Hearth Pizzeria's interior entrance area was so cold during the winter months that patrons moved tables and chairs away from the its sunny storefront views of downtown Needham, Massachusetts.

The best way to prevent Zika, according to the CDC, is to prevent mosquito bites in general. The health organization also recommends using air conditioning in the home or staying in places with air conditioning to prevent mosquito bites.

According to Berner International, the seemingly inevitable spread of Zika virus from South America to North America through mosquito contact this summer is prompting additional interest in HVAC industry air curtains.

Berner International Corp. named manufacturer representatives R. Williamson & Associates (Skokie, IL) and SRS Enterprises (Middletown, NJ) as its 2015 “Rep of the Year” for commission and buy/sell reps, respectively.

The project has created a comfortable and very aesthetic environment in which to bring cars and authorize service arrangements, while also efficiently using energy. 

Berner International Corp., a manufacturer of air curtains, has redesigned its website utilizing mobile-friendly responsive design. In coordination with the website redesign, the company has also reorganized its product line by application to better expedite air curtain selection and specification.

While traditional hospital HVAC systems often consist of chillers and boilers, other types of equipment are becoming more widely accepted in the health care market, including variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, air curtains, and geothermal heat pumps. 

Air curtains keep unwanted cold or hot air from infiltrating an open doorway during winter or summer, respectively. The units also keep out flying insects and maintain a comfortable working environment for employees.