Atlas Copco Compressors Announces Energy Saving Seminars
January 13, 2009 - Atlas Copco Compressors LLC has announced four one-day Compressed Air Energy Saving Seminars to be held in early 2009 at four locations across the United States. The seminars teach energy savings techniques and technologies for managers responsible for maintenance, plants, facilities, energy reduction, environmental programs and quality control.
The seminars will be held in Charlotte, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2009), Houston (Feb. 17, 2009), Chicago (March 11, 2009), and Seattle (May 13, 2009).
"Our goal is to help managers and anyone managing compressed air systems learn real-world knowledge that can help them change their compressed air system to reduce energy consumption and save money," said Frank Maskowitz, a 30-year veteran of plant engineering and compressor maintenance as well as an AirMaster+ instructor and Compressed Air Challenge instructor in Fundamentals and Advanced levels.
Maskowitz helps manufacturers optimize their compressed air and vacuum systems for energy and financial savings; among the topics he covers in the Compressed Air Energy Savings Seminar are:
o Identifying energy and cost savings opportunities in facilities
o Reducing plant air demand
o Eliminating artificial demand
o Compressed air storage
o Piping
o Compressor controls
o VSD
o Heat recovery
Registration is $200 and includes continental breakfast and lunch, Best Practices Compressed Air System Manual, and a free air system assessment. The seminar runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling the designated regional reservation line (Eastern/Charlotte - 336-725-2395; South/Houston - 281-776-4900; Central/Chicago - 847-981-8995 Ext. 200; Western/Seattle - 206-244-3818).
Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33,000 employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BUSD 10.3). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.
Atlas Copco's Compressor Technique business area develops, manufactures, markets, and services oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, portable air compressors, gas and process compressors, turbo expanders, electric power generators, air treatment equipment and air management systems. It also offers specialty rental services. It innovates for superior productivity in applications such as manufacturing, construction, and the process industry worldwide. Principal product development and main manufacturing units are in Antwerp, Belgium. More information is available on www.atlascopco.com.
