Eternal Hybrid Water Heating System

Tuesday, August 12th 2008

Frustrated with both tank and tankless systems, the maker of Eternal, along with six engineers, began a seven year project that led to great advancements in water heating technology. Eternal is engineered to out-perform all other water heaters on the market.

Phoenix Solar Water Heater

Tuesday, July 22nd 2008

The Phoenix Solar Water Heater incorporates a heat exchanger for solar collectors or other alternative heat sources, along with a backup gas burner that operates at 97 percent thermal efficiency. The solar heat exchanger is located at the bottom of the tank, while the gas burner is in the middle—keeping water at the bottom of the tank cooler and maximizing the efficiency of the solar collectors.

Infrared Heat Forms Plastic Tubes Quickly and In A Targeted Fashion

Saturday, July 19th 2008

Plastic tubes and pipes are increasingly being used in civil engineering as well as in domestic technology. Infrared emitters from Heraeus Noblelight help to stress relieve hoses, bend tubes and pipes or form sleeves. They transfer energy in a contact-free manner and generate heat primarily in the material. As a result, heating takes place uniformly and rapidly. This saves energy and space and the heating process can be easily automated. Heraeus... 

1st National Bank of Howell received USGBC LEED Certification

Thursday, July 17th 2008

First National Bank is one of the first banks in the country to receive USGBC LEED Certification for it’s environmentally friendly design. Upon initial occupancy, the 3,500 sf facility was the second smallest commercial building in the country to be certified showcasing the benefits of sustainabile design in the small business environemnt.

Spartan gets 6-year tax break on new machinery

Thursday, January 11th 2007

Spartan Steel Coating has been given a 50 percent property tax break for six years on a $13.5 million investment in new machinery at its plant in Frenchtown Township. The township board voted 7-0 to approve the industrial facility’s tax exemption Tuesday afternoon following a brief public hearing. The six years starts in 2008. Dave Brandau, operations manager for the firm, said he was surprised the firm didn’t get the full 12 years allowed...