Emerson Network Power Executive Named Chairman of ASHRAE Technical Committee
Columbus, Ohio [September 30, 2008] – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, announced that Fred Stack recently earned the prestigious position of chairman of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Technical Committee 9.9 Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces, & Electronic Equipment / Systems. Stack is vice president of marketing, Liebert Precision Cooling, Emerson Network Power.
The mission of the ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9 is to be "recognized amongst all areas of the datacom industry as the unbiased engineering leader in HVAC and an effective provider of technical datacom information." During the past six years committee members have been advising the industry on improved equipment standards, and have developed an assortment of literature that is designed to educate and advance best design and operational guidelines for data centers. Some of these efforts have included revisions to ASHRAE handbooks, seven published books on data center design practices, and more than 34 technical transaction papers presented at more than 12 ASHRAE Symposium sessions.
The committee's first publication, "Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments," was published in 2004. This was followed by "Datacom Equipment Power Trends & Cooling Applications" in 2005. Other publication topics have focused on liquid cooling guidelines, structural and vibration guidelines, and energy efficiency best practices. Currently, TC 9.9 is developing several new books and technical papers on energy efficiency, free cooling, contamination, liquid cooling, data center metrics and more, according to Stack, who will be chairman through June 2010.
"I'm honored to be helping lead the strategic direction and initiatives of this important ASHRAE committee," said Stack. "As we all know, mission-critical facilities, such as data centers, telecom central offices, network closets, and computer rooms, are being confronted by an increasing amount of challenges, including rising energy costs and the rapid introduction of new technologies. Our committee is embracing its role to provide vendor-neutral education, resources, standards and best practices needed to overcome these challenges."
Stack has more than 30 years of engineering, sales and marketing experience with manufacturing and technology companies. In his position at Emerson Network Power, he is responsible for new product development roadmaps that reflect evolving market demands and incorporate new technology. These roadmaps are the foundation for his team's development of new products and application engineering tools to service market needs. Stack earned a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical engineering from Tulane University and a masters of business administration from Southern Methodist University.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 50,000 members. The mission of the organization is to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. ASHRAE membership includes consulting engineers, contractors, manufacturers, manufacturing representatives/sales, and architects.
About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www.emersonnetworkpower.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.