Portacool In The News

Expert Tips, Industry Trends, and Evaporative Cooling Know-How
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April 7, 2022
Portacool brings the powerful Kuul brand into the fold
Portacool, LLC, the leading portable evaporative cooler and evaporative media company, announced today that it has completed the integration of the Kuul and Portacool brands. In 1996, the company had a vision that
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Portacool Jetstream 250: Black cooler with a blue fan, casters, cord wrap; ideal for small spaces and award-winning for innovation.
July 20, 2021
In the News – PTEN 2021
Ideal for Small Spaces The Portacool Jetstream 250 is a mid-range evaporative cooler ideal for keeping small spaces cool. User-friendly features include easy-roll casters, cord wrap, and streamlined maintenance. The unit cools
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June 21, 2021
In The News – WGN Radio
Steve Darnell, National Account Manager for Portacool, joins Lou Manfredini to talk about a Portacool evaporative cooler. Listen to the interview here!Lou Manfredini is host of the widely popular “HouseSmarts
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Small cooling unit brings big comfort to the patio.
June 11, 2021
In The News – WGN News
Mr. Fix It joins WGN Morning News with tips on home cooling solutions. Check out Portacool at 1:33!
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Woman on wicker sofa with drink, enjoying patio. Portable air cooler nearby, with red flowers and brick wall in the background.
June 9, 2021
What you need to make the most of your outdoor spaces
(BPT) – Outdoor living is hotter than ever — in more ways than one — and creating spaces that are not only functional but downright enjoyable has become the goal
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Man grills by the pool knowing his guests are enjoying themselves in the cool breeze and cooled zone created by the air cooler.
June 7, 2021
Men’s Journal features the all new Portacool 510
The weather is heating up all over the country, which means that it’s time to get your cooling systems in order. And if you’re more of a fan of being
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Worker in hard hat and vest operates metal machine in lit warehouse with large tools. Portacool Jetstream 260 fan visible in background.
August 15, 2020
New Equipment Digest features Portacool Jetstream 260 in Tool Directory
Portable Evaporative Cooler The Portacool Jetstream 260 provides powerful cooling with 12,500 CFM that cools over 3,125 square feet. With built-in handles and heavy-duty casters, this portable evaporative cooler is engineered to
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Man in personal safety gear works in a less hazardous environment as the temperature was lowered by evaporative cooling.
July 20, 2020
Tackle heat stress hazards
QUESTION: What can I do to mitigate the risk of heat stress in a hard-to-cool environment? Responding is Terry DeRise, manufacturing director, Portacool LLC, Center, TX ANSWER: Every year, thousands of workers are
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Detail of evaporative cooling media.
June 19, 2020
Kuul evaporative media – Evaporative cooling systems in our daily lives
Behind most modern portable and fixed evaporative cooling systems is a component known as rigid evaporative media. At first glance, this component appears to be a simple block of corrugated cardboard-like material. Outside
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In a workshop, a man uses a miter saw while a woman works beside a wooden trailer. A Cyclone provides comfort amid the equipment.
June 7, 2020
HBS Dealer Made in the USA Momentum features Portacool Cyclone series
The Portacool Cyclone is a mobile, all-natural, energy-efficient air cooling unit specifically designed for spot-cooling spaces where air conditioning is impractical.See the full lineup. 
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Man working with red-hot iron in a safer place because of the cooling zone.
June 4, 2020
ISHN: Proactive vigilance key to preventing heat-related illness and injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure each year.  However, heat-related illnesses are preventable. “The best way to prevent heat-related
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Bright Orange Hazarous Locations Portacool.
May 24, 2020
Safety + Health Trends In focuses on heat protection
Not all work environments are ‘created equal’ “Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards,” OSHA’s “Water. Rest. Shade.” heat illness prevention campaign page
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Automotive tech works happily in a cooler shop.
May 21, 2020
Guest Blog: City of College Station Fleet Services keeps cool in Texas heat
The technicians at College Station Fleet Services have declared their Portacool Jetstreams are an everyday necessity for their work. Located just under two hours northwest of Houston in the heart of the
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Woodworkers enojy their open shop a lot more when it's this cool.
May 7, 2020
12 new building tools and equipment built tougher than ever
While the tools and equipment available to builders are as varied as the needs of a jobsite, the newest iterations all have one thing in common: features and designs aimed
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A person in a blue shirt and jeans on a ladder adjusts a light. A Portacool Cyclone 160 is nearby with tools, capturing an HVAC work setting.
April 30, 2020
Contracting Business features Portacool Cyclone 160 in HVAC Product Gallery
Portacool Cyclone 160 Portable Evaporative Cooler Portacool’s Cyclone 160 is a portable cooling solution designed to help professional stay safe and productive on the jobsite. It generates significant airflow and cooling
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Warehouses are more comfortable with evaporative cooling.
July 27, 2019
Beating the heat with Poracool, A New Equipment Digest feature
Read Article in New Equipment Digest Imagine a 150,000-ft2 facility with few doors and little ventilation. Packed throughout the building is heavy, heat-producing machinery, including three 18 x 70 ft paint
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JETSTREAM 250 portable cooler with sleek black casing, vibrant blue blades, and user-friendly controls, ideal for challenging environments.
April 26, 2019
Jetstream 250 featured as an effective heat safety tool in Trade Magazines
See in Occupational Health & Safety (Page 44)   Read Article in Mission Critical Magazine PORTABLE COOLING FROM PORTACOOL THE PORTACOOL JETSTREAM™ 250 USES THE NATURAL PROCESS OF EVAPORATION VIA
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Jetstream 220: Portable evaporative cooler with wheels, sleek black exterior, front vent, user-friendly control panel, and carrying handle for mobility.
April 26, 2019
Evaporative cooling tool review features Jetstream 220 for auto shops
  See in Fleet Maintenance The Portacool Jetstream™ 220 is designed as a compact, portable evaporative cooler. This cooler is powerful and adaptable for small or hard-to-cool spaces. The Jetstream 220 features oscillating
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Two workers handle large metal containers in a factory, dressed casually. An Apex hums nearby in the industrial setting with exposed beams and equipment.
April 25, 2019
Manufacturing director Terry Derise gives 5 steps for heat stress prevention on the job
Read EHS Daily Advisor articleInjuries and Illness, Personnel Safety STEPS FOR HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS PREVENTION AMONG WORKERS Summer is nearly upon us! If last year, the fourth hottest on record, is any
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April 12, 2019
Evaporative cooling in action at Washington Iron Works
                    Read Article in Workplace Material Handling & Safety Greg Olson is the Heavy Machine Shop Supervisor at Washington Iron Works
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Kuul Evaporative Media logo.
February 13, 2019
Kuul evaporative media announces partnership with QC Supply
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with QC Supply, as they will exclusively offer Portacool’s Kuul evaporative media brand to their poultry & swine customers across 14 states.   A new partnership
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Three people in business attire stand smiling with a glass PTEN Innovation Award, in front of a PTEN logo backdrop.
October 8, 2018
Portacool, LLC wins 2018 PTEN Innovation Awards People’s Choice for shop equipment
Portacool Jetstream™ 230 Chosen by Readers as a Stand-out Product for the Shop CENTER, TEXAS – OCTOBER 8, 2018 – Portacool, LLC is proud to announce the Portacool Jetstream™ 230 has received the
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CEO Ben Wulf detail.
October 1, 2018
CEO Ben Wulf featured in Chief Executive Magazine
Read Article in Chief Executive Magazine
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A black, angular portable swamp cooler on four caster wheels is seen with a front grille and control panel. Ideal for a Las Vegas shop owner.
October 1, 2018
The Jetstream 230 helps a Las Vegas shop owner stay productive in the heat
The Portacool Jetstream Portable Evaporative Cooler Series is designed to combine an “impressive” airflow with Kuul Comfort evaporative media that is made in the U.S. exclusively for Portacool products. This series is designed
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Portacool Label, deep blue letters on a silver background.
August 2, 2018
Smart steps to beat the heat
Portacool has been featured in a number of newspaper articles across the country as a great option for portable cooling in oppressive heat environments & during heat waves. Full story for Smart
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Jetstreams featured in a shop.
August 2, 2018
As seen in…. Portacool Jetstream series featured in the media
Read article in The Shop Read article in the Tech Shop   Read article in Manufacturing News WHAT’S NEW IN THE PORTABLE WORLD OF HAVC? Read the article in the
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"Portacool, when comfort counts™ written over a series of evaporative coolers made for tough conditions.
June 22, 2018
Talking cooling on the radio
From a manufacturing specific radio show to a Saturday morning home improvement show, Portacool has gotten to talk about how, where and why evaporative cooling is effective for combating heat to
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A person in a cap and dark shirt cleans a classic car’s headlight. A Hurricane with blue blades spins nearby, as sunlight streams through the open garage door.
June 15, 2018
Power of the newest Portacool Hurricane evaporative featured in industry pubs
Read article at ForConstructionPros.comRead article in Industrial Safety and Hygiene News Read article in RSES Journal Read article in HVAC & Plumping Product News Read article in Engineered Systems Read
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A construction worker in orange vest and hard hat operates a chain in a warehouse with an industrial Portacool fan in the background.
June 7, 2018
The importance of addressing excessive heat in the workplace
Terry DeRise, Manufacturing Director for Portacool, LLC, oversees all Portacool portable evaporative cooler manufacturing. For the June issue of ISHN magazine, he outlined the importance of proactively addressing excessive heat in work
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A man in a blue shirt and cap inspects machinery in a workshop, standing on the tire next to a Jetstream. Metal structure houses varied equipment.
May 3, 2018
Portacool Jetstream series features in Q1 Q2
From industrial health & safety minded publications, to automotive enthusiast-focused magazines – the four Portacool Jetstream evaporative coolers in the Series have been featured in a number of outlets. Read article in
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Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe features Portacool.
May 3, 2018
Returning the favor with Mike Rowe features Portacool
The Portacool team was honored to help Mike Rowe and his team developing the “Returning the Favor” series on Facebook earlier this year. We provided two Portacool Jetstream evaporative coolers to help
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A diverse group unites hands over business documents, symbolizing teamwork. Growth icons show collaboration like strategizing for a Portacool honor.
February 16, 2018
Portacool has proudly received the following awards to date:
Professional Tools & Equipment News awarded Portacool Jetstream™ 230 with the 2018 PTEN Innovation Award People’s Choice winner in the Shop Equipment category Texas Workforce Solutions Local Employer of Excellence Award for 2017
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