Gartner Refrigeration and Manufacturing, Inc Cooling Tower - West Springfield, Massachusetts

Gartner Refrigeration and Manufacturing, Inc is a cooling tower facility located at 1406 Elm St, West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. The plant is operational and serves the industrial refrigeration and manufacturing sector, classified under NAICS code 333415 for air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including ASHRAE 15 for refrigeration safety and the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program governing refrigerant use. As a cooling tower in the industrial sector, the plant likely utilizes evaporative cooling, which involves water consumption and potential for energy efficiency improvements through optimized coefficient of performance (COP). The plant contributes to the local industrial infrastructure in West Springfield, supporting manufacturing processes that require reliable cooling. Its operational status ensures continued service to the regional economy, with adherence to environmental standards for refrigerant management and water usage.

Cooling towers in industrial settings like this facility typically use evaporative cooling, which consumes water and can impact local water resources. Refrigerant choice is critical due to global-warming potential (GWP); the facility likely complies with EPA regulations phasing down high-GWP refrigerants. Operational efficiency (COP) is a key metric for energy and environmental performance.