Thermo King celebrated 40 years at Shannon
Four decades of commitment to the Shannon Free Zone has been honoured with a presentation to one of its long-standing operations, Thermo King. The global leader in transport refrigeration units is this year celebrating its 80th birthday but an important Irish milestone has also been reached as it marks 40 years of operations at Shannon. Just
Mitsubishi Electric Signs UN Global Compact
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has signed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) aimed at promoting CSR activities based on international norms. The company was registered as a UNGC participant on May 31. Mitsubishi Electric is committed to becoming a "global, leading green company" by delivering environmentally minded products and services and by conducting reduced-impact manufacturing
Panasonic Combines Gas and Electric Technologies for High Efficiency Hybrid VRF
Panasonic has introduced an intelligent new Hybrid VRF to the European market, combining electric (EHP) and gas-driven heat pump (GHP) technology for optimal efficiency. The new Hybrid VRF reduces energy costs by automatically switching between its GHP and EHP; it also provides a free supply of domestic hot water (DHW) - ideal for high demand applications,
Danfoss presented Virtus pressure and flow controllers
The way district energy networks are balanced and optimized is about to be changed. A new generation of Virtus intelligent ready pressure and flow controllers are here to ensure high durability, improved functionality and performance. In addition, unique intelligent optimization functions iNET and iSET will save even more energy. Optimal hydronic balance and perfect temperature control is
Emerson Announces Vilter Manufacturing’s New Suite of Products
Emerson announced Vilter Manufacturing has engineered a new suite of products, the majority of which are slated to be released in the spring. Vilter’s new product developments and solutions leverage Emerson’s experience with CO2 in the commercial market for industrial use and include: a modular refrigeration unit (MRU); 550 reciprocating compressor unit; a micro controller and a 143-millimeter
World’s Longest Undersea Tunnel Stays Cool And Reduces Environmental Impact
Eurotunnel released official data demonstrating energy savings of 33 percent after the first season of operating a new cooling system for maintaining requisite temperatures in the landmark Channel Tunnel. The operator saved 4.8 GWh and approximately €500,000 in 2017 courtesy of the new cooling system – equivalent to saving enough electricity to run 1,000 households. The
Absorption Chillers Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2017-2025
As per Persistence Market Research analysis, by the end of 2017, global sales revenue of absorption chillers is expected to touch nearly US$ 1,300 Mn and is expected to cross US$ 2,050 Mn by the end of the year 2025. The global absorption chillers market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.3% during the assessment period from
Armacell acquires De Xu – a Chinese manufacturer of elastomeric insulation foams
Armacell, a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, acquires De Xu (Guangdong De Xu Insulation Materials Co. Ltd). The company is a local manufacturer of flexible elastomeric foam under the Sinoflex brand and operates from its Yingde facility in the province of Guangdong in Southern China.
FREOR`s First Horizontal Freezer LEDA Plug-in Operating on Natural R290 Refrigerant
FREOR continues developing sustainable solutions for commercial refrigeration that not only reduce environmental impact but also help customers reduce their energy consumption. FREOR presents new product – the first island freezer operating on natural refrigerant propane – LEDA Plug-in R290 by FREOR. The modular design of the horizontal freezer allows combining individual units into the lines of various lengths
Thermo King “Moves Food” to Increase Food Security
More than 40 million Americans struggle with hunger yet nearly $220 billion dollars of food is thrown away in the U.S. each year. Thermo King, transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, together with the Ingersoll Rand Foundation and Feeding America, recognize the imperative need to close this gap and are pleased to announce a
Secop XV compressor is built to introduce better and faster cooling
The Secop XV compressor is built to introduce better and faster cooling in the most environment-friendly way. It signifies a rethinking of both the technology behind and the business upfront. A big part of the XV compressors secret, is its unique external rotor motor that enables the use of much larger magnets, ensuring a superior
Drakes create a Distribution Centre in South Australia’s
Drakes have announced that it would be building a state-of-the-art $80 million Grocery Distribution Centre in South Australia’s northern suburb of Edinburgh North. The Drakes Supermarkets Distribution Centre, which has received planning consent from the City of Playford, will be fully funded by the South Australian family-owned business. Approximately 300 jobs are expected to be created