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Hotstart was recently selected by the Northeast States for Coordinate Air Use Management (NESCAUM) to provide Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for 27 of 29 locomotives and 6 railroads that are part of the New England Locomotive Idle Reduction Project. NESCAUM, through a grant provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will use Hotstart’s APU technology to reduce locomotive idling and will help save railroads money and fuel and reduce emissions. NESCAUM matched the $850,000 EPA grant by 23 percent.
Hotstart was selected by Montana Rail Link (MRL) to provide a new series of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) to 34 locomotives that a recent report shows saved the railroad money and fuel and drastically reduced emissions. With this technology, MRL will eliminate 122,442 tons of emissions and save 10,657,523 gallons of fuel over the next 11 years.
Spokane, Wash. based Hotstart has received international ATEX certification and CE marking for its engine and compressor preheaters intended for use in hazardous locations. Hotstart’s decision to attain the certification was driven by the organization’s current presence in Germany, opportunities available throughout Europe and beyond and the many requests for the certification received by customers over time.
As the oil and gas industry looks toward the future of global demand and the need for greater efficiency, Spokane, Wash. based Hotstart has opened a new office in Houston, Texas to provide more accessible and hands-on engineering and technical support for its customers.
HOTSTART’s HOTflow™ heaters are eligible for Avista Utilities’ new program for energy efficiency projects in commercial facilities. The Standby Generator Block Heater Program promotes the replacement of thermosiphon style engine block heaters with pump driven circulation units with an incentive of $400 per unit. HOTflow™ heaters can also be specified for new generator installations to bring facilities to a higher level of energy efficiency.
HOTSTART, Inc introduces the HOTflow™ series of engine heaters. HOTflow™ heaters reduce maintenance and energy costs for 15L-100L displacement engines.
SPOKANE, Wa.- Engine heating manufacturer HOTSTART, Inc. (www.hotstart.com) has opened a new customer service and logistics center in Siegburg, Germany. Operating under the name "HOTSTART GmbH," the current sales office was established in 2009 in Troisdorf, Germany to address the growing business and global demand for engine heating equipment. HOTSTART is headquartered in Spokane, WA.
HOTSTART, Inc. is a world leader in the development and implementation of engine heating solutions. The company designs and manufactures engine pre-heaters that improve the reliability of generators, locomotives, large trucks, ships, heavy equipment and industrial engines. Founded in 1942, this third generation family-owned and managed business employs 151 people. Corporate and manufacturing headquarters are in Spokane Valley with a sales office in Siegburg, Germany. HOTSTART, Inc. has partnered with its customers to provide engine heating solutions that achieve their exact specifications and unique requirements. Global companies like Caterpillar, MTU, Komatsu and others trust HOTSTART with their critical engine heating needs.
Engine heating manufacturer Kim Hotstart (www.hotstart.com) has officially changed its name to HOTSTART, Inc. The updated name accompanies a new logo design that was launched at the PowerGen International trade exhibition in December 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada. The company dropped "Kim" from the official name in order to enhance its brand recognition during the company's continued international growth.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Hotstart launched its new brand image at the Marintec industry tradeshow in Shanghai, China. The new brand updates the previous version that was created in 1992. Since that time, Hotstart's market has grown and become more global in scale. Hotstart CEO Rick Robinson felt that it was time to address this growth through a revitalization of the Hotstart global brand.