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Greenheck: New Coatings Application Guide now available – Learn More Here Power Roof Ventilators (PRVs) Expanded the model GCC metal building/standing seam curb to 250 inches New pipe portal products (up to 4 ports per curb) New Vari-Green® control, HOA – hand/off/auto New hinge options for G/GB/CUE/CUBE size 60-200 – Learn More Ship loose option…

Greenheck DOAS Case Study – Promerus Promerus provides advanced material solutions to customers in the areas of displays, semiconductors, electronic packaging, and emerging markets. Their location in Akron, Ohio, a warehousing space, was recently renovated to include chemical, development, analytical laboratories and a cleanroom and offices. Using an existing 38,000 sq ft space and transforming…

Every quarter we will be bringing you a blog about our manufacturer’s new products and updates. Check out what’s been happening below: PRICE INDUSTRIES: New Filtered Diffuser Module (FDM) is now available in two styles to replace or modify existing diffuser to provide MERV-13 or 15 filtration. The exhaust flow fan filter unit line has…

Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio has been serving the needs of the downtown metropolitan area and the surrounding neighborhoods of Ohio City, Tremont, and Gordon Square since 1896. A 203-bed acute-care facility, Lutheran Hospital has many specialties, including orthopedics and spine, behavioral health, chronic wound care, and more. It was subsumed by The Cleveland Clinic…

Every quarter we will be bringing you a blog about our manufacturer’s new products and updates. Check out what’s been happening below: GREENHECK: Model DC-5 high volume low speed (HVLS) fan has won Engineered Systems 2020 Commercial Comfort Product of the Year Award in the IAQ/Ventilation category!   Model ECV (Energy Core Ventilator)  performance has…

Industrial and large warehouse environments present a challenging mix of air handling issues. With massive open areas, loading docks, offices, and other spaces, providing a clean, safe, and comfortable workspace requires a broad range of innovative HVAC products. Shearer’s, an Ohio snack food manufacturer, has grown significantly over the last decade. Acquisitions, a growing footprint,…

Price Industries doesn’t just manufacturer the best air distribution products; it also emphasizes growing knowledge within our field. Regularly releasing learning tools, Price has again brought something unique to the table to help teach and educate contractors and engineers. Price’s GRD Product Guide (grilles, registers, and diffusers) dives deep on what GRD products are, examines…

Thermaduct’s Innovation Comes Indoors Thermaduct made its name in the commercial HVAC industry by solving a common problem: maintainable outdoor ductwork. Now Thermaduct has turned its attention to bringing its innovation out of the cold with new indoor air distribution products. Recently Thermaduct unveiled two new indoor duct offerings, InspiralR and Floval, both of which…

Last year we highlighted an internal project Air Control Products did with Gundlach Sheet Metal at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio. Gundlach used our fabric duct solution, DuctSox, to overhaul the air distribution system at one of the world’s largest indoor waterparks. Fabric ductwork is often the selection for indoor pool applications due to the intense…

“Modernfold Added Flexibility to Our Environment” For over 40 years, Air Control Products has been providing high-quality HVAC solutions to the construction industry in most parts of Ohio. Representing the best manufacturers, ACP prides itself on offering both the best solutions and service to keep the commercial HVAC industry moving forward. Air Control Products might…

Greenheck Vari-Green motors – a highly reliable, energy-efficient, electronically commutated (EC) motor that’s capable of an 80% turndown – is a decade old in late 2019. When developed over 10 years ago, Greenheck promoted it as an immediate cost and time-saving alternative to a traditional belt drive or PSC motors. “Start saving now — with…

Every quarter we will be bringing you a blog about our manufacturer’s new products and updates. Check out what’s been happening below: Greenheck: Consulting Specifying Engineer (CSE) publication has selected Greenheck’s Model DS Direct Drive HVLS fan has taken the GOLD Award in this year’s Product of the Year, HVAC category! Expanded high volume low…

In commercial HVAC applications, a make-up air unit can be used to help recover air exhausted from a building. Commercial kitchens or industrial processes are some examples that will require a significant amount of air to be exhausted during operation. Make-up air units are installed to help bring fresh, tempered air from outside the building…

The Price Family Announces a Donation in their Late Son’s Honor One of our most trusted manufacturers made a generous donation to help build a new pediatric cardiology center in Winnipeg. The Price family announced a $2.5 million dollar donation that will aid in the building’s construction, set to begin in the spring of 2020.…

“Always 84 and Sunny” Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio, offers guests a controlled inside alternative to traditional outside waterpark attractions. Just minutes from Cedar Point Amusement Park, Kalahari has become a major destination for vacationers in Ohio and the surrounding states who are seeking a family-oriented atmosphere. Kalahari has helped make Sandusky…

  We want to be a good resource for all things commercial HVAC at Air Control Products. One of the best resources we can offer our customers is Price Industries’ Engineer’s handbook. Price is innovative in the way they present technical content and product information. What began as a collection of design guides quickly morphed…

Accurex has engineered flexible, durable, and high-quality make-up air units for commercial kitchen environments. Their systems can be configured to fit all needs and provide the best and most trusted performance in the industry. Check out this video to learn more about Accurex‘s make-up air units including features and benefits. Contact Air Control Products to…

ASHRAE Approves Air Curtains as an Exception to the Vestibule Requirement The leading policy-maker for the heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning industry has formally approved the use of adequately certified and installed air curtains as an exception to the vestibule requirement. This new standard is effective with the 2019 edition of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, Energy Standard…

ACP welcomes all engineers, general contractors, mechanical and sheet metal contractors on October 4th-5th to our ACP Cleveland office to see the latest innovations and new technologies our leading HVAC manufacturers have to offer. Come discuss current projects, learn how innovations will shape your next HVAC systems, and how ACP can partner with you to deliver…

Replacing heat exchanger coils has been taking place since the beginning of the HVAC, processing and cooling era.  It’s now close to 90 years since the first finned tube heat exchangers appeared on the market in the early 1900’s. The coil has undergone drastic changes over the years – from spiral wound type through the…

It’s a very exciting time at Air Control Products with many new products hitting the market from our cutting edge manufacturers. With new products comes training for the entire ACP team. In January a large group flew to central Wisconsin for some intense energy recovery, make up air and controls training. During this training the…

In planning a new HVAC project, one of the main criteria after determining your specific heating requirements is determining your heat source. The two most common sources are direct and indirect fired heaters. Direct fired heaters are both more efficient and less expensive than indirect fired heaters. However, there are some cases where an indirect…

When representing manufacturers that constantly innovate their products, it is ACP’s responsibility to understand how and why their technology evolves. Sometimes change is required by code, but more frequently a product is developed or redesigned to make a process more efficient. While mechanical plans must comply with code, factors like efficiency, convenience, and compatibility are…

Research and Innovation. You can’t describe Price Industries without using these two words. Their commitment to ensuring they are always the leader in innovative air handling products is unmatched in the industry. Want proof this is true? Just look at their brand new 9,000 sq. ft. addition to their already 20,000 sq. ft. laboratory and…

Greenheck Fan’s technical bulletin featured this month was an article on ASHRAE 90.1 and the Changes in Air-To-Air Energy Recovery Requirements and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).   Learn more about the minimum requirements and review a state-by state comparison: Greenheck Bulletin ERA/116-16

 A warehouse – with its monstrous doors, cavernous space and high ceilings – might appear to be better ventilated than, say, a small windowless office. However, just the opposite may be true. Warehouse air can contain dangerous amounts of pollutants. Fumes from machinery and industrial processes as well as emissions from forklifts and trucks are often…

We say “out of sight, out of mind” when referring to fire and smoke dampers because although they are an important piece to your overall Fire Life Safety Program like sprinklers and fire extinguishers, which you can see when walking through a building, dampers you cannot see because they are located within your ductwork in…

Greenheck, once again, upholds its culture and values by exceeding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) energy efficiency guidelines with its new Model SP ceiling exhaust fans (http://www.greenheck.com/products/detail/16?jumpmenu). Products must meet strict requirements to prevent greenhouse gas emissions to earn the Energy Star label (https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/about-us/energy-star-certification). The worldwide leader in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning,…