- Efficient Humidifiers in the News
- Peel Region Humidifer Replacement Program Launched
- Water Conservation Programs Coming to Furnace-mount Humidifiers
- Desert Spring Products Appoints Ontor Limited as Distributor
- Extended Product Warranty Exclusively from Desert Spring Products
- Rotary-disc humidifier cited for innovation and performance
- Don’t Flush an Energy Opportunity
- New information about health and humidity from Oregon State University
- Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Desert Spring Products for its Pioneering Rotary Disc Humidifier
- Desert Spring Products Responds to EPA on Draft Specifications
- Desert Spring Products and Thermolec Reach Agreements
- Desert Spring Products is on the Move, Company responds to evolving market conditions
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Efficient Humidifiers in the News
May 1, 2010
The Thermal Environmental Comfort Association (TECA), a British Columbia based group focused on providing up to-date training courses for the residential HVAC industry in BC. It’s May 2010 newsletter featured an article about water-efficient humidifiers.
Residential Humidifier Replacement Program Launched
March 1, 2010
Today, the Region of Peel (Ontario, Canada) officially launched North America’s first Residential Humidifier Replacement Program. The goal of this initiative is to encourage residents to purchase water-efficient products when replacing or installing furnace-mount humidifiers.
Water Conservation Programs Coming to Furnace-mount Humidifiers
November 27, 2009
The Ontario municipalities of York Region, City of Guelph and the Region of Peel recently announced their intent to implement programs aimed at encouraging residents to purchase water-efficient humidifiers when replacing or installing furnace-mount humidifiers.
Desert Spring Products Appoints Ontor Limited as Distributor
October 7, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Desert Spring Products (“DSP”) is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Ontor Limited to distribute its unique line of award-winning and patented water-efficient humidifiers to HVAC Wholesalers throughout Canada.
Extended Product Warranty Exclusively from Desert Spring Products
July 31, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON – In early 2009, Desert Spring Products elected not to renew its five year relationship with Lowes in favor of pursuing a direct-to-customer strategy in United States DIY market segment.
Rotary-disc humidifier cited for innovation and performance
April 27, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the World Plumbing Council recently co-convened a two day symposium to highlight emerging ‘green’ trends and technologies in the plumbing and mechanical industries.
Don’t Flush an Energy Opportunity
April 01, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – If each US household had seven water-efficient appliances, it would save $18 billion annually, according to the EPA. Dr. Gleick of the Pacific Institute came to a similar conclusion: “There are a lot of inexpensive investments that can save both water and energy, particularly in residential end use.”
New information about health and humidity from Oregon State University
February 18, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Researchers from OSU have confirmed a relationship between low absolute humidity and the propensity for higher flu virus survival rates which leads to an increase in transmission rates. The study by Jeffrey Shaman and Melvin Kohn was published in the February 10, 2009 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For more information, please use these links:
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Desert Spring Products for its Pioneering Rotary Disc Humidifier that is Uniquely Efficient, Durable, and Environment Friendly
September 15, 2008
Palo Alto, Calif. — September 15, 2008 — Based on its recent analysis of the residential humidity controls market, Frost & Sullivan presents Desert Spring Products with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation of the Year.
Desert Spring Products Responds to EPA on Draft Specifications
August 13, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, ON – In response to a request from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for more information ”relating to the water use and performance of furnace humidifiers”, Desert Spring Products CEO Peter VanderPlaat provided his thoughts to Sheila Frace, Director – Municipal Support Division, Office of Water, US EPA, by outlining a basis for the inclusion of furnace humidifiers in the proposed specifications for certification of Water-Efficient Single Family New Homes.
Desert Spring Products and Thermolec Reach Agreements
June 5, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, ON and St. LAURENT, QC – Today Desert Spring Products and Thermolec jointly announced the sale of Thermolec’s by-pass humidifier product line to Desert Spring Products for an undisclosed sum. The purchase includes all intellectual property, production tooling and inventory associated with Thermolec’s patented Series M600/550 water conserving flow-through humidifiers, as well as the innovative Series M400/300 self-cleaning drum humidifiers.
Desert Spring Products is on the Move, Company responds to evolving market conditions
June 5, 2008
MISSISSAUGA, ON – In an effort to address the dual impact of rising transportation costs and a strong Canadian dollar, Desert Spring Products Limited (“DSP”) announced it has reached agreement in principle with its long-term, Denver-based primary component supplier for complete manufacturing services of its patented Rotary Disc humidifier.
Desert Spring Products Launches New, Improved Accessory
August 28, 2006
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Desert Spring Products Limited (“DSP”) announced the latest generation Auto-Flush® automatic cleaning system for its patented Rotary Disc humidifier will be more widely available throughout Canada and the United States. The new unit will be sold by select Lowes Home Improvement stores around the Great Lakes region and in Canada through select Canadian Tire and RONA stores in the same aisle as the DSP Rotary Disc Humidifier.