Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for airconditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, is accepting entries for its ninth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition.

Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy and environmental savings.

Interested participants may enter the competition by submitting an application by June 1, 2018. Applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel of third-party judges representing various disciplines.

Last year, Danfoss presented the EnVisioneer of the Year award to Welbilt’s brand Delfield, one of the world’s largest custom stainless-steel refrigeration equipment manufacturers. Delfield used Danfoss thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controls to optimize its foodservice refrigeration equipment. By integrating these Danfoss technologies that enable more precise control and are approved for use with flammable refrigerants, Delfield recently converted its portfolio from R-404A, an HFC refrigerant, to R-290, a natural hydrocarbon —reducing global warming potential by more than 99 percent, from 3,943 to 3. It also was able to lower refrigerant charge by 40-80 percent to reduce equipment footprint, and cut energy consumption by as much as 50 percent.

For more information about the EnVisioneer of the Year award competition, read about previous winners, or submit an entry, please visit http://www.danfoss.us/news/envisioneer-of-the-year/.

Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions. Our products and services are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. We are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as district heating infrastructure for cities and urban communities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today Danfoss is a world-leader, employing more than 25,000 employees and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are still privately held by the founding family. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com.