MIDCO: A Contractor Case Study

Mar 01 2022

Overview MIDCO, a mechanical insulation contractor based in Waltham, MA, was founded 2001 by company …

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St. Mary’s Medical Center of Dignity Health: Insulation Jacket Case Study

Feb 20 2020

Since 1857 St. Mary’s Medical Center has cared for the people of San Francisco. Located across the street from the Golden Gate park, it is the first Catholic Hospital opened by the Sisters of Mercy in San Francisco. It is recognized for its incredible Stroke Center and Heart Attack Care. For over 90 years the tireless efforts of the Sisters and Physicians, serving all, makes St Mary’s the oldest running hospital in San Francisco. Read more.

Posted in California, Carbon Emissions, Case Study, Energy Efficiency, Insulation Jackets, Mechanical Room, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets

The Importance of Cooling Hot Spaces

Nov 26 2017
boiler room

At least a few days a week, my job as both the sales and project manager for ThermaXX involves entering boiler rooms, mechanical spaces, and central heating plants. When rounding the corner leading to that space, I often feel the heat wafting down the corridor. Fortunately my background as an estimator and project manager has prepared me so I know what to expect… More

Posted in Boiler Room, Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Heating Plant, Insulation, Mechanical Room, OSHA, Removable Insulation, Safety, Savings, Thermaxx Jackets

Removable Insulation Jackets Installed at WVU

Mar 26 2012
WVU-mechanical-room

In January, 2012, Thermaxx entered into contract with West Virginia University (WVU) to provide removable insulation jackets and removable insulation covers in a mechanical room at their Mineral Resource Building. WVU contacted Thermaxx Jackets after discovering the company via an Internet search for information on insulating steam traps. After a site visit by the Thermaxx Representative, it was realized by both the University and Thermaxx that more than steam trap insulation was needed. The Mineral Resource Building mechanical room yielded up many needs for insulation jackets including: gate valves, steam traps, Wye Strainers, pressure reducing valves, and pumps…More

Posted in Energy Savings, Installation, Mechanical Room, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation Jackets, ROI, Savings, Steam, steam traps, Thermaxx Jackets, University