Applied Air is introducing a USB Flash drive application that gives the user access to a wealth of information about the Applied Air, Alton, and Aztec products.  The application includes case studies, IOM manuals, Technical Guides, CFD videos, marketing videos, training PowerPoint programs, and downloadable BIM files.  These devices are available now from any Applied Air representative or directly from Applied Air.

Re:  RBI Copper Boilers and “Buy American” compliance

To Whom It May Concern:

Based on a recent agreement between the United States and Canadian governments, RBI copper boilers and water heaters manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario Canada contain the qualifying components for inclusion in the “Buy American” act as it pertains to the American Recoveries and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  Canadian companies are now able to participate in state and local public works projects that are funded by the United States’ $787 billion American Recoveries and Reinvestment Act.  This mutual agreement also approves the bidding from US based companies on projects north of the border.   

The provision covers projects manufactured in designated countries to be used in projects covered by ARRA.  Canada is covered under the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA).  All WTO GPA countries are listed below:

World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) Countries
Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan or United Kingdom.

The manifold castings, burners, heat exchanger (copper), and controls represent the major components of the finished product.  These components are all of U.S. origin and their value as a percentage of total cost exceed 60%.  While these three specific items do not represent all of the U.S. products used in assembly of the RBI product; they are the most significant items in terms of cost.  All remaining components and assembly is done in Canadian facility.

Mestek Inc., the parent company of RBI, is an American based corporation with total sales in excess of $450 million.  Mestek is also the parent to other domestic companies including Smith Cast Iron Boilers, a manufacturer of hydronic and steam boilers and Sterling Radiator, established in 1946.

Best regards,

Matt Kleszczynski

Marketing Manager

Distributor Product Group

Mestek, Inc.

Webinar Name: 'Evaporative Cooling of Data Centers'

Monday, August 23

Summary: Huge amounts of data are moved around the world everyday by companies such as Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and others.  That data flows in and out of buildings that house dozens to thousands of computer servers…each one generating heat that must be handled.  In this webinar learn why and how progressive companies are using evaporative cooling to solve their problems and how you can help.

 Invited By: Jeff Wilson (jwilson@mestex.com) & Richard Kirkland (rkirkland@mestex.com)

Hosted By: Mike Kaler (mkaler@mestex.com)   

When:  08/23/2010 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM & 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Time Zone:  (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

To join the 8:00 AM webinar:
http://connectpro13669417.acrobat.com/r34459823/

To join the 10:00 AM webinar:
http://connectpro13669417.acrobat.com/r60953473/

Please enter your name and company name in the blank field when entering webinar. I.E. John Doe/ABC Co.

Conference Number(s): 1-218-339-4300
Participant Code: 793972#

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    A) By calling the conference number listed

    B) Using your computer if it has a functioning audio card and speakers

Option 'A' is recommended because unless your computer also has a microphone, you won't be able to ask questions! 

 (Please remember to 'mute' your telephone during the presentation to reduce annoying background noise. Un-mute to ask questions.)

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3) At the end of the webinar you will be given the opportunity to download the PowerPoint presentation.   

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NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

Well, really a product “re-announcement”.  The Aztec product line has been in the Mestex portfolio for years and we are happy to announce a rebirth of the Aztec ASC products for indirect and indirect/direct evaporative cooling applications.

What makes this so important is that the market for evaporative cooling solutions is expanding rapidly due to the desire to cool and ventilate buildings in the “greenest” or most efficient manner possible…and nothing beats evaporative cooling for that.

The applications for evaporative cooling are numerous…factories, dry cleaners, prisons, kitchens, automobile dealer service areas, telephone equipment facilities, and computer server/data centers.

Aztec units come standard with DDC controls and are available through Applied Air representatives everywhere.

Bruce Standerwick, a highly experienced application specialist for Applied Air, has highlighted the importance of providing the proper natural gas pressure, external static pressure, and primary voltage when selecting and ordering gas-fired equipment.  Bruce identifies the most common problems and the fixes that can be implemented in the field...and the potential cost implications.  The PowerPoint presentation includes the speaker notes making it easier to follow Bruce's thoughts.

This PowerPoint is part of the Applied Air Webinar series.  The series has covered topics such as DDC controls, special application of DDC controls, direct gas fired heating systems, and other topics.

Direct gas fired equipment is the most efficient way to heat a space that requires large amounts of outside air.  Kitchens, factories, warehouses all have requirements for vast amounts of outside air in order to maintain proper building pressure.  Proper building pressure is necessary to minimize infiltration of cold and/or dirty outside air, and to make sure that exhaust hoods and exhaust systems function properly.  There are a few key jobsite characteristics that must be defined if the system is to function as intended.  Applied Air is hosting a webinar on Monday, August 2, covering the three key pieces of information to gather.

Data centers are popping up all over the world but they all face a common problem...too much energy being consumed by the "non-revenue" part of the electrical load.  Cooling the sea of blade servers in a modern data center is an energy-intensive process that must be controlled.  Microsoft and others have concluded that the old methods of cooling data centers are no longer necessary.  Extremely cold temperatures and tightly controlled humidity levels have been proven to contribute little to overall system stability and reliability.  This has opened the door for the use of a time-tested, low energy, "green", technology for cooling...evaporative cooling.  Applied Air is reintroducing our Aztec line of indirect, or indirect/direct, evaporative cooling systems for data centers.  The Aztec ASC line of products includes extensive outside air filtering, DDC controls with remote monitoring capability and very high efficiency heating technology.  Under the new guidelines issued by ASHRAE and the new conditions promoted by Microsoft, and others, you will find that the Aztec ASC product will provide the required air temperatures for most data centers located west of the Mississippi...without the need for expensive compressor operation.

HeatNet, RBI’s proprietary integrated boiler management system is the driving force behind RBI’s energy optimization philosophy for its high efficiency equipment and is standard equipment on all Fusion and Futera (XLF & III) Air-Fuel coupled products.  Designed for precise system control, Heat Net provides repeatability and feedback thru digital communication.  The control monitors boiler temperatures and limit circuit inputs, maintains system and domestic hot water requirements, supports boiler room components including system/domestic pump, boiler pump, combustion air damper and modulates boiler firing rate to maximize turndown ratios in order to maintain peak efficiency.   (Click on pdf for additional information)

Hill Engineering (a Member of the Formtek Group) announces the promotion of Paul Williams to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. Paul has over 26 years experience in the tool and die and roll forming industries as a toolmaker, field service technician, die design engineer and sales application engineer and has been with Hill Engineering since 1988. Paul has been a speaker and conference chairman for PMA, FMA and SME conferences, and has authored technical articles in leading industry publications. He is currently Chairman of FMA’s Roll forming and Technology Council.

Paul is responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Hill Engineering product lines of rotary punching units, HHP and HX series Hydraulic Presses, HAP series air presses and stationary and flying punching and cutoff dies for the roll forming and stamping industries along with interfacing Hill Engineering’s marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives..

Visit the Hill Engineering website (www.hillengr.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

For more details CLICK HERE

SpacePak is pleased to announce two new product line enhancements which will be available for shipment January 31, 2010.

The new G Series ESP horizontal air handler features a proprietary MTI control board to accommodate a wide range of control options including:

• System diagnostic flash codes
  • Fan prove
  • Float Switch
  • Freeze-stat
• Plug-in ACM Connection
• Simplified thermostat wiring

The new Air Control Module (ACM) brings the control of ECM technology to small duct high velocity (SDHV) applications. The ACM enables the perfect matching of the SpacePak air distribution system with the widest range of energy efficient outdoor units. Precision air volume control allows for maximum energy savings and home owner comfort. Even greater efficiencies can be achieved when coupled with our new 93% efficient ThermaPak combi boiler.

ACM technology provides the means to accurately and efficiently control air flow volume for:

• Zoning
• Air Circulation
• Indoor air quality filtration
• Night Set-Back
• Soft Start - Soft Stop

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Summertime Rebuild Special

Formtek can bring your tired or mothballed machine back to life.  Send in your original Formtek or competitor-brand equipment for:

• Teardown, clean and inspection of all components.
• Items that are found to be broken or excessively worn will be identified and replacement costs will be provided.
• Reassemble and calibrate (e.g., parallel roll shafts, etc.) as necessary.
• All Formtek rebuilds include a one-year new machine warranty provided that all recommended components are purchased.
• Inquire with Formtek today about rebuilds for your Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken, B&K and Lockformer (Custom) roll formers and presses.

New Formtek Representative

Formtek announces the appointment of Jeff Shelton as a Sales & Application Representative for the Formtek Group. Jeff has had much experience in the technical sales field as Sales Manager for Addison Machine Engineering. With a strong background in roll forming, tube mills, metal forming and application consulting, he will service Formtek’s customers throughout the Central United States and Great Plains and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek metal forming brands:  Yoder, Dahlstrom, Lockformer Custom Machinery and Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available. 

Formtek Aftermarket Services

Formtek's quality manufactured equipment should last for decades.  Formtek has maintained that belief for more than 100 years.  In doing so, Formtek offers a range of Aftermarket support, including OEM replacements parts for existing and used equipment, on-site service support and training, as well as equipment rebuilds and installation of modern electrical and safety features.

Contact us to find out how you can receive a 15% discount on your Formtek-branded roll former or press rebuilds. Hurry, offer ends July 31, 2010.

Feel free to visit our new website, or send us an email with any questions.  We appreciate your existing business and look forward to continued work with you in the future.

Rely on the Strength of Formtek

This recession has hit everyone in the metal forming industry; including our customers, competitors and vendors as well as us.  Additionally, there have been several casualties of idling, restructure and liquidations.  Among these casualties are companies with names similar to ours, such as FormTech, which have no relation to the Formtek Group.

With the financial backing of our parent company, Mestek, Inc., the Formtek Group has maintained a strong balance sheet to weather the storm of this recession.  You can be sure to count on us now and in the future for your metal forming needs, whether it is new equipment, parts or service, we are here for you.

Yoder 100th Anniversary

Yoder Manufacturing turns 100 Years Old in 2010!  Check our website throughout the year to see how many machines are still running after 50 or 60 years.  You can also view the history of Yoder on our history page on the website.

Oldest Yoder Promotion

Since 1910, Yoder has revolutionized the sheet metal forming industry.  We are looking for the oldest Yoder machinery in production.  Do you have a Yoder machine from the 1930's, 1940's or 1950's that is still in production?  Have you inherited a Yoder machine that you think may be old?  Or are you just curious of the history on your Yoder equipment?  If you are interested in participating, please send us:

1)      Yoder Serial Number

2)      Model of the Yoder Machine (if you know)

3)      Digital picture of the Yoder machine

4)      Address where Yoder machine is currently installed

With that information, we will compile the information to find out the oldest Yoder machine in production.  The winner will be featured in our 100th anniversary marketing campaign.  Please email  us your information. 

Hill Engineering will also be speakin in the techincal conferences at Metalcon check here for session number, we hope to see you!!

Hill Engineering will also be speakin in the techincal conferences at Fabtech check here for session number, we hope to see you!!

RBI Facility Recognized
 
Congratulations to RBI Management and employees of our RBI manufacturing facility for their recent ISO 9001-2008 certification.  ISO is an international organization that provides standards for quality in business. The ISO 9001:2008 standard provides a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing the organization's processes so that it consistently turns out product that satisfies customers' expectations.  We are proud of our employees for going the extra mile and recognizing the importance of satisfied customers!

DADANCO has released new Excel based selection software for selection of Active Chilled Beams, Induction Units and Inffusers.  This program allows global modification of operating conditions to an entire schedule.  The level of user flexibility has been improved to speed up the time it take to complete whole buildings selections.

Smith Cast Iron Boiler products are fully compliant with the "Buy American" act and its provisions.

Download the ThermaPak Brochure for more information.

Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer and Sales Manager for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products, managing the Aftermarket parts and services group, as well as interfacing Cleveland's marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer and Sales Manager for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products, managing the Aftermarket parts and services group, as well as interfacing Cleveland's marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer and Sales Manager for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products, managing the Aftermarket parts and services group, as well as interfacing Cleveland's marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. announces the promotion of Jack Pennuto Jr. to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. Pennuto has had experience in the roll forming industry as a Sales Engineer and Sales Manager for Formtek and previously as a Project Engineer/Manager and tooling designer at Roller Die + Forming. He will be responsible for establishing selling strategies for the Yoder, Dahlstrom, Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products, managing the Aftermarket parts and services group, as well as interfacing Cleveland's marketing and application engineering efforts with the Formtek Group's network of Regional Sales Managers and independent representatives.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it's customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

• Classic Baseboard
• Panel Trim II Baseboard
• Lo-Trim II Baseboard
• Slope-Pak

Literature is available on our website, www.argobaseboard.com, under "Catalogs"

The average duct system loses between 25% and 40% of the energy generated by the air handler, an issue caused by leaks in the system or because of the material used. More energy is then necessary to achieve the desired temperature.

These same flaws can also contribute to poor indoor air quality, drawing in harmful particles or fostering mold growth that can be delivered throughout the home. SmartPak System Duct is specially designed to prevent the loss of energy, reducing overall energy consumption, and also to deliver clean, healthy air throughout the home. These special seals are also simple to install, reducing the contractor's time on the job.

• 100% leak resistant
• Reduced thermal conductivity
• Resistant to mold and mildew growth
• Contains up to 40% recycled materials
• 100% recyclable

For more information, download the SmartPak brochure

Turn-of-the-Century and pre-war houses have their charm, but lack of central cooling and heating systems. SpacePak systems can be installed without injuring the aesthetics (and decorative-plaster surfaces) of a period interior.

See the attached PDF for the full story.

This three-story home features cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan, challenging angles, and a walkout basement with sunroom. The steady heat delivered by the ground-source heat pump and the location of the high-velocity air outlets in the ceiling, walls, and floors, is designed to deliver comfort to all levels of the home.

Read the attached PDF for the whole story.

The EnergyWise home is a showcase for energy-efficient design ideas, high performance building materials, and environmentally sound products that outperform traditional building products in any building or remodeling project.
"SpacePak was chosen because no other system can provide such superior comfort, efficiency and ease of installation"

Read the attached PDF for the full story

ZonePak is the smart solution for delivering controlled comfort throughout your environment. Its unique, air-driven damper system is guided by multiple independent, pre-programmed thermostats, creating up to three separate zones of unparalleled comfort while utilizing a single air handler. The select delivery of conditioned air satisfies thermostat needs quickly, allowing the air handler to run more efficiently and reducing overall energy consumption and costs.

A good fit for any structure

ZonePak's applications extend to almost any structure: multi-family or multi-floor dwellings, commercial or retail developments, retrofits or new constructions can all benefit from its unique, energy-efficient technology.

Download the ZonePak brochure for more information

Airtherm to expand Forrest City facility

HVAC manufacturer will add several new lines, 45 new jobs

FORREST CITY, Arkansas (September 22, 2009) – Officials of Mestek Inc, the parent company of  Airtherm in Forrest City, manufacturer of fan coil units and fan coils for the HVAC industry, today announced plans to add several new lines to its existing facility, along with 45 new jobs. The product lines being added in Forrest City will include cabinet unit heaters, panel radiators, electric baseboard units, fire dampers, fire/smoke dampers, air control dampers, roof curbs, and gravity roof ventilators.

     Vice President of Manufacturing Services states that “Mestek Inc has 17 facilities in North America. We chose to relocate several of our product lines to our Forrest City plant because of the business friendly attitude of state and local officials as well as the availability of skillful and motivated workers.”

     “We are delighted over this expansion” said Forrest City Mayor Gordon McCoy. “During these difficult times, it’s great to see people investing in our economy and our community. “We are behind Airtherm 110 percent and will do everything we can to support them.”

     Airtherm currently employs 40 in Forrest City. The addition of the new lines will bring total employment to 85. Manufacturing of product off the new lines is expected to start immediately and should be completed by March, 2010.

     “The creation of new jobs through existing Arkansas companies is always exciting,” said Maria Haley, AEDC executive director. “We appreciate the commitment Airtherm has made to Forrest City and its workforce and look forward to the company’s continued success.”

     Mestek, Inc. is the parent company of Airtherm, which is headquartered in Westfield. Massachusetts.     

     Additional information can be found at www.airthermhvac.com or www.mestek.com.

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SpacePak presents the ThermaPak boiler. This space saving wall hung compact boiler unit provides high efficient heating for all hydronic baseboard and radiant systems ranging from 30 to 160 MBH. It also boasts a domestic hot water production of over 4 gallons per minute.

• More information about the ThermaPak Boiler
• ThermaPak Literature

Download our beautiful new Classic Architechturally Designed Enclosures Catalog by visiting our Literature Library today!

http://www.dadanco.com/ACB/air_conditioning_literature.asp?productLineID=30 

Roll Forming Demands More From Coil Handling©

May, 2009 Issue

Roll Forming Demands More From Coil Handling© Louis A. Kren - Senior Editor, Metalforming Magazine, All Rights Reserved

May, 2009 Issue

Roll Forming Demands More From Coil Handling© Louis A. Kren - Senior Editor, Metalforming Magazine, All Rights Reserved

May, 2009 Issue

Roll Forming Demands More From Coil Handling© Louis A. Kren - Senior Editor, Metalforming Magazine, All Rights Reserved

May, 2009 Issue

NOW 83% EFFICIENT!!

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law in February 2009 provides tax credit incentives for boilers with efficiencies exceeding 90% AFUE – "Qualified Energy Property".

The following boiler models qualify for the incentives included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law in February 2009 provides tax credit incentives for boilers with efficiencies exceeding 90% AFUE – "Qualified Energy Property".

The following boiler models qualify for the incentives included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law in February 2009 provides tax credit incentives for boilers with efficiencies exceeding 90% AFUE – "Qualified Energy Property".

The following boiler models qualify for the incentives included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Model	AFUE
GC160	93%
GT150	95.1%
GT200	95.1%

Moving punches and shear blades almost double the thickness capacity, and servo drives with PLCs change hole spacing and length on the fly at 600 FPM.

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By J. Neiland Pennington

Moving punches and shear blades almost double the thickness capacity, and servo drives with PLCs change hole spacing and length on the fly at 600 FPM.

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By J. Neiland Pennington

Moving punches and shear blades almost double the thickness capacity, and servo drives with PLCs change hole spacing and length on the fly at 600 FPM.

Continue reading....

By J. Neiland Pennington

Moving punches and shear blades almost double the thickness capacity, and servo drives with PLCs change hole spacing and length on the fly at 600 FPM.

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By J. Neiland Pennington

Formtek Group - Booth Number 8077
Formtek Maine (CWP/Rowe) - Booth Number 18075 (Metalform Pavilion)

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe and welding trade show just got bigger! The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 – 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,100 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout the expansive 550,000 nsf of floor space.

Show Dates & Hours

Sunday, Nov. 15          11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16           9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17          9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010
Atlanta, GA

Nov. 13-16, 2011
Chicago, IL

Formtek Group - Booth Number 8077
Formtek Maine (CWP/Rowe) - Booth Number 18075 (Metalform Pavilion)

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe and welding trade show just got bigger! The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 – 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,100 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout the expansive 550,000 nsf of floor space.

Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010
Atlanta, GA

Nov. 13-16, 2011
Chicago, IL

Formtek Group - Booth Number 8077
Formtek Maine (CWP/Rowe) - Booth Number 18075 (Metalform Pavilion)

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe and welding trade show just got bigger! The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 – 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,100 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout the expansive 550,000 nsf of floor space.

Show Dates & Hours

Sunday, Nov. 15          11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16           9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17          9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010
Atlanta, GA

Nov. 13-16, 2011
Chicago, IL

Formtek Group - Booth Number 8077
Formtek Maine (CWP/Rowe) - Booth Number 18075 (Metalform Pavilion)

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, tube & pipe and welding trade show just got bigger! The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show now including METALFORM hits McCormick Place in Chicago, Nov. 15 – 18, 2009. The MEGA event anticipates hosting over 1,100 exhibitors, drawing an expected 35,000 attendees and featuring thousands of live equipment demonstrations throughout the expansive 550,000 nsf of floor space.

Show Dates & Hours

Sunday, Nov. 15          11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16           9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17          9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18      9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Future Show Dates:
Nov. 2-4, 2010
Atlanta, GA

Nov. 13-16, 2011
Chicago, IL

Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

See attachment for more information.

POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

POWERFUL TAX INCENTIVES FOR NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES EXTENDED THROUGH 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extends for purchases made in 2009 increased Section 179 expensing for small business equipment purchases, as well as a 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2009.

Mestek announces cast iron manufacturing to be consolidated to one facility in Boyertown, PA

A report was published in September, 2008 by Yudelson Associates in Tucson, AZ for “The Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation” (MCERF).  The report discusses the European and North American markets as it relates to high performance buildings.  The differences in climate, culture, politics and economics between North America and Europe are discussed.   The report also discusses green building technologies currently in use in Europe with an emphasis on daylighting, green roofs, double facades and “radiant” systems (radiant ceilings, passive and active chilled beams).  Dadanco received mention as a supplier of active chilled beams on page 27 of the report and Dadanco's project at 250 South Wacker in Chicago, IL also received mention on pages 31 and 44.

Some of the featured products that will be on exhibit at the Expo are:

Class 1 air leakage true round combination fire smoke damper, in sizes 6" to 24 "diameter.

A new Modulating combination fire smoke damper for both life safety and small zone   control damper applications.

Five new wind resistant louvers including a Miami Dade approved hurricane louver for essential facility applications that meet the Dade protocols without the addition of a damper assembly. 

A new ceiling radiation damper/plenum assembly that meets UL approval for wood truss applications and also offers significant improvements in mounting methods that streamline installation for the contractor and reduces overall installed cost compared to competitors designs.

A newly designed mounting for our "mini" line of reduced pressure drop dampers that provides lower cost of installation and greater flexibility for the installing contractor.

Expansion of out of the wall (grille access) product group to allow the designer greater flexibility in meeting project requirements.

Introduction of a broader line of industrial products including combination louvers using airfoil blade dampers, along with a variety of industrial dampers for a wide variety of applications.

As you can see we at the Mestek Commercial Damper/Louver Group are continuing to meet our commitment to offer the widest variety of products to the designer, while providing the contractor with the lowest cost product to install in the industry.  We are excited about our new product offerings, our industry leading delivery, and the industry leading direction we are taking! 

Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

See attached pdf for further information.

Reprinted from Modern Metals® August 2008 Copyright Trend Publishing Inc.

B&K, A Member of the Formtek Group Delivers
Flexible Door Framing System in New York

The 2DFR Supermill® from B&K is a highly flexible metal door frame roll former, designed to manufacture a wide range of metal door frame profiles without changing the roll tooling. B&K 2DFR Supermill® System utilizes our patented technology to provide the ability to adjust for material gauge and the profile dimensions.  It is capable of producing metal door frames for a wide range of installations.  The abilities of the Supermill® design to roll form with pre-cut strips enables manufacturers to upgrade from the labor intensive process of press brake forming while maintaining their turret punched blanks.  See www.bkformtek.com or call us at (216) 292-4460 for more information.

B&K, A Member of the Formtek Group Delivers

Flexible Door Framing System in New York

The 2DFR Supermill® from B&K is a highly flexible metal door frame roll former, designed to manufacture a wide range of metal door frame profiles without changing the roll tooling. B&K 2DFR Supermill® System utilizes our patented technology to provide the ability to adjust for material gauge and the profile dimensions.  It is capable of producing metal door frames for a wide range of installations.  The abilities of the Supermill® design to roll form with pre-cut strips enables manufacturers to upgrade from the labor intensive process of press brake forming while maintaining their turret punched blanks.  See www.bkformtek.com or call us at (216) 292-4460 for more information.

Yoder Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio, a member of the Formtek Group, has developed a new version of its W-10S/W-15S Reducing Tube Mill System to meet the needs of small diameter appliance refrigeration and automotive fuel line tubing. The Yoder W-10S/W-15S can produce ½” diameter tube and reduce a range of finish diameters and wall thicknesses down to 3/16”. The reducing section is independently adjustable, for 3/16” to 1/2” finish diameters. The versatility of this reducing configuration, recently updated with full digital controls, decreases changeover time and improves repeatability of setups.  Additional upgrades of the mill enable sizing of tubes up to 1” diameter, along with its reducing capabilities.  All of this is now available with CE certification for use in Europe.

For more information, please contact yoder@formtekcleveland.com, or direct at (800) 631-0520.  Or visit us on the web at www.yodermfg.com.

Juan Franch has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Formtek Group. Franch has had recent metal forming equipment Sales experience as a regional sales manager for Samco. He will service Formtek’s customers throughout Mexico and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek brands; CWP, Rowe and Coilmate/Dickerman Press Feed, CWP and Rowe Coiled Metal Processing and B&K Leveler products from Formtek Maine, Coiled Metal Processing and  FMI/Dahlstrom Flexible Fabrication products from Formtek Iowa and the Yoder, Dahlstrom, & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products from Formtek Cleveland.

Steve Freedman has been appointed to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Formtek Group. Steve has had much experience in the sales field as a Business Development Representative for Samco and as an Account Manager for Coca-Cola. He will service Formtek’s customers throughout Canada and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek brands; CWP, Rowe and Coilmate/Dickerman Press Feed, CWP and Rowe Coiled Metal Processing and B&K Leveler products from Formtek Maine, Coiled Metal Processing and FMI/Dahlstrom Flexible Fabrication products from Formtek Iowa and the Yoder, Dahlstrom & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products from Formtek Cleveland.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Formtek Metal Forming announces the appointment of Juan Franch to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Formtek Group. Franch has had recent metal forming equipment Sales experience as a regional sales manager for Samco. He will service Formtek’s customers throughout Mexico and be responsible for sales of all of metal forming and coil metal processing products focusing on the following Formtek brands; CWP, Rowe and Coilmate/Dickerman Press Feed, CWP and Rowe Coiled Metal Processing and B&K Leveler products from Formtek Maine, Coiled Metal Processing and  FMI/Dahlstrom Flexible Fabrication products from Formtek Iowa and the Yoder, Dahlstrom, & Tishken Forming and Fabricating Lines, B&K Metal Construction Products and the Winpro Fenestration products from Formtek Cleveland.

Formtek is a group of long-established companies, each with a well-known name and a history of providing innovative, reliable equipment to the metal forming and metal processing industries. As a single source provider, Formtek continues to supply it’s customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service available in the industries it serves.

Visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products, services and employment opportunities available.

Visit us at Euroblech:

Stand F21, Hall 12
October 21-25, 2008
Hanover, Germany
www.euroblech.de/english

Visit us at Fabtech:

Booth 5001
October 6-8, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
www.fmafabtech.com

Visit the Winpro Formtek booth and learn more about our products at:

GlassBuild America 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
October 6 - 8, 2008
Booth #656
www.glassbuild.com

Visit us at METALCON:

Booth 2061
October 1-3, 2008
Baltimore, MD
www.metalcon.com

As it relates to our products, we have recently introduced products that are both energy and environmentally friendly.  Our new “mini” Fire/Smoke and Smoke damper line is an example of engineering products that consume less energy, yet utilize recycled material in our manufacturing process.  The dampers are designed to operate at a greatly reduced static pressure loss when compared to traditional single thickness or airfoil blade Fire/Smoke or Smoke dampers.  The pressure loss across the damper can be 30 to 40 percent less than previous generation dampers depending on size and duct velocity.  For a damper that is 12 “ x 12” operating at 2000 feet per minute, and assuming $.10/KWH, the annual energy savings for a single damper is $ 122.75.  The effect of this is even more dramatic when the 30 year expected life of the building is considered, with a total savings of $3602.75 per damper.  Additionally, our “mini” series is manufactured using steel that has at least 40% recycled content.

Increased ventilation rates are another area that draw increased attention as designers strive to obtain both increased occupant comfort and reduced energy consumption.  We have introduced a redesigned “HP” (High Performance) line of extruded aluminum outside air louvers that operate at up to 20% lower pressure drops compared to standard products.  By increasing free area without sacrificing water penetration performance, we offer the designer the ability to increase ventilation rates while reducing fan horsepower required.

Another area we are concentrating on is reducing the total volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that our paint contributes to the building environment.  Voc’s are introduced by any painted product in the HVAC/R system and can result in reduced occupant comfort and the resultant worker productivity decline.  We have introduced a new paint system in our facilities that use a two coat paint that contributes 50% fewer VOC’s to the environment that traditional water based enamels.  Further, the paint requires no special disposal, further reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations.

These are but a few examples of the initiatives we are implementing as part of our overall “Green” initiative.  We are proud to be the industry leader in creating a sustainable environment.  For further information please visit our websites, www.airbalance.com.

 As it relates to our products, we have recently introduced products that are both energy and environmentally friendly.  Our new “mini” Fire/Smoke and Smoke damper line is an example of engineering products that consume less energy, yet utilize recycled material in our manufacturing process.  The dampers are designed to operate at a greatly reduced static pressure loss when compared to traditional single thickness or airfoil blade Fire/Smoke or Smoke dampers.  The pressure loss across the damper can be 30 to 40 percent less than previous generation dampers depending on size and duct velocity.  For a damper that is 12 “ x 12” operating at 2000 feet per minute, and assuming $.10/KWH, the annual energy savings for a single damper is $ 122.75.  The effect of this is even more dramatic when the 30 year expected life of the building is considered, with a total savings of $3602.75 per damper.  Additionally, our “mini” series is manufactured using steel that has at least 40% recycled content.

 Increased ventilation rates are another area that draw increased attention as designers strive to obtain both increased occupant comfort and reduced energy consumption.  We have introduced a redesigned “HP” (High Performance) line of extruded aluminum outside air louvers that operate at up to 20% lower pressure drops compared to standard products.  By increasing free area without sacrificing water penetration performance, we offer the designer the ability to increase ventilation rates while reducing fan horsepower required.

 Another area we are concentrating on is reducing the total volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that our paint contributes to the building environment.  Voc’s are introduced by any painted product in the HVAC/R system and can result in reduced occupant comfort and the resultant worker productivity decline.  We have introduced a new paint system in our facilities that use a two coat paint that contributes 50% fewer VOC’s to the environment that traditional water based enamels.  Further, the paint requires no special disposal, further reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations.

 These are but a few examples of the initiatives we are implementing as part of our overall “Green” initiative.  We are proud to be the industry leader in creating a sustainable environment.  For further information please visit our website, www.louvers-dampers.com.

 Greg Crosby

National Sales Manager    

The FAP is a new packed DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) from Applied Air.  This unit is the product of over 6 years of research and design and was designed from the ground up to fully comply with the ventilation standards set forth in ASHRAE 62.1.  Compliance with this standard is a prerequisite for LEED certification.   The FAP is a modular unit that contains many features that historically were only available in custom units.  These features include:

• Our exclusive DHTD™ (Digital High Turn Down) burner (Patent Pending) with turn-down ratios up to 100 to 1.  The most energy efficient indirect fired burner available.
• Powerful plenum fan section that can produce up to 6"wg of static pressure.  Long duct runs are no problem for the FAP.
• MERV 7 filters standard with MERV 15 filters available for providing fresh clean ventilation air to your building.
• Up to 6 rows of DX coil.  These coils are essential to insure that the air you bring in to your building is cool and dry.
• Patented ApdaptAire™ DDC controls that are BACnet, LON, N2, and modbus compatible
• Up to 60 tons of DX cooling capacity utilizing the environmentally friendly 410A refrigerant.
• Available re-heat coil option enables neutral air while complying with ASHRAE 90.1.

Visit us at Euroblech:

Stand F21, Hall 12
October 21-25, 2008
Hanover, Germany
www.euroblech.de/english

Visit us at METALCON:

Booth 2061
October 1-3, 2008
Baltimore, MD
www.metalcon.com

Visit us at Fabtech:

Booth 5001
October 6-8, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center
www.fmafabtech.com

We are pleased to announce that Mestek has joined the US Green Building Council.  As a subsidiary of Mestek, Louvers and Dampers is committed to sustainability in our manufacturing processes. 

 “We are continuing to minimize the negative impact our manufacturing facilities and products have on the environment, as well as maximize the use of recycled material content of our products and packaging,” said Mike Binkholder, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.   

Today fully 30% of the material content of the steel and up to 50% of the material content of the aluminum extrusion we purchase is recycled material.  Additionally, most of our corrugated containers have at least 50% recycled content, and suppliers located within a 500 mile radius of our Florence, KY facility are given preference as part of our ongoing effort to reduce our carbon footprint.

To Mestek, going green means more than utilizing recycled raw materials and recycling byproducts of our manufacturing process. 

 “For years L&D has lead the industry in introducing more energy efficient products,” said Binkholder.   

Our line of “Mini” fire/smoke dampers has the lowest pressure drop in the industry.  The MR, “mini” fire/smoke damper, has blades in the airstream, which contributes to greater efficiency of the HVAC/R system and thus reduces energy consumption in high performance buildings.  Low leakage control dampers were pioneered by L&D to reduce conditioned air from escaping the building envelope, further reducing energy consumption. 

“New product development is underway to provide more energy efficient products as well as innovative applications of our louver products to reduce heat load on east and west exposures,” said Binkholder

We are proud to be a part of the US Green Building Council, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how our products can contribute to your buildings energy efficiency.  We are committed to helping our customer’s reach “Net Zero” energy usage by the year 2030!

Take advantage of the 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan!!

The recently enacted bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan contains increased Section 179 expensing for 2008 small business equipment purchases, as well as a one-year 50% bonus depreciation allowance for new machine tools and other equipment ordered and placed in service during 2008.

See attachment for details.

Mestek, Inc., a major U.S. holding company with more than 30 HVAC and metal forming companies in its structure, has a new manufacturing and distribution center in Canada.

The company’s new location on Tranmere Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, is 94,000 square feet, more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility, and combines both manufacturing and distribution operations for the company in Canada. The company employs approximately 80 people at this facility.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI now provides high efficiency Futera II Series boilers with an optional stainless steel jacket. The brushed stainless steel jacket provides corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Futera II Series boilers, featuring non-condensing design, provide up to 85% efficiency with industry leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The boiler features an advanced troubleshooting and self-diagnostic control that provides step-by-step cycle of operation. Each step is automatically tested and indicated, allowing for simplified and less costly troubleshooting.

Quality components include a rugged heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer.

The compact, low maintenance design and venting flexibility of Futera II Series boilers permit easy installation and service. Seven models are available ranging from 500 to 1950 MBH. Futera II Series boilers are ideal for any domestic hot water or hydronic space heating application.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera II Series boilers with optional stainless steel jacket, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
in Canada, (905) 670-5782
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

See photos from the Dadanco Active Chilled Beam booth at the 2008 AHR Exposition in New York City.  Dadanco again exhibited at the 2009 show in Chicago.

We welcome back Mr. Darren Muchnicki as President of Formtek Metal Forming, Inc. He recently returned to Formtek after serving as Vice-President of Operations at American Roll Forming Products Corp, a contract manufacturer of roll formed products. Prior to that, Mr. Muchnicki had been with Formtek, and Yoder Manufacturing, for nearly 18 years. With a full career in manufacturing of capital equipment, his vast experience and involvement in modern manufacturing techniques will be of great addition to the organization.

Formtek is the largest provider of tooling and equipment to the roll forming industry. With its Yoder, B&K, Dahlstrom, Tishken, and Lockformer brand names it can provide any type and size equipment required to meet the needs of its customers.

Please visit the Formtek website (www.formtekgroup.com) for additional information on products and services available.

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Formtek announces Bob Shaffer as the new Director of Customer Service.  He has over twenty-five years experience in the tube mill and roll forming equipment industry, having installed systems and provided service support throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.  In this new role, Mr. Shaffer will be responsible for overseeing the customer’s aftermarket needs in the areas of on-site service, training, spare parts, and rebuilds.

Formtek is pleaset to announce some organizational additions that will help The Formtek Group and Formtek Metal Forming in their continual strive for excellence in the roll forming equipment industry.  We welcome back Mr. Daren Muchnicki as President of Formtek Metal Forming, Inc.  He recently returned to Formtek after service as Vice-President of Operations at American Roll Forming Products Corp, a contract manufacturer of roll formed products.  Prior to that, Mr. Muchnicki had been with Formtek, and Yoder Manufacturing, for nearly 18 years.  With a full career in manufacturing of capital equipment, his vast experience and involvement in modern manufacturing techniques will be of great addition to the organization.

The B&K Versamill Stud/Track Roll Forming System is “IN STOCK” ready for immediate delivery. Your company could be profitably producing multiple steel frame products on a single roll forming system THIS month. For additional information and pricing, please contact us at (216) 292-4460.

We look forward to discussing your project in detail and demonstrating our “IN STOCK” steel framing equipment in our Cleveland, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Steel Framing Production

Versatile
* Run multiple framing products on the same machine
* Change from stud/track to accessory products in a matter of seconds (furring channel / CRC, etc.)

High Production
* Quick ROI with 150 FPM throughput and efficient multi-lingual controls

Cost-Effective
* Affordable, rugged in-plant equipment

The SFM-Series Roll Former from Winpro is one of the industries fastest and most flexible machines available today and is designed to manufacture up to four unique shaped screen frames or muntins without changing the roll tooling. With a maximum speed of 150’ per minute, the SFM-Series is capable of producing 63,000’ of finished product per shift.

NewYork, NY – January 22, 2008 – Sierra Fresh Air Systems introduced a new player to the field of Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) this year at the AHR expo in New York, NY. The DCV is a packaged rooftop system built to handle the extreme conditions encountered when tackling the design challenges of providing ventilation air.

Enhancements over common RTU designs include the exclusive DHTD™ indirect fired burner (Patents Pending) with turndown ratios as high as 100:1 and up to 88% efficient; patented AdaptAire™ DDC controls (BACnet, LON, N2, and Modbus compliant); integral condensing section using environmentally friendly R410a refrigerant; and extended stainless steel drain pans that are fully compliant with ASHRAE 62.1.

The DCV also incorporates a low profile design that is easily accessible for routine maintenance and designed to lower the cost of parapet walls enhancing the appearance of the buildings where it is deployed.

Five years in development, the DCV was designed to assist building owners, facility managers, and design engineers in achieving substantially more LEED points and to comply with ASHRAE 62.1 by decoupling the ventilation system from the rest of the heating and cooling systems. This “decoupled approach” or “DOAS” design is proving to be one of the most effective and efficient methods of providing fresh clean air to satisfy building needs.

For more information on the DCV please contact:

Sierra Fresh Air Systems
4830Transport Dr
Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 638-6010
Fax: (214) 905-0806

When it comes to conserving energy and controlling costs, high velocity air conditioning systems can be a highly economical alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. One charter school in the city of Pomona, California recently learned that lesson.

The city of Pomona California, which was first incorporated in the late 1800s, has gone through a revitalization of sorts in the past several years, transforming part of the city into the Pomona Arts Colony, one of Southern California’s leading community arts clusters.

The colony features many public and private art galleries representing some 1,500 artists, numerous arts-related businesses such as graphic arts firms, as well as architecture and entertainment companies, and is home to nearly 200 individual artists – many of whom live and work in lofts developed in originally commercial buildings.

The Pomona Arts Colony is also home to the School of Arts & Enterprise, a state-certified, public, charter high school that combines a traditional college preparatory curriculum with a focus on the arts and arts businesses. The school is located in the heart of the Arts Colony, and housed in a recently renovated 15,000 sq. ft., two story, concrete and glass building originally built in 1962. The building was originally administration offices for a local university, and features many open areas, drop ceilings, a ground-to-roof glass wall on one side of the building, and is home to classrooms, a 99 seat theatre, conference rooms, a computer laboratory, an art gallery, and administration offices for the school.

“When the School of Arts & Enterprise was being renovated,” said Kevin Bock, president of AmeriAir Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., a residential and commercial HVAC company that serves Southern California, “we were hired to address the air conditioning situation. The building posed some challenges because the roof was structural concrete so we could not penetrate the roof with duct work, and therefore we could not use package units for the installation.”

In Southern California the need for air conditioning is simply a matter of fact, and given today’s rapidly increasing energy costs, particularly in California, many building owners want the most energy efficient systems available, as well as a system that offers zone cooling.

“When we were hired, the building was being served by a single aging 50 ton air-conditioning unit that was housed on the roof of the building. The air was either on or off in the entire building, so there was no zone control, and due to the building’s open architecture design and the inefficiencies of the original air conditioning system, some areas just would not cool down sufficiently. In addition there were constant mechanical problems with the AC unit, and the owner was spending more money than necessary to air condition the facility,” said Bock.

Bock’s first recommendation was to eliminate the old central air conditioning system and replace it with a more efficient high velocity air conditioning system manufactured by SpacePak of Westfield, Mass.

“We replaced 50 tons of conventional air-conditioning, with several small SpacePak units totaling 36 tons,” said Bock. “It was a reduction of 168,000 Btu/hr. of air-conditioning capacity and not only where we able to accomplish the goal of efficiently cooling the space, but we saved the school about $35,000 in installation cost, and in the process provided added efficiency, and the ability to cool specific spaces in the facility without having to cool the entire building. In addition, because the SpacePak system removes about 30 percent more humidity than conventional air-conditioning, the system can be set at a higher temperature and still keep the students and teachers comfortable.”

Bock first learned about SpacePak from ACH Supply, a distributor located in Irwindale, Calif. ACH had worked with Bock and his crew by providing comprehensive product training and support services. “Our goal is to provide all the technical and product information that we can to ensure that the contractors are both knowledgeable and confident when it comes to installing SpacePak systems,” said Craig Heald, sales manager for ACH Supply. “And we are very confident in AmeriAir’s installation abilities.” In addition to providing training, ACH Supply also provided Bock with installation materials to support the SpacePak sale.

As with many of the buildings in the Arts Center, the School of Arts & Enterprise has an open floor plan. As such, the installation required that the vast majority of the new air conditioning duct work would be exposed. To make matters more complicated, the project had to be completed quickly and it could not be disruptive to the students. It took Bock and his crew of four three weeks to remove the old system and most of the existing duct work, and install the new system.

“We had to work some odd hours to accommodate the school’s schedule,” said Bock. “Lots of the installation was had to be done before school or after hours. We also tried to be as economical as possible, by leaving some of the existing duct work which we converted into returns for the new SpacePak system,” he said. “One of the nice things about this type of high velocity system is that the installation is very flexible and does not involve lots of construction or mess and does not disrupt the existing walls, floors or ceilings.”

The new system includes nine individual fan-coil units -- three 5-ton units, three 4-ton units and three 3-ton units -- all of which are housed in the building’s attic. Each fan coil is relatively small in size, the largest of which is approximately 14-in. (h) x 43-in. (w) x 30-in. (l) so there was ample space to install multiple units. From the individual fan coil units, the system includes a nine-inch wide insulated plenum duct which was installed throughout the building, mostly at ceiling height. Because the building only has drop ceilings on the first level, much of the space did not require use of the standard two-inch air supply lines, Bock and his crew cut holes strategically in the plenum duct lines. Each unit is also attached to a Trane condensing unit installed on the building’s roof.

This air distribution system is based on a principle known as aspiration, where the air is injected into the room at a much higher velocity (i.e. 1600 – 2000 ft./min.) than with conventional air conditioning systems (i.e. 300 – 400 ft./min.). As a result, the system provides complete air circulation throughout the space, eliminating the typical 2-3 degree temperature stratification between the floor and ceiling.

“The plenum lines, rather than a series of individual supply lines, provide a good percentage of the cooled air throughout the school,” said Bock. “We designed and cut a series of holes in the plenum lines to direct the cooled air where we needed it to go. The result is an efficient air conditioning system that can cool the usable parts of the entire building. In addition, the School can now monitor different areas throughout the building and each classroom is on its own system for maximum flexibility and comfort.”

Take the computer laboratory as an example. The large room required nearly 175-feet of nine-round plenum trunk line just to reach the room on the first floor. The space, which is warmer than many other areas due to all the computer equipment, is cooled by one of the 3-ton SpacePak units.

“The first floor rooms have suspended ceilings. In those rooms, we ran the standard insulated two-inch flexible tubing from the plenum line directly to ceiling outlet terminations in those rooms. In the end, the system is very easy to install and did not require any significant renovation in the building.”

“Overall we are very happy with the SpacePak system,” said Cathy Tessier, the building owner. “We used to get constant complaints about the air conditioning system, but we have not had any complaints, which I attribute to the new system and our ability now to cool specific rooms.”

When all was said and done, Bock and his crew installed nearly 1,000 feet of trunk line plenum throughout the facility. “We completed the project on time and on budget,” said Bock, assuring his team an A+ in the installation.

Lincoln Associates has been appointed manufacturer’s representative for Koldwave

Marietta, GA – Koldwave, an international manufacturer of portable air-cooled and water-cooled air conditioners, has appointed Lincoln Associates the manufacturer’s representative for Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. Koldwave, now a division of Mestek, Inc., has been building portable air conditioners for the commercial and industrial market since 1965.

Koldwave portable air conditioners provide emergency, spot or supplemental cooling where and when you need it.  Heat pumps are also available for the water-cooled models.

Including stainless steel cabinets, these units are ideal for rugged industrial environments such as paper mills, as well as motor control, switchgear and telecom centers. Water-cooled units can easily be tied in to cooling tower or process water loops. 

Lincoln Associates is a multi-line manufacturer’s rep firm, established in 1972. Our engineers can provide sales and design assistance on these and other quality products.

Contact information:

Lincoln Associates

Phone: 770-425-1500 ext. 233

WESTFIELD, Mass., February 23, 2007

Smith Cast Iron Boilers has introduced the DV-8, a residential, direct vent, sealed combustion cast iron boiler for water and steam based heating systems. The DV-8 water boiler is available with an optional hot water coil that can produce up to 3.5 gallons of domestic hot water per minute, eliminating the need for a separate hot water tank.

The DV-8 is small and compact designed for newer homes with tight construction and no chimney. The system is ideal for use in retrofit applications – particularly in older homes where the chimney is unusable – or homes being converted from electric heating.

The DV-8 is available in sizes ranging from 91 to 150 MBH and features extra deep cast iron sections; thicker walls with a higher-mass, oversized combustion chamber for clean combustion; quiet rear outlet design; gas-tight cleanout cover for easy maintenance; and a limited lifetime warranty. Concentric sidewall venting and 15 feet of double wall insulated stainless steel flexible vent pipe is also provided.

For more information about new DV-8 Boiler or the company’s complete line of residential or commercial boilers, contact Smith Cast Iron Boilers
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
tel. (413) 562-9631
or visit www.smithboiler.com

Providing an efficient cooling system for a home in the desert is difficult under most circumstances, however, when the home is 4,200 square feet, and full of wide open spaces, 15- and 25-foot high ceilings, lots of windows, and virtually no room for traditional ductwork, the project is especially difficult.

That’s exactly what the Michael Hollywood Company faced in a remodeling job in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona.

“It was a challenge from the beginning,” said Mike Hollywood, owner of the HVAC contracting firm hired to condition the renovated space. “The architect and home owner chose a beautiful, open and very airy design that had high ceilings, as well as a second floor bedroom and sitting room. The problem was that there is no space for traditional ductwork and no dropped ceilings.”

As a result of the design, Hollywood began searching for a solution. He needed a system that would deliver the conditioning demand that the home required, and at the same time address the issue of not having space for ductwork.

The High Velocity Epiphany

While Hollywood had read about high velocity systems, he had never installed one. He knew that if ever there was a building custom built for such a system, it was surely this home.

After researching the various high velocity systems on the market and going to see several jobs in Arizona and in Pomona, California, Hollywood decided that the SpacePak system had the most promise for the project. After all, it was the original high velocity air-conditioning system, and it had a great track record.

“I liked the SpacePak system for a number of reasons, but what really sold me was seeing some of the interesting installations. Due to SpacePak’s unique “kwik connect” air distribution components, the SpacePak system installations were significantly cleaner and neater than others that we saw.” said Hollywood. “I actually flew to Southern California with the homeowner to see some SpacePak projects, and we really liked what we saw.”

Beyond the aesthetics, obviously an important consideration, Hollywood determined that SpacePak’s mini-duct system was ideally suited for the allocated space in the home, and that the right combination of equipment had ample conditioning capacity. He also determined that the high velocity system was acoustically acceptable for the homeowner and the project.

“Providing the proper amount of conditioning was one of my primary concerns,” said Hollywood. “The size and load required that two separate systems be installed, which at first was a bit of a concern.”

Hollywood’s concerns were alleviated, however, when he realized that with a traditional central air-conditioning system the project would have required 10 tons, but with the SpacePak system, only eight tons of AC was required. This was also welcome news to the homeowner, as the equipment costs – particularly for the condensing units -- were less expensive, and they would save energy on an on-gong basis.

It’s Hot Up There

“Another concern was the difference in heat-load between the upstairs and the downstairs during the extreme summer temperatures in Tucson,” said Hollywood. “The upstairs system would be required to run more than the downstairs system due to the rising hot air and the building’s design.”

During the rough stages of construction, Hollywood installed two SpacePak systems. The system includes insulated two-inch tubing or ductwork that easily fits inside walls and ceilings. All you see of the finished product are the small round air outlets – each about the diameter of a CD – which can be located on walls, ceilings or in floors. An air-handler unit is installed in the attic, basement or crawlspace. For the project, the air handlers were installed in the equipment room which is located in the attached garage.

When the project was complete, Hollywood and the homeowner found that the SpacePak system was as quiet and efficient as they had originally thought, and that there was no issue of temperature differential.

The True Test: 75 Guests and 100º Temperatures

It was not until August that the SpacePak system was put to the test, as the homeowners held a party for 75 guests in 100 degree weather. The air flow and conditioning provided by the SpacePak system proved to be more than up to the challenge.

“The homeowner told me that it was very hot when they had the party, but that the entire home stayed nice and cool despite all the people,” said Hollywood. “It is a great system for this area, and a wonderful solution for homes without space for ductwork.”

As for The Michael Hollywood Company? Well, they’ve become one of the premiere SpacePak installers in the Tucson area.

For additional information, please contact SpacePak at 413/564-5530 or visit www.spacepak.com. The Michael Hollywood Company, which specializes in HVAC work, can be reached at 520/290-0617.

The St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, a stunning gothic structure completed and consecrated more than 115 years ago, had awed and inspired generations of its members. Yet to churchgoers, the historic landmark in Perrysburg, Ohio, had one major drawback – it had no air conditioning system to relieve parishioners from the hot, humid and uncomfortable Ohio summer temperatures.

Nick Getzinger of Northwest Mechanical, Inc. was tasked with servicing the various mechanical systems of the church. In the spring of 2003, as temperatures began to rise and parishioner attendance began the annual summer decline due to the uncomfortably warm services, Getzinger contacted his wholesale HVAC distributor, TTI Maumee Equipment of Perrysburg in search of an air-conditioning option that would provide a more comfortable environment in the church.

Preserve the Beauty

“The greatest concern was to preserve the integrity of the beautiful structure,” said Mark Evans, president of TTI Maumee Equipment. “We were all concerned about the impact that adding ductwork for a central air conditioning system would have on the elaborate, decorative finishes of St. Rose’s, so we immediately ruled out a conventional air conditioning system,” he said.

The alternative was a state-of-the-art mini-duct or high-velocity air conditioning system that does not require the typical ductwork, or the related construction.

“SpacePak was the perfect solution for the job because it doesn’t require the major remodeling you would need to install traditional air conditioning equipment,” Evans said. “Plus, we wanted the AC outlets to blend in seamlessly with the artwork and beauty of the church,” he said.

SpacePak, a high velocity air conditioning system, uses flexible tubing that easily threads through existing spaces in walls, ceilings, and floors, making the remodeling usually required to install metal ductwork framing, obsolete. SpacePak provides draft-free AC through a network of inconspicuous two-inch round outlets that are available in a wide variety of designs and colors to blend in with virtually any décor – including that at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

The Plot Thickens

Unfortunately, Evans soon discovered that a conventional SpacePak installation with one air handler and one return would not be sufficient for this project due to the massive size of the facility. The St. Rose’s space covered approximately 34,000 square feet, and the floor to ceiling height inside the nave was 45 feet tall at the peak. Determined not to give up on the SpacePak system, Evans contacted John Mottinger of Mottinger Associates, the local SpacePak representative, to review the job.

“We all estimated that to adequately cool the entire structure would require 25 tons of air conditioning,” said Mottinger, “and that was the initial problem since the largest SpacePak unit is only five tons.”

In addition, because the church would only be cooled for the services and not run full time, the SpacePak system would have to effectively condition the large space in a relatively short period of time, and without disrupting church services.

Mottinger was convinced that a custom SpacePak configuration would be well-suited for the application, and after an initial walkthrough, a plan and equipment list was developed that included nine air handlers, 400 feet of plenum, 3,500 feet of two-inch supply tubing, and all the related accessories.

The plan was to attack the problem from both the ground-level and from ceiling height in order to efficiently cool the massive space. The locations for the air outlets were determined by the availability of existing structures to be used as mounting points. As such, these outlets were installed in high ceiling areas as well as in the four-foot-high radiator enclosures that ran along both sides of the sanctuary.

The ceiling-mounted terminations were grouped into pairs and mounted in black 10-inch round lighting fixtures that do not actually contain any lighting.

“These faux lighting outlets blended seamlessly into the ceiling, and based on their mounting height, the supply air now falls onto parishioners in the pews below, without creating a draft,” said Mottinger.

Terminations mounted on the floor in the radiator covers involved four outlets grouped together per cover with air directed straight upwards. The radiator grill covers were used to mask the terminals.

“This system sends the conditioned air upwards which, in concert with the ceiling diffusers blowing down, creates a rotation of air in the entire space,” said Mottinger. “It works very efficiently, and most importantly, is whisper-quiet.”

This process SpacePak employs is called aspiration. In this and all SpacePak applications, outlets are engineered in such a way as to gently mix cool air with room air. Temperatures remain the same from floor to ceiling while also ensuring a draft-free environment.

“The result was that we were able to install a stealth AC system that was virtually unnoticeable to church members,” said Mottinger. “Plus, the beautiful artwork and decorations in the sanctuary are protected against the effects of high humidity and condensation when the system is in operation,” he added. SpacePak uses a six row cooling coil, three times deeper than conventional air conditioning, which results in colder, drier air. Lower humidity levels create a more comfortable environment, even at higher temperatures, which saves operating costs.

“We were able to achieve the results we wanted, while preserving the historical beauty of the church – and without causing any disruptive noises or breezes while the system is in use,” said Evans.

In a commercial setting, how can you reduce your cooling equipment size and cost, while still providing sufficient AC to all of the tenants in your building? That was the question that Oasis Mechanical of Lanham, Maryland had to answer when addressing the needs of the Greenbriar Community Building in Greenbelt, Maryland.

The Greenbriar Community Building is a small commercial office building (approximately 6,000 square feet in size) that was undergoing a renovation. Originally, the building was occupied by a single tenant, however, when that tenant moved to a new location, the building owner decided to partition the building into four separate business offices. As a result, the renovated, single-story facility required four separate HVAC systems to allow each tenant to control their individual heating and cooling requirements.

The Original Plan

“The original plan called for four separate heat pump systems. Two 7.5-ton and two 5-ton systems, for a total of 25 tons of heating and cooling. At 12,000 Btu/ton, that was a considerable load. In addition, each zone required approximately 260 CFM untempered fresh air, per the ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation code,” said Dennis Bean of Oasis Mechanical.

Several contractors bid the project as originally specified – including Oasis Mechanical. With the four separate systems – two of which required their own mechanical room in the office space – the cost in terms of equipment dollars and lost billable space was significant. “We sensed from the beginning that the scope of the project might be an issue,” said Oasis’ Rick Cummings, “so we brought in Ken Herne, a SpacePak representative with Harry Eklof Associates.”

SpacePak is a high velocity air-conditioning system originally designed for installation in residential applications where traditional AC ductwork is not an option. The SpacePak system is also used in commercial applications, and in the case of the Greenbriar facility, SpacePak was the ideal choice.

SpacePak pioneered flexible central air conditioning nearly 40 years ago. The SpacePak system distributes conditioned air through a network of flexible, insulated two-inch in diameter tubing. This flexible duct work can be installed inside existing 2 x 4 wall structures and around obstructions without requiring extensive construction or renovation to the property. A small air-handler is typically installed in the attic, basement, mechanical space, or recessed in the existing ceiling space.

Oasis Mechanical had installed several SpacePak systems in condominium buildings, and Oasis partners Dennis Bean and Rick Cummings thought that the Greenbriar facility might also benefit from a SpacePak system. They were concerned however, that the largest SpacePak system at 5 tons, would not be large enough for the application.

Thinking Outside of the Box

Herne was brought in to evaluate the project and see if a SpacePak system could work. The need to meet ASHRAE 62.1 made the project complex. Herne, an outside-of-the-box thinker, confirmed that the 5-ton SpacePak system would not be sufficient, but suggested an unusual solution – marry the SpacePak system to an energy recovery system.

Herne and his team soon found the Lifebreath TRV energy recovery equipment. By adding this equipment to the design, they could reduce the load of the untempered fresh air by 65 percent and still meet the ASHRAE 62.1 requirement.

The unique TRV system is a compact dual core system designed to move stale, contaminated air from inside to the outside. At the same time, the system draws clean fresh air in from the outside. The two air streams pass through the TRV without mixing. Instead, they pass on either side of an HRV style heat exchanger core first (sensible load) which transfers heat from the outgoing to the incoming air, and then an ERV style core, which reduces the latent load of the untempered air in the summer, and helps maintain humidity levels of the space in the winter by providing fresh but tempered air into the facility.

SpacePak systems are ultra quiet and nearly invisible once installed. All you see in each room is a small round air-outlet about the diameter of a CD. The outlets can be installed through floors, walls or ceilings, and can be painted or covered with wallpaper. There are not any large ductwork systems that consume large amounts of space or the unsightly appearance of space air conditioners inside or outside of the building. Most important, with a SpacePak unit, there is no noisy, drafty operation, and no need to install, remove and store air conditioner units at the end of the season.

“With the combined system and ventilation recovery equipment, we reduced the total system tonnage requirement from 25 tons to 18 tons. The new system would include two 5-ton units and two 4-ton units, which had offered several benefits,” said Herne.

Huge Savings

First, the newly configured system reduced the overall cost of the equipment for the owner, the need for conventional AC ductwork, and also the labor by one-third for installing the system. This shaved approximately $80,000 from the original project estimate.

Second, the SpacePak equipment was small enough that it did not require a separate mechanical room in the office space, which provided the building owner with more billable space.

Third, due to the flexibility of the system and the two-inch flexible ductwork, the system can be easily re-arranged down the road if or when the space requires further reconfiguration.

Last but not least, the downsized equipment is seven tons smaller and will provide a significant energy operating cost savings to the owner on an on-going basis.

“The owner is very happy with the solution,” said Cummings. “Oasis Mechanical provided a unique solution to his problem by working closely with the local sales representative and design engineering firm. It’s a great showcase project for Oasis as well as for SpacePak.”

For nearly 30 years it stood vacant, an empty reminder of times passed. The old Victorian style home located in Weehawken, N.J. on the banks of the Hudson River, with all its splendor, opulent scroll work, horse-hair plaster, and gorgeous wood floors, was built in the mid 1800s, undoubtedly the home of a wealthy New York businessman.

After remaining vacant for 30 years, the property was purchased and underwent a major renovation from stem to stern. As part of the renovation, SpacePak high velocity air conditioning was installed.

According to Martin Masters, of Martin Masters Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., of Midland Park, N.J., the SpacePak system is ideally suited for this type of home and this type of renovation, because unlike with traditional central air conditioning, the mini-duct systems do not require the use of large ducting systems, and therefore the installation does not involve major construction or renovation.

SpacePak pioneered flexible central air conditioning nearly 30 years ago. The SpacePak system distributes conditioned air through a network of flexible, insulated 2-inch in diameter tubing. This flexible duct work can be installed inside existing 2 x 4 wall structures and around obstructions without requiring extensive construction or renovation to the property. A small air-handler is typically installed in the attic, although it can also be installed in the basement.

For the New Jersey home, two SpacePak units were used to cool the approximately 3,500 square foot home. A 2.5 ton air handling unit was installed in the attic to handle the second and third floors of the home. A smaller, 2 ton unit was installed in the basement to handle the first floor.

SpacePak systems are ultra quite and nearly invisible once installed. All you see in each room is a small round air-outlet about the diameter of a CD. The outlets can be installed through floors, walls or ceilings, and can be painted or covered with wallpaper. There are not any large ductwork systems that consume large amounts of space or the unsightly appearance of space air conditioners inside or outside of the home. Most important, with a SpacePak unit, there is no noisy, drafty operation, and no need to install, remove and store air conditioner units at the end of the season.

One of the really great features of the SpacePak system is a deep coil design that can remove about 30% more moisture from the air than a conventional air conditioner, says Masters. With a lower humidity level, the home will feel more comfortable even at slightly higher thermostat settings.

For the New Jersey installation, Masters and his crew of three men had to be extra careful due to the age of the home. Great care was taken with the horse-hair plaster walls and ceilings, and ornate plaster scrollwork.

It took a bit longer than usual to complete the installation due to the difficulty of working with antique building components. But the home is a showcase property and he wanted to make sure that the installation was flawless. In addition, working with the aged construction materials in the home added a degree of difficulty for the project.

The SpacePak system cools through aspiration, not diffusion and therefore uses less air volume than conventional AC systems. A high velocity air stream gently mixes with the air in the room to provide uniform, draft-free cooling.

In addition, SpacePak offers ElectriPak, an innovative electric heat module that can be added to the standard SpacePak air distribution system. The New Jersey home included this heating option.

The ElectriPak uses the existing SpacePak mini duct system to provide electric heat to the building. While it can be used as the primary heat source, the ElectriPak is often installed as a supplemental heating source. In the case of the New Jersey home, the heating element was installed as a secondary heat source for use before the really cold weather sets in.

When all was said and done, the installation went very well and the crew from Martin Masters did a wonderful job.

Log homes are not built like most other types of homes or buildings. In fact, by definition log homes have solid exterior walls with some solid interior walls, too. So when it comes to installing central air conditioning, there is often very limited space for ductwork, returns, and other mechanical necessities. The problem gets more complicated when the home design has an open floor plan and even fewer walls.

This was the case that K+K Builders faced when installing a central air conditioning system at the County Creek Log Home development in Chesterton, Indiana.

Country Creek Log Homes (www.countrycreeklh.com) is a residential development on a 40 acre parcel of land located in Northwest Indiana on the Southern shore of Lake Michigan. The log home community is divided into 17 lots ranging in size from 1¼ to 4¾ acres, and each of the elevated lots has a view of one of the property’s two ponds. Rust and tan colored stone outcroppings, stone hedges, and graceful pines adorn the rustic country setting where deer, waterfowl, and other wildlife roam freely.

As any developer will tell you, the model home can be a critical element in the sales process. As such, nothing can be left to chance when it comes to the model home’s amenities and mechanical systems.

In the Country Creek development, the model is a two story 2,300 square foot show home with a lager, 2,600 square foot walk-out basement that also serves as the office for the development. All 4,900 square feet of space in the home and office is heated and air-conditioned.

“It was clear from the beginning that a conventional air-conditioning system would not be ideal for these properties,” said Robert Grant, the developer. “I had known about SpacePak for some time and it was clear that this installation would require skills to make it work. It is not a plug and play environment, and SpacePak worked with us to make it successful.”

SpacePak pioneered flexible central air conditioning nearly 40 years ago. The SpacePak system distributes conditioned air through a network of flexible, insulated two-inch diameter tubing. This flexible duct work can be installed inside existing 2 x 4 wall structures and around obstructions without requiring extensive construction or renovation to the property. A small air-handler is typically installed in the attic, basement, mechanical space, or recessed in the existing ceiling space.

Paul Knowles, owner of K+K Builders, was familiar with the SpacePak system and had some history with the product.

“One of the critical issues was where to hide the mini-duct work and the return since the log home does not have the ceiling heights or wall structure that a traditional home provides,” said Knowles. “In addition, the home does not have an attic for the plenum.”

The log home was designed with a chase that went from the basement through the second floor. Besides housing the chimney, the chase would become home for the main SpacePak plenum as well as for some of the flexible tube ductwork that branched out to individual spaces, and the return.

“One of the problems we encountered,” said Grant “was that the original design called for placing a second section of plenum – installed horizontally -- under the first floor in the truss system, where we would feed the flexible tubing through the truss. However, the truss chase opening was not in the right location, so we had to turn the system perpendicular to what was originally planned. In the end, it did not make any difference to the system’s performance.”

The two-inch diameter insulated flexible tubing that distributes the high velocity air, was brought to the first floor from the basement. Outlets were strategically placed in the floors throughout the first level of the structure.

SpacePak systems are ultra quiet and nearly invisible once installed. All you see in each room is a small round air-outlet about the diameter of a CD. The outlets can be installed in floors, walls or ceilings, and can be painted or covered with wallpaper. Decorative wood, brass and other finishes are also available. The system does not require large ductwork systems that consume valuable space or the unsightly appearance of space air conditioners inside or outside of the building. Most important, with a SpacePak unit, there is no noisy, drafty operation, and no need to install, remove and store air conditioner units at the end of the season.

The home’s second floor posed more installation challenges. Because the second floor of the home was constructed with solid 6 x 8-inch beams, there are no joists or space between the floors to house the flexible tubing. Instead, the air distribution tubing was provided to the second floor through the central chase, and into individual rooms through the 2 x 4 interior walls.

“Placing the vents throughout the home was a challenge,” said Knowles. “The home features several different types of wood including hickory, cherry, walnut and maple, so each area had to have the matching wood-type outlet cover to keep them as inconspicuous as possible. In fact, one of the outlets was hidden in the stonework in the home’s kitchen.”

The 2.5 ton system consists of the air handler, condenser and duct work. The condenser is located outside of the building on a concrete pad. It took a two-man crew about one week to complete the project.

“The entire SpacePak team did a great job on this project,” said Grant. “They really wanted to work with us, and now have a beautiful showcase project that we can both be proud of.”

MERIDIAN, ID - The School District of Meridian, Idaho, serves over 30,000 students, and is the largest and fastest growing school district in the state. The district’s newest school, Hunter Elementary, opened in the fall of 2005. Hunter Elementary is home to nearly 800 students. 

When it came to the school’s boiler needs, the school district required a high efficiency system that is also easy to maintain. The schools new HVAC system was designed by Charles Paulin (PE), of Musgrove Engineering PA of Boise. The low-temperature hydronic system design would be ideal for condensing boilers. Condensing boilers eliminate the need for low water temperature protection inherent with non-condensing boilers, and offer higher operating efficiencies. This is a deviation from the standard boiler system design used throughout the School District where two boilers were enabled/disabled (on-off fired) by a building automation system rather than using a modulating system. Buss Mechanical Services, also of Boise, was awarded the mechanical work for the project and owner Lenny Buss selected two HydroTherm KN-10 boilers for the job. The KN-10 from HydroTherm is a commercial gas-fired cast iron condensing boiler featuring unique “Tru Flow” technology to control the fuel-air mixture at all firing rates and venting conditions. The combustion air is constantly measured to fine-tune the fuel gas flow for maximum efficiency. In addition, the boiler takes full advantage of the condensing feature by allowing it to operate at system return water temperatures of less than 128° F with no return water temperature limitation. These boilers are capable of maintaining temperature differentials of up to 100° F, and offer one of the best warranties in the market.

“The KN-10 was the natural choice for this project,” said Trevor Thompson of Columbia Hydronics Company, a manufacturers’ representative firm with offices in Boise and throughout the West. “The KN-10 offers many unique features that go above and beyond the project requirements that will benefit the School District for years to come.”

For Hunter Elementary School, one of the key elements of the KN-10 is that the boiler comes standard with full modulation, resulting in reduced utility expenses for the life of the boiler. Although the KN-10 can be fired on-off, full modulation offers the opportunity for the boiler to operate at higher efficiencies. As an example, the KN-10’s efficiency is approximately 88% at high-fire, with return water temperatures near 60° F as they will be in the heat pump loop.

With the same water temperature, but with the boiler at 1/3 input, the operating efficiency jumps to nearly 98%!

“Modulation is now an integral part of the system,” said Thompson of Columbia Hydronics“ and using the KN-10 boilers did not require any changes to the original system design by Musgrove Engineering.

“The BAS is still only enabling/disabling each boiler as required by the building’s heat pump loop temperature. However, each KN-10 boiler includes an independent, factory-wired controller that smoothly modulates the boiler via a PID algorithm.”

The KN Series, with models from 600 up to 2000 MBH ratings, offer 5:1 capacity modulation, low CO and NOx emissions of less than 20 ppm to meet SCAQMD and whisper-quiet operation – in a compact footprint of less than 29-inches wide.

School officials are completely satisfied with the new KN-10 boilers and their performance, earning the KN-10 and everyone involved with this project an A+. The expectation of course, is to see honors-level grades for years to come.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

When the original boiler in the Danvers facility started showing signs of aging, Flatley knew that it had to solve the problem before the winter heating season arrived.

The original heating system was comprised of a copper fin boiler connected to a heat pump loop that forced hot water through the various zones to provide baseboard heat throughout the building.

The new boiler had to be compatible with the existing heat pump system, require a minimal amount of plumbing and provide higher efficiency to minimize fuel consumption. Lastly, the new boiler also needed to fit into the small 12 x 12 foot boiler room.

Flatley turned to Sweeney-Rogers Corporation of Franklin, Massachusetts, a manufacturer’s representative firm serving the plumbing, heating and HVAC industry. The company specializes in commercial applications that require high efficiency solutions.

“After a thorough analysis of their system and needs, we recommended that they go with two HydroTherm KN-6 cast-iron boilers,” said Mike Rogers of Sweeney-Rogers. “This would provide Flatley with the same 1.2 million BTU of heating capacity, which was what the old system offered.”

Most importantly, the new boilers are much better suited for the application and low water temperature in the existing system.

“Water temperature was really what killed the old system,” said Rogers. “In a typical hydronic system with the old type of boiler, the water temperature would be in the 130° to 190° F range, depending on the actual heating requirements of the building and the outside temperature. The problem was the temperature was much lower, around 80° F, which required a condensing boiler for the system to work properly.”

Unlike the previous boiler, the KN-6 is a condensing or high efficiency boiler that operates with lower flue gas temperatures, lower flue gas emissions and reduced fuel consumption by recovering the heat that would otherwise be lost up the flue.

With a small footprint of less than 27-in. wide, Sweeney-Rogers was able to specify two boilers that had the same general footprint as the original boiler, and provided the owner with the added reliability and peace of mind of a redundant system.

High efficiency boilers typically operate at efficiencies of 85 to 95%, or about 10 to 15% higher than traditional boilers. This boiler design was ideal for The Flatley Company property and promised to provide an estimated 15% to 20% higher efficiency rating than the old boiler, resulting in significant potential fuel savings.

The Legacy Management Group, Inc. (LMG) of Wellesley, Mass., an integrated property management company that specializes in HVAC, general maintenance and janitorial services, was hired to install the new boilers for Flatley.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

“The boilers were oversized for the school,” said Hugh Leahy, project manager for the Boston office of Siemens Building Technologies, the company hired as the mechanical designers and general contractor for the project.

“One of the boilers ran all year long, the other stayed in stand-by mode. When it was time to replace them, the school district really wanted to make sure they installed an efficient boiler.”

In fact, the ultimate goal of the project was to help the school district to save money by cutting their energy consumption and fuel costs.

Siemens specified four, high efficiency, Smith 28 HE, 12-section cast iron boilers for the project, due in part to their thermal efficiency rating of up to 85 percent. As part of the project the new boilers were brought into the facility in sections and assembled on location in the boiler room. New concrete pads were poured for the new Smith 28 HE boilers, and the existing heating infrastructure was re-used. The only new piping required was from the new boilers to the header. Tucker Mechanical of Meriden, Connecticut installed the new system.

Cast iron sections are precision-machined to ensure dimensional accuracy. In addition, graphite port connectors provide the installation ease of a gasket and the longevity of a push nipple to minimize call-backs. The graphite connectors provide a lifetime seal that is impervious to chemicals, flue gases and high temperatures.

One of the primary objectives for the project was to help the school district to save money. And according to Leahy, the estimated fuel savings was nearly 25%. Perhaps more important, the school never had to run more than three boilers at any given time all year, so there is still plenty of heating capacity.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

WALTHAM, MA - Bentley College, with one of the Top 50 undergraduate business programs in the nation according to the U.S. News & World Report, enrolls approximately 4,000 full-time undergraduate students each year. More than 80 percent of those students live in housing provided by the college. The college recently needed to add two additional dorms to its housing repertoire. When it came to heating and air-conditioning for the new dorms, A&E Mechanical of Salem, New Hampshire was awarded the contract. 

“We were hired to install the heating and cooling system for the new facilities,” says Scott Campbell, of A&E Mechanical.

“In addition to installing the new boilers, we also piped and installed all the baseboard heating for the buildings.” For the new construction, Bentley College had originally specified 2 million Btu boilers – one for each building. 

However, the design of these boilers was problematic as Campbell explains. “We were concerned that the 2 million Btu boilers specified for the project would short cycle, and not really be what the college wanted in the long-run,” says Campbell. “So we contacted Sweeney Rogers, a rep firm based in Franklin, Mass., that we do lots of work with.”

After assessing the situation, Sweeney Rogers recommended two smaller 750,000 Btu modulating boilers for each dormitory – both RBI Futera III boilers. Working in full modulating mode, each boiler would operate at a peak efficiency of 88 percent – which would save Bentley a considerable amount of heating fuel. The boiler room would be set-up so that the boilers would run alternatively, ensuring that neither boiler would become overburdened. “Sweeney Rogers was right on target with their recommendation,” says Campbell. “The Futera III offers a large capacity in a small space-saving design, greater overall flexibility, reliability, and a much higher efficiency rating than what was originally planned.”

The RBI Futera III is a finned copper tube boiler that operates in a full modulating mode with 3:1 turndown, supplying the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain the desired building temperature. The boiler has a very small footprint of less than 22-inches square, so two units would easily fit into the very small boiler room in each building.

There was a fair amount of pressure to get this building completed in time for the students’ August move-in date, which was another reason that the Futera III boilers were selected.

“The boilers were immediately available and very easy to install. It was really just a ‘plug and play’ installation without any jobsite boiler modifications or construction,” says Campbell. AE Mechanical installed two boilers in each building.

The system was then designed so that each boiler would fire on an alternate basis – one on, the other off. This would not only provide a regular cycle for the boilers, but it would also allow one boiler to be serviced without a heating loss to the facility if necessary.Not only was the project completed on time, but the boilers performed very well in their first semester away at college.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

PROVIDENCE, RI - Three steel tube boilers had been in service since the 1960s at Dexter Manor, a 10-story low income housing complex located in downtown Providence, R.I. None of the existing boilers was up to the task of providing heat and hot water to nearly 300 apartments, managed by the Providence Housing Authority (PHA), in Providence, Rhode Island.  

“Failure to provide our tenants with heat and hot water is simply not an option,” said Gary Sprague, HVAC manager at PHA. “We have many elderly and handicapped people living in Dexter Manor who rely on our ability to provide heat and hot water.” The Providence Housing Authority wanted new, high efficiency, gas-fired boilers that could be tied into the existing baseboard heating system in use throughout the building. Besides providing heat and hot water, the PHA wanted a system that would be economical to operate in the long run.  

For the project, six RBI high efficiency boilers were selected and installed. Two RBI Futera II hot water supply boilers were installed to accommodate the domestic hot water needs, and four RBI Futera III heating boilers were installed for building heat.  

The four Futera III boilers were each sized for 2 million BTU (2,000 MBH). The designed called for three to operate on an ongoing basis, with the forth boiler as a back-up unit in case of problems.  

“We recommended the RBI Futera III series boilers for several reasons,” said Kevin Pickett of Aero Mechanical, the Johnston, R.I.-based contractor hired for the project. “First, they offer a very high efficiency rating of 88%. In addition, we feel that the RBI units are technically superior with respect to the air-fuel mixing system design. The system is also easy to service and offers a compact footprint to conserve valuable space.”

Futera boilers feature full modulation and 3:1 turndown, and are designed to supply the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain desired building temperature by matching heating demand without over-firing and wasting energy. A gasket-free heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings prevents rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer.  

“The level of coordination by all parties was impressive”, said Peter Sweeney of Sweeney-Rogers, the New England representative for RBI. “Well before the project started a series of meetings was held to assure the synchronization of the boilers and jobsite requirements. Bringing the owner, mechanical engineer, mechanical contractor and boiler rep together before the job starts is always the best way to assure success.” 

“We had not used RBI boilers in the past,” said Sprague of the Providence Housing Authority. “The project went very smoothly and everyone did an exceptional job during the installation. In addition, RBI has provided our maintenance staff with training for new equipment. We are very pleased with the boiler performance."

 Read the attached .pdf document for more information.  

MERIDIAN, ID - The School District of Meridian, Idaho, serves over 30,000 students, and is the largest and fastest growing school district in the state. The district&rsquos newest school, Hunter Elementary, opened in the fall of 2005. Hunter Elementary is home to nearly 800 students. 

When it came to the school&rsquos boiler needs, the school district required a high efficiency system that is also easy to maintain. The schools new HVAC system was designed by Charles Paulin (PE), of Musgrove Engineering PA of Boise. The low-temperature hydronic system design would be ideal for condensing boilers. Condensing boilers eliminate the need for low water temperature protection inherent with non-condensing boilers, and offer higher operating efficiencies. This is a deviation from the standard boiler system design used throughout the School District where two boilers were enabled/disabled (on-off fired) by a building automation system rather than using a modulating system. Buss Mechanical Services, also of Boise, was awarded the mechanical work for the project and owner Lenny Buss selected two HydroTherm KN-10 boilers for the job. The KN-10 from HydroTherm is a commercial gas-fired cast iron condensing boiler featuring unique &ldquoTru Flow&rdquo technology to control the fuel-air mixture at all firing rates and venting conditions. The combustion air is constantly measured to fine-tune the fuel gas flow for maximum efficiency. In addition, the boiler takes full advantage of the condensing feature by allowing it to operate at system return water temperatures of less than 128° F with no return water temperature limitation. These boilers are capable of maintaining temperature differentials of up to 100° F, and offer one of the best warranties in the market.

&ldquoThe KN-10 was the natural choice for this project,&rdquo said Trevor Thompson of Columbia Hydronics Company, a manufacturers&rsquo representative firm with offices in Boise and throughout the West. &ldquoThe KN-10 offers many unique features that go above and beyond the project requirements that will benefit the School District for years to come.&rdquo

For Hunter Elementary School, one of the key elements of the KN-10 is that the boiler comes standard with full modulation, resulting in reduced utility expenses for the life of the boiler. Although the KN-10 can be fired on-off, full modulation offers the opportunity for the boiler to operate at higher efficiencies. As an example, the KN-10&rsquos efficiency is approximately 88% at high-fire, with return water temperatures near 60° F as they will be in the heat pump loop.

With the same water temperature, but with the boiler at 1/3 input, the operating efficiency jumps to nearly 98%!

&ldquoModulation is now an integral part of the system,&rdquo said Thompson of Columbia Hydronics&ldquo and using the KN-10 boilers did not require any changes to the original system design by Musgrove Engineering.

&ldquoThe BAS is still only enabling/disabling each boiler as required by the building&rsquos heat pump loop temperature. However, each KN-10 boiler includes an independent, factory-wired controller that smoothly modulates the boiler via a PID algorithm.&rdquo

The KN Series, with models from 600 up to 2000 MBH ratings, offer 5:1 capacity modulation, low CO and NOx emissions of less than 20 ppm to meet SCAQMD and whisper-quiet operation &ndash in a compact footprint of less than 29-inches wide.

School officials are completely satisfied with the new KN-10 boilers and their performance, earning the KN-10 and everyone involved with this project an A+. The expectation of course, is to see honors-level grades for years to come.

Read the attached .pdf document for more information.

When the original boiler in the Danvers facility started showing signs of aging, Flatley knew that it had to solve the problem before the winter heating season arrived.

The original heating system was comprised of a copper fin boiler connected to a heat pump loop that forced hot water through the various zones to provide baseboard heat throughout the building.

The new boiler had to be compatible with the existing heat pump system, require a minimal amount of plumbing and provide higher efficiency to minimize fuel consumption. Lastly, the new boiler also needed to fit into the small 12 x 12 foot boiler room.

Flatley turned to Sweeney-Rogers Corporation of Franklin, Massachusetts, a manufacturer&rsquos representative firm serving the plumbing, heating and HVAC industry. The company specializes in commercial applications that require high efficiency solutions.

"After a thorough analysis of their system and needs, we recommended that they go with two HydroTherm KN-6 cast-iron boilers," said Mike Rogers of Sweeney-Rogers. "This would provide Flatley with the same 1.2 million BTU of heating capacity, which was what the old system offered."

Most importantly, the new boilers are much better suited for the application and low water temperature in the existing system.

"Water temperature was really what killed the old system,&rdquo said Rogers. &ldquoIn a typical hydronic system with the old type of boiler, the water temperature would be in the 130° to 190° F range, depending on the actual heating requirements of the building and the outside temperature. The problem was the temperature was much lower, around 80° F, which required a condensing boiler for the system to work properly."

Unlike the previous boiler, the KN-6 is a condensing or high efficiency boiler that operates with lower flue gas temperatures, lower flue gas emissions and reduced fuel consumption by recovering the heat that would otherwise be lost up the flue.

With a small footprint of less than 27-in. wide, Sweeney-Rogers was able to specify two boilers that had the same general footprint as the original boiler, and provided the owner with the added reliability and peace of mind of a redundant system.

High efficiency boilers typically operate at efficiencies of 85 to 95%, or about 10 to 15% higher than traditional boilers. This boiler design was ideal for The Flatley Company property and promised to provide an estimated 15% to 20% higher efficiency rating than the old boiler, resulting in significant potential fuel savings.

The Legacy Management Group, Inc. (LMG) of Wellesley, Mass., an integrated property management company that specializes in HVAC, general maintenance and janitorial services, was hired to install the new boilers for Flatley.

See the attached document for the attendance schedule for Formtek brands at upcoming tradeshows.

Westfield, Mass., May 4 - Mestek, Inc., a major U.S. holding company with more than 30 HVAC and metal forming companies in its structure, has a new manufacturing and distribution center in Canada.

The company's new location on Tranmere Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, is 94,000 square feet, more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility, and combines both manufacturing and distribution operations for the company in Canada.

The company employs approximately 80 people at this facility. "We are thrilled to move into such a practical and modern facility," said Manny DaSilva, operations manager at Mestek Canada. "It is an exciting step in our overall growth, and provides us with a more efficient manufacturing facility, state-of-the-art laboratory and improved distribution."

On the manufacturing side, the new facility will produce commercial copper fin water heaters and boilers under the RBI name. In addition, inventory and distribute a wide variety ofMestek's commercial and residential heating and air-conditioning products in Canada, including:

• Smith Cast Iron Boilers - Commercial and residential boilers.


• HydroTherm - Commercial cast iron boilers and control systems..


• Beacon/Morris - Hydronic, gas fired unit heaters.


• Sterling HV AC Products - Engineered gas-fired make-up air units.


• SpacePak - High velocity (mini duct) residential air-conditioning systems.


• Heatrim American - Hydronic baseboard radiation.

Mestek products are shipped from the facility's five-bay shipping dock, and raw materials are delivered through two drive-in shipping and receiving bays. In addition to the RBI manufacturing operations, the facility is designed to provide in-depth product training and includes a presentation classroom for Mestek contractors, installers and customers, along with a 1,500 square foot hands-on, training laboratory.

For additional information about RBI or any of the Mestek products sold in Canada, please contact Mike Andersen at (403) 208-9844; for company products sold in the U.S., please contact Tim Markel at (413) 568-9571. Mestek information is also available on line at www.mestek.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., March 05 -- RBI now provides Spectrum Series boilers with an optional stainless steel jacket. The brushed stainless steel jacket provides corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Spectrum Series residential and light commercial gas boilers, water heaters and pool heaters allow for both indoor and outdoor, gas-fired application. The boiler features a reversible, two or four pass heat exchanger made from commercial grade 7/8” I.D. finned copper tubes. The fins are extruded from the tubing itself to ensure maximum heat transfer efficiency.

Spectrum Series units, from 100 – 400 MBH, are available with either cast iron headers for heating applications or with bronze headers for domestic hot water and pool heating applications. All units have a built-in draft hood which reduces the cost of installation and lowers the overall height of the unit. A self-diagnostic light package allows for fast easy assessment of boiler performance.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Spectrum Series boilers, water heaters and pool heaters with optional stainless steel jacket, contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield, MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888

WESTFIELD, Mass., Feb. 2005 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the Futera III Series, full modulation boilers and water heaters with 3:1 turndown. The full color publication provides photos and information detailing the product’s performance characteristics, installation flexibility and easy to service features.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing the design and construction of the Futera III’s rugged, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings. Advanced control technology is also detailed with color photos and information. Detailed graphs including “Blocked Flue, “Blocked Air Inlet’, and gas pressure in H20, highlight the performance features of the Futera III in real-world conditions. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are shown for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 500 – 2000 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

WESTFIELD, Mass., October 2004 - RBI has introduced the next generation of sealed combustion, direct vent, Futera Series boilers - the Futera III. With full modulation and 3:1 turndown, the Futera III Series supplies the precise amount of heat necessary to maintain desired building temperature by matching heating demand without over-firing and wasting energy.

RBI's full line of Futera Series boilers will be on display at the upcoming AHR Expo, booth 2473, February 7 - 9, 2005, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The new Futera III features a variety of quality components including a rugged, four-pass design, gasketless heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer. The brushed stainless steel jacket of Futera III Series boilers provides an appealing look and corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.

Futera III Series boilers permit easy installation and service with a small footprint that fits through a standard doorway and quick release latches allowing for easy access to all components. Models are available ranging from 500 to 2000MBH to meet any heating demand or application. In addition to the new Futera III Series Boilers, RBI will also display the LCD and Dominator Series boilers and water heaters during the AHR Expo.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera III Series, full modulation boilers with stainless steel jacket, visit RBI at the AHR Expo, booth 2473, or contact:

Tim Markel
RBI
260 North Elm Street
Westfield MA 01085
Tel. (413) 568-9571
In Canada, (905) 670-5888
or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.

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WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI has produced a new, six-page brochure featuring the LCD Dominator Series of sealed combustion boilers and water heaters. The six-page, full color publication features photos detailing the product's performance features, installation flexibility and easy-to-service features including slide-out heat exchangers.

The brochure features color illustrations detailing various venting options that add to the LCD's installation flexibility. The LCD Series with optional stainless steel jacket for indoor and outdoor applications is also shown. Comprehensive specification charts and dimensional drawings are provided for accurate specifying and size selection of models ranging from 225 -- 2300 MBH.

RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For additional information or a free copy of this brochure contact RBI at (413) 568-9571 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.