Avoiding Temperature Swings in Commercial Refrigeration
March 17, 2014
When commercial refrigeration equipment performance issues arise in the Williamsport, Pa., area, businesses often call Refrigeration Service Co. for assistance.
It is appropriate to keep an eye on developments in industrial refrigeration in Europe. For one, new technologies, especially as related to refrigerants, often are first tried in Europe. Second, the industrial refrigeration sector using ammonia has strongly aligned itself with supporters of other non-f-gas refrigerants.
New technologies are constantly arriving in the refrigeration sector. From time to time, we’ll take a look at some of those advancements. This article will focus on developments in motors and ice machines.
Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist Designation Is Being Launched in the Northwest
November 7, 2013
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) have partnered to develop a new energy efficiency certification for industrial refrigeration operators in the Northwest with the possibility of expanding nationally.
Viessmann Seeks to Become a Full-Range HVACR Supplier
October 30, 2013
The Viessmann Group has acquired the Finland-based commercial refrigeration company Norpe Group. Viessmann, a German manufacturer of heating, cooling, and climate control technology, announced the acquisition in Helsinki.
New Company Continues Industrial Refrigeration Focus
October 21, 2013
Refrigeration System Co. (RSC) of Columbus, Ohio, which provides services for industrial refrigeration, has announced the completion of its merger with Freije Engineered Solutions Co. of Fishers, Ind.
Refrigeration Manufacturer to Continue Commercial Focus
October 21, 2013
Krack Corp. has announced that it has sold the assets of its industrial business to SGS Refrigeration. SGS will sell the products it has acquired under a new SGS/Krack name in the industrial marketplace.
Symposium Notes Increased Regulatory Pressure, Increasing Energy Costs Are Leading to Change
October 14, 2013
Danfoss hosted its 20th EnVisioneeringSM Symposium, “The Climate and Energy Nexus in Commercial Refrigeration.” Participants included commercial refrigeration OEMs, supermarket chains, contractors, and more who addressed important issues on the refrigeration and refrigerants agenda.
There is so much talk these days about new refrigeration technologies and new refrigerants that it is sometimes difficult for contractors to sort out what’s theoretical and what’s actually up and running in the field. Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest refrigerants being utilized across various projects.