Oshkosh moving Medtec and Specialty Vehicles to Florida

Firegeezer.com reports that Oshkosh is shutting down its Medtec facilities in Pidgeon, Michigan, and Goshen, Indiana, and shifting production to the Pierce facility in Bradenton, Florida. This move marks a significant restructuring of Oshkosh’s operations, as it consolidates its Medtec Ambulance unit with Pierce Manufacturing in Bradenton. The relocation is expected to bring between 100 and 150 new manufacturing and office jobs to the area. As part of the transition, Oshkosh is eligible for up to $1.44 million in economic development incentives. The funding will be split among the state of Florida, which will contribute $1.07 million, Manatee County, which will provide $333,732, and Pinellas County, which will add $40,000. These incentives are designed to support the company's expansion and help offset some of the costs associated with relocating operations. In addition to the Medtec division, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, which operates plants in Harvey and Calumet City, Illinois, is also relocating its operations to Florida. The unit specializes in high-tech mobile medical imaging vehicles and transportable trailers. It will merge with Frontline’s Clearwater operation, a manufacturer of command and communications vehicles and broadcast vehicles. Oshkosh has committed to offering an average annual salary of at least $57,897 for the new positions in Clearwater—150% of the local average wage of $38,598 in Pinellas County. This suggests the company is aiming to attract skilled workers to the region. Although the details have not yet been posted on Pierce or Oshkosh’s official websites, the information was first reported by the St. Petersburg Times. Another local outlet, Brandenton.com, also covered the story, highlighting the impact on employment in the region. According to the report, Pierce Manufacturing is expected to begin hiring by March, addressing a pressing need in Manatee County, where unemployment stands at 12.6%, with 18,267 residents currently unemployed. John Daggett, a spokesperson for Oshkosh Corp., confirmed that the consolidation will lead to job cuts across the company’s Midwest facilities as work moves to Bradenton and Clearwater. Specifically, Medtec Ambulances will lay off 45 employees at its headquarters in Goshen, Indiana; 60 workers at its manufacturing plant there; and 70 employees at its White Pigeon, Michigan, facility. Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles will also cut 80 jobs at its Illinois locations. This shift reflects a broader trend in the manufacturing sector, as companies seek to optimize operations and take advantage of more favorable business environments. With the move to Florida, Oshkosh is positioning itself to benefit from local incentives while reshaping its workforce and production strategy.

Direct Expansion Wshp

Introduction to GENT direct expansion wshp

GENT direct expansion wshp is a Direct Expansion Air Conditioning that uses natural water sources at normal temperature, such as surface runoff, groundwater, etc., and refrigerant as the medium to achieve indoor cooling and heating through direct heat exchange between indoor air and water.

How the unit works?

After the unit uses a water pump to take water from the preset water intake point, the direct-expansion Water Source Heat Pump uses the fan, refrigerant and compressor in the unit to blow air directly into the room to achieve indoor space cooling and heating. Therefore, this unit is a direct expansion device that can achieve its purpose without the assistance of indoor terminals. The water after heat exchange is discharged back to the water intake point by the water pump, and is not continuously circulated in the direct expansion water source unit.

From this, it can be seen that the water source dx Air Conditioning is actually a deformation of the water source heat pump. The water source used by water source heat pump is also the natural water at normal temperature, and the water involved in the heat exchange does not circulate continuously within the unit.

The difference between the two units lies in the different output forms. The dx water source heat pump directly produces cold air or hot air, while the water source heat pump produces cold water or hot water. If indoor cooling and heating are to be achieved, the assistance of indoor terminals is also required.

Therefore, the special feature of GENT water source direct expansion ac system is that it does not require the installation of indoor terminals. This can effectively reduce the initial equipment investment cost and installation difficulty.

What are the restrictions of using the unit?

The unit needs to be close to the water source.

Because the unit needs to continuously take in water and drain water during operation, the unit should be installed close to the water source. If the unit is far away from the water source, the long water source transportation distance will increase the cost of laying pipes and cause a certain degree of heat loss, which will affect the operation effect of the unit. Therefore, users who intend to use this unit need to ensure that there is a sufficient amount of corresponding water source around the preset use site for the unit to use.

In summary, this unit has both advantages and disadvantages. This unit does not require the installation of additional indoor terminals, but it also has the common pain point of water source heat pump, that is, the unit needs to be installed close to the water source. If there is no available water source around the installation site of the unit, the high-efficiency and energy-saving characteristics of the unit will not be brought into play, and even the unit will not be able to operate normally, which greatly limits the installation range of the unit.

Then, users who need to control the initial equipment investment cost and have available water sources around are very suitable for this unit. This unit can save you costs to the maximum extent while ensuring the heating and cooling effects. Interested users are welcome to communicate with us for consultation.

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