Modine Debuts a New HVAC Product, a Hot Dawg(R) Heater for High Humidity & Dusty Areas, Providing More Durability with Less Maintenance.RACINE, Wis. -- With cold weather and snow pounding the Midwest and winter officially beginning soon, Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOD), a world leader in heat transfer, is launching a new product from its Commercial HVAC&R Division, the Hot Dawg(R) separated combustion garage heater. The Hot Dawg Model HDS (Hitachi Data Systems, Santa Clara, CA, www.hds.com) A leading provider of high-end storage hardware, software and services. Part of the Information Systems & Telecommunications Division of Hitachi Ltd. is an extension of the successful Hot Dawg garage heater product line that has sold more than 100,000 units in the last five years. This new design will offer improved efficiency, greater durability and less maintenance. "This is a much anticipated product because it gives users a choice that can withstand more humid environments, more dust and dirt, and has lower maintenance than our current best selling Hot Dawg garage heater," said Wayne Canfield can·field n. Games A form of solitaire. [After Richard Albert Canfield (1855-1914), American gambler.] Noun 1. , Modine's General Manager of Commercial HVAC&R. "Some of our customers told us they needed a unit heater that could pull air from the outside and work in the wettest of environments. So we've spent the last year perfecting our Hot Dawg heater technology to produce another option. This is a product we think will become the leader of the pack." The big difference in the new Hot Dawg separated combustion heater is that it draws its combustion air from the outside. This ensures the unit always has plenty of fresh, clean air to breathe, and will reduce concerns about dusty, dirty or humid applications. In addition, by drawing the combustion air from the outside, the overall seasonal heating efficiency is increased. This is especially useful for well insulated buildings where city ordinances or building codes require heaters to use outside air. It could also be used in greenhouses, tool sheds, wet garages, and hostile environments which have high humidity, and lots of dust and dirt, including commercial and industrial areas. The new HDS is based on the existing Hot Dawg heater platform, with BTU Btu: see British thermal unit. inputs of 30,000, 45,000, 60,000 and 75,000. As with the original Hot Dawg heater, the new HDS is certified for residential and commercial use and features Modine's field-proven tubular heat-exchanger design. Both the HD and the new HDS are designed for use with natural gas or propane with fast, easy installation. The products are easy to service and trouble-shoot, and are backed by a 10-year heat-exchanger warranty. The new Hot Dawg HDS heater can be ordered now by calling 1-800-700-7324 or through the Modine website at www.modine.com/hotdawg. Founded in 1916 and with projected fiscal 2006 revenues from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the of approximately $1.6 billion, Modine specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global markets. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free (heating, ventilating ventilating Natural or mechanically induced movement of fresh air into or through an enclosed space. The hazards of poor ventilation were not clearly understood until the early 20th century. Expired air may be laden with odors, heat, gases, or dust. , air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. ) equipment, industrial equipment, refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. systems, fuel cells, and electronics. Based in Racine, Wisconsin Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States, located beside Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River.[2] As of the 2006 census, the city had a total population of 79,592.[3] It is the county seat of Racine County. , the Company has more than 8,200 employees at 35 facilities in 15 countries worldwide. For information about Modine, visit www.modine.com. This news release contains statements, including information about future financial performance, accompanied by phrases such as "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "will," "intends," and other similar "forward-looking" statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Modine's actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements, because of certain risks and uncertainties, which are identified on page 36 of the Company's 2005 Annual Report to Shareholders and other recent Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, this news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the benefits of recent acquisitions, incremental business and continuing market strength as well as the upcoming spin-off of the Company's Aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. business. These forward-looking statements are particularly subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including international economic changes and challenges; market acceptance and demand for new products and technologies; the ability of Modine to integrate the acquired operations and employees in a timely and cost-effective manner; and the ability of Modine to close the announced spin-off successfully and with the anticipated results. These statements are also subject to the ability of Modine, its customers and suppliers to achieve projected sales and production levels; and unanticipated product or manufacturing difficulties. Modine does not assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. |
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