on the basis of synthetic rubber Armacell now already provides CE-certified products. The insulation plant in Münster, the largest Armaflex production facilities worldwide, was successfully certified at the beginning of November; further European factories are currently undergoing the conformity assessment procedure. The CE mark and the product designation code, which provides information on the key product properties, can be found on the product cartons.
Armacell and its predecessor Armstrong Insulation Products played a significant role in the European work on standardization for technical insulation materials and were one of the parties steering the process from the mid eighties. As the developer of Armaflex, the first flexible pipe insulation made of elastomeric foam (FEF), the company founded a completely new branch of industry in the mid fifties. Armacell is therefore particularly committed to shaping the process of European harmonization in this sector of industry responsibly.
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2010, the company had a gross annual turnover of around 427 million euros. The group of companies has approximately 2,500 employees and 18 factories in 12 countries. It is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Apart from ARMAFLEX, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation, the company also produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, fire protection and noise control products, special foams for a multitude of industrial applications and foam cores which are used as composite materials. Further information on the company can be found at www.armacell.com.
Illustrations: Illustration 1: With its Armaflex products Armacell is the first manufacturer to offer CE-certified flexible technical insulation
Illustration 2: The product designation code on the carton provides information on the key properties of the product
Contact: Armacell GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 10 48153 Münster Tel.: 0251 / 7603-0 Fax: 0251 / 7603-448 E-Mail: info.de@armacell.com www.armacell.com
Armacell GmbHConsiderable energy savings through optimal insulation of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
Armacell study: Higher level of insulation in cold applications pays off
Münster, 24 November 2011 - It is by now common knowledge that considerable energy savings can be achieved through optimized insulation. However, the first thing which comes to most people's minds is the insulation of the building, rather than that of the HVACR systems. Yet investments in the insulation of the building service equipment pay off much faster. This is not only the case for heating technology, but also - as Armacell has now proved - for refrigeration and air-conditioning technology. In Germany today, 14 % of the total energy consumption is accounted for by refrigeration and air-conditioning plant (source: ASERCOM). So measures to increase the energy efficiency in this field of application have great environmental potential which should not be neglected.
Today, the insulation of cold pipes is mainly aimed at preventing condensation. Therefore, it is common practice to determine insulation thicknesses solely from the perspective of condensation control. As a rule, insulation thicknesses of 6 to at most 13 mm are used, which prevent condensation, but are not optimally designed to reduce energy losses. As the results of a recent study carried out by Armacell show, substantial energy and CO2 savings are possible when greater insulation thicknesses are used. The objective of the study was to find an optimal, thus also cost-effective insulation thickness for various types of plant. For this purpose, Armacell determined the savings which are achieved through higher levels of insulation (AF-2 to AF-6) - i.e. insulation thicknesses which go beyond condensation control insulation (usually AF-1). These savings were then compared with the investment costs. The subject of the investigation were variously-complex building air-conditioning systems with different cooling demands and typical refrigeration systems which are used in supermarkets for storing and selling foodstuffs.
Costs for optimal insulation thicknesses are recovered Irrespective of the complexity of the system and the cooling demand, an optimal insulation thickness of 15.5 to 25.0 mm (AF/Armaflex AF-4) was determined for chilled-water pipes. The higher investment for the thicker layer of insulation pays for itself in the course of the service life, allowing considerable financial savings after a few years. For the refrigerant pipes of refrigeration systems an even higher level of insulation pays off. For these pipes Armacell recommends AF/Armaflex AF-6 (32 to 50 mm) as the optimal insulation thickness. The higher investment costs have been recovered after just 7 to 9 months!
Considerable potential for CO2 savings The results are also remarkable from an environmental point of view. CO2 emissions from the systems investigated can be reduced by several tonnes annually just by insulating the pipes optimally. These findings allow generalizations about the environmental performance of the insulation material: per installed cubic metre of AF/Armaflex, the use of optimal insulation thicknesses allows annual CO2 savings of
The study has shown clearly that in refrigeration and air-conditioning applications too, considerable potential for savings can be achieved through optimal insulation. Moreover, the investigation did not deal with spectacular individual cases, but typical systems. In future, the objective when insulating pipes in cold applications should be not only condensation control, but also primarily energy saving, for both ecological and economic reasons.
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2010, the company had a gross annual turnover of around 427 million euros. The group of companies has approximately 2,500 employees and 18 factories in 12 countries. It is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Apart from ARMAFLEX, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation, the company also produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, fire protection and noise control products, special foams for a multitude of industrial applications and foam cores which are used as composite materials. Further information on the company can be found at www.armacell.com.
Captions: 1 Additional energy and CO2 savings due to optimal insulation thicknesses in typical air-conditioning applications (annually per 1 m³ of AF/Armaflex)
2 In cold applications, energy efficiency can be increased significantly through optimized insulation thicknesses
Contact: Armacell GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 10 48153 Münster Tel.: 0251 / 7603-0 Fax: 0251 / 7603-448 E-Mail: info.de@armacell.com www.armacell.com
GEA Bock GMBHHG22 e in efficiency optimized version
After introducing the efficiency optimized model HG34e in October 2010, GEA Bock now also offers an e-series of the semi-hermetic 2-cylinder model HG22.
Based on the current semi-hermetic product range, with its outstanding advantages and features, GEA Bock now presents the HG22e as an efficiency optmised generation of semi-hermetic compressors for all standard refrigerants.
With technical optimisations GEA Bock improves the energy consumption of all its compressors continuously. The compressors of the e-series set a new standard when it comes to motor-efficiency, gas flow and efficiency of the valve system. This ensures a higher refrigerating capacity of the compressor at a lower drive power.
The most important features of the HG22e series:
Additional information about the HG22e, the HG34e as well as all technical data of the compressor is available on the company website www.bock.de.
Your contact: Sarah Lina Hamann GEA Bock GmbH Benzstraße 7, 72636 Frickenhausen Phone, +49-7022-9454-197, Fax: +49-7022-9454-137
Armacell GmbHArma-Chek Silver: The cost-effective 2-in-1 system solution from Armacell Pre-fabricated elbows and T-pieces; surface with enhanced tear and impact resistance
Münster, 22 November 2010 - The use of pre-covered insulation systems allows considerable time and cost savings. With the new Arma-Chek Silver made by Armacell, installation is now even easier and faster. The system not only provides a reliable insulation material and aesthetic covering in one product, pre-fabricated elbows and T-pieces have also been added to the range. Moreover, the UV-resistance of the covering material has been further enhanced. Arma-Chek Silver is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
New additions to the range are the factory-made elbows and T-pieces. Fabricating complex shaped pieces is a particularly time-consuming process which is not usually carried out on the building site, but in the workshop. An important advantage of the new elbows and T-pieces is that they are connected directly to the adjoining insulation. Unlike in the case of metal claddings, where water can soon penetrate the insulation system around seams, Arma-Chek Silver protects the underlying insulation against moisture ingress even in these areas. On request, Arma-Chek Silver can also be supplied on other Armaflex substrates. The covering material is also available separately on rolls for retrofitting on existing insulation. Captions: Arma-Chek Silver from Armacell: Pre-fabricated elbows and T-pieces now also available Arma-Chek Silver: The cost-effective 2-in-1 system solution from Armacell
aircool GmbHKältetechnik aircool GmbH press release 10/2011 ### Figure 1: aircool-McQuay AWS inverter. Air-cooled chiller with ESEER values up to 5.24 . Image source: aircool-McQuay. ### Figure 2: aircool/McQuay Product News. Image source: aircool.
ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KGMechanically compatible with the predecessors with AC motors: New GreenTech EC axial fan impresses with high efficiency
ebm-papst is setting new standards with the i-maxx W1G130 (Figure 1). The compact axial fan with GreenTech EC motor is mechanically compatible with its AC predecessors and is used primarily in applications for control cabinet cooling or in other cooling applications such as bottle coolers or refrigeration furniture. It needs up to 60% less input capacity than its AC predecessor (Figure 2). For the consumer, that means that the changeover will have paid for itself within a year.
The new i-maxx W1G130 is based on the tried and tested ESM motor technology with
All in all, ebm-papst Mulfingen has yet again made the GreenTech idea reality. This idea is based on the company's principle that every newly-developed product has to be better than its predecessor, not only technically, but also economically and ecologically.
Images: ebm-papst Mulfingen The ebm-papst Group is the world's leading manufacturer of fans and motors and is a pacesetter for ultra-efficient GreenTech EC technology.
Armacell GmbHNew CEO at Armacell: Stephan Kessel to succeed Mark Harakal
Mark Harakal leaves the company following the successful realignment
Muenster (Germany), 6 June 2011. - Change in leadership at Armacell: Chairman of the Board Stephan Kessel has taken over the management of the Armacell International Holding. The previous CEO and President of the company, US American Mark E. Harakal, is leaving at his own request following the successful completion of Armacell's realignment.
Stephan Kessel thanked his predecessor with the following words: ‘Mark Harakal has played an integral part in the company's change of strategy. In the three years in which he has worked for Armacell he has been able to implement a sustainable realignment of the company. Among his successes are a clear focus on the Technical Insulation division, the expansion and further development of the industrial customer business and strong growth in the Asian-Pacific region. Armacell will maintain this business strategy and the existing growth initiatives and continue to drive forward the product innovations which have been initiated by Mark Harakal.'
Dr Stephan Kessel has been a member of the Board of Armacell International since 2006 and therefore knows the company very well. The former Chief Executive of Continental, who has a PhD in Chemistry, is now taking over the responsibility for the operative business of the insulation manufacturer.
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2010, the company had a gross annual turnover of around 427 million euros. The group of companies has approximately 2,500 employees and 18 factories in 12 countries. It is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Apart from ARMAFLEX, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation, the company also produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, fire protection and noise control products, special foams for a multitude of industrial applications and foam cores which are used as composite materials. Further information on the company can be found at www.armacell.com.
Caption: Stephan Kessel, new CEO and President of the Armacell International Holding
Contact: Armacell Robert-Bosch-Str. 10 48153 Münster, Germany Tel.: +49 251 / 7603-0 Fax: +49 251 / 7603-448 E-Mail: info.de@armacell.com www.armacell.com
ArmacellArmacell raises the prices for technical insulation materials and coverings Escalating raw materials costs force Armacell to mark up prices
Muenster (Germany), 5 May 2011. - The dramatic development in raw materials prices has forced Armacell to implement a further price increase. The prices for Armacell insulation materials and coverings will go up by between 7.5 and 10 percent in the short term.
Over the past months, massive price increases on the raw materials market have led to a sharp rise in production costs in the plastics industry. Since September of last year, Armacell again has had to accept numerous price increases for its basic raw materials. In this period, nitrile rubber (NBR), the base material for the majority of Armaflex products, has become 15 percent more expensive, the price of polyethylene (PE) has risen by 20 percent. In the case of flame retardants the price development has been even more dramatic with increases of between 170 and 300 percent. These significant rises in raw materials prices were not driven by material speculation, but are related to the continuing strong global demand in the plastics and rubber market and increases due to feedstock chemicals from oil. Due to the short supply of plastics worldwide at present, demand will climb further in the coming months.
"At the end of last year, we were not able to predict the full extent of these exorbitant increases in the prices of our basic raw materials. We are currently experiencing the most dramatic rise in raw materials prices ever to hit our industry. Because of continued high demand, the current development of raw material price increases is expected to continue and prices are not anticipated to level off in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we are obliged to pass on at least part of our drastically increased material costs to our customers. Of course, we are at the same time making every effort to reduce our overall costs through further savings and optimizations," commented Dr. Ulrich Wellen, COO of Armacell International, on the current price increases. ‘In spite of rising materials costs we will continue to invest in the quality and further development of our products. In this manner we will assure, in the interests of our customers, our technological leadership and sustainable growth."
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2010, the company had a gross annual turnover of around 427 million euros. The group of companies has approximately 2,500 employees and 18 factories in 12 countries. It is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Apart from ARMAFLEX, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation, the company also produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, fire protection and noise control products, special foams for a multitude of industrial applications and foam cores which are used as composite materials. Further information on the company can be found at www.armacell.com.
Contact: Armacell Robert-Bosch-Str. 10 48153 Münster, Germany Tel.: +49 251 / 7603-0 Fax: +49 251 / 7603-448 E-Mail: info.de@armacell.com www.armacell.com
Carrier Corp. Installs First High Efficiency MaressTM Refrigerated Remote Display Cabinets in New POLOmarket Location
KOWALEWO, Poland, July 15, 2011 - Carrier Corp., the world's leader in high technology heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions and a unit of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), unveiled its new MaressTM refrigerated remote display cabinets at POLOmarket, a leading independent Polish discounter. Designed specifically for discount food retail formats, Maress cabinets reaffirm Carrier's commitment to innovation and sustainability. Up to 65 percent of the energy used by a modern supermarket can be related to refrigeration. To help food retailers curtail energy use while minimizing the impact on the environment, Carrier's Maress cabinet reduce energy consumption by up to 21 percent, in comparison with existing models in an equivalent configuration. Designed for food retail formats that require heavy loading of merchandise, the Maress cabinet combines robustness with a range of highly refined details and an overall streamlined styling that ensures maintenance is minimized while maximizing merchandising impact. The cabinet contains over 30 innovations, such as a multifunctional return air grill, improved canopy lighting and an air management system which improves handling and temperature safety. For more information about Carrier and its portfolio of products and services, visit its Web site at www.carrier.com
Carrier Officially Opens New Addition to its Montluel Lead Design Research & Development Center
LYON, France, June 23, 2011 - Carrier, the world's leader in high technology heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions and business unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), today officially opened an addition to its Lead Design Research & Development Center in Montluel, France. The addition increases the size of the research laboratory by 400 square meters and will bring together more than 90 Carrier scientists, engineers and technicians to develop innovative products for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning market. Carrier President Geraud Darnis officially opened the expanded facility, and stressed the importance of this site for the company in his remarks. "This expansion reaffirms Carrier's commitment to research and development and to Montluel. The new energy efficient and environmental technologies and products developed here will benefit customers worldwide," he said. Darnis also noted that Carrier's Montluel facility was the first industrial site in France to use 100 percent renewable energy. The Montluel laboratory was erected in 1985 and is a major component of the Lead Design Center. It was certified by the Comité Français d'Accréditation (COFRAC) in 1989 and is focused on developing new chiller products that cool large commercial buildings for Carrier globally. Testing capabilities include product performance functionality across a broad range of ambient conditions, reliability and acoustical and vibration levels. The center also includes 16 individual test stations with 11 individual test rooms with ability for ambient control from -25 ° C to 55 ° C, humidity conditions of 5 to 95 percent and individual unit test capacity of 3.000 kilowatts. "We are proud of the dedicated work by the more than 500 Carrier men and women from Montluel," said Darnis. "We are proud to be a long-standing company in France. And, we are proud to call Montluel and the Lyon region as home for such an important part of our company." For more information about Carrier and its products and services, visit its Web site at http://www.carrier.com/. About Carrier Corp. Carrier Corp. is the world's leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy efficient products, building controls, and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier improves the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. Carrier is a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit http://www.carrier.com/ for more information. Danfoss GmbH KältetechnikDanfoss introduces a new range of Guided Radar Liquid Level Sensors for the Industrial Refrigeration Segment. Experience the new AKS 4100/4100U Liquid Level Sensor introducing the
The AKS 4100/4100U liquid level sensor is designed specifically to measure liquid levels of many different refrigerants - including Ammonia, HCFC, HFC and CO2, in vessels, accumulators, receivers, standpipes, etc. AKS 4100 has a G1 in. pipe thread connection whereas the AKS 4100U has a ¾ in. NPT
AKS 4100/4100U Liquid Level Sensors are available in two different versions:
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Suitable for all Industrial Refrigeration Applications including Marine Applications. The Coaxial version can be supplied in a variety of lengths: The AKS 4100/4100U Signal Converter emits low-intensity, high frequency electromagnetic pulses with a width of approximately 1 nanosecond, which travel at the speed of light along the probe down to the liquid surface.
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Danfoss is a global leader within energy-efficient solutions that help save energy and meet the challenge of climate change. Our key competencies are cooling of food, air conditioning, control of electrical motors and heating in buildings - as well as solutions for renewable energy such as solar power. Danfoss also comprises Sauer-Danfoss that is among the world's leading manufacturers of mobile hydraulics. We have built up our competencies within energy-efficient solutions for 78 years now. Today Danfoss employs 23,500 employees globally and has 110 sales companies around the world. Read more about Danfoss; http://www.danfoss.com/, and our energy-efficient solutions; http://www.danfoss.com/SolutionsReady/
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ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co.KGebm-papst expands in China Capacity increase for Green Tech EC fans There are several reasons for the subsidiary's growth by around 18,000 m2. "We are taking into account the growing importance of the Asian market and producing where our customers are", explains Thomas Wagner, Managing Director - Production and Materials Management of the ebm-papst Group. Last year, turnover in Asia had risen by over 50% compared with the previous year to 223 million Euro. Furthermore, the expansion also marks the entry into the growth market of the Asian automotive industry. "The focus of production in the new buildings is on drive motors, compact fans and GreenTech EC fans", stresses Wagner, whose areas of responsibility include the Chinese production sites.
To make further development of fans in the growth markets in close co-ordination with customers faster and more efficient, ebm-papst is also increasing its development activities on location. In coming months, plans call for some 30 engineers to be hired to expand the existing Chinese team of developers.
ebm-papst currently employs around 1,400 employees in China.
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Wolf GmbHOver 1,500,000 heat generators produced by Wolf in Mainburg
Whether record sales, market share gains, numerous test winner awards, honours as Factory of the Year or worldwide references, the success messages of Wolf GmbH during the last few years prove categorically that it has finally become established as one of the leading German suppliers. The company can now add another chapter to its impressive success story: the 1.5 millionth heat generator rolled off the assembly line at the company's headquarters in Mainburg at the end of 2011. "We are naturally delighted with the enormous demand for our products," said Karl-Heinz Knoll, Head of the Marketing Division of Wolf. "As the saying goes, 1.5 million customers throughout the world cannot be wrong," added Knoll. However, the high sales figures are no coincidence and therefore not surprising. On the contrary, past success was the result of hard work. "Our innovation and quality offensive, and the resulting test victories and worldwide references have contributed a great deal to our current image and the high standing of the Wolf brand all over the world," emphasised Karl-Heinz Knoll. According to Knoll, the 1.5 million heat generators were therefore also just an intermediate target. Wolf regards itself as well-placed and ideally equipped for the future. The company is aiming to profit immensely from further growth in the industry. "We have by no means reached the end of the line with 1.5 million appliances. On the contrary, we are looking to the future with great confidence. The market potential is enormous and in our capacity as a system supplier, we can always offer the right high-quality solutions in the areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and solar," said Bernhard Steppe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Wolf GmbH. According to Steppe, a large proportion of the 18 million heat generators in Germany and the around 1 million air conditioning units now in operation are in urgent need of replacement. "We must urgently increase the speed of replacement and create corresponding incentives in this respect. The best and most energy-efficient appliances and technologies will not help us to attain the environmental and climate targets if old systems still waste a great deal of the utilised energy", demanded Steppe.
Wolf GmbHOOO Wolf Energiesparsysteme: Wolf sets up subsidiary in Russia
Wolf GmbH is further intensifying its activities on the Russian market. At the start of the year, the company from Mainburg (Bavaria) successfully completed the establishment of its own subsidiary in Russia, i.e. "OOO Wolf Energiesparsysteme", whose head office is located in Moscow. The company has already been officially entered in the Russian Commercial Register. "OOO" stands for "Obschtschestvo s Ogranitschennoj Otwetstwennostju" and is the abbreviation for a Russian limited liability company, comparable with a German GmbH. Wolf has been selling its products in Russia since 1999 and has maintained representative offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg since 2007.
"OOO Wolf Energiesparsysteme" currently has a workforce of nine employees at the sites in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Krasnodar. The Managing Director is Alexej Pinin. The company will primarily be responsible for handling the heating business and will concentrate on sales, customer services, technical support and training. A separate training centre will be set up in this respect.
"Through the establishment of this subsidiary, we have taken another important step towards the successful expansion of Wolf GmbH on the Russian market," said Bernhard Steppe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Wolf. "We can look forward to excellent future prospects as a result of the anticipated relaxation of bureaucratic obstacles in international trade," added Rudolf Meindl, Director of Controlling.
Wolf GmbH currently operates in 57 countries around the globe, has a worldwide workforce of around 1,700 employees and recorded a turnover of approximately €300 million in 2010. The system specialist for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, solar systems and combined heat and power plants identified Russia some time ago as one of the most important international future markets and has continually extended its involvement in that country ever since.
The Central Russian region of Yaroslawl is one of the main areas where Wolf is closely involved. There just under two years ago, the company started operating the first CHP plant in the entire region - a plant with electrical and thermal power of 195 kW and 216 kW respectively. A production facility for CHP plants for the Russian market is also being constructed in Yaroslawl. These plants contain motors from Jaroslawl Motorenwerke (JMZ) which are being converted to gas operation and are equipped with Wolf regulation and hydraulic technology. Together with the regional government in Yaroslawl and Yaroslawl Technical University, Wolf has also founded an "Engineering Centre for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection". Wolf has also long acted as a cooperation partner for Russian companies in the development, production and assembly of energy conservation systems. For example, the 280 employees at Wolf-Energy-Solution in Safonovo (Smolensk Oblast) produce large boilers up to 58 MW under licence. Guentner AG & Co. KG
Advanced Test Products Europe, SPX Service Solutions Germany GmbH, Hall 2 – Stand 2-516Automatic Robinair Smart Spring Tubecutter
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HANSENPRODUCT DATA SHEET: APMC, AUTO-PURGER M For Direct Operation by Plant Computer Systems or PLCINTRODUCTION The AUTO-PURGER M is a compact and totally automatic, electronically controlled, non-condensible gas refrigerant purger for reducing condensing pressure, and thereby saving electrical energy used by the refrigeration system. Model APMC allows a computer or PLC to turn on (or off) the purger. The computer or PLC energizes in sequence the purge point solenoid valves. TEL 630.325.1565 FAX 630.325.1572 EMAIL SALES@HANTECH.COM WEB WWW.HANTECH.COM
Kältetechnik aircool GmbHMcQuays "Magnitude" series WME has inspired a large turnout for Kältetechnik aircool GmbH at the Chillventa 2010 ExhibitionTake off for electromagnetic centrifugal compressor!
At Chillventa 2010 in Nuremberg, Germany Kältetechnik aircool GmbH was the first company in Europe to present "live" and in operation, the magnetically levitated turbo compressor McQuay "Magnitude".
Munich, October 2010. McQuay, the pioneer and market leader in turbo technology, has established now also in Europe a new standard in the 1400-2000 KW cooling power class with the "Magnitude" WME series. Kältetechnik aircool visitors had the opportunity to convince themselves of that at the "Chillventa" trade fair in Nuremberg. On the fair stand of the long standing McQuay partner, based in Munich, a machine of the "Magnitude" WME series was started for the first time in Europe, under the auspices and lively interest of the trade visitors. Hardly a Chillventa visitor wanted to miss the highlight of the show and experience the innovative WME liquid chiller in "live" demo operation. The rush to the aircool booth was accordingly large: "Many people came to us to personally get an impression of the latest-generation turbo compressor and its performance in practice" according to aircool-founder and managing director Bruno Trost.
The latest McQuay chillers are measurably more efficient, quieter and more durable than comparable products from competitors. The "Magnitude" turbo compressors achieve extremely low fuel consumption due to the electromagnetic, oil-free bearing of the rotating parts, and variable, digitally controlled speeds. This pays off twice: The "Magnitude" compressor always runs at the optimum speed required for cooling, in part-and full-load, thereby reducing the operating costs. The additional advantages of contactless magnetic technology from McQuay are a steady constant power output with high operational reliability, low maintenance costs, minimal vibration, and significantly reduced noise emissions.
Magnitude WME by McQuay: Magnet technology meets proven characteristics
"Magnitude" machines share all the proven features with the successful and well established previous McQuay WMC series: The hermetically sealed direct drive, easy-MicroTech controls with a touch screen panel and the flexible integration possibilities to interface with existing systems. The environmentally friendly refrigerant R134a also ensures sustainable investment security because its use is assured in the future. As was the case on the Chillventa 2008, aircool CEO Mr. Trost was exclusively charged with all planning and execution for the McQuay-booth as he indicated. Mr. Trost draws a positive resume of the trade fair: "aircool has again demonstrated its extensive know-how as an authorized, experienced McQuay contractual partner. As the first McQuay dealership in Europe, we have successfully put a machine of the new "Magnitude" WME series into operation at the Nuremberg fair for the refrigeration industry." The Munich-based Kältetechnik aircool GmbH has been specializing in sales, consulting, installation, adjustment and maintenance of the sophisticated and highly efficient McQuay units in all industries for almost 25 years. For more information about McQuay products as well as other services by Kältetechnik aircool, you can visit us at www.aircool.de Or you can contact us directly by phone at +49 (0) 89 357145-0 / or E-mail: info@aircool.de
About Kältetechnik aircool GmbH:
Refrigeration and air conditioning expertise since 1986
Kältetechnik aircool GmbH25 years of refrigeration - a company history - Kältetechnik aircool GmbH: Becoming the market-leader with refrigeration know-how and expertise
A quarter century of history in time-lapse: How Kältetechnik aircool GmbH has grown with the McQuay technological innovations. Why the Munich-based company now is among the top suppliers in the German market with its wide performance range of industrial refrigeration solutions.
Munich, in April 2011, 25 years Kältetechnik aircool GmbH are also 25 years of accumulated know-how with leading refrigeration technology and innovative products from McQuay, the market leader. Success does not come by chance: Bruno Trost believed in McQuay technology from the beginning, even before the founding of his company he recognized the potential. So his company grew since 1986 , located at the site of the former Westinghouse branch office, together with the technical innovations of McQuay. aircool always played a decisive role in their market introduction and propagation: As in the case of chillers introduced in 1991 with the security refrigerant R134a, which for the first time achieved the ODP-factor 0 in high-efficiency machines combined with environmental protection. The in-house / special plant manufacturing was always an important aspect for aircool: One year later, aircool developed standardized air-cooled chillers with ammonia and dry expansion.
Innovation, accompanied and developed by aircool
Business picked up quickly during the first full decade for the company, based in the north of Munich: 1994 following this in-house development an additional variation "free cooling" was developed. 1996 a celebration, a total of 1,000 units in all performance categories were sold. 1997 aircool presents in-house developed software for refrigeration equipment with a remote monitoring option. Two years later, the most environmentally friendly high-performance refrigerant R410a is used for the first time in industrial liquid chillers -- aircool is again one of the first companies to sell and maintain these machines in the German market. This benefits not only our customers - knowledge of the advanced technical features of McQuay equipment is growing at aircool, step by step. Our continued business growth has allowed us to expand and move to the commercial complex at the new Munich Trade Fair area in 2001. The issue of energy efficiency has been resolved in an exemplary manner: Heating and air conditioning is assisted by using the clay below the building foundation for latent storage by way of 4,800 meters of PE pipes. At the new headquarters there is also plenty of room for our subsidiary acr chiller rent GmbH, founded in 2004 ; the additional business segment for rental cooling and accessories is in this way independent.
In the following years, the innovations at aircool and McQuay have been truly in the fast lane: In 2005, as McQuay's first European representative, aircool upgraded a turbo chiller to the new Microtec II controller. Further McQuay premieres at aircool are the turbo chillers with variable frequency drive presented in 2006, and in the following year aircool received the WMC-certification, the license for operation, repair and maintenance of this series with a magnetic bearing Turbocor-compressor. The reference installation of this new technology was realized in 2009, when aircool, as the first McQuay partner in Europe, installed a WMC chiller in the Space Center IABG in Munich. At the Nuremberg "Chillventa" in the fall of last year, the aircool / McQuay stand became a stage for one more European model launch, as one of the first newly developed WME-Turbos from McQuay impressed the experts under real practical operating conditions. aircool obtained the official certification for these chillers equipped with "Magnitude" compressors in 2011.
Highly competent sales and technical expertise
In the two and a half decades since its founding a strong sales and service structure was developed. aircool customers are in the hands of specialists from their first contact through to installation, commissioning and after-sales service. The aircool range of products includes chillers, industrial coolers, special construction, low-temperature applications, heat pumps, air conditioners and equipment, dehumidifiers as well as compressors and spare parts. The portfolio spans the range from 5 to 9485 KW cooling capacity per unit, in a range of temperatures from minus 64 to plus 70 degrees Celsius.
For every success story there are reasons. The path to market leadership in the German refrigeration industry was by way of organically grown know-how and a focus on the best products available in the market. The many years of partnership with McQuay not only increased the confidence in this long-term relationship; a deep-rooted expertise for the technical characteristics of these innovative products has evolved.
Figure 1): 25 years is a big enough reason to celebrate: Bruno & Christoph Trost extend an invitation to a gala dinner in "The Charles Hotel" a grand hotel in Munich.
Figure 2): aircool in its 25-year history was always the first with McQuay-innovations. Most recently in October 2010, where the latest addition to the WME "Magnitude" series was presented in live operation at the aircool / McQuay stand on the "Chillventa" in Nuremberg.
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Kältetechnik aircool GmbH and McQuay: MILESTONES OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
1954 ....the US-based Westinghouse Electric company enters the refrigeration business and manufactures the world's first turbo-compressor with up to 4,500 KW capacity
1972 ....McQuay introduces the dual liquid chillers with two turbines and a cooling capacity of up to 9,000 kW per unit
1975 ...the "Templifier" turbo water chiller series were introduced in the market as a technical sensation
1981 ....the innovative Westinghouse refrigeration division became McQuay; the American company manufactures liquid chillers in Italy for the European market.
1985 ....McQuay, the first manufacturer in the industry to upgrade its reciprocating compressors with two speed ranges for better energy efficiency.
1986 ....on the 1st of April, Bruno Trost was registered as managing director and owner of Kältetechnik aircool GmbH in the Commercial Register.
....with the delivery of a 2-MW turbo-McQuay chiller to Siemens, a competitor was ousted and a breakthrough in the market was achieved.
1986 -- 1990 ....the young company continues to expand at the site of the former Westinghouse office in Munich, thanks to the tireless Bruno Trost.
1991 ....aircool and McQuay were the first companies in the industry to introduce chillers with the security refrigerant 134a.
1992 ....aircool developed standardized air-cooled liquid chillers with ammonia and dry expansion
1993 ....the sales office in Dresden was opened
1994 ...aircool extended its proprietary ammonia liquid chillers with a "free cooling" option
1995 ....celebration of its 1,000th unit sold
1997 ....aircool introduces its own software, developed in-house, for aircool refrigeration installations with optional remote monitoring
1999 ....McQuay make use of R410a, one the most environmentally friendly high-performance refrigerants for the first time with industrial screw compressor liquid chillers
2000 ....in September, the groundbreaking for the new headquarters in the commercial area New Munich Trade Fair took place.
2001 ....aircool moves into new headquarters in Munich, built utilizing all the latest energy saving methods.
2002 ....aircool supports and sponsors the "Jugend forscht" / young scientists competition in a fuel cell project in automotive air conditioning.
2004 ....the aircool subsidiary acr chiller rent GmbH is started: The additional business segment of rental cooling and accessories is in this way independent.
2005 ....as McQuay's first European representative, aircool upgraded a turbo chillers to the new Microtec II controller.
2006 ....aircool the first company in Germany to put a McQuay turbo chiller with a variable frequency drive into operation
2007 ....aircool receives the WMC-certification for commissioning, maintenance and repair of the McQuay "Turbocor" compressor equipped series
2008 ....aircool presents, at the industry's leading trade fair in Nuremberg "Chillventa" live and in operation the McQuay chiller "McEnergy Inverter", a frequency-controlled, air-cooled screw chiller with optimal full-and partial load COPs .
2009 ....aircool implemented, Europe wide as the first McQuay partner, a reference installation of water-cooled chillers of the WMC series with magnetically levitated turbo-compressor in the Space Center IABG Ottobrunn (Munich)
2010 ....CEO Trost presents at the Nuremberg "Chillventa" on the aircool-McQuay fair stand, the all-new, magnetically levitated turbo-compressor of the McQuay "Magnitude" WME-series exclusive as the European premiere under operating conditions.
2011 .... again aircool as the first German company, receives WME certification in the USA. In the same year Kältetechnik aircool GmbH marks it's 25-year anniversary.
Since 1986, the small specialist became one of the leading companies in industrial refrigeration supply. None of the German competitors have more experience and know-how with McQuay products than aircool.
Christoph Trost
Kältetechnik aircool GmbH Sigmund-Riefler-Bogen 8 Tel.: +49 (0) 89 357145-25 D-81829 München Fax.: +49 (0) 89 357145-55 E-Mail: c.trost@aircool.de www.aircool.de
Carrier Corp. Launches Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2011 - Carrier Corp. continues to advance sustainability education worldwide with the launch today of the Distinguished Sustainability Lecture Series, a collaborative initiative with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the United Arab Emirates. Four international experts in the field of green building and sustainability will deliver lectures throughout the year, providing insights and trends to students, faculty and business leaders. Carrier Corp., a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), is the world's leader in high technology heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions, improving the world around us through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. About Carrier Corp. About the Higher Colleges of Technology
Beck GmbH DruckkontrolltechnikApril 2011: Self-zeroing differential pressure transmitters 984A and 985A
In many cases, no reliable conclusion on the condition of a system can be drawn from an existing pressure, neither in building automation, air conditioning and clean-room technology, in valve control nor in fan and blower monitoring. For this purpose, a differential pressure transmitter is the preferred sensor, for it allows some statements on the differential pressure as well as on the over- and underpressure in a system.
However, present differential pressure transmitters show one disadvantage: The zero point always needs to be reset manually again and again in order to compensate the drift caused by ageing, temperature, or by system-related influences. The new sensors of the 984A and 985A series are now self-zeroing. Thus, the sensor can do without maintenance at regular intervals - an advantage that is not inconsiderable - as the removal of false ceilings or contamination caused by the maintenance technician will be avoided. Particularly for systems that require utmost hygienic or clean-room conditions or even high security in connection with access limitations, this is a decisive advantage in terms of operating costs.
Armacell GmbHArmaflex Cryogenic Systems: Low-temperature insulation systems for industrial process pipework and tanks
Highly flexible cryogenic foams require neither additional vapour barriers nor expansion joints
Münster, 13 April 2011. - The storage and transportation of cryogenic media such as LNG, methanol or ethylene demand high-performance insulation materials. With Armaflex Cryogenic Systems Armacell is now the first supplier to present flexible insulation products which have been specially developed for low-temperature applications. The multi-layered systems ensure exceptional thermal insulation, reduce the risk of corrosion under insulation (CUI) and allow considerable cost savings during the installation process. The insulation systems are ‘patent pending'.
Flexible at cryogenic temperatures Armaflex Cryogenic Systems provide in a single material the key performance qualities required for insulation materials in low-temperature environments. These could previously only be achieved through a combination of several different materials (for example rigid foams with separate vapour retarders and contraction joints). The new cryogenic foams have low thermal conductivity and retain their flexibility even at low temperatures. Due to this flexibility, vibrations and impact are absorbed and the risk of cracking as a result of extreme temperature cycles or external mechanical strain is reduced dramatically. An important advantage of Armaflex Cryogenic Systems is the fact that they need neither additional expansion joints nor vapour barriers.
Built-in expansion joint Because of the low-temperature flexibility of the material, the system itself acts as a contraction and expansion joint. Thus the pipe is protected against thermal stress and crack formation. Traditional systems made of rigid foam utilise glass wool or mineral fibre as a buffer against contraction and expansion. This not only increases the installation costs; due to the open-cell material structure of the expansion joints, the risk of moisture infiltrating the system and compromising the insulation effect rises.
Built-in vapour barrier Moreover, Armaflex Cryogenic Systems do not need additional vapour barriers. Armaflex is a closed-cell material with a high resistance to water vapour transmission and as such has a ‘built-in' vapour barrier. Unlike traditional systems where each insulation layer must be protected against moisture infiltration by a separate vapour barrier, in the case of Armaflex the resistance to water vapour transmission is built up throughout the entire thickness of the insulation. This not only increases the reliability of the insulation system, but also reduces the installation costs significantly as there is no need for the time-consuming process of installing vapour barriers with sealants and special adhesive tapes.
Field of application Armaflex Cryogenic Systems can be used in the temperature range of -200 °C to
Due to their high flexibility, Armaflex Cryogenic Systems are much easier and quicker to install than rigid materials and a good fit can be achieved even on awkwardly shaped installations.
Armacell is a manufacturer of engineered foams and the world leader in the market for flexible technical insulation materials. In the financial year 2010, the company had an annual turnover of around 427 million euros. The group of companies has approximately 2,500 employees and 18 factories in 12 countries. It is headquartered in Münster, Germany. Apart from ARMAFLEX, the leading brand in the field of flexible technical insulation, the company also produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, fire protection and noise control products, special foams for a multitude of industrial applications and foam cores which are used as composite materials. Further information can be found at www.armacell.com.
Captions: The new low-temperature insulation systems for industrial process pipework and tanks from Armacell (Photo: Armacell)
Contact: Armacell GmbH Robert-Bosch-Str. 10 48153 Münster Tel.: 0251 / 7603-490 Fax: 0251 / 7631-490 E-Mail: IMPS@armacell.com www.armacell.com/IMPS
Mitsubishi Electric at the ISH trade fair, Frankfurt am Main 2011Hydrobox with EHPA seal of approval
Frankfurt a. M. / Ratingen, 15 March 2011 - The Hydrobox for heat pump split systems from Mitsubishi Electric has now been certified in accordance with the requirements of the EHPA heat pump seal of approval and thus satisfies the criteria for subsidy by the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). This offers users a heat pump which is completely certified in accordance with the provisions of the BAFA and eligible for subsidy. "As we distribute our heat pumps and the Hydrobox in a large number of European countries from our base here in Germany, we have also filed applications for the relevant European certifications and are currently awaiting the corresponding approvals", explained Michael Lechte, Marketing Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, Living Environment Systems. This includes the eco-design label amongst others. "In the future, these distinctions will be decisive in the harmonising of the European market and in Germany", continued Lechte. However, while current German provisions place the focus heavily on energy efficiency, the European Ecolabel also includes criteria such as environmental sustainability, quality attributes and product life spans amongst others.
The Hydrobox from the company based in Ratingen, Germany, was unveiled at the end of last year. As the indoor unit of a split heat pump system, it includes all the necessary components for a speedy installation such as the complete hydraulics, an SPS-based heat pump manager and a highly efficient circulating pump. The free controllability of the delta-T with a flow and return sensor upstream of the plate heat exchanger allows the achievement of the best possible efficiency even at partial load. In order to be able to realize the required constant and high volume flow during the defrosting phase, the high-efficiency pump is provided with the approval for full pump capacity. The device has compact dimensions of 600 x 400 x 1000 mm and weighs 50 kg. The integrate 3-way switch-over valve can be used for the immersion heater override circuit.
In addition, the Hydrobox can be used to connect up existing, conventional, fossil fuel-based heat generators and solar systems with an air-to-water heat pump to a hybrid complete system.
"Our partners in the specialist crafts sector were confronted time and time again with the demand that end customers renovating their heating system want to keep on using the existing system with fossil fuels as a peak load boiler for emergencies", says Lechte explaining the device concept. "With our Hydrobox it is possible to compile a personalised water supply system based on our heat pumps, which flexibly uses both existing components and offers the possibility of subsequently mounting further products such as solar collectors."
A clear, large format touchscreen display with plain text messages allows you to check the efficiency of the heat pump system, among other things, at all times. The regulation also contains all conventional special functions such as floor heating, party and holiday programmes. In addition, the regulation of up to two heating circuits guarantees the simple creation of the heating system, for example for specifying the compressor capacity for the preparation of hot water. To achieve a personalised, optimal efficiency of the air-to-water heat pump, two different heating curves can be set for day and night operation via the touchscreen display.
You can obtain further information from Mitsubishi Electric, Gothaer Strasse 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany, tel.: +49 (0)21 02 - 4 86 - 0; e-mail: les@meg.mee.com; www.mitsubishi-les.de About Mitsubishi Electric With 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. With around 106.000 employees the company recorded consolidated group sales of 26.6 billion Euro in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Our sales offices, research & development centres and manufacturing plants are located in over 30 countries. Since 1978 Mitsubishi Electric is based in Germany near Düsseldorf as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Tokyo managing sales and marketing activities for nine Divisions in many European countries. For more information visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/ The Hydrobox for heat pump split systems from Mitsubishi Electric has been certified in accordance with the requirements of the EHPA heat pump seal of approval and thus satisfies the criteria for subsidy by the BAFA. Applications for all relevant European seals of approval have already been filed.
Photo: Mitsubishi Electric Date: 15.03.2011
Mitsubishi Electric at the ISH trade fair, Frankfurt am Main 2011High demand for hygiene-certified Lossnay ventilation system
Frankfurt a. M. / Ratingen, 15 March 2011 - Mitsubishi Electric reported an increased demand for its new, VDI 6022-certified Lossnay ventilation system at the ISH 2011 in Frankfurt. "Thanks to a number of large projects, we have now already exceeded our annual planned figures for the Lossnay ventilation system by a considerable margin", said Holger Thiesen, General Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, Living Environment Systems. "We now intend to expand our production capacity quickly in order to be able to supply the demand." At Chillventa 2010, Mitsubishi unveiled the first Lossnay ventilation system with heat and moisture recovery available on the market, which is certified in accordance with the VDI 6022 hygiene standard. The cross flow heat exchanger integrated in the ventilation system was classified as being hygienically insignificant.
The product was developed specially based on the requirements of the German market. "Our VFR air conditioning units were often selected in tenders, but the legally prescribed and necessary ventilation in for example shops and office buildings had to be supplied with competitive products as a hygiene certificate according to VDI 6022 was required. "This situation was unsatisfactory for both our partners in planning and realisation and the company itself. Particularly in a system with a common control and regulation system, a complete system composed of air conditioning units for the heating and cooling in combination with the Lossnay ventilation unit can utilise its advantages."
The Lossnay ventilation unit is used primarily for supplying the necessary fresh air to air-conditioned rooms. The particular structure and material of the cross-flow heat exchanger made of specially treated cellulose enables both sensible and latent heat to be recovered from the air. This results not only in increased thermal comfort but in reduced energy costs. The possibility of now using the unit in other applications requiring corresponding hygiene standards expands its application spectrum considerably. The heat and moisture recovery rate is up to 81%. This also means that the investment costs for a new air conditioning system can be reduced, since the power requirement of the air conditioning units is minimised thanks to the extremely high heat recovery rate.
The new ventilation system offers air flow capacities of between 890 and 1,000 m³/h and can thus be employed in all the relevant fields of applications such as shops, offices, practices and office environments. The small dimensions of 955 x 1760 x 594 (HWD) allow optimal integration of the product. "We have received particularly possible feedback about the installation as a floor-mounted appliance", explained Thiesen. "Because of the possibilities for hygienically safe maintenance, the current trend is definitely away from flat ventilation systems in false ceilings towards decentralised, structured plant rooms. Our floor-mounted appliance fits the bill perfectly."
Alongside a pre-filter, a high-performance class F7 filter is also used. The connection of an optional CO2 sensor gives you the additional possibility of regulating the required air volume to suit your specific needs. An automatic night-time ventilation function by means of a bypass circuit has also been recently integrated. The ventilation system can also be mounted in an existing building services management system. Alternatively, the control can be performed via a common control element with the air conditioning system.
You can obtain further information from Mitsubishi Electric, Gothaer Strasse 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany, tel.: +49 (0)21 02 - 4 86 - 0; email: les@meg.mee.com; www.mitsubishi-les.de About Mitsubishi Electric With 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. With around 106.000 employees the company recorded consolidated group sales of 26.6 billion Euro in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Our sales offices, research & development centres and manufacturing plants are located in over 30 countries. Since 1978 Mitsubishi Electric is based in Germany near Düsseldorf as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Tokyo managing sales and marketing activities for nine Divisions in many European countries. For more information visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/ Thanks to a number of large projects, Mitsubishi Electric has already exceeded the annual planned figures for the new, VDI 6022-certified Lossnay ventilation system by a considerable margin in March. The production capacities are now being expanded quickly in order to be able to supply the demand.
Photos: Mitsubishi Electric Date: 15.03.2011
Mitsubishi Electric at the ISH trade fair, Frankfurt am Main 2011New Air-conditioning Unit Wins iF Design Award
Frankfurt am Main / Ratingen, Germany, 15 March 2011 - A new premium air-conditioning unit made by Mitsubishi Electric has won the coveted iF Design Award immediately after making its debut on the market. The company made the announcement on the occasion of the ISH 2011 trade fair in Frankfurt. The product was nominated at the same time for a second qualifying round, in which products from widely differing fields are judged with respect to their amalgamation of functionality and aesthetics.
"With our new MSZ-EF, we have successfully combined the best possible efficiency with a compact design and extremely low noise levels", explains Michael Lechte, Marketing Manager for Mitsubishi Electric, Living Environment Systems. "At the same time, our developers were also able to create an aesthetically convincing appearance along the lines of Japanese Zen principles within these technical constraints." The name "Kirigamine Zen" emphasises the holistic approach of this new innovation. Kirigamine is the name of a Japanese plateau that represents undisturbed nature, and Zen is the short form for a school of Buddhism which, from a western point of view, stands for harmony, peace and well-being.
In their justification for making the award, the jury also drew attention to the outstanding combination of energy efficiency and harmonious design, and to the way in which the device blends quietly into its surroundings and exudes a feeling of peace. The simple yet distinctive design, dominated purely by even surfaces and lacking any unnecessary structural elements, was also highlighted.
The requirements of Energy Efficiency Class A are outperformed by more than 30 % for both heating and cooling. This corresponds to the new A+++ standard, to be defined in the forthcoming ErP European Energy Efficiency Directive. The average EER is 4.59 and the COP is 4.57. The noise emission value is 21 db(A). This new wall-mounted unit also boasts compact dimensions, with a width and depth of just 895 mm and 195 mm respectively. With a choice of three colour designs, in glossy black, glossy white or matt silver, it harmonises easily with all high-quality interiors. The power range extends in five power stages from 2.2 to 5.04 kW for cooling and from 3.3 to 5.8 kW for heating.
"With our premium wall-mounted unit we are aiming to address, first and foremost, users and types of application that we have previously been unable to reach", explains Lechte. "For instance, technical equipment used in meeting and conference rooms is often required to meet extremely high standards - not only with regard to technical performance but to aesthetic appeal too. The versatile compatibility of the wall-mounted MSZ-EF unit with all the other indoor devices in our wide-ranging M series makes individual room design possible right down to the details of the air-conditioning equipment, particularly in the case of multi-split systems."
The product is also compatible with Replace Technology. Replace Technology is the name given by the Ratingen-based manufacturer to a patented system that enables old air-conditioning units to be replaced by new units without the need to replace the connecting pipework. The type of refrigerant used in the existing system is also immaterial here. This technology thus provides a cost-effective method of replacing older, inefficient air-conditioning units or of changing over from the types of refrigerant commonly used in the past. The costly and time-consuming installation of new refrigerant pipework can thus be omitted in the modernisation process. You can obtain further information from Mitsubishi Electric, Gothaer Strasse 8, 40880 Ratingen, Germany, tel.: +49 (0) 21 02 - 4 86 - 0, Email: les@meg.mee.com; www.mitsubishi-les.de About Mitsubishi Electric With 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. With around 106.000 employees the company recorded consolidated group sales of 26,6 billion Euro in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Our sales offices, research & development centres and manufacturing plants are located in over 30 countries. Since 1978 Mitsubishi Electric is based in Germany near Düsseldorf as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Tokyo managing sales and marketing activities for nine Divisions in many European counries. For more information visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/ The new premium air-conditioning unit made by Mitsubishi Electric has won the coveted iF Design Award immediately after making its debut on the market. The product has also been nominated simultaneously for a second qualifying round.
Photo: Mitsubishi Electric Date: 15 March 2011
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Maurer-Atmos Middleby GmbHTHE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION1400 Toastmaster Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60120 • (847) 741-3300 The Middleby Corporation Announces Acquisition of Drake December 2, 2011 (Elgin, Ill.) -The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced that it has acquired the F.R. Drake Company ("Drake"). Drake is a leading manufacturer of automated loading systems for the food processing industry with approximate annual revenues of $20 million. The addition of this brand complements and further strengthens Middleby's food processing equipment platform. Selim A. Bassoul, Chairman and CEO commented, "Drake is a globally recognized brand with a market leadership position. Drake's highly automated loading equipment allows food processing operators to increase throughput and at the same time lower operating costs due to reduced labor. Alongside Middleby's other unique processing technologies, the Drake loading equipment allows Middleby to provide a fully integrated and comprehensive solution to our customers." About The Middleby Corporation The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry. The company develops, manufactures, markets and services a broad line of equipment used for commercial food cooking, preparation and processing. The company's leading equipment brands serving the commercial foodservice industry include Anets®, Blodgett®, Blodgett Combi®, Beech Ovens®, Bloomfield®, Britannia®, Carter Hoffmann®, CookTek®, CTX®, Doyon®, FriFri®, Giga®, Holman®, Houno®, IMC®, Jade®, Lang®, Lincat®, MagiKitch'n®, Middleby Marshall®, Nu-Vu®, PerfectFry®, Pitco Frialator®, Southbend®, Star®, Toastmaster® Turbochef® and Wells®. The company's leading equipment brands serving the food processing industry include Alkar®, Autobake®, Cozzini®, Danfotech®, Drake®, Maurer-Atmos®, MP Equipment®, and RapidPak®. The Middleby Corporation has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best Small Companies in 2008, 2009 and 2010. For further information about Drake, visit www.drakeloader.com. For further information about Middleby, visit www.middleby.com. Contact: Darcy Bretz (847) 429-7756 Tim FitzGerald (847) 429-7744
Wolf GmbHWolf - Pioneer of increased energy efficiency in Russia
Wolf GmbH currently operates in 57 countries around the globe, has a worldwide workforce of around 1,700 employees and recorded a turnover of approximately €300 million in 2010. Russia is one of the most important international future markets for the system specialist for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, solar systems and combined heat and power plants. The company from Mainburg (Bavaria) has therefore continually extended and intensified its already long-standing involvement in the Russian Federation in the last few years. The partnership is based on sustainability: Wolf wants to help Russian politicians, industry and citizens to become more aware of the need for better climate protection and increased energy efficiency. The company also wants to benefit in the long term from the hitherto untapped potential of the Russian market. Wolf is convinced that a modernisation offensive in Russia offers enormous opportunities for international energy efficiency companies - and wants to participate in this case right from the start.
Wolf is closely involved in the Central Russian region of Yaroslawl, which is situated about 250 kilometres northeast of Moscow and more than 2,400 kilometres from Mainburg. There just under two years ago, the company started operating the first CHP plant in the entire region - a plant with electrical and thermal power of 195 kW and 216 kW respectively. The plant was constructed in Mainburg by Wolf and its subsidiary, the CHP specialist Kuntschar+Schlüter from Wolfhagen, based on a Russian diesel motor converted to gas operation. Wolf has also long acted as a cooperation partner for Russian companies in the development, production and assembly of energy conservation systems. For example, the 280 employees at Wolf-Energy-Solution in Safonovo (Smolensk Oblast) produce large boilers up to 58 MW under licence.
A production facility for CHP plants for the Russian market is currently being constructed. These plants contain motors from Jaroslawl Motorenwerke (JMZ) which are being converted to gas operation and are equipped with Wolf regulation and hydraulic technology.
In its involvement in Russia, however, Wolf is by no means just focusing on products and technologies, but is also investing locally in the training and qualification of people. Wolf has therefore started a successful cooperation venture in order to specifically prepare and train specialists for future requirements. Together with the regional government in Yaroslawl and Yaroslawl Technical University, the Bavarian company has founded the "Engineering Centre for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection" and set itself ambitious goals. With the aid of the research centre, German know-how will be imparted for Russian climate protection and energy conservation targets, the transfer of knowledge of German energy conservation and environmental technology to Russia will be extended and the joint development and use of efficient conservation systems will be increased. Russian installers will also be trained to a limited extent in cooperation with installation companies from Bavaria.
The efforts are paying off: Wolf energy conservation systems are now already successfully installed in many buildings in Russia. For example, Wolf systems create an ideal room climate in the Kremlin in Moscow, in the Olympic village in Sotschi, in Ekaterinburg Hospital or in the Hilton Hotel in Moscow. Both partners already have their sights firmly fixed on another large project: the 2018 World Cup in Russia and in the area of energy-efficient use with refuse disposal and water treatment. Both partners see further potential here for cooperation - and have good reason to do so: Wolf is one of the main worldwide installers of energy conservation systems and air conditioning units in modern football stadiums. Wolf's references in this field include, for example, the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, the new EM stadium in Warsaw and the new national stadium in Bucharest. One of the ten stadiums for the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be built in Yaroslawl. Wolf is already present their as the ideal stadium specialist.
DuPont de Nemours (Deutschland) GmbHDuPont reaches a settlement with a refrigerant reseller in Italy in a dispute concerning patented R-422D retrofit refrigerant used in commercial refrigeration and building air conditioners
Emerson Climate Technologies GmbHStream - State of the art semi-hermetic piston technology Efficiency choice whatever the refrigerant Emerson's engineers combined existing design techniques with new advanced technologies to create a new 4 and 6-cylinder range of 16 models for HFC refrigerants. Eight of them have Digital continuous modulation capabilities. They cover cooling capacities from 33 to 80 kW medium temperature, 11 to 28 kW low temperature with R404A and can be used also with R134a as well as R407A/C while being the most efficient compressors available. Having the choice between several refrigerants for the same compressor without any compromise on performance is an important and unique benefit: this was made possible by the Emerson-owned and patented Discus® valve plate technology. Compared to other semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, this technology allows 10% better performance with R404A. A way to reduce energy consumption and CO2-emissions is capacity modulation. For the first time, contractors or installers can choose between two different modulation technologies: inverter technology or digital modulation. All Stream compressors are released for inverter applications. In addition Stream Digital models provide an alternative means of continuous modulation. Digital modulation is the most simple and precise method of capacity control and helps to contain applied costs associated with modulation. The compressor always runs at constant speed which resolves the challenges related to oil return, mechanical and electrical stress on the system. Stream is one of the quietest reciprocating compressors on the market. Design efforts have led to sound reduction of up to 7dBA compared to previous generation of compressors depending on models and application. Compressor quiet operation is not always sufficient for sound sensitive such as urban application. As a result a new sound shell can be fitted on Stream compressors and provides an additional 15dBA attenuation. In addition to the HFC models 3 models for R744 (CO2) transcritical applications cover cooling capacities from 20 to 37 kW. This is the ideal solution for medium temperature cascade and booster systems when combined with Emerson's ZO scroll range for CO2 subcritical. These CO2 Stream models are characterized by a design pressure of 135 bar and are released for operation with frequency inverters. Refrigerant flow and heat transfer have been optimized for best performance. All compressor models of the Stream family feature CoreSenseTM Diagnostics, an electronic module that provides advanced compressor protection and diagnostics benefits for improved system reliability, reduced service costs and increased equipment uptime. With CoreSenseTM technology, service engineers can now diagnose system-related problems faster or even before they occur in order to keep refrigeration systems in optimum condition over their entire lifetime. The diagnostics module stores compressor asset and advanced runtime information. An individual compressor monitoring is possible, too.
Further information about the new Stream product range as well as performance data on Emerson Climate's next Select Software update can be found at http://www.emersonclimate.eu/ About Emerson Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal year 2011 were US$ 24.2 billion. For more information, visit http://www.emerson.com/ Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, is the world's leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and commercial applications. The group combines best-in-class technology with proven engineering, design, distribution, educational and monitoring services to provide customized, integrated climate control solutions for customers worldwide. Emerson Climate Technologies' innovative solutions, which include industry-leading brands such as Copeland ScrollTM and Alco Controls, improve human comfort, safeguard food and protect the environment. For more information, visit http://www.emersonclimate.eu/
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