After strong growth in sales and earnings, we are now continuing
to expand geographically. At the same time, we expanded our customer offering through the acquisition of Turbovent. I see excellent prospects during 2008 for continued growth both organically and through complementary acquisitions.
- Per Segerström, Division President
HumiCool creates the right indoor climate for people, animals and industrial processes. The technical solutions are primarily based on evaporative cooling, nature’s own method of cooling.
This makes Munters’ solutions energy-saving and environmentally friendly, which is an important prerequisite, and also guarantees sustainable development.
Munters has a strong position through its role as a pioneer in evaporative cooling. HumiCool’s competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, substantial application expertise and a global presence.
The Division is divided into four business areas; AgHort (Agriculture & Horticulture), ME (Mist Elimination), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and GTEC (Gas Turbine Evaporative Cooling).
AgHort
The business area supplies systems for cooling, humidification and ventilation of buildings for livestock breeding and for greenhouses.
Manufactures components called mist eliminators primarily for flue-gas cleaning systems for coal-fired power plants, intake of ambient air, oil and gas, gas cooling and evaporation. The technology is based on mechanical separation of water droplets.
HVAC
Supplies products for the control of indoor climates.
GTEC
Manufactures air cooling products for gas turbines. Air cooling results in higher efficiency in the turbine, producing more energy per cubic meter of natural gas.
Production facilities
The Division has production facilities in the US, Germany, Italy, Japan, Thailand, Australia, China, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico.
Evaporative cooling
Munters’ technology in the AgHort, HVAC and GTEC business areas is based on evaporative cooling. Put simply, this means that air is cooled by evaporating water. Warm, dry air passes through Munters’ special CELdek® or GLASdek® cooling pads, which are sprayed with water. As the air passes over the pads, the water evaporates, making the air cool and moist. This cooling technology, which is based on Munters’ own inventions, offers low operating costs and is environmentally friendly. Munters’ evaporative cooling systems provide the most cost-efficient cooling, compared with alternative technologies
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