Overview

The other services (except public administration) industry encompasses a diverse range of services that don’t fall into specific categories like manufacturing, retail, or healthcare. This sector includes businesses and activities such as personal services (hair salons, fitness centers), repair and maintenance services (auto repair, appliance repair), religious organizations, civic and social organizations, and various niche services like funeral homes, laundry services, and pet care. It’s a catch-all category for services that don’t neatly fit into other industries.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) are sometimes referred to as CO2, Carbonic acid gas, Carbonic anhydride, Carbon (IV) oxide, Dry ice, Carbon dioxide gas, Carbon dioxide vapor, Carbon oxide.

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) have the following applications in other services (except public administration) industry:

  • Beverage Carbonation: The food and beverage sector uses GAO carbon dioxide to carbonate soft drinks, beer, and sparkling water. This application is widespread in restaurants, bars, and catering services.
  • Dry Ice Production: GAO Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) is used for cooling and freezing in transportation (e.g., shipping perishable goods), food preparation, and in entertainment (like creating fog effects in theaters and haunted houses).
  • Welding and Metal Fabrication: GAO CO2 is used as a shielding gas in welding processes like MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding. It helps protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
  • Fire Suppression: GAO Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishing systems, particularly in server rooms and electrical substations, where it can quickly suppress fires without causing damage to sensitive equipment.
  • Greenhouses: In horticulture and agriculture, GAO carbon dioxide is often added to greenhouse environments to enhance plant growth. This is especially important in nurseries and businesses specializing in plant cultivation.
  • pH Control: Carbon dioxide is used in maintaining optimal pH levels in swimming pools and spas, ensuring water quality and safety.
  • Drying and Cleaning: GAO Dry ice blasting, which uses solid CO2 pellets, is used for cleaning surfaces without leaving residue. It’s employed in industries like automotive detailing and restoration services.
  • Wastewater Treatment: GAO CO2 is sometimes used to control pH levels and enhance biological treatment processes in wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Funeral Services: In the funeral industry, GAO carbon dioxide is used for embalming and preservation purposes.
  • Special Effects: In the entertainment industry, GAO CO2 is used to create fog and smoke effects in theaters, concerts, and special events

More information on carbon dioxide (CO2) and their applications in other industries can be found on this page

Commercial Carbon Dioxide Detectors

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Hence, in addition to English, this website gaotek.com is offered in other major languages of North America and Europe such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Hungarian, Swedish, Czech, Portuguese, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Slovak, Catalan, Lithuanian, Bosnian, Galician, Slovene, Latvian, Estonian, Welsh, Icelandic, and Irish.

Complying with Other Services (Except Public Administration) Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) comply or help our customers comply with the other services (except public administration) industry standards such as

  • ISO 22000
  • US FDA regulations
  • Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness standards
  • AWS AXX
  • ASABE S398.2
  • Local agricultural guidelines and standards
  • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15
  • OSHA standards for handling and storing compressed gases
  • NFPA 12
  • Local fire codes and building regulations
  • ANSI/APSP standards for water quality and maintenance
  • Local health department regulations

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
  • Agricultural agencies

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as

  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
  • Health Canada
  • Health Canada’s Food Directorate
  • Transport Canada
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
  • The National Building Code of Canada

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) comply or help our clients comply with the Mexican regulations such as

  • The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales or SEMARNAT)
  • The Federal Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social or STPS)
  • The Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks (Comisión Federal para la Protección contra Riesgos Sanitarios or COFEPRIS)
  • The Ministry of Communications and Transportation (Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes or SCT)
  • The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural or SADER)

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) comply or help our clients comply with the European regulations such as

  • The European Commission with the European Environment Agency
  • The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
  • The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
  • The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
  • The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

Case Studies of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Other Services (Except Public Administration) Industry

Carbon dioxide (CO2) are sometimes called as CO2, Carbonic acid gas, Carbonic anhydride, Carbon (IV) oxide, Dry ice, Carbon dioxide gas, Carbon dioxide vapor, Carbon oxide.

Here are some practical examples of using carbon dioxide (CO2) in other services (except public administration) industry:

Carbon dioxide is injected into beverages like soft drinks, beer, and sparkling water to create carbonation, giving them their effervescent quality. It dissolves in the liquid, forming carbonic acid, which releases carbon dioxide gas bubbles when opened, resulting in the characteristic fizziness.

Dry ice, solid carbon dioxide, is produced by compressing and cooling gaseous CO2 to a very low temperature. Dry ice is used for cooling and freezing due to its extremely low temperature (around -78.5°C or -109.3°F). It sublimates directly from a solid to a gas without leaving behind liquid, making it ideal for refrigerating perishable goods during transport and preserving biological samples without moisture.

In welding, carbon dioxide gas can serve as a shielding gas during processes like MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding. It protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination by displacing the surrounding air and preventing oxidation, ensuring high-quality welds in metal fabrication.

CO2 enrichment is used in controlled greenhouse environments to enhance plant growth. Increased CO2 levels stimulate photosynthesis, resulting in improved crop yields, faster growth, and enhanced crop quality. This technique is especially valuable in horticulture and agriculture.

Carbon dioxide is employed in fire extinguishing systems as a clean agent. It displaces oxygen from the fire-affected area, effectively smothering the fire without leaving residues or causing water damage. It’s crucial in settings where water-based fire suppression systems may harm sensitive equipment or pose electrical risks.

In swimming pools and spas, carbon dioxide is used to regulate pH levels. It helps maintain water quality by preventing issues like algae growth and ensuring the water’s pH is within the safe and comfortable range for swimmers.

Dry ice pellets are propelled at high speeds to clean various surfaces. The rapid phase change from solid to gas upon impact dislodges contaminants without leaving residues. This method is eco-friendly, non-abrasive, and ideal for cleaning industrial equipment, machinery, and even delicate surfaces like historical artifacts.

In funeral services, carbon dioxide can be used for embalming and preservation. It slows decomposition, allowing for extended viewing periods during visitations and funerals. This practice is common in mortuaries to maintain the appearance of the deceased.

In the entertainment industry, carbon dioxide is used for special effects, particularly to create dense, cold fog or smoke effects. When released, it enhances the visual and atmospheric elements of theatrical productions, concerts, and events, adding drama and mystique to performances.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware , a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in other services (except public administration) industry.

RFID Systems By Industry

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Use of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Other Services (Except Public Administration) Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s carbon dioxide (CO2) with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

  • Beverage carbonation control software
  • Greenhouse CO2 management software
  • Welding process control software
  • Funeral services embalming software
  • Dry ice blasting equipment control software
  • Special effects fog and smoke control software
  • Welding process analysis and quality control software
  • Fire safety system performance analysis software
  • Swimming pool and spa water quality analysis software
  • Industrial equipment cleaning process analysis software
  • Cloud-based greenhouse CO2 monitoring and control services
  • Online funeral services management and embalming software
  • Special effects fog and smoke control services with remote access
  • Fire safety system performance analysis and reporting in the cloud
  • Cloud-based swimming pool and spa water quality analysis platforms

GAO Tek’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and their applications in other industries are listed on this page

Commercial Carbon Dioxide Detectors

Other related products can be found at this category page

Other Environmental Testers

Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada, and fast delivery to Mexico and Europe from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Europe. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in other services (except public administration) industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

  • Accenture
  • Deloitte
  • IBM Global Business Services
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
  • Capgemini
  • Cognizant
  • Infosys
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  • Wipro
  • Ernst & Young (EY)
  • CGI Group
  • Atos

GAO has Many Customers in Other Services (Except Public Administration) Industry

The carbon dioxide (CO2) from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in other services (except public administration) industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s carbon dioxide (CO2) in other services (except public administration) industry.

RFID Systems By Industry

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in other services (except public administration) industry:

  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Republic Services, Inc.
  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • ABM Industries, Inc.
  • Safelite Group
  • The American Red Cross
  • United Way Worldwide
  • AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons)
  • American Automobile Association (AAA)
  • National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Waste Connections Canada
  • GFL Environmental Inc.
  • Canadian Automobile Association (CAA)
  • Promotora Ambiental SAB de CV (PASA)
  • Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana (COPARMEX)
  • SUEZ Group (France)
  • Edenred (France, specializing in employee benefits)
  • The British Council (UK, cultural and educational organization)

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