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I toured a bottling facility last year and noticed a high heat build-up in the areas were they filled and stored bottles.  I told them how Eldridge can create a successful environment inside the facility where the employees would happier, healthier and more productive.  When the customer was ready to make the investment in a …

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Many of us have heard about the dangers of mold. It’s important for building owners and facility managers to do what they can to help prevent mold in indoor spaces. The design of a ventilation system can play an important role in reducing the risk of mold. Mold is one of the most common types …

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Fall weather is finally here with cooling relief from the hot summer months.  As a result, employees that were working in under-ventilated facilities during the summer are now enjoying a nice temperature change from the hot conditions.    But the summer of 2022 doesn’t have to be a repeat of the same old summer heat problems …

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If you’re considering updating your industrial fans and ventilation system, HVLS fans offer many benefits over their smaller, faster predecessors. HVLS (high volume low speed) fans can move huge volumes of air to help with ventilation. Many modern ventilation systems include HVLS fans because they are effective and economical for large facilities. What are HVLS Fans? HVLS …

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The big freeze in February of this year surprised many Texans.  We realized that we are not immune to the effects of cold weather.   If the big freeze has you thinking about adding heaters for cold weather comfort, here are some considerations to help you make that decision. Cold Weather Comfort Heating We all know …

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Did you know that worker comfort is essential for warehouse productivity and employee retention? There are many reasons why you need experts to design a ventilation system for your warehouse. Productivity is one of the biggest reasons. Unfortunately, many facility owners and managers don’t realize just how important ventilation is for warehouse production and revenue. …

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Eldridge has broken ground on its new facility!  Located in Katy Texas, our new facility will be a combination of offices and warehouse that will accommodate our plans for future growth.  The new facility will be constructed on a 1.24 acre site in the Grandway West Development located at the Grand Parkway and Franz Road.  …

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Condensation and ice build-up are common problems in cold storage facilities.  These problems are caused by too much moisture in the air.  If not properly addressed, they may result in worker safety hazards, damaged products, and lower equipment efficiencies.  In this week’s blog, I’ll go through the process that we have used to help our …

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Demand industrial ventilation control is a more efficient way to manage ventilation for many facilities. Most building codes feature specific requirements for ventilation rates to help with occupant health. For example, in most industrial spaces, ASHRAE currently recommends a minimum of 7.5 cubic feet per minute of fresh outdoor air per person. Ventilation systems help provide this …

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