U.S. NatRef Leader ALDI Activates First Wind Turbine at Warehouse
The turbine will generate up to 40% of the Illinois warehouse’s energy; all ALDI US warehouses use R717 and most of 360 stores use R744.
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Fazzari named President of Colmac Coil, Succeeding Nelson
Former VP has taken the reins of company noted for natural refrigerant evaporators.
U.S. Digitalization Firm, Focused on Retail, Raises US$1.1 Million
Axiom Cloud’s Virtual Technician and Virtual Battery apps target supermarket maintenance and energy challenges.
Evaporative Hybrid Cooler Said to Reduce Energy Use and Save Water
BAC says its new unit is up to 60% more energy efficient than air-cooled units, uses up to 70% less water than traditional evaporative fluid coolers.
California Utility Seeks Feedback on Industrial Ammonia Systems for Incentive Program
Southern California Edison needs data from manufacturers on uptake of ammonia/CO2 cascade systems and air-cooled ammonia/water chillers.
U.S. Warehouse to Use 31 Low-Charge R717 Units to Support 7 Temperature Zones, Enhancing Efficiency
Shamrock Foods limits ammonia charge to less than 500lbs per packaged rooftop unit.
Philippines Agritech Startup Seeks Sustainable Cold Chain Technology for Smallholder Farmers
iFarms launched a digital platform to streamline the growing and buying process for farmers in the Philippines.
A ‘Banner Year’ Expected for Digitalized Controls in 2021
Climate goals, COVID-19 and technician shortage are all driving further investments in advanced HVAC&R monitoring.
Vahterus Launches Interactive 3D Heat-Exchanger Model
The virtual tool gives customers the chance to study the heat exchanger’s construction in detail online.
NatRef Heat Pumps to the Rescue
Regarded as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil-fuel boilers, heat pumps using natural refrigerants are expected to see growing adoption in 2021.
