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Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

SPX Acquires APV: This Acquisition Could be Mutually Beneficial

January 4, 2008

Analysis of:SPX completes APV acquisition | www.bizjournals.com

In late 90's Invensys PLC, a UK based group, that specializes in providing control, automation for process industries, and control systems for rail type transportation network, had acquired APV, also a UK based company, that specializes in manufacturing of various type of technological equipment for dairies, breweries, wineries, and so on. While it was exciting to see the change, it looked like APV was not exactly a good fit in the Invensys's portfolio.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

New ownership will mean more advanced equipment

December 17, 2007

Analysis of:Ingersoll in $10 Billion Deal for Trane | dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com

Today's HVAC equipment experiences unprecedent need for delivering more efficient and original solutions for residential and commercial applications due to the sharp increase of energy costs, even though, all of the eqiupment sold in North America is guided by standards set and enforced by the US Department of Energy. There are three most known names to the commerical and residential HVAC users: Carrier, a division of United Technologies, Corp., (UTX), Lennox International, Inc. (LII) and Trane (TT) former American Standard Company. Right behind them go  Goodman Global, and York International, a division of JOhnson Controls, Inc. In order to make a leap in the market share, one must market the equipment which will make a consumer happy, will exceed current standards, and manufacture it efficiently cost wise.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

One May Expect a Noticeable Change in the HVAC Segment of Water Heaters

December 14, 2007

Analysis of:Steel Partners Presses Noritz to Improve | www.ft.com

As of last ten years, HVAC industry has proven to be very dynamic. Water heaters segment of the industry experiences changes that go along with industry major drivers and real estate trends. In the segment of water heaters it is tank type and tankless type units. Noritz is known in North America as an OEM of tankless type water heaters, but it is market position could be improved.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Competition between two leading companies heats up

November 14, 2007

Analysis of:Sweden's Alfa Laval To Acquire Finnish Industrial Cooling Applications Maker For SEK 425 Mln | www.rttnews.com

It is known that there are two major comprehensive competitors in the world of processing industries: Global Engineering Alliance (GEA) based in Germany, and Swedish based Alfa Laval. While GEA is stronger, more comprehensive, and rolls out red carpet to its prospect, Alfa Laval uses different leverages to compete successfully.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Turbotec Products:We Will Proceed with Caution

November 9, 2007

Analysis of:Turbotec Cautions on Second Half | www.ft.com

Deteriorating situation with subprime rate and loans that are based on it created a precedent when both segments of residential real estate market (new and existing sales) are deteriorating. That, in turns affect markets of HVAC and major appliances. However, when company products are marketed to the crosscut of the industry ( t hat is residential and commercial HVAC), total performance is still in good shape.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Regal Beloit Surely Shows its Goals in Emerging Markets

November 7, 2007

Analysis of:Regal Beloit buys Alstom's motors and fans business in India | www.reuters.com

 There are few major players in the world of electric motors for household appliances and HVAC(commercial and residential) systems. The market in Asia growth at an average rate of 15%. This creates an opportunity for components OEM to provide appliances with electrical motors and that is where recent acquisitions of Regal Beloit perfectly fit in.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Focusing on the right segment of the market is important

October 29, 2007

Analysis of:Johnson Controls 4Q Profit Up 29 Percent | www.cnbc.com

Staggering conditions of residential real estate market somewhat take its toll on the manufacturers of HVAC equipment. On the other side, conditions of the commercial real estate are good, and, in addition, necessity to deal with contininiously rising costs of energy forces facilities management to look at new available high efficient technologies (so-called green technologies), which creates healthy demand for retrofits in the operations of commercial HVAC.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Need in New Environmentally Frendly Technologies Is Quite Acute and Strong

October 23, 2007

Analysis of:In many countries, cement is crucial for growth but an enemy of green | www.iht.com

1) Cement manufacturing is one of the most fuel consuming industrial processes. 2) Fuel is one of the major operating expenses in the production of cement. 3) Most of the cement thermal reactors (rotary kilns or vertical cacliners) use whether refuse fuels or low cost fossil fuels. 4) As a result, additional emissions of NOx and CO2 are derived. 5)The latter creates urgent need whether: a) in having more efficient post production environmental equipment or b) new environementally friendly methods of production.

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Who is going to be #1?

October 17, 2007

Analysis of:Regal-Beloit Buys Morrill Motors | www.mdm.com

It is not a big secret that today there are two major HVAC related electric motor manufacturers in North America: Regal Beloit and AO Smith Electrical Products (AO Smith Corporation).   There are also several competitors from SE Asia, such as Chinese Broad Ocean Motor and Shenzen Power Motor Ltd, and German EBM-PAPST. Current standards of HVAC require OEM to reconsider efficiency of its components in order to manufacture appropriately SEER rated residential, light commercial HVAC equipment, that needs to actually exceed current SEER to stay on the market longer. It is also important not to forget economical (cost) factor to be competitive. Last but not least: the rate of growth and demand of HVAC equipment in SE Asia exceeds 10% annually, comparing to fluctuating 3-6% in North America, and average 10% in Europe. 

Gene PlavnikPresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Normal Motion , Still Lucrative

September 7, 2007

Analysis of:HD Supply Deal Closes | www.mdm.com

Sales of PVF products to commercial contractors at HD were considerable to noitice that PVF distribution business deserves a good look. As a result chain of acquisition was made by major Do-It-Yourself Warehouses. In turn, specifics of the PFV and relevant HVAC distributing showed that it could deviate the business of retail Do-It-Youself warehouse into the commercial PVF - HVAC distributing, and as a result started showing on the revenues. It was normal to sell these good assets timely and everybody has benefited from that, both buyers and sellers. It is also normal retain some ownership of sold business as a proof that the business is profitable.

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