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ROMULUS, Mich., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- V. Johnson Enterprises, LLC announced that the company has formed a joint venture with Valeo called Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC (DTS). The new company was created to supply automakers with high quality climate control products and components, manufactured in the Detroit area by a diverse workforce. To initiate operations, DTS has acquired the climate control business of Automotive Components Holdings, LLC (ACH). Ford Motor Company and...

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A 1-ton portable heat pump that can switch automatically between heating and air conditioning is available from Atlas Sales & Rentals, Inc. Easy to roll in and use in a wide range of applications, the Model 20ACH1211 heat pump is rated at 11,685 BTU/hr heating capacity and 12,700 BTU/hr cooling capacity and uses standard 115-volt plug-in power. Manufactured by Oceanaire, Inc., the 1-ton heat pump uses a micro-computer control...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HVAC Investigators (HVACi), an established market leader providing insurance carriers across the country with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) damage assessments, recently published its 2012 semiannual claims report. Distributed to insurance carriers across the country, the report revealed several compelling statistics across a multitude of HVAC industry trends that can help carriers make more informed decisions on...

Designed by Charney Architects with Vanderweil Engineers, Cogeneration Plant Powers Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 21, 2012 The new 15 MWe cogeneration expansion at Yale University’s Sterling Power Plant in New Haven, Conn., was recognized with the 2012 Honor Award for design excellence and sustainability from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Connecticut chapter. Designed by Charney Architects with Vanderweil Power Group, a...

RIVERDALE, N.J., Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- A new podcast from Camfil Farr -- the world's leading provider of clean air solutions -- is now available on the company's website. The podcast, which covers industry hot topics as well as Camfil Farr's innovations in the commercial air filter industry, was produced in conjunction with the company's participation in the 4th Annual Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Forum, which took place October 11...

Preservation Green Lab's report offers affordable alternatives for homeowners seeking to save money and help the environment WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study released today offers welcome insight for homeowners weighing the financial and energy tradeoffs between replacing or repairing older, less efficient windows. The report, "Saving Windows, Saving Money: Evaluating the Energy Performance of Window Retrofit and Replacement," was commissioned by the...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept, 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Mechanical, Inc., a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and electrical contractor, has become a certified Trane dealer. It now offers maintenance service, installation and repair on Trane heating and air conditioning products. "Trane is one of the top-of-the-line brands in heating and air conditioning equipment," said Louise Gordon, vice president of operations for American Mechanical. "Their...

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ecobee Inc., makers of the award-winning Smart and Smart Si thermostats announced the beta launch of Home IQ(TM)- a value-added service that provides customers with personalized insights into their home's energy efficiency. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120925/NE80135 ) "ecobee's Home IQ(TM) takes thousands of data points, automatically collected through a customer's ecobee thermostat, and uses advanced math and physics to...

With the Queensland Government announcing large cost saving measures in last week’s Budget, there’s little chance of household costs falling. But there are still options for reducing the cost of air conditioning for businesses, homes or offices. Gold Coast, Queensland (PRWEB) September 24, 2012 With the ongoing threat of Queensland’s state-owned power companies being privatised, an upcoming summer with a very high risk of bush fires and expensive power distribution infrastructure in...

Local HVAC contractor promotes emergency air conditioning repair service to customers in the greater Louisville area after heavy rainfall and storms. (PRWEB) September 20, 2012 As a result of torrential rain and strong thunderstorms, locals across the Louisville area are left with severe property damage and the need for cleanup and repair services. In addition, standing water and flash floods left many without power and no air conditioning in the late summer heat. True Energy Smart Air, a...