The chiller removes the superheated water and cool air is left inside for dehumidifying.
Lower humidity provides a more stable environment inside the fatcory, with no moisture to threaten the precision construction of the pianos. In winter, the system will convert water to steam to heat the factory.
It’s critical that we find energy-efficient ways to dehumidify our plant, and the solar panels are the answer, said Bill Rigos, facilities manager at the Steinway & Sons factory in Queens.
Steinway has always been an innovative and progressive company; it’s part of the company’s culture, Steinway & Sons Vice President of manufacturing Andrew Horbachevsky, said. This begins with a bold vision. Our objective is to continue to challenge the status quo, whether in piano performance and quality, product offerings or factory operational efficiency. Using renewable energy sources reflects this same sensibility.
We look at green initiatives as a way to recapture resources, said Todd Sanders, vice president of sales and marketing for Steinway. We’re not doing it to be flashy. We’re doing it because it makes good business sense and helps to maintain the excellence of our products.
