GRUNDFOS NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Helen Mubarak
Jan. 20, 2014Public Affairs Coordinator
Grundfos North America
Mobile: 913.302.3702
Grundfos, U.S. Boiler Company Collaborate to Provide Ultra-Efficient Boiler-Pump Package
Grundfos ALPHA saves up to 85% more energy than conventional circulators,
helping U.S. BoilerCompany boost product efficiency
NEW YORK —At the 2014 Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in New York City, Grundfos and U.S. BoilerCompany willannounce anagreementto pair Grundfos’ ultra-efficient ALPHATMcirculators as options on most U.S. Boilergas cast-iron heating products. The combined product leverages both companies’ individual competencies in the industry and provides amarket-leading solution for highly efficient heating in residential and light commercial applications.
“We know that the price of energy is a growing concern for many Americans. Grundfos’ collaboration with U.S. Boiler Company will allow us to deliver the total package for saving energy – a best-in-class boiler paired with an ultra-efficient pump,” said Barry Nauss, director of HVAC OEM Sales for Grundfos USA.
Made in the United States, the package will feature the ALPHA, a Grundfos pump designed for circulating liquids in light commercial and residential heating systems. The ALPHA features patented AUTOADAPT TMtechnology, which automatically analyzes the needs of the system and then adjusts operation to changes in demand. By learning the patterns of consumption, the pump can save end users up to 85 percent in energy costs when compared to a conventional circulator, ensuring the lowest possible consumption without sacrificing comfort.
Dan Cork, vice presidentof Sales and Marketing for U.S. Boiler Company added, “We are pleased to offer this combination of leading-edge products. The Grundfos ALPHA pump is an advanced solution that many of our contractors have asked for, and it’s a great match with our industry-leading, technically advanced boilers. It’s always about giving customers the opportunity to use products that offer the most value to the complete system.”
Together with U.S. Boiler’s top-quality product, the competitively priced boiler-pump package willachieve new levels of complete energy efficiency. In addition to guaranteeing energy savings for end users, the combined product will also ease the installation process, making it a win-win for both parties.
“Grundfos is the global leader in pump solutions for boiler manufacturers,” Nauss said. “We are confident that this new collaboration with the U.S. Boiler Company will strengthen our share of the American market and help us achieve our long-term goal to reach $1 billion in annual sales.”
The package will be made available from Venco Sales, U.S. Boiler and Grundfos wholesalers in the New York marketbeginning Jan. 20.
Learn more about the collaboration by visiting Grundfos’ booth #1531
or U.S. Boiler Company’s booth #1059.
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ABOUT GRUNDFOS:
With an annual production of more than 16 million pumps, Grundfos is the global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology, specializing in circulator pumps for heating and air conditioning as well as centrifugal pumps for industrial applications, fire protection, water supply, wastewater and water treatment. In addition to pumps, Grundfos produces standard and submersible motors as well as state-of-the-art electronics for monitoring and controlling pumps.Since its inception in 1945, the company has flourished from one small factory in Bjerringbro, Denmark to a global corporation comprising more than 80 companies and over 18,000 employees. In 2012, Grundfos reported net revenues totaling $4 billion.
This year, the company celebrates its 40th anniversary in the United States. In North America, Grundfos employs more than1,600 people – 1,300 in the U.S. alone – and is continually expanding its regional expertise. Grundfos North America maintains operations, sales and service facilities in Olathe, Kan.; Allentown, Pa.; Fresno, Calif.; Brookshire, Texas; Aurora, Ill.; and Indianapolis. In Canada, Grundfos has a sales facility in Oakville, Ontario, and in Mexico, the company operates a manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosí and sales offices in Monterrey and Mexico City.
High on the company’s corporate agenda is an active commitment to improving the environment. Grundfos contributes to global sustainability by pioneering technologies that improve quality of life for people and care for the planet.For more information, visit or follow us on Twitter,Facebook and Google+.
ABOUT U.S. BOILER:
U.S. Boiler Company, Inc., headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., is the manufacturer of Burnham® brand products. As the industry leader in North America, U.S. Boiler Company products provides high efficiency boilers for residential space heating and domestic hot water. Residential boilers are available either gas or oil-fired for water and steam heating systems. Along with the best hydronic engineering capabilities available anywhere, U.S. Boiler Company delivers world-class marketing, technical sales, and sales support that are “Unmatched Anywhere.”
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