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The Board of Directors of AB Electrolux has appointed Yannick Fierling as the new President and CEO of Electrolux Group effective January 1, 2025. Yannick Fierling succeeds Jonas Samuelson, who earlier this year informed the Board that he would leave his position by the end of the year. Yannick Fierling has more than 20 years of experience in the household appliances industry, most recently as CEO of Europe for Haier Corporation during the years 2015 to 2024. Between 2000 and 2015, he...

Installers can now access Navien boilers within 24 hours thanks to a new strategic partnership between the globally renowned boiler manufacturer and APP Plumbing and Heating, the UK’s most recognized independent distributor of plumbing and heating products. With APP Plumbing and Heating as Navien’s exclusive UK distributor, this partnership is set to enhance the availability and distribution of Navien’s cutting-edge products, bringing significant and tangible benefits to insta...

Using Ideal Heating’s Evomax 2, the UK’s market-pioneering commercial wall-mounted boiler, the video takes the step-by-step through the process, from assembling the frames and mounting the boilers, through to the connections, and fitting the pumps, headers kits, insulation, and hydraulic separation. The video is time-stamped so they can see how the 90-minute cascade build progresses but, thankfully, the video itself is just a quick six-minute watch! "Installing boilers in a cascade...

Tetra, a pioneering provider of end-to-end sustainable home heating and cooling solutions, is announcing the debut of its services into the metro New York area, including both Westchester, Rockland, and Nassau counties. Tetra, previously only available in Massachusetts, plans to expand to all New York state residents over the next year and into more states by early 2025. This hyper-local, new market launch comes on the heels of the company’s USD 10.5M seed round and marks a significant ste...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, and Sila Services, a pioneering home services platform operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, are pleased to announce that Interplay will deliver ongoing, scalable training solutions across Sila Services’ 30+ brands. With a workforce of 1,200+ field technicians and a commitment to a people-first approach, Sila Services has selected Interplay Learning to enhance and scale its trai...

Oneflow is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO certifications in three critical areas: Information Security (ISO 27001), Quality (ISO 9001), and Environment (ISO 14001). Oneflow builds an AI-driven contract automation SaaS platform designed to help businesses modernize their legacy contract management processes. Oneflow has been listed on Stockholm’s Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market since April 2022.  ISO certifications The ISO certifications highlight Oneflow’...

Aliaxis SA, a world pioneer in enabling access to water and energy through innovative fluid management solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the manufacturing assets of the Johnson Controls CPVC pipe and fittings business for residential and light commercial sprinkler systems. This acquisition affirms the commitment to the North American growth strategy. Aliaxis is bolstering its product range with a more comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression systems fo...

Bradford White hosted the 18th annual Bob Carnevale Memorial Car Show at its facility in Middleville, MI for current and former employees.  The event was re-named in 2023 in honor of Bob Carnevale, who served the company for nearly 60 years and as CEO from 1991 to 2009. Car Show winner This year's winner of the car show was Lynn Kermeen, a Bradford White employee from 1976 to 2017, and her 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396. Guests also enjoyed food trucks, plant tours, bounce houses, face pain...

The Board of Directors of intelligent power management company - Eaton named Paulo Ruiz as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton and a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 2, 2024. Ruiz will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Eaton on June 1, 2025.  He succeeds Craig Arnold, who will retire on May 31, 2025, having reached Eaton’s mandatory officer retirement age of 65. Mr. Arnold has been Eaton’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since June...

Sophie Davenport is Co-Founder and Managing Director at SFE Services. The Buckinghamshire-based business provides air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and mechanical ventilation (HVAC). Sophie discusses why air conditioning is essential in retail and how the wrong temperature can cause customers to put down their baskets and leave. air conditioning Shop temperatures are often overlooked until it is too late – with lighting and noise often taking the forefront. When a heatwave hi...

A recent survey by pioneering advertising, marketing, and public relations agency Mower revealed that 73% of electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals say they are always on the lookout for new brands, uncovering a tremendous opportunity for marketers to reach this desired audience.  These findings and more are the subject of Mower’s Building + Construction Specialty’s newest report, eight Insights for Building Better Connections with HVAC a...

Gamut Capital Management, L.P., a pioneering New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning, a pioneering designer, installer, and maintenance provider for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, from NRG Energy, Inc. Airtron is one of the largest residential new construction HVAC installation providers in the US, with expansive geographic coverage across 13 metropolitan statis...

The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) recently awarded Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (“Daikin”) a $39 million grant to support the manufacturing of domestic inverter heat pumps. The grant will enable Daikin to enhance its production capabilities of these advanced, affordable, and energy-efficient electric heating alternatives. With this funding, Daikin, a pioneering global manufacturer and pioneer of advanced inverter heat pump technologies, will expand...

For over 25 years, Elta Group has been growing as an international group of air movement businesses – all to enhance the lives of people, animals, buildings, and equipment.  As an international group of businesses, their values have remained consistent since the beginning.  Making It Happen ‘Making It Happen’ has always been a core value of Elta Group, ensuring that as markets change and technologies evolve, they never lose their focus. This, along with other valu...

The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in Joliet, on Aug. 1. Chris Schildroth, Public Awareness Specialist for Ameren Illinois., was chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award for his dedication as an advocate of damage prevention to natural gas pipelines. Nationwide every six minutes, someone contacts an underground utility because the...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has acquired Password Services (Holdings) Limited including Password Services (Air Conditioning) Limited, a specialist HVAC service and solutions provider. Formed over 25 years ago, Midlands-based Password Services provides an extensive range of HVAC services and installations. Password Services Specializing in Roof Top Air Conditioning within the hospitality sector, the company has been a distribu...

Fellowes, a global pioneer and trusted partner in providing product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, highlights its breakthrough Array™ Air Quality management system for corporate office applications. In a competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is paramount. A recent survey by Fellowes reveals that 91% of U.S. and Canadian employees consider clean air a fundamental right, with 89% stating it helps them perform their best at work.  Moreover, o...

Dominic Dorfner, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Division in Semikron Danfoss, will take over as President, when Claus A. Petersen retires on August 31, after 40 years in the Danfoss Group - the last 26 years leading Danfoss Silicon Power and Semikron Danfoss. Dominic Dorfner has been named the new president of Semikron Danfoss – a pioneering global manufacturer of power electronics based in Germany and part of the Danfoss Group. Dominic Dorfner joined Semikron Danfoss in 2021 as...

Marcone announced expanded offerings in its Tulsa and Oklahoma City locations, representing the company’s growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. As a Marcone business unit, O’Connor Company added inventory in those locations to include appliance parts and plans to soon bring in plumbing products, in addition to their existing HVAC solutions. The move allows cust...

Secon Renewables has partnered with Viessmann Climate Solutions to become a stockist of Viessmann’s most popular domestic air source heat pump range, the Vitocal 150-A/151-A.  The stock of the full range is available with immediate effect. UK heat pump growth The Sunderland-based renewables distributor supplies heat pumps, cylinders, solar, and other energy-efficient products to installers and merchants across the UK and Ireland. This new partnership will support the growing UK he...

In February 2024, UL Standards & Engagement (UL Solutions) published the ninth edition of UL 795, the Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. This is now a bi-national Standard, ANSI/CAN/UL 795:2024 Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. It is the first North American Standard that offers manufacturers a path to certification for boilers using hydrogen blending up to 25%, setting a new benchmark for the industry. The scope of UL 795 UL 795 prov...

Northern Business - Inergy Group has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a pioneering accreditation scheme that recognizes extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management among contractors. It is used by thousands of organizations in the UK, including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Inergy Group attains Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation Inergy Group is principally involve...

Former Eagles Quarterback, Ron Jaworski and his foundation, Jaws Youth Playbook (JYP) are teaming up with Bradford White Water Heaters, to host a “Back to School Pep Rally” for the children of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League in Philadelphia that will prepare them for the start of the school year. Together, Ron Jaworski (better known as “Jaws”) and the community partners will provide new Book Bags, AT&T laptops, Shoes, Socks, School Supplies, Books, and m...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC equipment manufacturer, has officially launched a University for technicians and contractors in the United States of America (USA). The University focuses on two aspects – in-depth knowledge about Cooper&Hunter and crucial sales skills, which combined make a contractor jump ahead of the vigorous competition in this industry. Cooper & Hunter University The University will be available to licensed technicians who are registered in the Co...

Investing in smart HVAC charging machines represents a significant advancement in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of HVAC services. These sophisticated tools streamline the charging process, minimize errors, and save valuable time, providing numerous benefits to HVAC professionals. Explore why incorporating smart HVAC charging machines into operations can be highly beneficial: Enhanced Efficiency Automated Precision Smart charging machines automate the refrigerant charging...

Glenn Price has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as an Applied Specialist. He will look to support and develop the company’s offering across chillers, heat pumps, and close control systems. Following an electrical apprenticeship, Price has since spent more than 13 years in the air conditioning industry, covering installation, breakdowns and maintenance before extending his knowledge base to include chillers, heat pumps, and ventilation. He joins Fujitsu from wholesaler TF Soluti...

Marcone announced its restructured HVAC leadership team, establishing the company’s footing for continued growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts and solutions. The following pioneers now serve under HVAC President - Randall Hudspeth: Mike Henderschott, Senior Vice President of Product Management Adam Slusher, Senior Director of Product Management Ben Merritt, Vice President of...

Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services company founded in 2013 delivers five-star service to more homeowners in the greater Seattle/Eastside area with the opening of a new location in Tukwila. The Tukwila branch ensures Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians offer comprehensive coverage along the Maple Valley Highway corridor. The fast-growing company’s fourth location offers complete plumbing and sewer service as well as electrical. hyd...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience, proudly announces its sponsorship with the New York Yankees. This partnership reflects Cooper&Hunter’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. A Proud Partnership Jake Neto, Cooper&Hunter’s Marketing Director, expressed his excitement, stating "Cooper&Hunter is thrilled to announce our new sponsorship with the New York Yankees! " He adds, "We pro...

Air quality and well-being inside homes are issues that concern users more than ever. With heat waves becoming more and more frequent, the need to equip oneself with air conditioning is more and more present. The needs differ according to the region and the type of housing to be air-conditioned. What are the criteria to take into account? Authorized professionals are at their disposal to assist users in the project. This article offers user some key points to help user find the way among the di...