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Advantix Systems Wins Award A dvantix Systems, makers of dehu- midification and cooling systems using liquid desiccant technology, has been named a winner of the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award, honoring the most innovative HVACR products showcased at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition each year. Advantix Systems' unit offers superior economics and air quality, reducing oper- ating costs by 30-40 percent compared to conventional air systems, and by 55-65 percent relative to desiccant wheel systems. Representing a unique and advanced technology in the traditional dehumidification industry, the system enables more precise control of indoor environments by offering independent temperature and humidity control in a single package. Customers, including ice rink owners, are replacing their desiccant wheels with these innovative systems to control humidity and greatly reduce their energy consumption. For more informa- tion, visit advantixsystems.com/icerinks. Jet Ice Supports Breast Cancer Research J et Ice is proud to join in the global fight against cancer by donating a portion of sales from its Pink Clear Coat package to the Breast Cancer Foundation. The Jet Ice Clear Coat semi- transparent ice paint, which is perfect for ice shows, fundraisers and special events, comes in many colors — including pink! As Jet Ice promotes and sells its Pink Clear Coat package to arenas around North America, the popularity of the product continues to grow and, as a result, so do the donations to a worthy cause. Many of the organizations and arenas that purchase the paint package in turn hold local 'pink' fundraisers to help in finding a cure. When clients purchase a Pink Clear Coat package from Jet Ice, they receive a special $150 discount off of the regular retail price of $975. Jet Ice then makes a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation in the amount equal to the total discounts over the previous year. For more information on the Jet Ice Pink Clear Coat package, please contact Jet Ice at 905-853-4204. Rink Specialists Convert Lot Into Rink At Winter Classic F or most, the Winter Classic in Pittsburgh was a great way to start the New Year, however for Rink Specialists it was truly a lifetime of expe- riences as they transformed the usual "Tail-Gator" parking lot into a fully func- tional NHL sized ice rink (200' x 85'). After the foundation was finished and the final grade completed, Rink Specialists installed the rink plumbing and posi- tioned the ice rink chiller, pumps and generator systems. A unique aspect of the job was that Rink Specialists coordinated the removal and modification of the old Mellon Arena dasherboard system adding a great historical element to the project. The challenge was designing an effective anchoring system that could be fabricated to fit the exact measurements of the Mellon boards, withstand the heavy body checks and high winds while not obstructing the off-ice areas. The Winter Classic Community Rink was open for public use and ultimately was used by more than 8,000 public skaters for 200 ice hockey games. For more information, log on to rinkspecialists.com. Breathe Easy! I ce Arena owners and managers all over the world are aware of public concerns regarding carbon monoxide (CO) levels in the rinks. Finally, there is a better way ice rink owner and managers can confirm their building is safe, putting themselves and their patrons at ease with a new product called Breathe Easy Rink. Becker Arena Products is launching a new product, Breathe Easy Rink, a continu- ous monitoring system for air quality that can be installed on the boards at the red line or on a wall near the bleachers or ice resurfacer room. The Breathe Easy Rink monitor will notify staff by email and/or text when CO levels have reached prob- lematic levels. For peace of mind and safe building performance confirmation, users can check data and print reports in real- time from any computer by logging into a web-based account. Graph data makes it easy to see variations in ventilation or equipment performance so corrective actions can be taken. For more informa- tion or a software demo call 800-234- 5522 or visit beckerarena.com. Industry news ■ News & notes from around the rink industry. 8 R INK MAGAZ INE March/April 2011 STARrinks.com JET ICE RINK SPECIALISTS

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