Antigua and Barbuda HVAC News & Trends

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, shared a customer success story on Weber State University, an energy-conscious school that uses all-climate heat pumps throughout its campus buildings. VRF solution from Mitsubishi Electric Weber is also using a ductless, water-source VRF solution from Mitsubishi Electric The Ogden, Utah-bas...

Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta recently traveled to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, signaling a major leap forward in the company’s mission to champion global sustainability and energy efficiency. The visit also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision for a net-zero future.  Creating Sustainable Partnerships One of the trip’s highlights was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Aeroseal and Aramco, one of the pioneer integrated energy and chemicals companies....

CM Heating and Cooling, a top-rated HVAC contractor in Washington State, is thrilled to announce the winner of its Mother’s Day A/C Giveaway, Amey Leach, a devoted mother of two, including an eight-year-old cancer survivor was surprised with a brand-new air conditioning unit with an estimated value of up to $10,000, free of charge. CM Heating and Cooling representatives CM Heating and Cooling reps were on hand to surprise her with the unit as well as install CM Heating and Coo...

Vega Movil, one of the Dominican Republic's most prominent automotive dealership networks, faced a pressing challenge after expanding its operations to new warehouse facilities in Santiago, La Vega, and Punta Cana. Despite modern infrastructure, these facilities grappled with soaring electricity bills that strained operational budgets. The core issue stemmed from the HVAC systems, which, although newly installed, lacked automation. This absence of smart climate control led to inefficient energ...

Meeting a project’s overarching design goals is vital in the building and construction sector. Creating a sustainable building could be one of these goals — driven by company commitments, federal policies, and state-based initiatives. However, the priorities of minimizing capital and long-term operating costs and maintaining project timelines often prevail.  Frequently, the perception in the industry is that these priorities — especially cost — are incompatible with...

Eurovent is proud to announce J2 Innovations’ continued support as Gold Sponsor of the EUROVENTSUMMIT for a second consecutive year. Join them on 24-26 September in Prague, under the forward-looking theme #ManufacturingForTomorrow. J2 Innovations is a provider of control and management software specifically designed for HVAC and refrigeration equipment. J2 Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens and is known for creating the FIN Framework, a next-generation software platform f...

Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Pinnacle MEP, announced the strategic acquisition of Hammans Electric, Inc., a licensed electrical contractor with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and industrial services throughout the Indianapolis area. This is the second transaction for the Pinnacle platform in partnership with Blue Point since the firm’s initial investment last year, and the fifth Indianapolis-based add-on overall, bringing the total number of inv...

Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $3.5 billion of assets, announced the launch of its newly formed Commercial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“Commercial MEP”) services platform, Grizzly MEP, in partnership with industry veteran Kelly Romano, who will serve as Chairman of the Board. The Grizzly MEP platform partners with high-quality service providers to support outsized growth and drive increased efficiency, reliability an...

Aeroseal’s year began with an extraordinary recognition: being named Cleantech Company of the Year as part of the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100. Out of 25,435 nominations spanning over 65 countries, Aeroseal stood out as the top-scoring company in North America—a remarkable achievement that earned us this distinguished award. This recognition isn’t just about Aeroseal’s proven technology; it reflects the real, measurable impact they are making on the world&rsquo...

The HVAC industry stands at a critical juncture, facing substantial regulatory pressures aimed at reducing its environmental impact through the phased elimination of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Driven by international agreements and local environmental guidelines, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers are swiftly transitioning towards more sustainable alternatives. This shift is fundamentally reshaping compressor technologies, retrofitting procedures, and lifecyc...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a global pioneer in cooling solutions for industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and refrigeration markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Morin Process Equipment as their new representative for industrial, power, and process in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. BAC's presence Morin Process Equipment, with its headquarters in Pelham, Alabama, boasts a team of over 100 professionals dedicated to providing best-in-...

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy and comfortable home or office environment. Poor air quality can lead to a variety of health issues, including allergies, respiratory problems, and long-term conditions like asthma. Knowing how to test indoor air quality is essential for identifying potential issues and ensuring a safe living or working space. Importance of Air Quality Over time, exposure to poor air quality can cause chronic health problems Indoor air can...

Residents in 74 homes are having their lives changed and bills reduced thanks to ground source heat pumps (GSHP) in Appledore and Charing. The £2.2m scheme is the first time that Ashford Borough Council has installed GSHP heating systems in its residential properties. Energy-saving measures The scheme is part of a bigger drive by the council to retrofit around 700 homes with energy-saving measures using Government funding of £5.1m. The money – from the Social Housing Decarbo...

Ideal Heating, the UK’s number one heating brand, has launched That’s ideal – a brand ethos that champions high performance, simplicity of install, ease of maintenance and market-pioneer support for installers and homeowners. More than a slogan, That’s ideal is a recommitment to the things that have set Ideal apart for over a century: smart design, straight-talking service, and doing things right for its customers. Whether it’s boilers or heat pumps, technical sup...

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed the Government’s release of another £940 million for Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund to help Local Authorities remove gas heating from their buildings. As the UK’s largest heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric is now calling on the Government to look at similar initiatives to help reduce carbon in the private sector. Heat pumps and low-carbon heating Since 2020, the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund has made...

Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts and energy efficiency for years. With 23 hospitals, more than 16,600 credentialed physicians, 18,900 nurses and 5,000 volunteers, Northwell Health serves as a vital resource to New York City, Long Island, Westchester and other communities across the state.  In 2018, Northwell launched an Energy Steering Committee to oversee energy use and implement initia...

In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entrance ways, and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down...

The CAREL Industries Board of Directors has approved the consolidated results as of 31 March 2025, with consolidated revenues equal to €147.4 million, +0.7% compared to the first three months 2024. The consolidated adjusted EBITDA amounted to €27.6 million, representing 18.6% of revenues and showing an improvement compared to the same period of the previous year. Second quarter with revenue Given the solid results achieved during the first quarter, the continued strength of the...

QuickFitting®, a pioneer in plumbing and HVAC solutions, announces the launch of HVAC/R Push-to-Connect refrigerant fittings, an innovation that simplifies the installation and maintenance of HVAC/R systems. With no flaring, brazing or special tools required, installers can connect refrigerant lines in seconds simply by pushing the fitting onto the pipe. This approach enables contractors and technicians to make leak-free connections in seconds to reduce installation time and simultaneously...

REHAU UK’s building solutions division has appointed Jack Trivett to Area Sales Manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales, focused on their pre-insulated pipe systems in a move to support the growing district heating market. Jack is already an experienced Area Sales Manager, with a successful history of working with stakeholders on commercial projects. He joined REHAU in September 2020 as a Product Management Assistant, following the completion of his Business Informatio...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ (PG-ERC) unanimously re-elected Rikard Lindbom as its Vice-Chairperson. His appointment affirms his continued leadership in one of the pioneering European HVAC working groups. Rikard Lindbom, Product Area Director Energy Recovery at RECUTECH, brings over 16 years of experience in the energy sector, encompassing sales, production technology, and product management. Europe’s transition to a sustainable future Lindbom...

CAREL will participate in LIGNA 2025, the pioneering international trade fair for wood processing, taking place from May 26 to 30, 2025, in Hannover, Germany. The company will showcase advanced solutions for controlling environmental conditions in industrial processes. CAREL’s offering for the sector includes humidification systems, heat recovery units, and integrated control of high-efficiency components, all designed to reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of finished produ...

Noritz America, as part of an ongoing program to enhance its entire product offering in 2025, recently introduced an upgraded version of its flagship commercial unit, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Engineered for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial applications, the new ENERGY STAR-rated NCC199 CDV Pro incorporates several new, installer- and end-user-friendly features, while retaining an industry-renowned, 10-year warranty on its dual stainless steel heat exchangers...

Nidec Global Appliance’s booth at AWE 2025 - one of the world’s largest home appliances and consumer electronics trade shows - held from March 20 to 23, 2025, in China, was the stage for the launch of the new Embraco residential refrigeration compressor: the Embraco Atom. It stands to be the most compact variable-speed compressor for residential applications on the market, designed to democratize this energy-efficient technology. The product was granted the AWE Innovation Award duri...

Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a trusted name in home comfort solutions throughout North Carolina and Virginia, announced that it is expanding its service area into Carroll County, Virginia, with the acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling. Not only will Jay’s retain all of V & H’s employees, but the acquisition is also a deeply personal one for owner Jamie Vaughan, a fourth-generation HVAC professional. V & H Heating & Cooling was originally founded as...

Navien UK, a pioneering provider of heating and hot water solutions, has expanded its exclusive partnership with Ultimate Renewables Supplies to include the distribution of its new PEM750 heat pump. Navien UK partnered with APP Wholesale Ltd in 2024 to bring its full line of heating and hot water products to regional and national merchants across the UK. Navien’s low-carbon technology The addition of the PEM750 further strengthens this established relationship, providing installers The...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a powerful new capability within its ADEPT selection platform: the Integrated Designer. The Integrated Designer simplifies the process of selecting and sizing pumps, accessories and more — all from a single interface. Values for system flow Designed to save time and improve accuracy and energy efficiency, the tool enables the seamless creation of comprehensive equipment schedules and system layouts with pre-configured solutions. Using the suppl...

The latest CIBSE-approved CPD from Ideal Heating Commercial – the UK’s market pioneer of high efficiency commercial heating solutions – is focused firmly on the modern plant room. It addresses plant room surveying, along with the evolution of the plant room and heat source technology over recent years, brought about, in part, through legislation and product innovation. heating system replacement New CPD concentrates on modern, energy-efficient plant room retrofits using heat...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor-branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental pioneer over the past seven years. He will continue to be based out of the North America headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn., and will report to Michael Rauterkus, president and CEO of GF Building Flow Solutions. John growth strategies In his role as President, John will lead th...

Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its final preparations for a trio of forthcoming energy sector events taking place in Europe and Asia. Visitors to the Teledyne GFD booth at All Energy 2025 (Glasgow, UK, 14-15 May), World Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Rotterdam, Netherlands, 20-22 May) and World Gas Congress 2025 (Beijing, China, 19-23 May) will learn for themselves the advantages of tapping into sector knowledge and solutions that stem from deca...