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Copper Theft, Ammonia, and PHAs

October 18th, 2012

If cold storage facilities didn’t have enough to worry about already, a recent incident has given them one more thing to consider.  Earlier this week, 500-700 feet of copper wire was stolen from the roof of a cold storage facility in Henderson, NV. What makes the theft particularly alarming is that the stolen wire was installed […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 12, 2012

October 12th, 2012

In case you missed the anhydrous ammonia headlines this week… Authorities respond to an ammonia leak in Fresno, CA Fire & ammonia leak at NECCO factory sends two firefighters to hospital How to restore your oven with ammonia Man threatens police with a cylinder of anhydrous ammonia Is it an oxymoron to say that an ammonia leak […]

Authorities Respond to an Ammonia Leak in Fresno

October 11th, 2012

Authorities responded to an ammonia leak this morning (10/11/12) that occurred at Golden State Vintners in Fresno, CA. The cause of the leak is unknown at this time, but the leak was significant enough for responders to evacuate the facility and redirect traffic.

2012 RETA National Conference & Heavy Equipment Show

October 9th, 2012

I hope you’re making plans to attend the 2012 RETA National Conference & Heavy Equipment Show. The conference is being held in San Antonio, TX, from November 6-9. The RETA conference is an exceptional event and includes: Four days of high quality refrigeration training More than 45,000 sq ft of exhibition space with providers from […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 5, 2012

October 5th, 2012

As always, ammonia made the headlines this week. Here are some interesting (and in some cases strange) articles and blogs that hit the news this week. Suiza Dairy Fined by EPA Because of Ammonia Compliance Issues 6 Ways to Get Rid of Ammonia in Cloth Diapers Ammonia emissions from cattle urine and dung excreted on […]