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Mulcahy Company Earns Top 200 Workplace Award for 2024

Seventh Recognition Highlights Commitment to Excellence and Employee Satisfaction

Minneapolis, MN – June 24, 2024 – Mulcahy Company is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Top 200 Workplace for 2024, marking the seventh time the company has received a Top Workplace Award. This recognition underscores Mulcahy’s unwavering commitment to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for all employees.

This award is a testament to Mulcahy’s dedicated team, whose hard work and commitment have made this achievement possible. The company’s culture of collaboration, innovation, and support has been instrumental in earning this distinction year after year.

“Having been with Mulcahy since my internship in 2019 and transitioning to a full-time role in 2020, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the dedication and hard work of our amazing team. It’s our teamwork that continues to drive our success and make Mulcahy a truly amazing place to work.” Allie Hoffman, Marketing Communication Manager at Mulcahy Company

Mulcahy Company remains committed to maintaining its high standards and further enhancing the workplace environment. The company believes that investing in its employees’ well-being and professional growth is key to sustaining its success and delivering exceptional value to its clients and partners.

This recognition not only celebrates Mulcahy’s achievements but also sets the stage for continued growth and excellence in the years to come.

About Mulcahy Company

Mulcahy Company, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a leading provider of innovative solutions and services in heating, cooling, and plumbing. With a strong commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Mulcahy has built a reputation for delivering high-quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Eagan Office Renovations and Expansion

We’re thrilled to unveil the exciting renovations at our Eagan office! Our revamped office space adds a modern touch to the office aesthetic. But that’s not all—our expansion includes an impressive 40,000 square feet of additional space, with two-thirds dedicated to warehouse facilities. This expansion allows us to better serve our customers with increased stock capacity. Furthermore, in our new warehouse area, we will be installing three lathes, with plans for a new paint booth on the horizon. These upgrades signify our commitment to innovation and excellence as we continue to grow and adapt to meet the needs of our valued clients.

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Upcoming Training & Events

Iowa Boiler Bootcamp
Save the date, Lochinvar Boiler Bootcamp is headed to Iowa July 30 & 31. Sign up here.

Charity & Golf
With the introduction and success of our customer inclusive golf outing last year, Mulchay company is excited to announce the doubling of this charity fund raiser.   We are once again teaming up with Open Door Pantry to raise money for local food banks.   The event will be held at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake, MN on September 17th, 2024.

Mulcahy Company awarded President’s Award for Sales Performance

Mulcahy Company names Paul Frank as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

Xylem’s innovative hydrovar® X Smart Motor.

Bell & Gossett is proud to announce the new e-1510X and e-80X, powered by Xylem’s innovative hydrovar® X Smart Motor.

Simplicity, serviceability and sustainability are top of mind with Bell & Gossett’s powerful new integrated motor and variable speed drive solution. Bell & Gossett’s hydrovar X-enabled smart pump products are the future of intelligent system solutions – combining the efficiency of existing product lines with the power of Xylem’s hydrovar X Smart Motor to create one comprehensive, robust package.

In addition to the best-in-class Series e-1510 end-suction pump and e-80 X inline pump feature an IE5 permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance motor that is free from rare earth metals. These compact designs features built-in application intelligence and embedded connectivity, making this the industry’s most reliable integrated pump.  The ultra-premium efficient motor and integrated (but serviceable) variable speed drive provide excellent performance in a small footprint.

Features Include:

• Built-in application software makes the drive one of the easiest to commission, program and operate, enabling virtually any configuration of pumps.
• Integrated pump and hydrovar X motor design eliminates the need for additional wiring, labor and associated costs.
• Separate quick connect components allow you to replace the drive or the motor independently and no wiring is required.
• Intelligent performance: advanced system controls (up to 8 pumps) are customizable for a wide range of applications. The IE5 “ultrapremium” hydrovar X smart motor provides one of the broadest efficiency ranges in the industry.
• Powerful and compact motor drive combination with sizes available from 4 to 30HP.
• Wide speed range of 1200-4000 rpm offers designers and end users application flexibility.
• Rugged NEMA 4 / IP55 enclosure makes it suitable for outdoor use.
• Compatible with the Hydrovar mobile application and can be easily connected to any existing BMS system via standard BACnet or Modbus protocols.
• Built-in protections: integrated functions provide protection for the pump and motor while optimizing performance.

And it goes without saying, these new and exciting pump options come backed by the industry knowledge and support Mulcahy company provides its customers.

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Sweet Traditions: Exploring the Art of Maple Syrup Tapping in Minnesota

It’s that time of year again.  In a typical winter here in Minnesota, we’d be seeing the weather slowly get into the 40’s during the day and mid 20’s in the evening.  For many Minnesotans, this means it’s maple syrup season.  Any keen-eyed driver going through an area with many trees will see the blue bags hanging from the trees or the blue vacuum tube lines crisscrossing through the forest, trying to capture what will become that Liquid Gold. While this spring hasn’t been very typical, it’s still given maple tappers a long stretch of time to be able to capture the sap that will become this season’s maple syrup.

The temperature swing from the 40’s during the day to the 20’s at night is the key for collecting maple sap.  These swings cause the tree to move the sap between the roots and the upper branches of the tree.  The tap that is drilled into the tree is meant to catch it as it moves!

Anyone can start maple syruping! You can do it with as little as one maple tree with a tap and a bucket, a stove and pot, and a candy thermometer.  You can always upgrade and expand as the hobby consumes you!  Once you’ve tried those first pancakes with your own maple syrup, the store-bought stuff will never be the same! Spend some time on online Maple Syruping blogs and you may soon have a Reverse Osmosis (RO) machine, vacuum filters, flat pans, diatomaceous earth, refractometers, hydrometers, and countless other additional gadgets you just “have” to buy.

Converting the watery sap into sticky, golden syrup involves a long, relaxing time of boiling off the extra water.  Maple sap typically contains around 1.5% sugar.  This gives about 1 gallon of syrup for every 40 gallons of sap collected.  Boiling off 39 gallons of water gives one a great opportunity to pull up a chair, grab their favorite adult beverage, and spend time enjoying the warming weather with family and friends.  Keep watching until it reaches 7 degrees Fahrenheit above your local boiling point of water. And just like that you have syrup! Congrats! You now are the favorite member of the family with your liquid gold.

Maple syruping fits perfectly into the lull in the Minnesota outdoors season – too late for snowmobiling but too early for the lake.  Whether you get syrup, or accidentally overboil and end up with a gooey failed mess, what matters is the time spent outdoors with family and friends.

Written by: Eric Scharff

The Mulcahy Process: Support

One of the pillars of the Mulcahy Process is Support.  We are with you for the long haul, and we hope you know this “All Too Well.”  This long-haul support recently got put to the test when Taylor Swift and tens of thousands of screaming fans flooded U.S. Bank Stadium for her recent Eras Tour concert.  With thousands of fans, comes thousands of toilet flushes.  The domestic water booster package was original to the building and had certainly taken its fair share of work over the numerous sporting and concert events since the stadium was built.  The night of this concert was no exception.  Just as Taylor Swift was about to take the stage, one of Mulcahys mechanical contractor customers called with concerns that the booster package was not operating correctly.  Within minutes, both a Mulcahy service technician, salesperson, and the contractor’s employee were on a conference call working through how the booster package was operating. With wives waiting (and hoping) to be called upon to visit the site to help, we were able to quickly verify that the booster package was indeed working, but that some parts had become worn out and damaged from the years of repetitive cycling. That helped to take the worry and just “Shake It Off”.  By working with the contractor and owner, we were able to ensure the pump skid stayed up and running to allow all the fans to experience their “Wildest Dreams” that night.  After making it through the evening, parts were ordered and delivered to get the pump system back up to its fully capacity and after they were installed, we sent our technician out to fine tune the system so that it was primed and “….Ready for It?”.

Author: Eric Scharff (Taylor Swift references from Lauren Scharff)

DOW Annual System Testing

Requirements for Analysis

Dow offers complementary annual analysis for customers using >250 gallons of concentrated Dow heat transfer fluid. This includes the DOWTHERMTM, DOWFROSTTM, AMBITROLTM and NORKOOLTM product lines. Customers can submit a sample from each qualifying system on a yearly basis to confirm the fluid condition and whether it is suitable for continued use or adjustments need to be made. Exceptions may be made for systems experiencing issues. Analysis of non-Dow heat transfer fluids, or other systems which do not meet the above requirements, must be approved on a case-by-case basis by Dow Sales or TS&D before they may be submitted.

Sample Kit Requests

Sample kits are available for customers qualifying for analysis and can be requested by e-mailing FMDTFLL@dow.com and providing the following information:

Company Name:

Full Shipping Address:

Phone Number:

Contact Name:

Type of Kit (2-pack or 6-pack):

Quantity Requested:

Dow offers 2 sizes of sample kits. Customers can request either a 2-pack or a 6-pack kit. Each kit contains everything that is needed to test either 2 or 6 systems.

Testing Overview

The testing program is setup to provide a comprehensive overview of the fluid condition as well as provide recommendations for bringing a heat transfer fluid back to within Dow’s specification, if necessary. Completed samples kits can be returned to:

Dow

1712 Bldg – Thermal Fluids

3700 James Savage Rd.

Midland, MI 48642

It is recommended to obtain tracking information for all shipments. Once samples are received, they will be logged into the Dow database and placed in the testing queue. Typical turnaround time is between 5 to 10 business days. If a rush analysis is needed, please indicate the reason for rush analysis on the Sample Identification Sheet. Turnaround times for a rush analysis are usually between 3 to 5 business days. Once testing is completed, an e-mail will be sent to the account contacts with a customized fluid analysis report. For copies of historical reports, reach out to FMDTFLL@dow.com
Each submitted sample will be subjected to the same testing:

• Appearance
  • Color (photo of fluid will be included on all reports)
  • Presence of sediment, cloudiness, oil, etc.
• Concentration & Freeze Point
  • Glycol concentration and type (EG, PG, DEG, TEG)
  • Freeze Point
• Chemical Properties
  • Fluid pH
  • Reserve Alkalinity
• Corrosion Inhibitors
  • Phosphate, nitrite, TTZ, etc.
• Contaminants, Corrosives & Scale Promoters
  • Chloride
  • Sulfate
  • Total Hardness
  • Metals (copper, iron, zinc, aluminum, tin, lead, etc.),
  • Degradation acids
  • Nitrate
  • MBT

Documents

How to interpret your Dow heat transfer fluid analysis report