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What Sets Evaporative Cooling Apart from Other Cooling Methods?

  This week, as the heat keeps the Southwest and Southern Plain in 100+ degree conditions, cooling solutions will be particularly needed. Since 1990, Portacool has provided practical, effective cooling solutions for areas that typically could not be cooled by air conditioning. Unlike an air conditioner, evaporative cooling works with the ambient air and water to provide…

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The official start of summer 2018

  As of Thursday, June 21 – we are in the official summer months! That means the heat is on! We are often asked, “What sets your evaporative cooling products apart from other cooling methods?” We are happy to dive into this subject and talk about our differentiation. Since 1990, Portacool has provided practical, effective cooling solutions…

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It bears repeating – Heat Safety Is Key

The toll heat can take on the body should not be underestimated. It’s important to take precautions to ensure safety in the heat when exercising, entertaining, or working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned areas like the garage. Hydration: The top tip for giving your body the power to beat the heat is to stay hydrated. You need…

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One-year Anniversary of Portacool Park

  Our team is thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Portacool Park in Center, Texas, our hometown of 28+ years. What started out as a vision for the park’s renewal became a reality last June when the park opened with expanded facilities ranging from the covered pavilion/basketball court to updated facilities and multi-purpose areas. …

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As Seen on the Road…

  Our team is thrilled to partner with another growing Texas company to bring Portacool branded trailers to the road.  Thanks to Greenway Carriers, LLC in Lufkin, we have 50 Portacool branded trailers on the road across the country and 20 more in the works.  What started with Greenway acting as our carrier between our manufacturing facility…

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Hometown Happiness: The Grand Opening of Portacool Park

  What started as a vision by Portacool execs and the city of Center, Texas has culminated into a wonderful reality for the community.  On June 17, the new Portacool Park was unveiled with a grand opening celebration with lots of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Portacool Park is the culmination of more…

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Heat Waves are Serious Business

  Did you know heatwaves are a primary cause of worker heat-related illnesses and fatalities in the state of California? This fact is illustrated in a thorough case study completed in 2006.  The study showed that 84% of the confirmed occupational heat illnesses in 2006 occurred during a July heatwave. Nationally, Weather.com just last week…

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Sonoma Raceway Puts Fans First With New Amenities

  Sonoma Raceway continues to put fans first with several facility improvements set to debut at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, June 23-25. Amenities include a new track-wide speaker system, cooling stations, shaded dining areas, and the addition of permanent restrooms. As reported on: http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2017/story/_/i/19632847/sonoma-raceway-puts-fans-first-new-amenitiesd — Jayski.com staff · Portacool Cooling…

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CAL/OSHA Code & Compliance Rules for Outdoor Workers

  June is National Safety Month, as deemed by the National Safety Council. Nationally, worker safety and health on the job is advocated through the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration –OSHA. In addition to OSHA regulations, further worker protection is provided by individual state regulatory agencies. In California, that agency is the…

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National Pet Week – Protecting Animals from the Heat

  Did you know that May 8-12 is National Pet Week as deemed by the American Veterinary Medical Association? As vets will tell you, an important consideration for pet care is ensuring their safety in hot conditions. Mark Jousan, DVM, is a Texas-based licensed veterinarian who treats all types of pets and animals at Shelby…

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