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In the United States (US), ammonia maintains an overwhelming presence in industrial refrigeration, occupying an estimated 80% to 90% of the market, according to Kurt Liebendorfer , VP of Industrial Refrigeration Business Development at Evapco. However, this dominance has declined slightly over the past decade as the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2 / R744) refrigeration systems moves from the supermarket/ retail sector to the industrial sector as well. "This decline has primarily occurred in the new cold storage sector, where many new cold storages have been built over the same 10-year period

To modernize its sales approach, reduce operational costs, and better communicate complex product value, EVAPCO partnered with JigSpace to integrate augmented reality into their go-to-market strategy. By digitizing their product demonstrations at trade shows and in-house training, they have continued to unlock new ways to sell, train, and grow. EvVAPCO’s products—large-scale heat rejection equipment and natural refrigerant systems—are highly technical, often weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Showing these products in action poses a significant logistical and financial challenge. EVAPCO

Behind the scenes at a major resort on the Las Vegas Strip, an effort is underway at the Bellagio Resort & Casino to reduce water use on a massive scale. MGM Resorts International is piloting the Strip’s first hybrid cooling system with technology designed to save millions of gallons of water a year. “The controls, in the first year of use, are learning. And so what the controls need to do is figure out, based on the cooling load of the building and the ambient outdoor temperature, should it be running in wet mode or dry mode,” Michael Gulich, vice president of sustainability for MGM Resorts

As the digital world continues to expand, so does the demand for reliable, energy-efficient data centers — and that’s creating a booming business opportunity for HVAC contractors. Just about all market research firms predict double-digit annual growth (roughly 12–16%) in the next one to three years as data center capacity ramps up to support AI, cloud, and hyperscale infrastructure. With servers and networking equipment generating massive amounts of heat 24/7, precision cooling has become mission-critical to keep data flowing and downtime at bay. Read Full Article Here: From Tech to Pro in 8

In today’s rapidly evolving refrigeration landscape, choosing the right system can feel like navigating a maze of competing technologies, regulations, and priorities. At the 2025 International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Kurt Liebendorfer, vice president at Evapco, and Ryan Reardon, P.E., owner and president of R2 Mechanical Consultants in Lodi, California, tackled this issue, presenting a case study comparing three different refrigeration options for a cold storage facility in San Antonio, Texas. THREE OPTIONS: Evapco’s Kurt Liebendorfer

Shaping the Future of Engineering: EVAPCO and CCCTC Partner on Real-World 3D Modeling Project A Local Partnership with Lasting Impact A shared commitment to education, innovation, and community development recently brought together two Carroll County institutions in an inspiring collaboration that bridged the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. EVAPCO, a global leader in heat transfer solutions and a proudly employee-owned company headquartered in Taneytown, Maryland, partnered with the Carroll County Career & Technology Center (CCCTC) to provide an exciting opportunity

We were pleased to welcome Daniel Strauss, General Manager of FanTR, to Evapco Asia Pacific on Friday, June 27, 2025. Daniel shared an insightful corporate overview along with valuable perspectives on FanTR’s product capabilities and R&D focus. A great opportunity to strengthen collaboration between our teams!

As summer is here, now is a good time to check the physical condition of your cooling towers to ensure continual efficient operation during the cooling season. Inspect the Water Distribution System. Inspect the water distribution system when the fan motor is turned off and pump is open. On forced draft units, remove one or two drift eliminator blocks from the top of the unit and observe the operation of the water distribution system. On induced draft units , lifting handles are provided on several blocks of drift eliminators within reach of the access door. The drift eliminators can be easily

With a constant commitment to innovation, EVAPCO is proud to launch the latest additions to its product range – the 4T and 5T series AT cooling towers! These new models achieve capacity upgrades through structural improvements, further consolidating EVAPCO's leading position in the industry. These new AT models achieve improved cooling performance without increasing unit footprint, making them particularly suitable for competitive scenarios with strict requirements for space efficiency and cooling capacity. If you have any questions, please contact our marketing engineers for assistance.

EVAPCO is proud to announce that Kurt Liebendorfer, Vice President of Industrial Refrigeration Business Development, was recently featured on the Cool Times Podcast with hosts Vince and Jenna Free. In this insightful episode, Kurt takes listeners through his extensive journey in the refrigeration industry, from his early experiences in the food and beverage sector to major petrochemical and energy projects. The discussion highlights cutting-edge refrigeration technologies, including the growing adoption of CO2 systems, and the challenges in designing efficient cold storage solutions. Kurt also