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NASRC Introduces New Commercial and Food Retail Track at IIAR Conference and Expo

Conference to take place in Phoenix

February 11, 2019

This new track will incorporate the NASRC’s network of industry experts to explore ideas and trends in commercial refrigeration through technical papers, presentations, and panel discussions

Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’ Savings for Supermarkets

Targeted upgrades can dramatically reduce energy use

Joanna R. Turpin

February 4, 2019

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Buying new, higher-efficiency refrigeration equipment can be cost prohibitive, which is why making targeted retrofits or upgrades to existing systems may make the most sense for many food retailers.

Troubleshooting a Warm Freezer

Taking the right measurements can help pinpoint the problem

John Tomczyk

February 4, 2019

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A grocery store owner in Georgia does a daily inspection of all refrigerated and frozen case temperatures using a laptop computer with specialized commercial software.

Navac Inc.: Refrigerant Recovery Unit

February 4, 2019

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The unit is suitable for all commonly used refrigerants — R-22, R-134a, and R-410A. It also features a self-purge function and prevents the mixing of various refrigerants.

Don’t Be a One-Gauge Technician

Look at the whole picture when troubleshooting a refrigeration system

Joe Marchese

February 4, 2019

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When servicing a refrigeration system, it is important to accurately determine the true cause of the failure. Misdiagnosing the problem can often create additional system issues for you and the customer.

Harris Supplies Brazing Equipment to Train Local Workforce

Supporting technical education allows the industry to flourish

January 30, 2019

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Along with the good news about a booming economy and low unemployment rates come challenges for manufacturers that are trying to hire skilled employees. The National Association of Manufacturers said about 500,000 manufacturing jobs are open, and many experts believe this is due to a severe skills gap.

Hussmann Adds SaaS as Part of Its Total Solutions Offering

Reducing the total cost of operating commercial refrigeration systems

January 30, 2019

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Hussmann Services Corp., a Panasonic company, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Exxeno LLC, which will provide cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) monitoring and analysis solutions to reduce the total cost of operating commercial refrigeration systems.

Growing Demand for Cooling Could Spur Technology Breakthroughs

IEA supports new efficiency standards

January 30, 2019

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The global demand for cooling is growing exponentially, which could place serious strains on electrical grids around the world. This increasing demand is coming primarily from developing nations in hotter parts of the world, such as India, where the peak electricity load for air conditioning could reach 45 percent in 2050, up from 10 percent today.

Green Energy Policies Often End Up Hurting the Poor

Joanna R. Turpin

January 21, 2019

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California has now signaled that it, too, intends to follow Germany down the renewable energy path. In September, the governor signed a bill requiring that 100 percent of the state’s electricity be generated by renewable energy sources such as solar or wind by 2045. This is an expensive proposition and will significantly boost California’s already high residential electricity costs, which are currently about $.20/kWh.