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Danfoss has announced its partnership with Hydronic Technology, Inc., which will provide the states of Louisiana and Mississippi with knowledgeable sales and service of Danfoss’ portfolio of hydronic comfort controls. Founded in 1951, Hydronic Technology is a supplier of water-side HVAC and domestic water equipment. It has three locations: New Orleans, Louisiana; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi. Hydronic comfort controls “Hydronic Technology has great expertise in...

Singapore can save massive amounts of energy by modernizing its existing building mass. Between 30 and 40 percent is a realistic possibility. And Danfoss’ new Smart Buildings Training Center in Singapore is busy paving the way for the change to happen. Since the opening late last year, more than 30 consultants, contractors, and installers have already participated in trainings here. Johnny Lim, Mechanical, Engineering & Plumbing Consultant at Surbana Jurong, one of Singapore’s...

The Danfoss Group has announced the full acquisition of Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd (AIP), an R&D and engineering company based in Edinburgh, Scotland specializing in hydraulic system development. The acquisition is a crucial component of Danfoss’ plans to roll out its innovative Digital Displacement® technology worldwide. Danfoss previously announced the acquisition of the majority shares of AIP in October 2018, at that time creating a joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Indust...

On January 1st, 2021, Danfoss Industrial Automation will become Danfoss Sensing Solutions. Along with the new name, the company’s focus is to strengthen their portfolio and services to provide cutting-edge expertise and more advanced application-driven sensor technologies and solutions. the need for sensing Bert Labots, the Vice President of Danfoss, said “Global mega trends increase the need for sensing. We see OEMs, wholesalers, and installers adapting to it and facing fundamenta...

Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. With the new Climate Solutions segment, Danfoss will intensify its focus on the green agenda in attractive global markets. Everywhere in the world, there is a strengthened focus on climate efforts and by combining the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss is investing in the future to help customers and partners take action t...

Across the globe, annual food loss amounts total to approximately 1.3 billion tons of waste and 4.4 gigatons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To put that in perspective: If food waste were a country, it would rank as the third largest GHG emitting country in the world, surpassed only by the United States and China. The average supermarket, which brings in about $35M in annual revenue, will see $526,590 worth of food waste and 3,600 MWh worth of wasted energy use, where about 2,000 MWh is use...

With straightforward installation, intuitive wizard, and built-in design flexibility the Danfoss EKE 400, provide the tools needed to achieve the optimal cooling mode and defrost sequence for efficient, safe, and trouble-free evaporator operation. Danfoss is very pleased to announce the release of the second version of the EKE 400 1.1. Evaporator Controller. The latest version of the EKE 400 comes with new features such as support for DX evaporators with or without hot gas defrost including CO2...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the Institute for Heat and Mobility (IWO) are jointly using a new variant of greenhouse gas-reduced heating oil. As part of a practical test lasting at least two years, a total of 21 residential buildings are supplied with a so-called R33 fuel combination, one-third of which consists of components with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The aim is to test their readiness for use. Oil heating systems “There are around 5.5 mi...

Danfoss has announced updating and enhancing its service offering to create a more sustainable, scalable and secure cloud-based portal for managing food retail operations. Alsense IoT Food Retail Services Previously known as Danfoss Enterprise Services (DES), Alsense is optimized to provide new levels of efficiency. Supermarkets and food retail stores can reduce their net energy consumption by up to 30% with Alsense, saving money and reducing food waste. ”We’re excited to introduc...

Danfoss’ refrigeration HECUs meet strict design qualification requirements for the incentive programs implemented by Energy Solutions on behalf of the sponsors of Mass Save® and National Grid Rhode Island. The incentives take the form of rebates issued at the time of the HECUs’ sale. The HECUs are available via MARS, Danfoss master distributor, to their participating distributors/wholesalers. These incentive programs are great for all involved: contractors will save on component...

Almost 5 years ago, Danfoss introduced NovoCon S, the first –of-its-kind digital actuator, specially designed for AB-QM pressure independent control valves (PICVs). At the time, this was a revolutionary actuator for controlling flow through terminal units in hydronic HVAC applications. NovoCon S digital actuator With its bus-communication for BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU protocols, NovoCon S is a front runner in establishing new and innovative IoT solutions for smart buildings. The concep...

Danfoss is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular TU stainless steel thermostatic expansion valve, trusted for the most demanding refrigeration applications by OEMs and installers worldwide. TU thermostatic expansion valve With more than 15 million valves sold since its launch in 1995, TU's combination of high precision and unique stainless-steel construction has made it a staple of cold-chain systems in particular. Equipment manufacturers have come to value the TU's robustness, reli...

Danfoss Editron has joined the National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition. The initiative is attempting to create a five-year point-of-sale incentive program totaling over US$ 2 billion at the federal level that would introduce tens of thousands of zero-emissions trucks into American fleets. Organized by CALSTART, the ZET Coalition is aiming to inject life into the U.S. economy by increasing manufacturing capabilities in the electric bus and truck industries. Trucks and buses represent 4% of...

Danfoss Editron has been selected to provide the hybrid drivetrain system for the Bering 145 superyacht, the new flagship model of Bering Yachts’ fleet. It is expected that the transoceanic model, which will feature some of the latest electrification and yachting technology, will be ready for delivery to its owner in 2022. Bering Yachts designs and builds semi-custom steel expedition yachts and luxury steel trawler yachts ranging from 15-45m in size. As Bering Yachts’ first superyac...

Danfoss has just released its EKE 2U backup power module for applications such as chillers, heat pumps, cold rooms, CRAC, and food retail—making it easier than ever to protect the compressor in the event of a power outage. A reliable, easy-to-use alternative to battery packs and solenoid shutoff valves, the Danfoss EKE 2U backup power module reacts quickly to prevent liquid from entering the compressor should the mains power fail. Galvanic isolation protection The module’s ultraca...

Whether one is a seasoned user of Coolselector®2 or new to Danfoss’ free calculation and selection tool, one will enjoy the latest upgrade. Now, one can quickly and easily transfer one’s selection results to a shopping cart in the Danfoss Product Store. After clicking the button on the BOM in Coolselector®2, the list of selected products will land in the Danfoss Product Store on a list known as "My List". Since the flexibility of Coolselector®2 allows one to select a mul...

The company continues to help installers manage ongoing refrigerant change. The valves are just two of an extended well-known refrigeration portfolio of Danfoss products to be qualified for the A2L-classified refrigerants, in response to demand from customers who want to use ultra-low GWP alternatives to R404A and R134a. Danfoss has created new, dedicated versions of the popular design, an industry staple since the T2’s launch in 1966. As with all mechanical valves, each model is optimize...

One can monitor one’s refrigeration assets at any time, from anywhere with the ProsaLink mobile app- simple IoT connectivity for the small stores which have no central management control. Simple app-based solution for food store owner. For simple refrigeration monitoring, the ProsaLink app, paired with the PR-SC4 telemetry device capturing the data, is a user-friendly, 24/7 real-time temperature and automatic data-logging solution - combined with alarm notifications to enable immediate ac...

Mayakprint LLC is a Russian company that specializes in the production of vinyl wallpapers. Wallpaper production is a complex technological process: it needs to be precisely cooled down at different stages in order to keep the embossing shape and that the paint lies evenly for instance.  At the end, it ensures the high quality of the final product. efficient refrigeration system Recently, the company opened a fourth wallpaper printing line and the cooling system was hand...

The Connectivity Ecosystem, a partnership between Schneider Electric, Somfy and Danfoss, welcome its newest member to the alliance, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions that enables safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. With a combined vision of driving simple, safe and seamless solutions for both residential and commercial applications, the partnership will deliver a superior value proposition to customers, combining expertise in comprehensive solutions brin...

Just from implementing existing technology solutions for electrification of transport, energy efficient heating and cooling of buildings and sector integration - urban areas can bridge half of the gap needed to reach the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target in urban areas. It is both technological and economically feasible for urban areas to achieve the 1.5-degree target by 2050. That is the key message of a new report from Navigant. Cities’ impact on climate and health is enormous. If policy...

Recently, Danfoss Editron has obtained the final Type Approval Certificate for its Synchronous Reluctance assisted Permanent Magnet Motors and frequency converters from the China Classification Society (CCS). The acquisition of this Type Approval Certificate means that Danfoss Editron products have been recognized by the industry authorities in terms of design and development, technological process, production and manufacturing and product quality - a milestone achievement by Danfoss Editron. "...

Electric noise caused by Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and other direct-coupled electrical fast transients from valves and relays is a serious challenge in the plastics industry causing lost production hours, material waste and ultimately expensive damage and repair of machinery. In light of the problem with electric noise, Danfoss set out to invent a new pressure transmitter optimized for the specific conditions of the plastics industry. The result is the new MBS 1600 that offers electric pr...

HSB Living Lab and Leanheat by Danfoss have entered a collaboration to improve liveability in buildings. By harnessing feedback loops between building performance, indoor conditions and resident-perceived indoor comfort, the partnership project aims at bringing new insights on the interaction between smart maintenance and liveability. Smart maintenance and liveability Launched in June 2020, the new collaboration between the Swedish HSB Living Lab and Leanheat by Danfoss focuses on the optimal...

As of 1st November 2020, Martin Rossen takes on the position as Senior Vice President, Group Communication & Reputation, reporting to Kim Fausing, CEO of Danfoss. ”I am very proud to welcome Martin Rossen to the team. I am convinced that he will strengthen Danfoss with his strategic mindset, execution power and a second-to-none insight into the dynamics of public affairs and the potential of strategic communication. Martin comes with excellent leadership experience and a strong commun...

Built in the USA and China to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, Danfoss Turbocor® oil-free centrifugal compressors are already bringing new levels of efficiency with more than 80,000 installations around the world. But while the compressor’s unique magnetic bearing technology delivers high efficiency with zero performance degradation, it also requires specific service and maintenance skills to ensure long-lasting performance and service life. Danfoss has therefore developed...

Over the past months, Danfoss has made several exciting updates to the popular Refrigerant Slider app. Danfoss improved the interface, integrated several of the other apps, and added quality of life improvements that made it much easier to use. Danfoss announced that Refrigerant Slider is now RefTools, an essential, all-in-one mobile app for air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. The Cooling industry is becoming smarter and increasingly complex, and HVACR professionals need tools, gui...

The MBS 1600 pressure transmitters are built tough to withstand the harsh environments that wind power applications face. The dedicated range of pressure transmitters comes with all the needed electrical and pressure connections for easy integration into the nacelle. Its robust design ensures relentless monitoring of the pressure in pitch cylinders, brake systems, power packs, gearboxes, and cooling systems – to allow for higher performance, quicker corrections, and predictive maintenance...

Danfoss launches contractor-focused webinar series: Five Steps to Your Perfect Workday. Danfoss experts have created a series of five webinars that will provide tools to help contractors overcome typical jobsite challenges. The live webinars are free to attend and will be given in English and Spanish. webinar topics Topics include: Quick Steps to Ensure Compressor Health | May 20, 2020, 2pm EST (English); May 21, 2020, 2pm EST (Spanish) Focus on observations and measurements that identi...

New Danfoss LX Kits for floor warming are designed to make it even easier to install electric heating in new or renovated flooring. The kits are a complete solution, including a Danfoss LX floor warming mat, LX205T Touch Thermostat, and Little Buzzer continuity alarm. Suitable for installation under tile, stone, and laminate floors in both residential and commercial applications, LX floor warming mats radiate heat from the floor for even, gentle room heating without the dust and debris of conve...