Belgium HVAC News & Trends

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith have been named 2023 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®. The annual accolade highlights women who are breaking barriers in corporate leadership and showing the value of gender parity, including racial equity in the workforce. uplifting, inclusive culture “We are extremely proud to see Deidra and Britt recognized with this prestigious award,” said Mairéad...

The 5th Intersec Saudi Arabia trade show is currently taking place (3 – 5 October 2023) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  It is hosting over 200 exhibitors, and among the presence of key government leaders, agencies and global organizational (with their world-class speakers, innovative products, and technological solutions are IFC Certification. Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 serves as the central...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced the appointment of Ana Paula Assis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Assis is the Chair and General Manager of IBM in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “Ana Paula has been instrumental in driving growth and transformation in markets around the world throughout her career,” said Dave Regnery, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trane Technologies. Ana Paula Assis joins Trane Technologie...

Thermo King, a pioneer in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announces that telematics hardware bundled with a two-year TracKing® telematics service subscription will be standard on Thermo King APU, trailer, and large truck products beginning January 1, 2024. “Thermo King innovation is driven to help our customers deliver freshness, keep loads safe, and optimize fleet performance. Providing data wit...

Eurovent Middle East launched its new HVACR Leadership Academy during a press conference at the Le Meridian Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai Marina, UAE.  The Academy is an open platform to bundle course programs for the professional development of HVACR Technicians and Engineers, considered a critical missing link between technology and energy savings in the fight for lower greenhouse gas emissions. certified training courses The initiative will implement certified training courses for engin...

The HVAC market is a rapidly changing environment on a variety of fronts, from the introduction of new refrigerants to the increasing use of artificial intelligence to the embrace of interconnected systems in the Internet of Things (IoT) environment. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How will the HVAC market change in the next five years?

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that the energy-saving YORK® YH2F 15.2 SEER2 1- and 2-Stage heat pump has been recognized in the Good Housekeeping 2023 Home Renovation Awards within the innovative heating and cooling category. After thoroughly reviewing the in-depth technical data of thousands of companies and products, the engineers at the Good Housekeeping Institute recognized the YORK® YH2F heat pumps for their superior performan...

Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, has witnessed a 100% increase in demand for its Connected CMMS software, with fast-growing FM service providers managing complex, multi-site portfolios making it their primary platform for portfolio-wide O&M. The company has strengthened its Connected CMMS solution with powerful capabilities, making it a pioneering software platform that consolidates all property maintenance, client engagement, vendor management...

Phoenix-based ECM Technologies, a pioneering innovator in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is proud to announce its strategic international partnership with Singapore-based company, AC Wise, to distribute ThermaClear® – a groundbreaking HVAC anti-thermal degradation technology – to the Asian market. As the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable technology grows, ThermaClear's entry into the international market holds the promise of optimizing operations, r...

Kensa Utilities is thrilled to announce that its groundbreaking project, ‘Heat the Streets’, has won this year's Lighthouse Heat Pump Award at the European Heat Pump Association's highly esteemed 2023 Heat Pump Awards. The Heat Pump Awards recognizes the most outstanding heat pump projects and attracts entrants from across Europe. The Lighthouse Heat Pump category highlights unique heat pump projects pioneering problem-solving with high levels of creativity. Networked Heat Pump sol...

Ideal Heating has re-launched its popular One More Max promotion after it received rave reviews from installers. One More Max gives installers the chance to earn cash bonuses and prizes for fitting just one more Ideal Logic Max or Vogue Max boiler than they did during the same period last year.  The promotion applies to members of Ideal Heating’s Connect Loyalty scheme, and covers both Logic Max and Vogue Max boilers, with a bonus worth £300 up for grabs.  One More Max O...

Wauseon Machine, a provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining, and fabrication, reveals its next-generation 1004EL Electric End Forming Machine. This tube-forming machine is ideal for automotive, stainless steel medical products, HVAC, and other appliance applications. The machine features a Servo Ram for precise tool positioning and stroke adjustment for different length tools. Servo Ram The Servo Ram offers users multiple position capabilities with unma...

Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announces the launch of its new Beam Weather Station, the compact station for cities, road authorities and industrial zones for weather and environmental monitoring. Whether assessing road conditions, air pollution, or other environmental challenges, the flexible and scalable weather station empowers communities to leverage weather, environmental and road state observations to localize intelligence to fit their specific...

The uptake of renewable technology amongst plumbing and heating engineers has risen dramatically following growing demand from homeowners, new research shows. In September 2023, the industry body, MCS, reported that there has been a record number of renewable energy installations in the first six months of 2023 and heat pumps reached a peak number of 3,000 household installations a month for the first time. Renewable installations Furthermore, a survey of 150 domestic heating installers, comm...

Ameristar® by American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning, an affordable and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems brand, announced the launch of their new website, Ameristarhvac.com. The new platform allows homeowners to take advantage of an all-in-one destination for seeking out product support, both before and after making a purchase decision. New website launched - Ameristarhvac.com American Standard has been making homes comfortable for more than a century and now th...

BITZER will be attending the international trade fair for buses and coaches, Busworld Europe 2023, in Brussels, Belgium, from 7 October to 12 October 2023. At Stand 528 in Hall 5, the specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies will be presenting components for energy-efficient, future-proof mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems, including the CO2LITE, its new, compact reciprocating compressor for the natural refrigerant CO2 (R744).   eco-friendl...

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center, located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA.  Boasting 4,500 square feet of hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, the new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will hel...

XOi, the globally renowned provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces two new sales promotions as the company continues to build opportunities and provide support for contractors and field service business owners. In their new roles, Enterprise Account Executive - Austin Piazza and Account Executive - Lindsey Fisher are responsible for developing and enhancing relationships, and educating the industry about XOi’s unique...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is introducing its latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud-based service offering – Trane® Autonomous Control Powered by BrainBox AI® – providing building owners and facility managers an additional tool to accelerate decarbonization and reduce energy consumption. Using AI to automatically identify and implement optimization actions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Trane Autonomous Control enhances...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph., has been named senior vice president of internal Audit, effective September 27.  He succeeds Christina Bosserd, who was named vice president of finance for Electrical Sector, Americas, at Eaton. Wadecki will report to Tom Okray, Eaton’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, and will join the company’s senior leadership team. Work experience and education Wadecki join...

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, proudly announces the launch of TracKing Pro telematics. This latest premium digital offering harnesses the power of cutting-edge algorithms that use machine learning to estimate fuel usage and increase fleet uptime, enabling transportation companies to operate more efficiently. TracKing Pro Telematics TracKing Pro telematics p...

There are increasing concerns that civil servants in the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) are attempting to undermine the Prime Minister’s attempts to reset the UK’s net zero policies. In a briefing issued to the heating industry only hours after the PM’s net zero speech officials outlined their continuing approach to “encouraging” households to fit heat pumps, retaining unrealistic targets for heat pump installations and their commitment to th...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been named to the 2023 Fortune Change the World list for its innovative and transformative heat pump technology. Fortune’s Change the World list recognizes companies that use creative tools to address society’s unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. heat pumps Johnson Controls’ heat pumps use electricity to efficiently m...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global manufacturer and developer of technology-driven products and components that provide critical home comfort, energy management, and safety and security solutions, has been added to USAA's PERKS program to help its members protect against water damage and optimize home efficiency. USAA members can purchase Resideo's Honeywell Home smart thermostat and its First Alert® WiFi Water Leak & Freeze Detector at a discounted price through the PERKS program and...

Water and energy efficiency company Cenergist has acquired a specialist Dutch installation company to accelerate its European expansion strategy. Installatiebedrijf Vriend B.V. (Vriend) has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company and will continue to operate under its name. All values relating to the transaction are undisclosed. Control Flow HL2024® technology Based in Emmeloord, Netherlands, Vriend employs eight people and provides installation support across a range of...

Danfoss has expanded its oil-free Turbocor® portfolio to include the TGS380 and TTS450 models, offering a high-capacity, energy-efficient solution for use in comfort cooling, intensive ambient environments, and data center applications. The new TGS380 and TTS450 compressors provide exceptional flexibility and efficiency to customers worldwide, operating in both heating and cooling applications, at extreme temperatures, and across a range of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants....

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announces the release of the new FT Series light commercial boilers available in 301 and 399 MBH sizes. These robust boilers have a stainless steel fire tube heat exchanger, operate with up to 10:1 turndown, can be used with either natural gas or propane fuel and run at an ultra-high 95%+ thermal efficiency.  FT Series 301 a...

New energy storage technology, which could significantly reduce household bills and help the UK achieve net zero, has been installed at the University of Nottingham’s Creative Energy Homes. thermal energy storage The installation is the latest step for the Advanced Distributed Storage for Grid Benefit Project (ADSorB) – a consortium led by researchers from the University of Sheffield that aims to commercialize the use of new thermal energy storage technologies developed at the...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, announced the appointment of Andy Robinson who will be joining the team as Business Development Manager. Robinson will be filling a newly-created role, designed to support the organization in its next phase of growth. His key focus will be to promote Dura products’ innovative range of recycled plastic kerbs and drainage systems. Robinson’s sector experience The goal will be to increasingly reach local authorities, merchants, designers,...

Following reports UK greenhouse gas emissions have risen year-on-year, Alfa Laval has launched its latest, most sustainable T21 gasketed plate heat exchanger (GPHE) to help energy-intensive facilities and plants save tons of carbon dioxide through highly efficient cooling and minimized energy consumption. According to a June 2023 report from the Office for National Statistics, UK greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3% to just over 502 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent between 2020 and...