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02 About Airedale Providing integrated thermal management solutions Differentiated through innovation and service Formed in 1974, Airedale International Air Conditioning is the UK s leading manufacturer of innovative, high effi ciency cooling solutions that help customers reduce their costs of ownership and risk. We are the unique in what we do for the depth and breadth of our product range and ability to provide a full range of complementary services that encompasses controls integration, commissioning, service & maintenance, spares support and training. Applications Data centres; server and computer rooms; base stations; low, medium and high density applications Process cooling; distribution centres and industrial air conditioning Commercial cooling and heating; retail, offi ce and leisure environments Telecoms switching stations and mobile telecom cabins Hospitals, clean rooms and laboratories Comfort 2-77kW IT Cooling 2-67kW Chillers 6-1830kW ACIS BMS Precision Air Conditioning 6-233kW Air Handling Units 50-440kW Condensers / CUs 3-450kW
03 About International Innovating around the globe Ownership Our Customers Originally privately owned, Airedale was acquired by Modine Manufacturing Company in 2005 to strengthen its presence in non-vehicular applications. With 2014 fi scal revenues of $1.5 billion, Modine specialises in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversifi ed global markets. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles; heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; offhighway and industrial equipment and refrigeration systems. Modine is a global company with headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, and has operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com. For information about Modine s Building HVAC group, visit www.modinehvac.com. Airedale Group With manufacturing basis in Leeds and Consett (UK) and Johannesburg (South Africa) and offi ces in Dubai and Moscow, Airedale International employs almost 600 people globally. The Group, which has a combined turnover in excess of 57.5 million, serves customers in more than 60 countries worldwide through its direct sales team and network of international business partners. Approximately 25% of turnover is derived from export markets and our continued growth is in part due to the high regard for British engineered products around the globe and a commitment to continuous innovation. Founded in Leeds and manufactures first precision air conditioning unit and VA5 / CU5 condensers First UK manufacturer to develop a water cooling industrial chiller, the ACC 2003 First European manufacturer to introduce Electronic Expansion Valves Pioneer in Turbocool technology 2008 Airedale acquires Barkell, a UK leader in AHUs and launches its first AHU, the AireFlow First to launch a BSI approved production range of chillers using low GWP refrigerant R1234ze CONTINUALLY 2014 IMPROVING Pioneer in the use of R410A 2009 2011 Airedale First to apply launches microchannel heat first IT cooling exchangers, system, the concurrent free-cooling OnRak and centrifugal compressors in the same chiller system, the DeltaChill
04 About Airedale 40 years in the making Award-winning system design With 40 years experience, we understand the importance of business-critical cooling and provide a complete solution that encompasses precision air conditioning and rack-based IT cooling systems; chillers; condensers/dry coolers and air handling units and a range of services that promote energy effi ciency. PRECISION AIR CONDITIONING IT COOLING CONDENSERS & CONDENSING UNITS AHUS CHILLERS COMFORT Key facts: UK market leader in PAC and chillers Continuous investment in R&D using the latest CAD platforms and virtual engineering techniques such as CFD analysis, with some of the most comprehensive in-house test facilities available in Europe Track record in innovation including pioneering free-cooling technologies and early adoption of the latest components and refrigerants Generator/ UPS/Server Energy Manager Sequencer Setting the benchmark in energy performance Our new product development process focuses on developing cooling systems which achieve industry-leading effi ciencies, helping our customers reduce their operational costs and supporting them in their sustainability commitments through, for example, innovative approaches to design, use of cutting-edge components and integration of the latest low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Our controls, commissioning and service & maintenance division supports that objective by ensuring systems are optimised and continue to perform to specifi cation from day one. Building lighting ACIS controls integration Airedale has signifi cant expertise in the design and integration of ACIS Building Management Systems, Building Energy Management Systems, HVAC and AHU controls, providing customers with remote 24/7 visibility and intelligent control of their cooling plant. Typical benefi ts include improved system performance and resilience and reduced energy consumption.
05 About International A comprehensive service Commissioning, spares & service Airedale systems are supported by a full range of complementary services from commissioning, service & maintenance to spares and training, delivered by an expert team with many years industry experience. We hold large stocks of components of Airedale and third party systems, available on same or next-day delivery. Airedale also offers a refurbishment service to upgrade data centres and other critical installations. AsNew provides a retrofi t alternative where business continuity is key and where budgets and logistical considerations, such as space and access, are a limiting factor and where modifying fl oors and replacing pipework involving hot work are a concern. Other services include effi ciency audits and controls upgrades to ensure systems work as effi ciently as possible and match advances in technology and changes in legislation. Project Management Training From our CITB-ConstructionSkills training centre in Leeds we offer a range of theoretical and practical training courses. We are also accredited by CIBSE to deliver continuing professional development (CPD) to installing contractors, building service and consulting engineers interested in deepening their knowledge of HVAC technologies and applications relevant to data centres. A dedicated projects team also manages large-scale, complex upgrade programmes for key accounts including the country s major telecoms and rail infrastructure providers. The team provides clients with an end-to-end solution that encompasses bespoke system design, where necessary, and managing all logistics. 24/7 support Energy Regulation optimisation compliance Critical spares Energy Projects Training & upgrades CPD
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