Articles Tagged with ''dehumidification''

HVAC’s Growing Role in the Marijuana Industry

Marijuana grow facilities are providing a new market for contractors and manufacturers

November 21, 2016

Twenty-nine states currently have laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes with an additional eight permitting recreational use of cannabis, including the District of Columbia.

Indoor Pool Dehumidification Manufacturer PoolPak Acquired by Sterling Group

Acquisition is consistent with its plans for additional investment in complementary HVAC products and companies

November 18, 2016

The Sterling Group, a middle market private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of PoolPak International LLC. PoolPak is a leading manufacturer of dehumidification systems for large athletic pools, natatoriums in schools and universities, commercial pools and hotel/motel leisure pools.

Desiccant Wheel Market to Reach $463 Million by 2024

Desiccant wheels are experiencing a significant rise in demand from a number of industry verticals

October 21, 2016

The global desiccant wheel market is expected to exhibit a nearly 5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2024, rising from a valuation of $296.5 million in 2015 to $463 million by 2024, according to Transparency Market Research.

Aggreko Acquires Dryco LLC

Acquisition allows for North American expansion of drying and dehumidification services

August 19, 2016

Power generation and HVAC specialty rental company, Aggreko plc, has acquired Dryco LLC of Chicago for an undisclosed amount. Dryco specializes in moisture control, drying, heating, and cooling applications within the shipping, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and industrial painting industries.

Specified Air Solutions Acquires Dectron

Dectron provides dehumidification, IAQ, and energy recovery solutions primarily for indoor pools

August 12, 2016

Specified Air Solutions, a manufacturer of semi-custom commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, has completed the acquisition of the Dectron pool dehumidification systems business from the Lakdawala family.

DOE Issues a Final Rule Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Dehumidifiers

June 3, 2016

The effective date of this rule is 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

A look inside the surgery room at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Contractors Turn to IAQ for Smart, Safe Solutions

Various IAQ products are solving problems, both commercially and residentially

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.

Seresco USA’s NE Series Compact Cabinets are designed for mounting above suspended ceilings and other tight spaces.

Humidity Control a Key Component of Comfort and IAQ

Ron Rajecki

February 22, 2016

HVAC contractors are constantly seeking accurate, energy-efficient, year-round solutions to their customers’ humidification and dehumidification needs. A number of those solutions were on display at the 2016 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida.

This is an example of how moisture condenses out of the air to a cold surface.

Btu Buddy 155: Sweating Windows

Bill Johnson

February 22, 2016

Bob and Tim were driving to a service call where the customer’s complaint was that her home’s windows were sweating excessively. Tim asked, “What could be some of the reasons that a customer’s windows would be sweating?”

Excessive condensation can be caused by too much humidity, inadequate ventilation, or poor-quality windows.

Effectively Pitching a Domestic Moisture Management Sale

Customers are often unaware of the inherent benefits moisture management products provide

Nick Kostora

January 18, 2016

HVAC contractors admittedly face a difficult task when it comes to showcasing the benefits and inherent value present in structural moisture management while also ensuring customers know such solutions are more than just empty sales pitches.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.