CHARLOTTE, N.C -- DukeSolutions will host a two-day seminar to show plant managers and engineers how Direct Digital Controls (DCC) installed on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can reduce operating and maintenance costs

CHARLOTTE, N.C -- DukeSolutions will host a two-day seminar to show plant managers and engineers how Direct Digital Controls (DCC) installed on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can reduce operating and maintenance costs.

The seminar, "Energy Optimization for Textile HVAC Systems," will be held Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, in Clemson, S.C.

"The recent slowdown in orders has textile companies searching for additional ways to reduce operating costs," said Tom Fenimore, general manager for the Techtrol product line of DukeSolutions. "We help companies improve their bottom line -- and their manufacturing environment and HVAC maintenance.'"

The seminar will feature speakers from Reliance Drives/Rockwell Automation, Trane Corporation, Robinson Airtech and DukeSolutions.

For registration information, call Linda Gribble at 704/373-4782 or e-mail lsgribbl@duke-energy.com. The seminar will be held at the Clemson Conference Center and Inn at Clemson University, 100 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, S.C. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

DukeSolutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK), a diversified multinational energy company. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.duke-energy.com.