ST. LOUIS: Emerson has completed the purchase of 7AC Technologies Inc., a technology start-up offering an emerging approach to air conditioning technology that enables energy savings and sustainable air management, a news release said.
Emerson, a longtime leader in advanced heating and cooling technologies, has been collaborating with 7AC to commercialize a new technology that enables customers such as commercial building owners and retailers to achieve desired relative humidity and temperature in a single step.
The membrane-based liquid desiccant technology is flexible, fully modular and can be incorporated into various applications.
“With liquid desiccant technology, 7AC provides a one-step solution that demonstrates better energy efficiency and air quality than current best-in-class products,” said Jamie Froedge, executive president of Emerson’s Commercial & Residential Solutions business.
“In response to customer needs, industry regulations and new building codes, commercial building owners can leverage this technology to easily manage the humidity, temperature, purity, and distribution of air.”
7AC is headquartered in Beverly, MA.
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