Author: modinecorporat

  • EC Fan Upgrades for Energy Efficiency

    Did you know that HVAC equipment can often account for more than 40% of a commercial building’s energy consumption? Fortunately there are simple ways to significantly improve the energy efficiency of your HVAC equipment, without having to replace full units. Installations have shown that by replacing AC fans with an EC fan upgrade, you can…

  • Airedale Respond to Richard Branson’s Comments on the Air Conditioning Industry

    Last week, Richard Branson issued a strong statement about the air conditioning industry (you can read it on his blog here). At Airedale, we absolutely agree that environmental responsibilities need to be taken seriously. Adam Yarrington, our Product Development Director, responds: “We at Airedale, along with many others, were very interested to read Mr Branson’s…

  • Central Square AHU Install, Cardiff

    Recently Barkell completed a successful install at the prestigious Central Square in Cardiff, an exciting new commercial development next to the Principality Stadium dubbed as “a new gateway to the capital of Wales”. The project is at Building 5, a 270,000 sq ft office construction at the heart of the scheme. Barkell was successful in…

  • Congratulations to Tulia Rios of Modine Commercial & Industrial Solutions

    Congratulations to Tulia Rios of Modine Commercial & Industrial Solutions Pompano Beach, Florida, who is the President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) chapter in Miami, FL.   Last year was a very successful year for the Miami Chapter. During the Regional meeting in Orlando they received the award for…

  • Fan Section Refurbishment

    Barkell recently carried out a fan section refurbishment on an old Barkell AHU which was manufactured in 1997. The old fan section included Run & Standby DIDW fans c/w belt driven motors,which we replaced with new more efficient direct drive plug fans. Access into plant room was tight so the fans were delivered to site…

  • On Site Assembly and Kit Form Build

    Barkell sometimes carry out on site assembly works and kit form builds where access or space is limited. In this instance, the AHU had to be built up starting from the rear plant room wall. Due to the size of the PHX it was sent in 8 individual cubes and built up within the section…

  • Barkell Director and GM Supports CEO Sleepout Charity

    Barkell Ltd, Air Handling Units, Consett, UK, 20/02/2018 Director and General Manager of Barkell, Adam Childs, will be braving a cold night at Durham Cathedral to raise vital funds to help those in crisis due to the ravages of poverty and homelessness across Co. Durham. On the 30th April 2018, Adam will be joining over 50…

  • Muddy Mayhem – Smashed it

    Barkell Ltd, Air Handling Units, Consett, UK, 4 October 2017 We are chuffed to report that on Sunday 1st October 2017, #TeamBarkell’s estimating team took on the 10km Muddy Mayhem Challenge and smashed it – on all counts! The team which consisted of Ashleigh Taylor, Andy O’Hare, Rachel Howe and Craig Barkley tamed over 40 ‘muddy’…

  • Muddy Mayhem – Barkell is up for the challenge

    Barkell Ltd, Air Handling Units, Consett, UK, 8 September 2017 On Sunday 1st October 2017 our Barkell estimating team are raising money for two hugely worthy causes, the Brain Tumour Research and Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. The team includes Ashleigh Taylor, Andy O’Hare, Rachel Howe and Craig Barkley. The challenge they have chosen to undertake is…

  • Modine Completes Acquisition of Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions

    Completes next step in transformation strategy through the addition of the world’s largest supplier of coils and coatings to HVAC&R industry RACINE, Wis., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today the completion of its previously disclosed agreement to purchase Luvata…