With all the late-spring heat scorching the country, air conditioning systems are being asked to perform up to their full capacity in many areas. When they can’t keep up, for whatever reason - breakdown, replacement, or simple undersizing - portable cooling systems can literally get clients out of a tight spot.

The Plug and Play Tech Center hosts a wide range of special events, from networking meetings, to investment expos, to speaker forums. “Sometimes we have 400 to 500 people in our meeting center, and maintaining a comfortable climate in the room can be a challenge,” said Michelle Chang, event coordinator.

Aggreko, a global leader in rental power, temperature control, and oil-free compressed air solutions, continued its expansion in western Canada with the opening of a larger, enhanced service center in Edmonton, Alberta.

MovinCool’s Office Pro W20 water-cooled portable air conditioner cools overheating offices, server or telecom equipment down to 65ºF in minutes, providing 15,700 Btuh of cooling, the company says.

Industry veteran Mike Paulson has been brought on as president of the newly-founded and California-based air conditioning company, AmeriCool Inc. Paulson brings with him 10 years of experience at MovinCool, where he served as division manager of both North and South America.

Producing 700,000 Btuh of heat, the Safe-Heat IDF-700 indirect-fired temporary heater can operate on diesel, natural gas, or propane fuel for maximum convenience. According to the manufacturer, the unique recirculation design of the temporary heater offers users the ability to pull return air, increasing its efficiency.

At 34 inches wide, the PACSlim-12 air-cooled portable air conditioner can roll through a standard doorway. The unit provides 12 tons (144,000 Btuh) of cooling. High-efficiency radial blowers with built-in variable-speed motors provide uniform airflow across the evaporator coil of the portable cooler.

The redesigned Model TZ-60B is part of the Topaz® line of portable air conditioners. The 6-ton portable air conditioner offers 76,500 Btuh of cooling and can also provide heat with a built-in electric heat coil. Other new features on the TZ-60B include a digital programmable thermostat.

The redesigned Model TZ-60B is part of the Topaz® line of portable air conditioners. The 6-ton portable air conditioner offers 76,500 Btuh of cooling and can also provide heat with a built-in electric heat coil. Other new features on the TZ-60B include a digital programmable thermostat.

With ratings of Class 1, Group C and D, Divisions 1 and 2 and Class 2, Groups F and G, Divisions 1 and 2; and Temperature Code T3B, 165°C (329°F), the portable hazardous location heater is shipped ready to be hard wired for use. The heater is ideal for providing seasonal heating in hazardous environments.