From the Field: “Hope is not unreal, we can reach out and grab it.”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by crttipster

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As an ambassador for the Cleveland County Chamber, I was recently invited by the President of Membership Services, Vickie Tesseneer, to attend the Refresh Leadership Webinar. Along with Jon, Chasity and Kristen, we traveled to Gaston College to watch a live simulcast of the event. Going in I thought it would be interesting, but I was surprised by how much fun I had and how much I learned.

The Refresh Leadership Webinar was nothing short of life touching. The speakers focused on several different areas, from work to personal life. One of those speakers was Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop.com, founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures, columnist, best-selling author, and former chief evangelist for Apple. Mr. Kawasaki spoke on how to influence people’s hearts, minds, and actions for the purpose of bringing about voluntary, enduring, and delightful change.

Another speaker was Amanda Gore. For over 20 years, she has been one of America’s and Australia’s most admired professional speakers. Ms. Gore says, “The spirit in which we do anything determines the outcome, whether positive or negative.” Her expertise is in transforming the spirit of people and cultures by changing attitudes, improving relationships, connecting people, and managing change, leadership innovation, and team dynamics.

Last but not least, was Terry Bradshaw, who was our favorite speaker of the day. Mr. Bradshaw is widely known for being one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, a four-time Super Bowl Champion and two-time Super Bowl MVP, who spent his entire career with the Pittsburg Steelers.

According to Kristen, “Terry Bradshaw taught me several things at the Refresh Leadership conference, but most of all he taught me that I should take a step back and look at how I am impacting others’ lives. He taught me that success comes from loving myself and being happy in everything that I am doing.”

In Bradshaw’s own words: “Hope drives us, Hope keeps us going. Hope is not unreal, we can reach out and grab it. Our Joy cannot be impaired by anything or touched by anything, our Joy cannot be taken unless we allow it to be. I choose to be happy and I choose to absolutely love myself. I wake up every morning and I put a smile on my face because ain’t God great!”

If you have recently attended any motivational seminars, let us know. We would love to hear about your different experiences.

shandifix2Shandi Maddox, Corporate Client Services Representative of Controlled Release Technologies, Inc., a research, development and manufacturing firm based in Shelby, North Carolina. CRT is an IFMA CSP, an EnergyStar Partner and manufacturer of independently-certified Green products for HVAC maintenance. Since 1986, CRT has been creating leading edge HVAC maintenance products that have become industry standards, used in thousands of commercial buildings world-wide. CRT employees are members of BOMA, ASHRAE, ASHE and the American Chemical Society. www.cleanac.com

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Product Spotlight: Pancrete – Be Proud of Your Unit

Posted on May 6, 2013 by crttipster

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After just a few years of service galvanized condensate pans start to corrode. Corrosion creates low spots in the pan where water can pool. This pooling accelerates the corrosion process and eventually causes the pan to leak. The standing water also promotes biological growth, blocking the drain and resulting in pan overflows. As can be imagined, both scenarios can result in extensive water damage and costly repairs.

To solve these problems, CRT created Pancrete pan resurfacer. Pancrete is pourable and self-leveling, providing the condensate pan with a flat, level surface that does not corrode. Additionally, Pancrete contains an anti-microbial preservative, which prohibits it from becoming a food source for microorganisms. Simply said, no food, no growth, no overflows.

For close to 15 years, Pancrete users have been thrilled with the results. Not only does Pancrete save thousands in repair and replacement, but it is easy to apply, requires limited downtime, and results in a finished product people are proud to show off. How many companies do you know that want you to look in their air handler units?

Well many of our customers are doing just that! Recently we added a section to our website showing off just a few of the thousands of Pancrete jobs performed over the years. Please visit http://www.cleanac.com/project-showcase, click on a company and see what Pancrete could do for you. And if you’ve already used Pancrete before and have a job you are proud of, please submit pictures and short description of the job to marketing@cleanac.com.

jonJonathan Dunagin, Marketing Director of Controlled Release Technologies, Inc. located in Shelby, North Carolina. More information about the company, and its products, can be found at http://www.cleanac.com and by calling (800) 766-9057.

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Case In Point: Strategic Filtration’s Success

Posted on April 22, 2013 by crttipster

Over the three years I have been at CRT, I have had the honor of working with valued clients Bobby Mantle and Todd Swearingen of Strategic Filtration. I am honored to call them colleagues as well as friends. Year after year they continue to promote our products at the highest level. Take a look at what Bobby has to say about Strategic Filtration’s success of V570 (Vertical Resurfacer) and Pancrete (Permanent Resurfacer).

Strategic V570 & PC Rec. Letter

For more info on the two brilliant products, feel free to contact me and also check out our website: http://www.cleanac.com/pans-basins-a-metal-surfaces/resurface

Also, here is a link to our video application of the products. Check it out, see if you are as amazed as our clients are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahS67W-KJDw&context=C4812622ADvjVQa1PpcFPh9yD82Wy2qhzp5Z7lxqj-OYCCT-Devm8=

kdKristen Davis, Preferred Client Services of Controlled Release Technologies, Inc., a research, development and manufacturing firm based in Shelby, North Carolina. CRT is an IFMA CSP, an EnergyStar Partner and manufacturer of independently-certified Green products for HVAC maintenance. Since 1986, CRT has been creating leading edge HVAC maintenance products that have become industry standards, used in thousands of commercial buildings world-wide. CRT employees are members of BOMA, ASHRAE, ASHE and the American Chemical Society. www.cleanac.com

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Technical Corner: Do you have an effective HVAC Hygiene program in place?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by crttipster

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Most end users seldom look inside their HVAC air handler. Why?

In some cases the unit is out of the way, and hard to get to. However, in many cases the user is just plain afraid to open up the access door to look in. One home owner even told me that he was afraid he would damage something if he opened the door, or see lots of moving equipment he might get entangled in.

The facts are there is only one moving part within the air handler that might pose a threat and that is the fan and fan belt. Over the past decades though, few units have exposed fans, as even these are enclosed and out of the way. Like any equipment though, shut off the unit before opening.

Looking into the air handler on occasion is a good idea. In this case, what you don’t see can effect you.

First, keep in mind that all of the air you breathe in passes through the air handler unit, whether you are at home or at work in a building. HVAC air handlers, big and small in size, have mold fungus and bacteria actively living, and dying, within them. These microorganisms thrive in the damp and dark interior environment of an air handler, amplifying and growing to occupy an increasing amount of space.

Bacteria and fungus grows on top of interior insulation, and within the insulation where it is difficult if not impossible to remove. Water from the condensation on coils provides vital moisture for growth, resulting in a biological “soup” of all kinds of bacteria. Often, growth gets so bad it partially plugs up drain lines or plugs them up entirely. At that point, water overflows.

Fungus and bacteria grow on and within cooling coils as well. Some of the spores and fungus are physically removed by passing air and travel into occupied room areas where they can be breathed in. Furthermore, bacteria and fungus are the primary source of odors coming out of the air handler.

So, could a program to keep the insides of your air handler clean be beneficial? Yes, it definitely would be helpful. I have yet to find one person who states he would rather breath in air passed over bacteria and fungus than not.

CRT’s easy, work-free program can achieve interior air handler cleanliness without maintenance attention. See our website at http://www.cleanac.com or check out our sustainability solutions to keep your unit running for years to come at http://www.pancrete.com

lynn1Lynn Burkhart is the founder and president of Controlled Release Technologies, Inc. located in Shelby, North Carolina. More information about the company, and its products, can be found at http://www.cleanac.com and by calling (800) 766-9057.

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Technical Corner: “Economic Changes and Business”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by crttipster

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Changes in overall economics in the US and abroad also change the way purchasers (including you and I) look at product purchases. Over the past decades, purchases were made more in terms of getting something new rather than to repair older equipment. But today repair rather than replacement is the becoming more common among all companies. More home owners are looking to keep their cars running longer rather than put out the substantial funds for a new car. Business owners, especially when looking at HVAC air handler replacement, are attempting to save their equipment rather than purchase new.

Operational efficiencies are also being paid more attention to as companies seek ever more ways to reduce both their operational expenditures and new purchases. Several larger companies for example are looking at obtaining higher performance air conditioning filters.

Paying attention to coil cleaning – ASHRAE states dirty coils can increase building energy costs by as much as 40% – is being given attention by many firms as well. There are many cost-cutting techniques that are actively being looked for by property management firms and building owners.

We offer workable technical solutions to many of these demands, from keeping coils clean for years without maintenance attention to just stopping the building owner from having to purchase expensive new air handlers at a cost of $100,000 or more.

See our web site for more information, or ask one of our representatives how they can help reduce expenses.

Lynn Burkhart is the founder and president of Controlled Release Technologies, Inc. a research, development and manufacturing firm based in Shelby, North Carolina.  CRT is an IFMA CSP, EnergyStar Partner and manufacturer of independently-certified Green products for HVAC maintenance. Since 1986, CRT has been creating leading edge HVAC maintenance products that have become industry standards, used in thousands of commercial buildings world-wide. CRT employees are members of BOMA, ASHRAE, ASHE and the American Chemical Society. www.cleanac.com (800) 766-9057.

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