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Learn how the NASH CERTIFIED™ UX program allows customers to exchange their existing pumps or compressors that may be losing performance for an identical refurbished pump or compressor at a fraction of the price. Join Rick Kushinski, North American Technical Manager for Aftermarket, for a free webinar on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, @ 11 AM EST. Liquid ring equipment Rick Kushinski has almost 30 years of experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing liquid ring vacuum pumps &am...
Faced with aging equipment that was impacting efficiency and productivity, one of the world’s leading packaging companies turned to Gardner Denver Nash to provide a solution that would help get their facility back on track. Its customer, one of the world’s largest packaging companies, is a specialist in providing food packaging products and disposable tableware. The company has 100 years of experience in providing both plastic and fiber-based packaging solutions to a range of r...
Condenser exhauster packages from Nash efficiently remove inward air leakage from the condenser in steam cycle plants. These packages provide lower turbine backpressure, improve heat rates, and reduce generating costs. condenser exhauster packages Typically, condenser exhauster packages consist of liquid ring vacuum pumps (either two-stage or single-stage with an air ejector), air-liquid discharge separator, heat exchanger, and associated controls. Nash condenser exhauster packages perform re...
Dry vacuum pumps are vital to chemical and pharmaceutical industrial applications as these systems directly influence production. Vacuum affects the quality, unit cost, environmental impact, energy costs, and safe handling of many materials. Currently, many engineers throughout the chemical and pharmaceutical industries are converting from wet to dry vacuum technology. Dry vacuum pumps do not use water, oil, or any other liquid for sealing or lubrication of the vacuum stages....
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation LTD. (ONGC) is India’s largest public sector energy company, employing over 33,000 people and generating approximately 70% of the country's domestic crude production. The company is renowned for its transparency and corporate governance practices and frequently ranks highly in a variety of indexes, including Platts Top 250 (no. 11, 2017) and Forbes Global 2000 (no. 183, 2017). revitalize assets and maximize efficiency One of the company’s key offs...
HOFFMAN & LAMSON multistage centrifugal blowers and smart blower controls will be on display in the Gardner Denver booth at WEFTEC’s 92nd Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. They invite visitors to booth number 2048 in the South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois to explore products and talk to global leading experts about reliable and efficient solutions for wastewater applications. WEFTEC is implementing new exhibit hours; the show runs Monday, Septembe...
Over 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the world with the necessary, but disruptive nature of lockdowns and restrictions impacting day-to-day business across the UK. Despite the turbulent year, the risk a fire poses to life and property remains unchanged and it is essential that businesses continue to ensure precautionary and preventative measures are taken. Survey among fire safety professionals In order to gain an insight into how COVID-19 has impacted the fire safety industry,...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced the Baltimore County Fire Department (BCoFD) in Maryland has placed an order for 23 custom Pierce fire apparatuses. This is the second substantial order for the department since 2019. BCoFD will have taken delivery of 55 Pierce apparatus in total by the end of 2024. new fire apparatus The purchase of the new fire apparatus was managed by authorized Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions in Virginia and is part of an init...
GearGrid’s innovative accessories provide the ultimate solutions to the unique personal protective equipment (PPE) storage challenges. GearGrid accessories ensure the space is organized and ready for any call at a moment’s notice. All built with the same heavy-duty steel and attentive craftsmanship as the rest of their line, GearGrid accessories let the users organize their space, their way. Whether they need security for their personal items, a seat for convenience or a variety of...
The Empire Hose Co 3, Fire Department stores their gear and equipment in GearGrid’s Standing Mobile & Free-Standing Lockers. Standard Mobile Lockers are placed in the middle and the parameter of the room to maximize storage space. Each locker includes a stainless-steel hang bar, hanger, and helmet holder for PPE storage and organization.
Madison Water Utility in Madison, WI utilizes GearGrid’s Personnel Wall Mount Lockers to store and protect their PPE and gear. The open grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor buildup and allows damp items to dry faster. Provide a durable, functional, and modular solution for storing a variety of gear and equipment. The integrated, hinged seat allows for maximum space by eliminating the need for additional benches while providing added gear storage undern...
The Mercyhurst University Hockey Team can safely store their equipment and gear using GearGrid’s Wall Mount GridIron lockers. The open-grid design promotes maximum air movement, which minimizes odor build-up and allows damp athletic gear to dry between games. The integrated, hinged seat eliminates the need for additional benches, creating a more open floor plan. The lockers were even customized to match their team’s colors along with their logo.
Euralarm welcomes the position adopted by the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) after long and difficult negotiations. The compromise amendments contain significant changes and Euralarm especially welcomes recommendations to better address the fire safety of buildings. Better performing buildings Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU cou...
More than 40, 4- and 16-loop Taktis fire detection panels, manufactured by leading life safety systems manufacturer, Kentec Electronics, are helping a Middle Eastern oil and gas company to protect critical national infrastructure in the region. fire and gas detection systems Khayber Fire and Security Systems WLL, a turnkey contractor of fire and security systems based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the project&rsquo...
Innovation has been the driving force behind Oshkosh Airport Products and the technology exclusively engineered for their aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles. The continual evolution of these ARFF vehicles allows airport rescue crews to be armed with the most advanced fire suppression technology, chassis performance, safety systems, ergonomic design, and durability. Oshkosh ECO EFP™ testing system One of the most notable features of the Oshkosh® Striker® ARFF vehic...
ALCHERA's new logo emphasizes ALCHERA's versatile AI technology-which can be applied to areas such as environment, security, healthcare, and fintech-with a harmonious mix of straight lines and curves. In addition, by omitting the former horizontal line from the letter "A" in “ALCHERA,” the logo reflects a forward movement toward a future-oriented goal. ALCHERA has also unveiled a new motto, "AI-Prevention Is Better," underlining that prevention is key to a quick and effective respon...
Flare Gas Recovery Compression (FGRC) systems play a critical role in refineries and petrochemical plants around the world. Installing FGRC systems in ethylene production facilities can save you money, benefit the environment, and enable compliance with regulatory requirements. Garo & Nash have been engineering FGRC systems for decades. Webinar highlights In this webinar, compression system experts will share valuable insight on: Compress...
GearGrid’s Barrel Lifter is the perfect solution for easily transporting tools and equipment on the job site. This barrel can hold up to 55 gallons and can be efficiently lifted from one level to another. This innovative system is built to stand up to the rugged demands of construction sites and is made out of durable heavy gauge steel. Maximum storage space In addition, the lifters can be stacked which gives the site a maximization of storage space when they are in storage or on...
Do users want to learn how to select the right vacuum technology for their chemical processing application? Then join Nash chemical expert Jeff Luby as he walks through how to compare different vacuum technologies when evaluating modern vacuum pump systems during the free webinar on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, @ 11 AM ET. Jeff Luby's background Jeff Luby is a Chemical Engineer and Vacuum Solutions Applications Manager with nearly 25 years of vacuum industry experience. Jeff’s main focus...
The implications of failing to detect gas leaks can impact the environment and workers’ health. Facilities are turning to smart, connected technologies when it comes to the accurate detection of odorless and invisible gases. Listed below are three ways automation can help improve gas detection: Deploy wireless sensors to increase monitoring density Deploying wireless sensors is a quick way to increase monitoring density, achieve continuous monitoring and provide real-time analytics...
When a leading, global material & chemical production company sought to upgrade its legacy equipment, it chose to continue its long-standing relationship with Gardner Denver Nash. Specialized product company Nash's customer is a global pioneer in providing specialized products for a variety of niche applications, producing carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products. From construction and residential lumber to railroad and specialty chemicals, they serve a diverse range of ind...
Stephenson Gobin (Geofire’s parent company) has successfully passed its first standalone Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2015 certification audit. Following a decision to migrate the group’s company certificate to individual certificates in 2021, Stadium Export Services, BEL Engineering, Stephenson Gobin, and BEL Valves joined CMP Products and Tyne Pressure Testing and have passed their first individual audit. ISO 14001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 is an internationally recognize...
Currently progressing its way through Parliament, the Fire Safety Bill 2020 proposes fundamental changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The changes will action the recommendations identified by the Grenfell Tower public inquiry and the Dame Judith Hackett review which found current building and fire safety regulations needed a “major reform” in order to prioritize and protect residents’ safety. In conjunction with the Building Safety Bill, which overha...
Working smoke alarms alerted occupants of a Peterborough house to a fire in their kitchen, allowing them to safely evacuate. Crews from Stanground and Dogsthorpe attended a house fire in Orton Goldhay last weekend (Sunday, February 5, 2023). On arrival, they were faced with thick smoke coming through the front door. Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly entered the property and extinguished the fire using a hose reel. Once the fire was under control the property was ventila...
The Swedish safe-tech brand - Twiceme® is announcing a new partnership with the Norske Tindevegledere (NORTIND), a highly respected educational institution and world-renowned mountain guide organization. The Norwegian mountain guide association, NORTIND, holds high esteem in the mountain guide community. The country is rough and difficult to handle, but it’s no match for the advanced mountain guides working in it. And it’s not only that Nortind is highly respected by guides...
Fire door safety in the medical sector can be challenging, especially as many occupants may require some degree of assistance in the event of a fire. In a busy building such as a hospital, it can be tempting to wedge open internal fire doors to assist with free movement, but this practice is illegal and puts the patients, staff and building at risk. The Agrippa sound-activated fire door holder offers the ideal solution for the medical sector, allowing internal fire doors to...
Golden Lane Housing provides increased independence within their assisted living homes as residents hold open their fire doors safely with Geofire Agrippa fire door closers. Agrippa sound-activated devices that close automatically in the event of a fire have been installed in over ten of their properties so far, protecting tenants and buildings from the spread of smoke and toxic fumes if the worst does happen. Homes at Golden Lane Benedict Lane, compliance and services manager stated, “...
A new organization set up to encourage hotels to become more deaf-friendly has chosen the Agrippa pillow alarm to show hotels how easy it is to make adjustments to their services to attract more customers. Heary, based in the Netherlands, which offers training and products to the hotel industry, has undertaken research suggesting the majority of hotels offer no additional options for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, in the event of a fire evacuation. portable Agrippa pillow alarm Agripp...
The Fire Safety Event returns to Birmingham NEC in April and Detector testers are pleased to be among the record number of exhibitors in attendance. The Fire Safety Event Since bringing the fire industry back to Birmingham in 2017, the show has gone from strength to strength and now, as part of the Safety and Security Event Series is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Taking place on the 25th – 27th of April, The Fire Safety Event is dedicated to supporting industry profess...
Due to demand, Salamander training sessions released another date for March! Join on Tuesday 5th March 2019 to become an approved installer of the Salamander fire door system. Specified as a BS7273-4 critical actual or category A, the Salamander conforms to the highest fire safety standard in the UK. A central controller is directly connected to the building’s fire panel and includes wireless, battery-powered fire door holding, and closing devices. As a Salamander installer will receive...
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