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University Reaps Benefits of Lasting Relationship

MILWAUKEE –  Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., recently celebrated Alumni Day by unveiling its new on-campus, state-of-the-art HVACR laboratory. The lab features equipment, computers and instrumentation commonly found throughout the nation’s thousands of commercial and industrial buildings. The hands-on lab will help to better prepare students in the university’s HVACR programs for actual working conditions. Included in the equipment is a 10-ton variable air volume, four-zone system that controls cooling, heating and ventilation with a computerized building automation system.

This controls system consists of 10 Metasys® M-5 workstations with graphical software networked into a common system, donated by Johnson Controls, Inc. Tied to the workstations are 10 work controllers, air handling unit controllers, 20 unitary controllers and VAV controls. Also donated were 10 DX9100 control/simulators, portable units that can be tied into the network or transported for remote learning applications.

Vince Rydzenski Named Vice President, E-Business

MILWAUKEE –  Johnson Controls, Inc. has named Vince Rydzewski as vice president of e-business for its Controls business.

In this newly created position, Rydzewski is responsible for launching strategic e-business initiatives that will improve the company’s ability to serve customers, increase revenue opportunities, broaden the business base and improve productivity.

Combination Fire/Smoke Damper Added to Life Safety Damper Line

MILWAUKEE - To reduce the spread of fire and smoke in HVAC systems, Johnson Controls, Inc. is introducing Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers to its Life Safety damper line.

This integrated product combines two dampers in one. The two-position device is tested to 5,000 cycles, intended to prevent the spread of fire (UL 1˝-hour fire rating) as well as smoke (UL Class II 350·F leakage rating). In addition, the product offers:

16-gauge galvanized steel blades; High torque spring to ensure closure during dynamic air flow and allowing it to function as a latch to keep blades closed; Dual linkage; Two heat sensor temperature combinations: 165· and 250·F (74· and 121·C); or 212· and 350·F (100·and 177·C); and Three-year warranty on materials and workmanship. All actuators are factory-mounted outside the air stream and tested with the damper as a matched set. The dampers are factory-matched to fit electric and pneumatic actuators in even-inch widths of 15 to 32 inches and heights of 14 to 48 inches.

The new product is the first phase of Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers to be introduced over the next 12 months by the Johnson Controls HVAC Control Products Group. Additional sizes will be introduced during 2001. High-temperature and direct-mount electric actuators are also under development.

Johnson Controls Announces Agreement with South Texas Controls

San Antonio –  Johnson Controls, Inc., has named South Texas Controls, San Antonio, Texas, a member of its Authorized Building Controls Specialist [ABCS] distribution channel. As an ABCS channel partner, South Texas Controls will be working in concert with the Johnson Controls Texas Area Office to provide temperature control systems throughout South Texas and The Valley.

For more information visit the website at www.jci.com

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