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Rethinking Steam in Food Manufacturing
Desteaming — the practice of replacing steam with right-sized thermal solution like hot water — is gaining traction in food manufacturing as a way to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and lower emissions.
In this article from “Food Engineering,” the authors explain how traditional steam systems can lose significant energy outside the boiler room while direct hot water systems deliver heat more efficiently by eliminating conversion losses.
The article also highlights key considerations such as system design, temperature control, safety, and compliance, emphasizing that while steam still has a role, targeted desteaming — especially for sanitation and washdown — can improve performance, reliability, and overall plant productivity. |
Reminder — SAGE UMT® Service & Warranty Policy
This is a reminder that the SAGE UMT® device cannot be repaired or serviced in the field. To ensure proper operation and maintain warranty coverage, the device should not be opened, modified, or repaired in the field.
If a SAGE UMT® does not function properly or becomes damaged, discontinue use immediately and follow the established service process. Any attempt to repair or modify the device outside of Armstrong will void the warranty.
For troubleshooting, inspection, service, or replacement support, please contact the Armstrong Thermal Insight Group by calling +1-269-273-1415. |
Insu-Pak Notice of Discontinuation
Armstrong is formally announcing that the Insu-Pak is obsolete and will no longer be offered. Due to material availability constraints, we are unable to continue manufacturing this part. We evaluated multiple alternatives but did not identify a suitable substitute or replacement. There are no plans to introduce a replacement at this time. |
AHU at Capacity? No Problem!
With today’s increased outdoor air requirements, many existing Air Handling Units (AHUs) lack the heating or cooling capacity to handle the added load. No problem! The Armstrong Heat Transfer Group can design and build custom add-on Fresh Air Makeup units to deliver filtered air — hot or cold.
This custom-built unit features a rain hood, bird screen, prefilters, chilled water cooling coils, and second-stage filtration after the coils. It’s custom-designed to integrate with the inlet of existing AHUs, adding the cooling capacity and filtration needed to meet today’s standards.
Contact the Armstrong Heat Transfer Group at 450-378-2655 to learn how we can deliver heated and cooled Fresh Air Makeup tailored to your customers’ requirements. |
Upcoming Data Center Campaign
Armstrong is seeing strong traction in the data center market, with recent orders for thousands of air vents and over 100 VERIS Accelabar® flow meters supporting liquid-cooled systems. These solutions are helping improve system performance, simplify installation, and maintain efficiency in glycol-based cooling loops, an increasingly common approach in modern data centers.
To support continued growth, a targeted marketing and enablement campaign is underway, including social, email, and updated web content focused on data center applications. In addition to air vents, Accelabar® meters, and WARE rental boiler solutions, upcoming campaign efforts will also highlight humidification and waste heat recovery.
Armstrong and WARE will be active at key industry events, including the Data Center Design, Engineering & Construction Trade Show (May 27–28, Ashburn, Virginia) and the Data Center Design, Construction & Engineering Forum (June 15–16, Las Vegas, Nevada). The event will also feature a talk given by Combitherm’s Vivien Klein about waste heat recovery. |
From Fundamentals to Field Confidence: Humidification Representative Training School
Armstrong will host a Humidification Representative Training School at its North American Learning Center in Three Rivers on October 6–7, 2026.
The two-day program (beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and concluding at 5 p.m. on Wednesday) offers a deep dive into Armstrong’s commercial and industrial humidification solutions. Attendees will build product expertise across the full portfolio, learn system design and application best practices, and gain practical insights into installation, operation, and water treatment considerations.
The training also covers sales strategies, key vertical markets, and competitive positioning, supported by live demonstrations, group discussions, and real-world case examples. Participants will leave equipped to confidently specify, sell, and support Armstrong humidification systems. |
VERIS Order Submission Update
As part of the transition of the VERIS Flow Meter business to Armstrong’s Three Rivers, Michigan, campus, all orders must now be submitted directly to Armstrong.
Effective May 18, 2026, please send all VERIS Flow Meter orders to veris-sales@armstronginternational.com or mail them to the Three Rivers address. Orders should no longer be sent to Colorado.
Please ensure your teams have updated their internal processes accordingly. For questions or order support, contact veris-sales@armstronginternational.com. |
A Growing Opportunity for SAGE®
As more customers look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and better manage energy use, demand for smarter steam system solutions is growing. That creates a strong opportunity to expand SAGE® within large food and personal care accounts.
This spring and summer, we’ll roll out a targeted campaign to non-SAGE® users across key companies and industry segments, highlighting proven success stories and new opportunities in trap management.
Target accounts and segments: Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, and companies in edible oils, snack foods, and personal care.
Channels: Email and social media.
Key messages:
- SteamEye success at other Nestlé facilities.
- The value of the SAGE® Trap Management Platform, including dashboard features, CO₂ emissions reporting, and visibility into energy losses and cost savings.
This campaign is designed to turn proven results into new conversations — and new opportunities for SAGE® growth. |
New 3-Part Pharma Engineering Webinar Series – Save the Dates
Join Armstrong International for a specialized 3-part webinar series designed for consulting engineers, contracting engineers, and our North American representative network, focused on pharmaceutical new construction and process reliability. Registration links will be sent in a separate promotional email. Please save the dates and times to attend.
This series delivers practical insights to help engineers design more efficient, compliant, and future-ready pharma facilities—while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and operational performance.
Why Attend?
- Stay ahead of evolving technologies for thermal systems
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability
- Gain practical, real-world insights you can apply immediately
Secure your spot for this exclusive 3-part series and gain the knowledge needed to deliver high-performance pharmaceutical facilities.
June 2 at 2pm | Webinar 1: Heat Pumps for High-Temperature Applications
Explore how leading pharmaceutical facilities are improving energy efficiency and accelerating decarbonization by capturing and reusing waste heat.
Key takeaways include:
- Upgrading low-grade waste heat into high-temperature thermal energy
- Reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based steam systems
- Enhancing chiller performance with integrated heat pump solutions
- Supporting critical processes like WFI, CIP, and distillation with high-temperature hot water
- Overcoming design and integration challenges in new and existing facilities
June 16 at 2pm | Webinar 2: Advanced Humidification Solutions for Pharma
Gain a comprehensive overview of Armstrong’s humidification expertise and the technologies shaping today’s pharmaceutical environments.
You’ll learn about:
- Isothermal humidification solutions, including direct/indirect steam injection and atmospheric systems
- Steam dispersion strategies for ducts and AHUs
- The EvaPack® evaporative humidifier—a modern alternative designed to replace steam systems while maintaining safe, hygienic, and controllable operation
July 7 at 2pm | Webinar 3: Process Reliability & Heat Transfer Innovation
Understand why equipment reliability is critical to maintaining product consistency and output in pharmaceutical applications.
This session will cover:
- Key differences between process-grade and standard HVAC coil designs
- How fully welded stainless-steel construction improves durability and cleanability
- Design innovations that enhance performance, reduce corrosion risk, and maintain consistent output
- Strategies for optimizing heat transfer reliability in demanding pharma environments
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