In the world of commercial HVAC systems, energy efficiency is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. As building managers and facility engineers strive to reduce operational costs, comply with energy regulations, and meet sustainability goals, upgrading to smarter and more efficient equipment becomes a top priority. One such upgrade that delivers remarkable returns on investment is the installation of Armstrong circulator pumps.
Toronto-headquartered pump manufacturerArmstrong Fluid Technologyhas introduced two new sizes of its Design Envelope Compass R circulators: 40-85 and 60-50.
In response to the growing demands of the fire protection industry,Armstrong Fluid Technologyannounced the expansion of its Vertical-In-Line pump line with the addition of the new 5x4x10PF model, capable of reaching aflow rate of 750 gallons per minute (gpm).
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced an expanded range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver 35-65% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional integrated pumps with induction motors.
Available in mid-February with motors up to 60hp, these Design Envelope Permanent Magnet operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium efficiency levels that exceed the targets set by the US Department of Energy and the NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency.
Sarrebourg (pop. 13K) is a town in the administrative region of Grand Est 350 km northeast of Paris.
To reduce the territory's dependence on fossil fuels, municipal leaders agreed to fund a hot-water district heating system using wood heating to provide heat and domestic hot water. The system design would eventually grow to include 32 delivery stations and an 8km network of piping. The decision represented a total investment of 12 million Euros.
Armstrong recently contributed to the renovation of an historic hospital in the Chicago area. From the early 1900s to the 1980s, Cook County Hospital was a leading healthcare institution. Patients used to travel from countries around the world for the innovative treatments and advanced care available. Many of the people now living in the Chicago area were born at Cook County Hospital, in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Although the many professionals who served in the hospital were leaders and innovators in the field of healthcare, the building facility and the mechanical systems were not up to the demands of a modern healthcare facility setting. The original design had no cooling system, and the scale of renovations required to bring the facility up to modern standards made the prospect unaffordable. The hospital was closed in the 1980s and stood vacant for almost 30 years.