Some of the featured products that will be on exhibit at the Expo are:

Class 1 air leakage true round combination fire smoke damper, in sizes 6" to 24 "diameter.

A new Modulating combination fire smoke damper for both life safety and small zone   control damper applications.

Five new wind resistant louvers including a Miami Dade approved hurricane louver for essential facility applications that meet the Dade protocols without the addition of a damper assembly. 

A new ceiling radiation damper/plenum assembly that meets UL approval for wood truss applications and also offers significant improvements in mounting methods that streamline installation for the contractor and reduces overall installed cost compared to competitors designs.

A newly designed mounting for our "mini" line of reduced pressure drop dampers that provides lower cost of installation and greater flexibility for the installing contractor.

Expansion of out of the wall (grille access) product group to allow the designer greater flexibility in meeting project requirements.

Introduction of a broader line of industrial products including combination louvers using airfoil blade dampers, along with a variety of industrial dampers for a wide variety of applications.

As you can see we at the Mestek Commercial Damper/Louver Group are continuing to meet our commitment to offer the widest variety of products to the designer, while providing the contractor with the lowest cost product to install in the industry.  We are excited about our new product offerings, our industry leading delivery, and the industry leading direction we are taking! 

 As it relates to our products, we have recently introduced products that are both energy and environmentally friendly.  Our new “mini” Fire/Smoke and Smoke damper line is an example of engineering products that consume less energy, yet utilize recycled material in our manufacturing process.  The dampers are designed to operate at a greatly reduced static pressure loss when compared to traditional single thickness or airfoil blade Fire/Smoke or Smoke dampers.  The pressure loss across the damper can be 30 to 40 percent less than previous generation dampers depending on size and duct velocity.  For a damper that is 12 “ x 12” operating at 2000 feet per minute, and assuming $.10/KWH, the annual energy savings for a single damper is $ 122.75.  The effect of this is even more dramatic when the 30 year expected life of the building is considered, with a total savings of $3602.75 per damper.  Additionally, our “mini” series is manufactured using steel that has at least 40% recycled content.

 Increased ventilation rates are another area that draw increased attention as designers strive to obtain both increased occupant comfort and reduced energy consumption.  We have introduced a redesigned “HP” (High Performance) line of extruded aluminum outside air louvers that operate at up to 20% lower pressure drops compared to standard products.  By increasing free area without sacrificing water penetration performance, we offer the designer the ability to increase ventilation rates while reducing fan horsepower required.

 Another area we are concentrating on is reducing the total volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that our paint contributes to the building environment.  Voc’s are introduced by any painted product in the HVAC/R system and can result in reduced occupant comfort and the resultant worker productivity decline.  We have introduced a new paint system in our facilities that use a two coat paint that contributes 50% fewer VOC’s to the environment that traditional water based enamels.  Further, the paint requires no special disposal, further reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations.

 These are but a few examples of the initiatives we are implementing as part of our overall “Green” initiative.  We are proud to be the industry leader in creating a sustainable environment.  For further information please visit our website, www.louvers-dampers.com.

 Greg Crosby

National Sales Manager    

We are pleased to announce that Mestek has joined the US Green Building Council.  As a subsidiary of Mestek, Louvers and Dampers is committed to sustainability in our manufacturing processes. 

 “We are continuing to minimize the negative impact our manufacturing facilities and products have on the environment, as well as maximize the use of recycled material content of our products and packaging,” said Mike Binkholder, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.   

Today fully 30% of the material content of the steel and up to 50% of the material content of the aluminum extrusion we purchase is recycled material.  Additionally, most of our corrugated containers have at least 50% recycled content, and suppliers located within a 500 mile radius of our Florence, KY facility are given preference as part of our ongoing effort to reduce our carbon footprint.

To Mestek, going green means more than utilizing recycled raw materials and recycling byproducts of our manufacturing process. 

 “For years L&D has lead the industry in introducing more energy efficient products,” said Binkholder.   

Our line of “Mini” fire/smoke dampers has the lowest pressure drop in the industry.  The MR, “mini” fire/smoke damper, has blades in the airstream, which contributes to greater efficiency of the HVAC/R system and thus reduces energy consumption in high performance buildings.  Low leakage control dampers were pioneered by L&D to reduce conditioned air from escaping the building envelope, further reducing energy consumption. 

“New product development is underway to provide more energy efficient products as well as innovative applications of our louver products to reduce heat load on east and west exposures,” said Binkholder

We are proud to be a part of the US Green Building Council, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how our products can contribute to your buildings energy efficiency.  We are committed to helping our customer’s reach “Net Zero” energy usage by the year 2030!