Corporate News

Carrier Corporation's advanced Lynx digital platform was recently recognized as a finalist in the Edison Awards and won a silver ranking for excellence in the supply chain innovation category. The Edison Awards are globally respected in honoring the highest levels of new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Carrier Corporation is the globally renowned provider of innovative healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions....

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America since 2011, has announced his retirement from Danfoss later this summer. Rick Sporrer, VP of Sales America for Danfoss Power Solutions, has been appointed to succeed Galyen. Over the next several months, Galyen and Sporrer will work together to ensure a successful transition, with Sporrer fully assuming the role on July 1.   Galyen’s experience with Danfoss Galyen joined Danfoss in 2001 and held various management-level positions...

09 June, 2022 marks World Accreditation Day (#WAD2022), a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC to promote the value of accreditation. 2022’s theme is Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment. The world economy relies heavily on natural resources provided by healthy ecosystems, and yet people continue to put these ecosystems through enormous stress and consume resources at an alarming rate. Use of standards Promote more eco-friendly practices Accredit...

As a designer and manufacturer of smoke and ventilation ducts, Joncoux does its utmost to provide innovative, reliable solutions that meet the expectations of construction professionals. Having developed homes using BIM, the manufacturer has found with BIM&CO a way to distribute its objects through a library. Deployment of BIM at Joncoux At the request of certain construction trades, Joncoux has developed a solution for collective housing, both new and renovation, using BIM. The use of th...

Johnson Controls., the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has named Anu Rathninde as vice president and president, of Asia Pacific. In this role, Rathninde will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls operations across the Asia Pacific region. Rathninde will take on the role formerly held by Visal Leng who will be leaving Johnson Controls later this year following the transition of his responsibilities. delivering sustainable solutions "...

On the evening of May 22, 1922, 300 people were invited by Willis Haviland Carrier, the Founder of Carrier Corporation, to a sheet metal shop in Newark, New Jersey, USA, for a free meal and a boxing match, followed by the unveiling of the first centrifugal chiller technology. Today, Carrier Corporation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the invention of the centrifugal chilling machine that in many ways made the modern world possible. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation...

RLS has launched a new online training portal that allows HVAC and refrigeration contractors to make faster, easier, and safer copper tube connections using the company's flame-free press-to-connect fittings. In conjunction with the new training program, RLS has also introduced a new company logo. a comprehensive new training program RLS LLC (“RLS”), manufacturer of the first press-to-connect fittings for the HVAC and refrigeration industries, announces the launch of their new RLS...

RSES is happy to announce the launch of its updated Safety for the HVACR Technician eLearning course on its new and improved platform. Interactive online course This is an interactive online course covering safety facts, guidelines, and recommendations for the HVACR service technician under the following eight modules: Personal Protective Equipment: Covers the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA standards Tools and Test Instruments: Provides safety tips for usi...

Massimiliano Ferrario has been appointed as the new Technical and Regulatory Affairs Officer at Eurovent, to be based at the association’s Regional Office in Milan, Italy. He will be involved in monitoring and interpreting relevant regulatory developments and other technical topics for Eurovent members. Eurovent has extended a warm welcome to Massimiliano Ferrario, the new Eurovent Technical and Regulatory Affairs Officer. He recently joined the Eurovent Secretariat, in order to take care...

Eurovent welcomes Filtech, a Swiss manufacturer of ventilation filters. With Filtech becoming the newest Eurovent Corresponding Member, the Association grows as one of the pioneering manufacturers in the ventilation sector. Filtech Founded in 1971, Filtech has production facilities in Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands which manufactures and markets high-quality air filters that protect people and processes. Their products are used in a wide range of applications and industries such a...

At the SMART Automation in Linz, E+E Elektronik will be presenting a comprehensive portfolio of measuring devices for industrial automation and process monitoring at booth DC-413. The product range includes flow meters for compressed air and gases, dew point sensors, CO₂ measuring devices as well as humidity and temperature transmitters for demanding industrial applications. On the exhibition grounds, trade fair visitors can view the E+E calibration bus and find out about the calibration servi...

It’s about to heat up here in Canoga Park. Make sure the air conditioner (AC) is primed for the California summer heat rays by scheduling a seasonal maintenance visit. Taking care of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment keeps it at top-rate efficiency. It starts with changing the HVAC air filter at least every 90 days. An air conditioning unit with a consistently clean filter uses up to 15 percent less energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)....

Aereco, one of France’s renowned manufacturers of hybrid and mechanical ventilation systems, announced that the company’s has been formally approved to join the Eurovent family, during a recent online meeting of the association’s Board of Directors. Headquartered in Marne la Vallée, France and with offices located around Europe, Asia and the USA, Aereco develops innovative ventilation solutions for residential and office buildings. Developer of innovative ventilation s...

Alpha Innovations has developed a flexible, open, and highly customizable software, Compas, that can monitor and control field devices enabling the benefits of digitalization. In this way, Compas extends the range of applications of a traditional energy or monitoring system. It’s Alpha Innovations’ solutions that adapt to the needs and not the other way around! As the possibilities are almost infinite, the company would like to show some concrete cases where the magic of Compas oper...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training authority for home services industry professionals, announces a Business Valuation Analysis service that equips HVAC contractors to maximize the value of their business and ensure financial security for themselves and their families. Business Valuation Analysis BDR's BVA answers this key question: What is the financial trade-off of selling now vs. working on my business for a few more years? The sale price difference to the business owner can...

WD-40, and TrueWerk, are joining founding partner Housecall Pro to address the labor shortage with a resource hub, job opportunities, and $25,000 in scholarships for tools, tech, and tuition. Housecall Pro, a software platform used by over 20,000 home services companies to run their business, launches Trade Academy to help secure the future of the next generation of tradespeople. free resource site Trade Academy focuses on delivering value to trade school students, job seekers, and home servi...

Automated Logic announces the launch of its newly redesigned website. The new streamlined site features a modern, responsive design, creating an engaging and intuitive user experience across all platforms and devices, making it easier than ever for users to find the solutions they require. Visitors can easily access information about Automated Logic products and services, view success stories, and find dealers in their local area from one convenient location. Automated Logic, a provider of inno...

Bradford White Corporation, an American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Reduce energy consumption, and carbon emissions “Receiving this award for the third year in a row is a testament to Bradford White’s consistent innovation when it comes to...

The Viessmann Group is to invest EUR 1 billion over the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio. The investments are targeted to expand the family company’s manufacturing footprint and R&D labs. They will also help to strengthen Europe’s geopolitical energy independence. Growth due to demand for heat pumps Despite the negative effects of the pandemic and challenged global supply chains, the total revenue of the Viessmann family business r...

A. O. Smith., a pioneer in water heating and water treatment solutions announce its 2022 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy-efficient solutions. A. O. Smith is one of only a few water heating companies to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year designation four years in a row. Sustainability and energy efficiency “Sustain...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces it is the first in its industry, and one of just 11 companies worldwide to date, to have its net-zero carbon emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition of the Carbon Disclosure Project, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute and the World Wide Fund for Nature. As a net-zero approved company, Trane Technologies commits to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value cha...

Hoshizaki America, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR partner of the year – sustained excellence award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks 11 years in a row of being ENERGY STAR award winners. Clean energy economy “Hoshizaki America is honored to have earned ENERGY STAR recognition for over a decade,” states Allan Dziwoki, SVP of Sales & Marketing. “We are committed to deliveri...

The shift away from the fossil fuels of gas and oil toward climate-friendly solutions in buildings can only succeed if air-conditioning systems are digitalized and integrated with smart home solutions. This ensures that systems operate efficiently and reliably at all times while enabling maximum comfort and well-being. API portal Viessmann launched a highly successful developer portal back in 2021 to make it easier for companies from different industries and end users to develop smart home sol...

RSES announce the launch of its updated Electricity for the HVACR Technician eLearning course on the HVACR Learning Network powered by ESCO + RSES. This is an interactive online course that provides an introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism, a description of basic electrical devices that use these concepts, the concepts of alternating current and related devices, and a basic explanation of electrical schematics. 12 Course modules  The course is broken out into the...

Dynamic Air Quality Solutions announce the appointment of Steve Mores as President of its Residential Products Division where he will be responsible for further expanding the company’s residential indoor air quality products business. Steve Mores Mr. Mores brings extensive experience in consultative solution development, business development, sales training, and team management. In his previous role, he served as Vice President of Residential Sales and Training. Michelle Hogan Michell...

San Antonio’s oldest HVAC and plumbing company, Shafer Services Plus, is welcoming a new president, Alison Lange. For the past two years, Alison has served as Shafer’s marketing leader and more recently as their interim residential HVAC manager. Alison Lange’s new role as President of Shafer Services Plus places her among the very few women to hold leadership positions in the male-dominated home services industry. She replaces former president, Chase Anderson, who will be tran...

IAF has published the May 2022 issue of its newsletter, IAF Outlook. This issue of IAF Outlook includes an update on the ILAC/IAF Single International Accreditation Organization project, information on the IAF efforts to fight counterfeiting in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, and an analysis of the transformative technology techniques used for audits, assessments, and evaluations. Outlook features  It also features updates from regions and stakeholders, notably the a...

Vert welcomes the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alan Duncan, taking over from Dr. Phil Harris. Mr. Duncan brings extensive SME and PLC experience gained from over 30 years of involvement in the energy industry, principally in Engineering, Manufacturing & Service businesses. Technical offering With the Vert team, Alan Duncan will be working to further develop Vert’s technical offering across multiple industrial compression applications. “What really appealed...

The global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in the next five years as the crucial race towards Net Zero intensifies, a new survey commissioned by ABB finds. The Energy Efficiency Investment Survey 2022 comes in the wake of a recent UN report calling for concerted action from countries to cut greenhouse emissions at a faster rate. Investing in energy efficiency measures The global survey conducted by Sapio Research targeted 2,294 companies in 13 countries, ranging in...

Red Devil®, manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s tools will be included in Retrofit Magazine’s Top 25 Products special for its HVAC sealing solutions D-Seal® Water-Based Duct Sealant and F-Seal® Water-Based 181 Duct Sealant. The ninth-annual Top 25 Products, which will appear in retrofit’s January-February 2022 issue, celebrates the products that received the most reader clicks from September 2020 through September 2021. Chosen from more than 700 product...