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Beginning this summer, Carrier is launching a national program with Clayton Home Building Group, one of the nation’s largest off-site and on-site home builders, to provide SmartComfort by Carrier furnaces for all off-site constructed by Clayton Built homes nationwide. The SmartComfort by Carrier brand products will be exclusive to Clayton in the off-site built housing industry and run on the same technology that is featured across Carrier’s portfolio of products. Carrier, a pioneer...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and UN Environment completed the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL), a global refrigerant management initiative on June 24-27 in Kigali, Rwanda. This pilot stage initiates a global program to help Article 5 (developing) countries transition to alternative refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown schedule. First pilot program &ldqu...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired Pittsburgh-based LifeWhere. The newly acquired company uses machine learning and analytics to predict potential failure on critical home appliances, such as water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners. This service provides the detailed analytics required for professional contractors to dispatch technicians with the right skills to quickly repair the appliance before it causes a catastrophic failure. “LifeWhere is a perfect fit for our...

Reliable Controls has become the first manufacturing-based and software/hardware-related organization certified as an Accredited Employer as part of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Member-in-Training (MIT) Program. As an Accredited Employer, Reliable Controls is now able provide their engineers-in-training (EITs) with a training program that facilitates an expedited pathway to professional engineer (P.Eng.) designation. To achieve accreditation, Reliable Controls, in collaboration with E...

ASHRAE is celebrating the important role refrigeration and air conditioning play globally across many aspects of modern life on World Refrigeration Day, June 26. World Refrigeration Day was established in 2018 to serve as a means of raising awareness and understanding to the general public of the significant role that refrigeration and refrigerants play in modern life and society. Development Of Refrigeration Technologies Industry associations and societies from across Europe will participate...

With the EE610, E+E Elektronik offers a new sensor for low differential pressure up to ±100 Pa with an accuracy of ±0.5 Pa. Due to selectable measuring ranges and versatile configuration options, the EE610 is suitable for a variety of applications in air as well as in non-flammable and non-aggressive gases. The EE610 is dedicated for medical, pharmaceutical, and clean room applications. For instance, the sensor can measure the differential pressure between clean rooms, surgery roo...

57 percent (around 12 million systems) of the approximate 21 million heating systems installed in Germany are insufficiently efficient. This is the central result of the surveys that the Federal Association of Chimney Sweepers (ZIV) and the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) carry out annually. “Every second heating system in Germany is more than 20 years old. From the age of 15, a boiler is considered energetically inefficient,” explains Oswald Wilhelm, Presiden...

The Water Council’s BREW Accelerator winners unveiled their innovative freshwater technologies to water industry leaders, investors, community and corporate partners at the annual BREW Demo Day. The BREW (Business – Research – Entrepreneurship – in Water) program is the world’s foremost freshwater business accelerator that fast-tracks early freshwater technology startups and prepares them to enter the global water industry market successfully. With financial suppor...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition) announces its call for entries for the 2020 Innovation Awards Competition. The annual competition honors the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit new or upgraded products for consideration through August 6, 2019. 2020 Innovation Awards Competition The Innovation Awards debuted in 2003 to highlight the HVACR...

In recognition of outstanding sales and distribution performance for fiscal year 2018, CCOM Group, Inc. has received the prestigious Harold V. Goodman award from Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. The Harold V. Goodman Award - honoring Goodman’s trailblazing founder who introduced affordable and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems to the HVAC industry is presented annually to the most outstanding Goodman independent distributor of the year, based on multiple benchmarks. “I...

ASHRAE installed its 2019-2020 presidents, executive committee officers and directors during its 2019 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 22-26, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. ASHRAE’s 2019-20 president is Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng., Fellow Life Member ASHRAE. During his inaugural presidential address, Boyce announced that the new Society theme will be ‘Building for People & Performance - Achieving Operational Excellence’. The theme focuses on overcoming the challenges associated...

Carrier recently invited its channel partners and Controls Expert contractors to participate in the Carrier Controls Expert Expo in Orlando, Florida. Carrier Controls Expert contractors are certified professionals who install, service and deliver Carrier’s i-Vu building automation system. The Expo is part of the Carrier Controls Expert continuing education training program that launched in 2013 and currently has more than 600 certified contractors in over 20 countries. Carrier, a pioneer...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced three significant investment and job growth initiatives in Georgia that will significantly expand the company’s operations in the state and are part of GE Appliances’ goal to become the leading appliance manufacturer in the U.S. The initiatives include $43 million invested in the company’s Roper Corporation facility in Walker County, creating 100 new jobs; a $32 million investment to build a new Southern Logistics Center in Murra...

American Coolair has added a FGXM36 to its Exterior Mount Fan Series. Exterior Mount Fans mount directly on farm buildings, eliminating the need for fan housing. The new FGXM36 Damper Door fans are designed to be mounted over a wall opening. The fans can be installed as part of a new construction or to replace existing fans. The fan panel is constructed of reinforced fiberglass and is coated with a U.V. gel coat for long life. Baked on epoxy-coated galvanized structural uprights securely hold t...

GrayWolf introduces a greatly enhanced version of its versatile cloud-based web application. Access real-time and logged data from any of our Wi-Fi enabled AdvancedSense® meters, WolfPack® monitors or WolfSense® LAP tablet-based kits. In addition, our cutting-edge DirectSense® II probes will soon offer an optional, installed WiFi card allowing for direct communication to most internet connected devices via GrayWolfLive 3.0. GrayWolf manufactures various advanced portable, semi-p...

The meeting represents a useful exchange of experiences about safety and sustainability between important national and international companies operating in Italy. The conference is also an opportunity for sharing and debating on important issues such as application methodologies and above all studies about safety-related and sustainability experiences within large organizations. These will be the key points of the meeting that will take place on Friday 21st June at Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics...

Aggreko has announced it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Wärtsilä, to explore opportunities for the newly announced solution for providing ready-to-go power plants. The partnership will introduce an entirely new concept to the power market built around the recently introduced Wärtsilä Modular Block solution. This pre-fabricated, modular, and expandable enclosure features medium-speed engines which can run on a variety of fuels. This re-deployable power generati...

Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata’s launches a new brand shop – M/s Rams AC Systems at Chackai, Thiruvananthapuram. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located near the city centre, the new brand shop would e...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of the MACH-ProZone (MPZ) version 8 controller. Small, durable and packed with flexibility, the Reliable Controls MACH-ProZone is a fully programmable BACnet® Building Controller (B-BC) with highly scalable I/O in a very small footprint. The MACH-ProZone is ideal for a wide range of applications that include small to mid-sized roof top and heat pump applications, and small mechanical room applications. Removable terminal blocks The cont...

Danfoss has received an international recognition for its sustainable and innovative tech solutions, and was announced to be the “Best Company” with overall exceptional performance among the other established companies, by Sustainary, the team behind SDG Tech Awards Denmark. In the final Danfoss competed against Rockwool, Carlsberg, Chr. Hansen and Siemens Gamesa.  It is the first time SDG Tech Awards Denmark was organized and the prize statue will be passed over to the next wi...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has been awarded a maintenance contract for the second year to provide care for close control air conditioning equipment to critical server room and office space. Based on excellent service received during first year, Willis decided to renew the contract and also add additional equipment.  As a maintenance customer, Willis Tower Watson has privileged access to the company’s swift-response 24-hour call-out service, should they need it need. Th...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the promotion of Nazme Mohsina to the position of technical director. Previously associate director of certification, Mohsina will direct the activities of AMCA’s laboratory, located in Arlington Heights, Ill., in addition to continuing to administer the association’s Certified Ratings Program (CRP). Managing Projects And Priorities Mohsina joined AMCA in 2011 as certification/project engineer, a role in whic...

If one is currently a homeowner, they can expect their HVAC system to need repairs at some point in time. It’s common for certain parts to eventually malfunction or wear down. A homeowner who’s new to the process may not know what to expect when the technicians arrive. Read on to learn what HVAC repair involves when the system needs attention. Once the professionals arrive at the property, they’ll check the thermostat to ensure there’s not a problem with the settings. Th...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, Executives were at Doss High School to observe students presenting the final part of their Virtual Classroom experience.  The final challenge from GEA to students in the Manufacturing Pathway at Doss High School was to pick a problem at their school and apply the problem-solving methods they learned from GE Appliances' employees. Students at Doss said it takes a long time to get through the lunch line at their school, which means they aren't able to ea...

Whirlpool Corporation has finalized the sale of its Vessi® Fermentor to 80West Labs, a company created by Prota Ventures, an operator-investor group based in Chicago, and KZValve, a Nebraska-based firm involved in the original engineering of Vessi. Home Beer Fermentation System We explore new product and marketing opportunities to address consumer needs" Vessi, a home beer fermentation system, was developed by WLabs of Whirlpool Corporation, the company’s rapid innovation branch. &l...

With the diverse needs of today’s homebuyers, building industry professionals are counting on the Whirlpool Corporation brand portfolio to offer solutions that fit consumers’ ever-changing preferences. The manufacturer of major home appliances will showcase a diverse selection of innovative kitchen and laundry appliances from its strategically differentiated brand portfolio at the 2019 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Francisco, May 30-31. Product Innovation Pipeline...

Rheem, globally renowned water heating and HVAC solutions firm, has announced its partnership with Plug and Play, a global innovation and startup accelerator platform. Rheem joins as an ecosystem partner for the Plug and Play Internet of Things vertical.  Established in 2006, Plug and Play brings together the best startups and the biggest corporations around the world through a series of industry-specific accelerator programs. The Plug and Play IoT program is one of the oldest and most suc...

JennAir celebrated the launch of the Flagship JennAir Experience at the Architects & Designers Building — the brand’s first permanent home in Manhattan — with an opening party for over 70 VIP influencers, trade partners and media. Guests were among the first to tour the Flagship JennAir Experience before doors open to the public on June 3, giving them a first-look at new luxury and the opportunity to come face to face with designers and brand product experts. Setting New...

Schneider Electric, a provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a project to supply locally produced 'green' electrical power to the MV Hamnavoe NorthLink ferry while docked in Stromness, Orkney, due to get underway shortly. The project is believed to be the first large commercial ship shore connection in the UK and is just one element of an overarching low carbon travel and transport project for the town. This power supply system, known as 'cold ironing'...

AAON, Inc. announced that a second HVAC parts and supply store has opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The newly opened AAON Parts & Supply is located on the southwest corner of 51st and Mingo in East Tulsa, and features 6,500 sq. ft. of retail space and 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. The original AAON Parts & Supply is located in the company’s manufacturing plant and headquarters at 2425 S. Yukon Avenue in West Tulsa. AAON Parts & Supply offers replacement parts for AAON equipment,...