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NEWS WATCH ics display, first developed at Cambridge University in 2000, uses high-resolution transistor arrays on flexible plastic substrates that have been manufactured at a low temperature. The first product is expected to hit the market in early 2009. appliances. To be eligible, manufacturers will need to follow the procedure described in the document, and send their selfcertifications to the EVA. efficient power SPANISH THERMOSTAT. Emer- son Climate Technologies, St. Louis, has developed a Spanishonly programmable thermostat line. The Emerson Blue Selecto thermostat features a Spanish language display and Spanish programming. The thermostats have 4-in. blue displays and preprogrammed software for simplified time and temperature programming. To accompany the new thermostats, Emerson has implemented a Spanishspeaking helpline. GROWTH IN INDIA. Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool, plans to invest $20 million in new home appliance product lines in the next 12 to 18 months. The funds will be invested in three facilities in India. Growth is expected in a number of product categories including air conditioners, microwave ovens, and dishwashers. PROMOTING POWERLINE. The Spanish-language thermostat. VENDING MACHINE LABELS. The European Vending Association (EVA) has adopted an energy consumption label for vending machines. The association says that the program is voluntary. The label will rank the vending machines against competitors as “more” or “less” energy-efficient. The protocol, available upon request at www.vending-europe.eu, is divided into two main sections: the first is the protocol for the measurement itself, covering all types of machines; the second creates energy classes for the vending machines, similar to www.applianceDESIGN.com Universal Powerline Association, a consortium formed for the design and development of interoperable and open specifications for Powerline communications, has issued two marked requirements documents for Powerline communication-based Smart Grid and Command and Control applications. The MRDs for Smart Grid and Command and Control applications share three fundamental principles: interoperability; maintain an open, non-proprietary protocol meeting; and to facilitate regulatory approvals. The UPA command and control MRDS focuses on in-home applications and those that tie in to the smart Grid such as HVAC, appliance, security, lighting, and energy management applications. The UPA Smart Grid MRDs provides a baseline to clarify the multiple economic, commercial, legislative, and environmental requirements against which UPA members develop products and services. Smart Grids help utilities to integrate the actions of all components and users connected to the grid. Rosenberg EC fans outperform the competition with quiet power and efficiency. Our axial designs deliver airflow up to 16,900 cfm. Our backward curved fans provide up to six inches of steady static pressure. Both operate 15-20% more efficient than traditional AC fans with VFD. They’re ideal for main-secondary or pressure control, and RS485 networks. Put the power of Rosenberg EC fans to work for you. Call: (704) 893-0883 • Fax: (704) 882-0755 sales@rosenbergusa.com • www.rosenbergusa.com Representatives Wanted applianceDESIGN AD05084Rose.indd 1 November 2008 9 4/7/08 12:08:36 PM http://www.rosenbergusa.com http://www.vending-europe.eu http://www.rosenbergusa.com http://www.appliancedesign.com

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