Case Study: O&G Industries Asphalt Plant
O&G Industries is a leading provider of asphalt paving services headquartered in Torrington, CT. They have six quarries, nine asphalt plants, and own more than 1,900 pieces of asphalt paving related equipment in order to meet the needs of major clients that include the Connecticut DOT. Founded in 1923 on the principals of quality service and craftmanship, today O&G is still family owned and...
A Guide to Heat Tracing and Insulation
Pipes and storage tanks are vulnerable to the cold. Liquids can freeze and expand, bursting pipes, damaging valves, and slowing down productivity. Heat tracing is one method used by numerous industries to heat pipes and prevent freezing. Heat trace cables generate heat when electricity passes through them and can be laid on pipes, tanks, and vessels of varying sizes.
Case Study: Genesee Brewing
Genesee Brewing Company, has been brewing beer since 1878. They are based out of Rochester, NY, with over 500 people. In 2012, they converted a 9,200 square foot packaging center, part of the original 100 year old Genesee Brewery campus, into a brew house that today is a destination for tours, beer tastings, and food. This year, the company had been looking for a solution to protect their outdoor...
Energy Efficiency Tips for Universities
Most post-secondary institutions run on facilities that were built many decades ago. With old infrastructure and current energy usage requirements, efficient energy-saving strategies are crucial to your facility's bottom line. Implementing strategic energy-saving measures in your facility can help significantly reduce your power consumption, so your facility can dedicate more funds toward its...
Energy Efficiency Tips for the Health Care Industry
As the push toward energy efficiency increases worldwide, many U.S. industries are evaluating how they can reduce energy usage and costs. Health care is one industry that is feeling pressure to lower its energy use, especially as operating costs continue rising.
5 Most Common Insulating Materials for Removable Insulation Blankets
Key Features of Removeable Insulation Blankets
Guide to Insulation Applications by Industry
In this content, we cover: Insulation for Different Industries Mechanical Insulation Materials Mechanical Insulation Types Industrial Insulation Benefits Thermaxx Product Offerings Choose Thermaxx for Quality Industrial Insulation When it comes to industries like municipalities, schools, and universities, insulation is essential for maintaining heat and conserving energy. Depending on the...
Case Study: Sky Lakes Medical Center
Custom insulation jackets by Thermaxx reduced heat loss and provided stellar return on investment for our client in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Sky Lakes Medical Center is located in beautiful Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States. It is a 176-bed hospital, originally built in 1966, with the current patient tower opening in 2007. The hospital works with the two local colleges nursing...
Best Pipe Insulation Utility Incentives of 2022
What are Utility Incentives? Utility incentives are offered by local utility companies as a way to promote reduction in energy consumption. They are often distributed in the form of a customer rebate. You can learn more about how utility incentives work here. Here, we are specifically referring to incentives your facility can take advantage of for energy savings mechanical insulation projects.
CT Chief Manufacturing Officer Visits Thermaxx
As part of his Lean In, Listen, Learn, and Link (L4) tour, Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the state of Connecticut, stopped by Thermaxx Jackets on Thursday, September 22, 2022. In total, Mr. Lavoie spent more that two hours touring the facility and talking about Thermaxx and manufacturing in Connecticut with the company's leadership team. He was joined by friend and colleague,...
