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03/05/2013 10:19
A new industrial building for Bitron HVAC Systems in Collegno (TO)
Works begin in the new building for the HVAC industry, inside Elbi International plant in Collegno (TO) – Italy.

Following the significant increase in production volumes of Bitron HVAC Systems division, Bitron Group continues to invest in this sector with the improvements in the production department.

Within the industrial area of Elbi International in Collegno (TO), works for the modernization and moving of all the HVAC assembly lines for the manufacturing of systems and components for boilers, heat pumps, water heaters, conditioning systems have started.

In the new building, production lines will have a more functional location aiming to improve the industrial process and to optimize the production costs.

The concentration of anthropomorphic robots and high industrial automation will enable Bitron to obtain a more and more mechanized and efficient process, able to grant a better quality of the product.
22/04/2013 13:40
Alfa Laval wins SEK 50 million environmental order to clean ballast water
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply Alfa Laval PureBallast systems to a leading shipyard in South Korea. The order, booked in the Marine & Diesel Equipment segment late March, has a value of approximately SEK 50 million. Delivery will start in 2013 and be finalized in 2014.

The Alfa Laval PureBallast systems will be installed onboard vessels where they will clean the ballast water down to a limit complying with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convention and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) legislation, before it is discharged.

“This order confirms the growing demand for our PureBallast system for new vessels”, says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. “It is also encouraging to notice that during the last months there is an increasing interest among ship-owners for ballast water treatment for their existing fleet.”

The IMO convention “International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water & Sediments” will enter into force one year after ratification by 30 states, representing 35 percent of the world’s tonnage. Today 36 states have ratified, representing 29 percent of the world fleet. Once the convention is ratified Alfa Laval estimates that 35,000 ships will be equipped with ballast water treatment systems during the following ten years – of which 15,000 are newly built vessels and 20,000 are existing vessels.

Alfa Laval’s PureBallast is the world’s first chemical-free solution for ballast water treatment that fully complies with IMO standards.
19/04/2013 12:17
DEUTZ delivers 500,000th engine to Atlas Copco
DEUTZ AG is celebrating a special anniversary at this year's bauma. In 2013 the Cologne-based engine manufacturer is delivering its 500,000th engine to its long-standing partner Atlas Copco.

Compressors, gensets, construction equipment and mining equipment – the portfolio of applica-tions for DEUTZ engines in Atlas Copco products is very diverse. In addition to the main Atlas Copco brand, DEUTZ also supplies other well-known companies in the group such as Dynapac and Chicago Pneumatic in China. The various applications make use of virtually the entire DEUTZ product range. Almost all power outputs of DEUTZ engines, both water- and air-cooled, are repre-sented here. Around the world, there is a very high number of engines in use for small compres-sors and gensets in the power output range up to 56kW. The future of this long-standing and suc-cessful partnership remains secure as tighter standards come into force.
05/04/2013 10:04
Alfa Laval wins SEK 60 million natural gas order in Russia
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply compact heat exchangers to a gas plant being built in Russia. The order, booked in the Energy & Environment segment, has a value of approximately SEK 60 million and delivery is scheduled to start in 2013 and be finalized in 2014.

The Alfa Laval compact heat exchangers will be installed in a new gas plant in the Urengoy gas field in Russia. They will be used for heat recovery in the gas compression process, resulting in an energy-efficient process solution.

“We continue to see good demand from the gas industry. This is yet another large gas order, within a short period of time, proving our ability to provide reliable and efficient equipment to an industry with very high demands”, says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group.
18/03/2013 10:12
Atlas Copco showcases innovative vacuum pump and on-site nitrogen generation solutions at Pro2Pac
Atlas Copco Compressors, a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative vacuum pumps, on-site nitrogen generators and compressed air equipment, will be showcasing its latest solutions for the packaging industry at this year’s Pro2Pac exhibition.

Visitors to the stand will learn about Atlas Copco’s latest range of nitrogen generators for on-site gas generation. Atlas Copco’s NGP Series is designed to provide a continuous, reliable and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at the lowest possible cost for food and drink processing and packaging applications. The new NGM and NGP generators meet the highest purity standards and run economically for both large and small applications. They also enable companies to utilise their existing compressed air installation to generate their own nitrogen and therefore realise significant economies of scale as well as operational cost savings.

Atlas Copco will also be showcasing its new range of GV oil-sealed rotary screw vacuum pumps, suitable for “rough vacuum” between 0.5mbar and 500mbar. There are great synergies between compressed air and vacuum technology and at the heart of the new GV vacuum pump is Atlas Copco’s expertise in the design and manufacture of reliable screw elements. Atlas Copco’s GV vacuum pumps deliver capacities between 20 and 5000m3/h, making them the ideal machines for many applications. From printing and packaging to plastics, electronics, woodworking, bottling and canning, the GV delivers consistent and efficient vacuum.

Oil-free compressed air solutions will also be a feature on the Pro2Pac stand. Relevant to on-site nitrogen generation, many major food and drink processing operations rely on a supply of clean, dry compressed air from Atlas Copco’s range of oil-free compressors. These machines are certificated under ISO 8573-1 Class 0 standard to ensure zero risk of oil contamination within the compressed air supply to sensitive process procedures and where air comes in contact with food.
07/03/2013 10:34
Atlas Copco recognized in prestigious ethical ranking
Atlas Copco was ranked as one of the world’s most ethical companies by Ethisphere Institute. The list, presented at the Global Ethics Summit in New York, United States, recognizes companies that introduce best practices in corporate ethics.

Ethics is a key element in how Atlas Copco operates. The Group has a strict attitude and clear policy governing business practice with a comprehensive educational program that includes, for instance, inviting suppliers to take part in web-based ethics classes.

Atlas Copco runs an annual corruption awareness training program, which thousands of employees took last year, and all managers in the Group confirmed compliance with the company’s Business Code of Practice. Atlas Copco is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.

“Doing business ethically is not only the right thing to do but is how we also develop and grow our business in a profitable way,” said Håkan Osvald, Senior Vice President General Counsel at Atlas Copco. “We have a value-based culture and train our employees to work and think ethically and to prioritize the long-term results and sustainable, profitable development.”

Earlier this year, Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, recognized Atlas Copco’s efforts in its report on the 20 largest Swedish companies. Atlas Copco scored a 100% rating.
31/01/2013 09:18
Spheros at Busworld in Mumbai
At Busworld India in Mumbai from 1–3 February 2013 Spheros will be showcasing a diverse product portfolio from the three sectors Heating – Air Conditioning – Ventilation.

India is one of the world’s biggest and fastest growing markets in the bus air conditioning sector. At summer temperatures of up to 50 °C and an extremely taxing environment, considerable demands are placed on bus air conditioning products in terms of performance and reliability. Spheros has set itself the task of providing the right product for all standard bus types and climatic requirements worldwide.

In Hall 1 Stand C14 at Busworld in Mumbai the Indian subsidiary of the German Spheros GmbH – Spheros Motherson Thermal System Limited – will be presenting AC systems that have been specially tailor-made local market requirements.

Experience the CityVent
From our range of roof hatches/fans, for the first time to the Indian market Spheros will be presenting the CityVent, a new ventilation unit specially designed for city buses, in a live demonstration. Due to a high air flow volume of 2,000 m³/h the unit, which operates with 100% fresh air, produces a pleasant and uniform air circulation in the passenger compartment, even in stationary operation. Heat build-up in parked vehicles can thus be avoided without major energy consumption. Also, the highly efficient rainwater separator deserves a special mention here, which enables the CityVent to operate even in heavy rain. Quickly installed the unit is highly customer-friendly, as it requires no maintenance!

Cooling with system
Also featured: the Aerosphere Tropical rooftop air conditioner. The modular system with a cooling capacity of 35 to 50 kW was developed for use in tour coaches, intercity and city buses operating in regions that place exacting demands on the cooling capacity of an air conditioning system. It offers the highest degree of comfort for the driver and passengers and is at the same time extremely robust and durable. With a length of only 2,880 mm it is the most compact in its class. From the Compact Cooler series the CC 225 will be on show at the Busworld. The powerful CC 225 rooftop unit for hot countries has been specially designed to ensure reliable climate comfort in midibuses, according to European standards. Ideal for both initial equipment and retrofitting, it guarantees a cool interior at high outside temperatures. Four radial blowers work at a low noise level and the lightweight 108 kg units have a very low impact on fuel consumption.

Robust heater
For many years Spheros has been supplying effective and reliable heating systems for buses, including the successful Thermo series. With the new addition to the range, Thermo E, the new heater generation is now optimally tuned. Special emphasis has been placed on performance and robustness, accompanied by economic efficiency. The heater – available in 20 and 32 kW versions – fulfils performance requirements in all fields of application. Due to the optimised heat exchanger it achieves the best possible degree of efficiency and exhaust emission values that are well within legal requirements. Thanks to the use of proven components and integral control unit with waterproof plug, the Thermo E presents itself as highly dependable. Maintenance is also extremely customer-friendly: a diagnosis using the fault code greatly simplifies servicing. Similar to the operating expenses, service and maintenance costs can also be kept at a low level.
21/01/2013 10:59
Spheros delivers 150 Cityspheres to Solaris
Bus air conditioning specialist Spheros has received an order from Polish bus manufacturer Solaris to supply the complete air conditioning systems for 50 of its Urbino 18 city buses. A total of 150 Citysphere units, 50 Thermo 300 heaters and 50 Aquavent 6000SC water pumps will be installed. The buses are to be delivered to Rheinbahn AG, Düsseldorf/Germany.

A distinguishing feature of the 18 metre-long Solaris articulated buses is their eco-friendly equipment. Not only do the engines conform to the latest exhaust emission standards; the air conditioning is also particularly clean. The vehicles will be equipped with three of Spheros’ independently functioning Citysphere units. The core piece of this rooftop unit is the hermetically sealed compressor. Together with the absence of hose lines in the unit, the latter contributes to the best possible leak-tightness of the system as a whole and a reduction of the environmental impact. Furthermore, in contrast to other air conditioners no perceptible increase in fuel consumption can be determined with the Citysphere.

Comfortable interior climate
In order to provide pleasant air for the passengers and driver, the city bus is not cooled by temperature reduction, but by a combination of cooling and air movement. A radial fan generously circulates the cooled air in the interior without causing an unpleasant draught. The Citysphere has been in use at Rheinbahn Düsseldorf for a number of years. Experience has shown that the inside temperature is extremely comfortable and the additional costs per kilometre are exceptionally low. For this reason war it was the explicit wish of the customer that all new buses should be equipped with this air conditioning solution. Deliveries began in November 2012 and all 50 buses are due to be in service in Düsseldorf by the end of January 2013.

Simple assembly
The 150 Citysphere units were delivered for assembly at the Solaris works at Poznan. Installation is very simple, as the Citysphere comes already filled with coolant and no coolant lines or air ducts have to be laid in the vehicle. Installation or retrofitting is thus possible within the space of a single day.
17/01/2013 07:57
Mette Refshauge is new Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Danfoss
Mette Refshauge has been appointed Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Danfoss, with effect from January 7, 2013. She will join the Danfoss Group Committee, reporting to CEO & President, Niels B. Christiansen.

Mette Refshauge will be responsible for external and internal communications, the Group’s Public Affairs activities and the Corporate Branding of Danfoss. One of Mette Refshauge’s main responsibilities will be to strengthen Danfoss’ global identity at a time when the company is expanding in a number of key international markets, including Russia, India and China. Other major tasks will be the maintenance of Danfoss’ strong reputation and the further development of the company’s profile as an active player in promoting a sustainable future.

“Mette Refshauge has a unique background within communications in large corporations where she has demonstrated her ability to create results from a business point of view. Furthermore, she is an experienced leader who has an integrated approach to communications. I look forward to our cooperation,” says CEO & President Niels B. Christiansen.

Mette Refshauge comes from a position as Communications Vice President at the airline company SAS, where she was in charge of communicating and handling the extensive rescue plan that was implemented by the company at the end of 2012 in a blaze of publicity. She has held a wide range of managerial positions for more than ten years at the Danish telecommunication company TDC with responsibility for both communications and HR. She left TDC as Vice President of Corporate Communications.

Mette Refshauge holds an MA in philosophy and media science from the Århus University, Denmark. Moreover, she has an additional journalist qualification from the Journalist College of Denmark.

Mette Refshauge is 39, married and has two children. She will be based at the Danfoss headquarter in Nordborg, Denmark.
07/01/2013 14:56
Danfoss acquires full ownership of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors
Effective from the turn of the year, Danfoss has acquired full ownership of the joint venture Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, in which Danfoss has had a 50% owner’s share since 2004. The company develops, produces and markets compressors which are primarily used in large commercial air-conditioning applications and they are characterized by being oil-free and highly energy-efficient, among others.

According to Executive Vice President & COO, Kim Fausing, the acquisition is set to secure Danfoss’ leading position within variable speed compressor technology and thereby give the Group decisive strategic advantages in the global refrigeration and air-conditioning market. He is therefore pleased to welcome Danfoss Turbocor and its employees as full members of the Danfoss family:

”We already have a strong position in the market for small and medium-sized commercial compressors. With full ownership of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, we now have sole ownership of a unique but already market mature technological platform, which is fully aligned to our climate & energy strategy. At the same time, we expand our product portfolio to include larger commercial compressors. And especially, we get better opportunities to fully leverage the Danfoss Group’s strong global position to expand and develop the Danfoss Turbocor Compressor business,” says Kim Fausing.

Danfoss Turbocor Compressors is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, and has around 200 employees. The company becomes part of the Danfoss Commercial Compressors division but will continue to operate as an independent business. The parties have not disclosed the purchase price or other conditions of the transaction.
18/12/2012 07:40
Alfa Laval wins SEK 50 million natural gas order in Australia
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply compact heat exchangers to an LNG plant (Liquefied Natural Gas) in Australia. The order is worth approximately SEK 50 million and delivery is scheduled to take place in 2013 and 2014.

The Alfa Laval compact heat exchangers will be used in a new major gas processing facility in Australia where they will recover and reuse heat in the gas cleaning process, prior to the liquefaction. By reusing heat the compact heat exchangers will contribute to bringing down energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

“The natural gas cleaning process requires safe, reliable and efficient heat exchangers. We cooperate with the biggest gas producers in the world and this order confirms that we live up to their stringent demands”, says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group.
17/12/2012 07:42
Saphir comfort RC with heat pump
Would you like to use your air conditioning system to heat your vehicle on cool summer evenings and in mid-season periods? No problem! Truma now supplies its storage box air conditioning system Saphir comfort with an integrated heat pump. Thanks to its reversible cooling circuit, the new Saphir comfort RC (RC = Reverse Cycle) can cool and dehumidify with 2,400 W or heat with 1,700 W at an outdoor temperature of over 4°C. ""This is enough to efficiently cool vehicles up to 6.5 m in length to a pleasant inner temperature when it is hot outside and to heat up the vehicle on cool summer evenings,"" explains product manager Philipp Wegmann. In the automatic mode the Saphir comfort RC automatically switches between cooling and heat pump mode and maintains the set temperature day and night. A further benefit is that the unit works very quietly in both modes and can therefore also be operated at night. The high-performance system requires around 4.2 A of current in heating or cooling mode.

Despite the integrated heat pump, the Saphir comfort RC is not larger; in fact it is even more compact. ""It is 8 cm shorter than the current Saphir comfort,"" says Wegmann. ""This means that it is the smallest storage box air conditioning system in its class and can be installed in the compartment below the seats."" Its weight, too, is impressive: At 23.5 kg, the Saphir comfort RC weighs just one kilogram more than the standard version. Like all Saphir storage box air conditioning systems, there are three air outlets to ensure individual and highly flexible air distribution inside the vehicle. The cold air outlets and ducts are also used to distribute the warm air.

The Saphir comfort RC with heat pump will be available in retail stores in May 2013. Another thing you should know is that Truma Partners offer a 5-year parts guarantee for all Truma air conditioning systems.
04/12/2012 08:04
Customer event 50 years Truma Heaters
50 years of Truma heaters for caravans and motorcaravans – what a great reason to celebrate! 60 leading manufacturers, dealers and importers from across Europe accepted our invitation to an anniversary customer event in Putzbrunn near Munich at the end of October 2012. 50 years ago Truma launched the first officially recognised caravan heater onto the market – a success story that has continued until today. All this has been and still is only possible because we have worked closely with the manufacturers and dealers for many decades.

During the two-day event, Truma provided its customers with exciting and informative insights into a family-run company that combines tradition with forward-thinking. On a journey through the most important stages of the company history, the guests found out how Truma products have always ensured more comfort on the road – right from the beginning of winter camping until the present day. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Pero Micic, expert for future management, trends and challenges for the recreational vehicle industry, who provided food for thought looking at caravanning in the year 2020. The evening event provided all guests with an opportunity to converse, swap experiences and discuss. The customers were also able to take a look behind the scenes during a tour of the production facilities to see how Truma cleverly combines tradition and innovation.
29/11/2012 07:45
Buses with Spheros A/C systems in operation at Munich Airport
AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH is converting to air-conditioned buses. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH has ordered 48 MAN buses with Spheros equipment for passenger shuttle services. Deliveries are to be made successively between now and 2014. The first buses are already in operation. Passengers passing through Munich Airport should enjoy all-round comfort – and that includes an air-conditioned bus transfer. In the course of renewal of its bus fleet AeroGround decided to purchase 48 MAN Lion’s City buses (solo and articulated), all equipped with Spheros systems.

The customized air conditioning solution was implemented in close cooperation with the manufacturer: the choice was made in favour of Aerosphere World rooftop air conditioning units (on articulated buses one each on the front and rear sections). With a cooling capacity of 32 kW, Aersosphere World guarantees a pleasant interior climate. The A/C units operate optionally with 100% fresh air, mixed or 100% recirculated air. The modular principle of Aerosphere also enables optimum adaptation to the vehicle design. In addition to the air conditioning units, the buses are also equipped with Spheros Thermo 300 heaters, Aquavent 6000 SC water pumps and Bus Top Premium roof hatches.

The airport buses will shuttle passengers between Terminals 1 and 2 and on the airside between the terminal and aircraft. All the new air-conditioned buses will be in operation by 2014. “We are a Bavarian company and have our head office on the outskirts of Munich, so we are very pleased that our air conditioning systems are now being used at Munich Airport,” says Regional Marketing Manager Franz Bergmaier.
07/11/2012 13:14
Alfa Laval wins SEK 120 million energy efficiency order in Saudi Arabia
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has received an order to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to one of the world’s largest petrochemical complexes in Saudi Arabia. The order value is approximately SEK 120 million and delivery is scheduled to start in 2013 and be finalized in 2014.

The Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers will be used in the catalytic processing sections in the production of mixed Xylenes used for synthetic nylons and PET bottles, among other things.

“The order confirms Alfa Laval's strong position as a provider of energy efficient solutions to the refinery and petrochemical industry”, says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. “Our Packinox heat exchangers have a proven track record of being the ultimate choice in these demanding applications.”
29/10/2012 15:02
SGL Group and Lindner Group Establish Joint Venture for Graphite-Based ""Green"" Air Conditioning in Buildings
SGL Group – The Carbon Company – and the Lindner Group – the worldwide construction specialist – today announced the creation of a joint venture for “green” air conditioning technology in buildings. The joint venture, in which SGL Group will hold a 51% stake and the Lindner Group 49%, will focus on the global growth market for energy efficient and environmentally friendly air conditioning in buildings. The company will trade under the name SGL Lindner GmbH & Co. KG. The joint venture is expected to begin operations at the beginning of 2013. Its creation is subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities.

The objective is to offer the entire value chain from basic materials, heating and cooling elements through to energy saving complete solutions for building temperature control. The joint venture will combine the materials expertise of SGL Group in the manufacture of the environmentally friendly graphite construction material ECOPHIT® with the know-how of the Lindner Group in interior fit-out, facade construction and insulation engineering.

Burkhard Straube, Chairman of SGL Group’s New Markets Business Unit, made the following statement: “With this collaborative venture, we are responding to the increasing demand for “green buildings”, namely resource conserving, energy efficient buildings that are either newly constructed or being refurbished. In this context, modern, environmentally friendly air conditioning technology, made possible by ECOPHIT®, plays a central role. In conjunction with the Lindner Group, the leading international specialist in interior outfitting, we will be in the position to offer our partners and customers customized complete solutions, including those for large-scale projects, from a single source.”

Heinrich Büchner, CEO of the Lindner Group: “The Lindner Group has built an excellent reputation for innovative systems in the construction industry over many years. The development of sustainable, resource-conserving products and processes is a key strength of our company. SGL Group is the perfect partner for us, one that possesses the appropriate technology to raise the performance of our innovative products even higher. In the construction sector, graphite products are still in their infancy. Lindner will use its almost 50 years of experience in the construction industry to make this advanced technology accessible to our partners and customers in the form of high-performance system solutions.”

Experts have forecast that the worldwide market for “green buildings” will grow by more than 20% a year over the next few years. This includes the construction and refurbishment of buildings to a high standard of resource-efficiency with regard to energy, water and materials usage. This development is being further accelerated by rising energy prices and stricter statutory requirements with a focus on the efficient use of resources. In Germany, the best-known project of this type is Deutsche Bank’s “Green Towers”. For this project, Lindner managed the entire interior outfitting and used SGL Group’s graphite-based ECOPHIT® products in its heating and cooling ceilings.

The material ECOPHIT® is manufactured from expanded natural graphite. It is extremely lightweight with excellent thermal conductivity. It is also non-flammable and temperature-resistant. ECOPHIT® products therefore enhance heat transfer in heating and cooling applications. Energy savings of up to 40% can be achieved compared with standard air conditioning systems. The recyclability of ECOPHIT® is also of great benefit to the “green building” market.

SGL Group’s ECOPHIT® family of products includes graphite plates in a wide range of thicknesses as well as granules and powders made of pure natural graphite. In the future, these graphite materials will be used in cooling ceiling systems bearing the brand name “ECOPHIT® PLAFOTHERM®”.
17/09/2012 07:55
Alfa Laval wins SEK 70 million energy efficiency order to a university in the US
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order for heat exchanger systems to be used for district heating at a university in the US. The order is worth approximately SEK 70 million and delivery is scheduled to start in 2012 and be finalized in 2014.

The Alfa Laval heat exchanger systems, which include various heat exchangers, will be used in district heating substations for the university, to reduce the energy consumption of the domestic heat requirements for the campus. With Alfa Laval’s heat exchanger systems, it is possible to monitor and manage the climate and hot water temperatures at each building separately – ensuring maximum energy savings.

“Highly efficient heat exchangers are vital to build an environmentally sound and commercially viable district heating system,” says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. “The order confirms our ability to supply reliable and efficient products and solutions for this duty.”

The district heating substations at the university will supply comfortable indoor climate and hot tap water to more than 8,000 students and staff, working, studying and living in the campus area.