Did you know that motors used in commercial and industrial facilities consume more than half of the electricity used nationwide? That’s a lot of juice. These days, premium efficiency motors on the market are up to 8% more efficient than standard units-offering substantial energy savings and lower operating costs.
Energy consumption may not have been on the radar of engineers or industrial companies in the past, but new pressures from customers, stakeholders, and environmental legislation puts it at the forefront. With an estimated 65% of global industrial energy used by electrical motors, one of the ways a company can meet these demands is by improving their efficiency. Learn how the installation of variable speed drives can reduce energy consumption, reduce CO2 emissions and increase…
DetailsTroy Industrial Solutions is preparing to pursue new opportunities producing metal prototypes. Two months after investing more than $150,000 to install its first computerized lathe machine, general manager David Barcomb says the investment has positioned the company to pursue new business and diversify the company’s revenue stream. “We’ve seen some immediate paybacks,” Barcomb said. “Production is much faster and more accurate.” Barcomb said the computerized lathe makes Troy Industrial Solutions more competitive in the marketplace. It takes away…
DetailsThe Business Review: Troy Industrial Solutions is expanding its client base to meet David Barcomb’s goal of $20 million revenue. Barcomb, Troy’s general manager, said the company is south of $18 million. “We’re trying to expand on our 3,000-client database,” Barcomb said. “We’re also trying to grow the business within our existing customer base.” The company, which employs 68 people at its Watervliet, NY headquarters, repairs electric motors that run industrial machines. Clients include Finch Paper, Passonno Paints, General…
DetailsTroy Industrial Solutions of Watervliet, NY has welcomed Josh Trombley to the company as Business Development Manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for identifying and cultivating accounts and markets not currently serviced by Troy Industrial Solutions.
DetailsHaving the proper seal configuration is one of the keys to minimizing hydraulic leaks in production equipment The Problem: A national block manufacturer was having a chronic problem with leaky trunion cylinders in their production facility. During operation the packing gland would vibrate loose and hydraulic fluid would seep past the seals and drip onto the finished product. Every few weeks a maintenance technician crawled into very tight quarters to retighten the gland with a…
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