WESTFIELD, Mass., August 2004 -- RBI now provides high efficiency Futera II Series boilers with an optional stainless steel jacket. The brushed stainless steel jacket provides corrosion resistance for indoor or outdoor installations in harsh environments such as coastal areas and processing applications requiring wash down.
Futera II Series boilers, featuring non-condensing design, provide up to 85% efficiency with industry leading NOx levels of less than 10 ppm. The boiler features an advanced troubleshooting and self-diagnostic control that provides step-by-step cycle of operation. Each step is automatically tested and indicated, allowing for simplified and less costly troubleshooting.
Quality components include a rugged heat exchanger with bronze headers and fittings that prevent rust and corrosion for the life of the boiler. Finned tubes are industrial-grade copper with fins and tube walls formed as one for maximum heat transfer.
The compact, low maintenance design and venting flexibility of Futera II Series boilers permit easy installation and service. Seven models are available ranging from 500 to 1950 MBH. Futera II Series boilers are ideal for any domestic hot water or hydronic space heating application.
RBI, a Mestek Company, manufactures a full line of finned copper tube hot water heaters and boilers. For more information about the new Futera II Series boilers with optional stainless steel jacket, contact:
Tim Markel RBI 260 North Elm Street Westfield, MA 01085 Tel. (413) 568-9571 in Canada, (905) 670-5782 or visit www.rbiwaterheaters.com.
Re:RBI Copper Boilers and “Buy American” compliance
To Whom It May Concern:
Based on a recent agreement between the United States and Canadian governments, RBI copper boilers and water heaters manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario Canada contain the qualifying components for inclusion in the “Buy American” act as it pertains to the American Recoveries and Reinvestment Act of 2009.Canadian companies are now able to participate in state and local public works projects that are funded by the United States’ $787 billion American Recoveries and Reinvestment Act.This mutual agreement also approves the bidding from US based companies on projects north of the border.
The provision covers projects manufactured in designated countries to be used in projects covered by ARRA.Canada is covered under the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA).All WTO GPA countries are listed below:
World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) Countries Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan or United Kingdom.
The manifold castings, burners, heat exchanger (copper), and controls represent the major components of the finished product.These components are all of U.S. origin and their value as a percentage of total cost exceed 60%.While these three specific items do not represent all of the U.S. products used in assembly of the RBI product; they are the most significant items in terms of cost.All remaining components and assembly is done in Canadian facility.
Mestek Inc., the parent company of RBI, is an American based corporation with total sales in excess of $450 million.Mestek is also the parent to other domestic companies including Smith Cast Iron Boilers, a manufacturer of hydronic and steam boilers and Sterling Radiator, established in 1946.
HeatNet, RBI’s proprietary integrated boiler management system is the driving force behind RBI’s energy optimization philosophy for its high efficiency equipment and is standard equipment on all Fusion and Futera (XLF & III) Air-Fuel coupled products.Designed for precise system control, Heat Net provides repeatability and feedback thru digital communication.The control monitors boiler temperatures and limit circuit inputs, maintains system and domestic hot water requirements, supports boiler room components including system/domestic pump, boiler pump, combustion air damper and modulates boiler firing rate to maximize turndown ratios in order to maintain peak efficiency. (Click on pdf for additional information)
Congratulations to RBI Management and employees of our RBI manufacturing facility for their recent ISO 9001-2008 certification. ISO is an international organization that provides standards for quality in business. The ISO 9001:2008 standard provides a tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing the organization's processes so that it consistently turns out product that satisfies customers' expectations. We are proud of our employees for going the extra mile and recognizing the importance of satisfied customers!
Stop by and visit the Mestek Boiler Group in booth #210 at the Go Green Expo in the New York City Hilton. For more information and hours please visit www.gogreenexpo.com
Mestek, Inc., a major U.S. holding company with more than 30 HVAC and metal forming companies in its structure, has a new manufacturing and distribution center in Canada.
The company’s new location on Tranmere Drive in Mississauga, Ontario, is 94,000 square feet, more than twice as large as its previous Canadian facility, and combines both manufacturing and distribution operations for the company in Canada. The company employs approximately 80 people at this facility.
Read the attached .pdf document for more information.
WESTFIELD, Mass. October 30, 2006 -- RBI has introduced the next generation of high efficiency commercial boilers and hot water heaters with the Futera Fusion™, a boiler that is IBR-listed and up to 97.5% efficient. The new boiler is designed to meet the changing demands of environmentally sensitive or green building design. The gas fired condensing boiler with full modulation and a 3:1 turndown, is available in sizes from 500 to 2000 MBH. The Futera Fusion features advanced heat exchanger technology with solid bronze headers, a gasket-less heat exchanger and finned copper or cupronickel tubing for superb heat transfer. A metal-fiber burner allows seamless modulating turndown, ultra-low emission levels and whisper-quiet operation. In addition, the system automatically adjusts energy input to precisely match the heating load without over-firing or wasting fuel. In addition every model has a minimum full input efficiency rating of 94.5% with certain sizes achieving a rating of 97.5%. At minimum inputs, each model is capable of producing efficiencies as high as 99%. A secondary solid stainless steel heat exchanger with condensate trap operates at the boiler’s full-flow rate and allows operation in condensing mode at all times. A state-of-the-art temperature mixing system protects the system’s primary heat exchanger. The Futera Fusion is available as a fully packaged unit, including integral boiler pump, near boiler piping, low temperature mixing value and secondary heat exchanger. In addition, the new boiler comes with a full, 21 year, non-prorated warranty against damage from thermal shock. Its compact footprint of just 29-inches wide enables the unit to fit though standard doors, and its low maintenance design makes the boiler ideal for commercial, institutional and industrial applications. For additional information visit RBIWaterHeaters.com or call Tim Markel, national sales manager at (413) 568-9571.
