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Traditionally, portable cooling technology has been seen as a quick fix to immediate cooling needs. If a customer’s air conditioner went out in the busyness of summer, portable cooling could keep the customer comfortable until a technician could arrive at their home. Such needs and uses for portable cooling still exist, but over the past few years, portable cooling has increasingly developed as a solution for unique cooling needs. Manufacturers are saying this trend will continue. Misty W...
Danfoss launches contractor-focused webinar series: Five Steps to Your Perfect Workday. Danfoss experts have created a series of five webinars that will provide tools to help contractors overcome typical jobsite challenges. The live webinars are free to attend and will be given in English and Spanish. webinar topics Topics include: Quick Steps to Ensure Compressor Health | May 20, 2020, 2pm EST (English); May 21, 2020, 2pm EST (Spanish) Focus on observations and measurements that identi...
Strategic electrification encompasses a host of solutions aimed at decarbonizing Earth’s atmosphere, decreasing pollution and reducing the costs of modern comfort and technology. Also known as “beneficial electrification”, this movement requires increased energy efficiency and end uses powered with electricity from cleaner grids and renewable sources. The movement will transform both the built environment and society’s modes of transportation. Despite the complexity of i...
When it comes to refrigerated food, nobody understands the essence of time more than the amazing Thermo King dealers. So, when Feeding America Food Banks called for help to move - and save, a large quantity of fresh produce, dairy, and other perishable products available from Walmart Distribution Centers and the Dairy Industry, a dozen We Move Food partner dealers raised their hands to help. “The only way for Feeding America to take advantage of this opportunity was to secure additional o...
Computime Group Limited has garnered the 2018 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (“HKAI”): Technological Achievement Award for its ground-breaking advanced heating control technology. A total of 84 companies, chosen from among 259 entries, were honored in the seven categories of 2018 HKAI. Computime was recognized for its significant contribution to Hong Kong’s vibrant intellectual property ecosystem. Computime’s focus has been to apply self-developed technology on traditio...
Marley Engineered Products, a renowned provider of high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, has added a new line of open coil electric Duct Heaters to its portfolio of unit heaters. To simplify the selection and quoting process for its large portfolio of duct heaters, Marley also has unveiled a new Duct Heat Program specification tool for engineers. The new line of Marley Duct Heaters are available in slip-in or flanged configurations with heavy gauge galvanized steel frame...
Model ECV-40 is an addition to Greenheck’s energy core ventilator (ECV) line. The ECV-40’s new design features a dual-fan arrangement consisting of direct drive mixed-flow plenum fans with variable frequency drives (VFDs) replacing the forward-curved fan typically found in energy core ventilators. The mixed flow fan, a hybrid between an axial propeller and a centrifugal fan, reduces brake horsepower requirements by up to 50%. The VFDs facilitate ease of balancing at start-up. Sound...
ADEY Innovation LLC, inventors of the MagnaClean magnetic dirt filter technology, announce a collaboration with Water Engineering Inc. This will allow both companies to provide solutions for the Association of Water Technologies’ (AWT) specialists. The Company believes that Omaha, Nebraska based Water Engineering Inc., offers water treatment and energy savings programs for numerous commercial and industrial economic buyers. Both companies’ shared goal is to become valuable partners...
Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announced Rick Bucher has been appointed to the position of President and COO, effective immediately. Bucher will continue reporting to John F. Malloy who has served as Chairman, President & CEO for the past 16 years. John will remain Chairman and CEO. Demonstrating leadership qualities “Rick has demonstrated over a long tenure with Victaulic, the intellectual leadership and emotional skills to be Victaulic Pre...
Second Harvest Heartland is a Minnesota-based food bank, Thermo King customer and We Move Food grant recipient. The hunger-relief organization is also an affiliate of Feeding America, a close partner of the We Move Food program. The Second Harvest Heartland team is providing weekly updates on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates illustrate just how urgent the demand is for emergency food assistance in these unprecedented times. In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the need for meals has mo...
During these challenging times, GE Appliances, a Haier company, is increasing its support to the local communities where it operates. In Selmer, Tennessee, GE Appliances has partnered with several first responders and community-focused organizations to provide them with donations of new appliances and additional critical supplies. “People everywhere, including those on the frontlines of supporting our communities, are relying on their appliances to keep groceries and medicine safe, clothe...
It is unrealistic to place on building owners and operators the burden and risk for providing pathogen-free water throughout buildings when the water delivered to their buildings contains Legionella bacteria. Legionella is commonly found in source waters and in the soil, and thus, if untreated at the municipal water treatment plant and in the distribution systems, the Legionella bacteria will necessarily find its way into buildings. More needs to be done by the municipal water suppliers to min...
Marley Engineered Products, a renowned provider of high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment debuts a new line of customizable open coil electric Duct Heaters. To simplify the selection and quoting process for its large portfolio of duct heaters, Marley also has unveiled a new Duct Heat Configurator specification tool for engineers. The new line of Marley Duct Heaters is available in slip-in or flanged configurations with heavy gauge galvanized steel frame and terminal box co...
Now more than ever, communities and businesses are depending on each other to lend a helping hand. As the economy and daily life continue to be affected by the ongoing global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Thermo King Corporation dealer, CSTK is going above and beyond to support truck drivers struggling under the current conditions. Washing and rest stations set up CSTK has set up washing, rest and restroom stations in the parking lot to make it a little easier on the truck drivers who are k...
Panasonic has launched the Aquarea High Performance J Generation Bi-Bloc, an advanced heating and cooling solution, ideal for new installations, refurbishments, and low energy homes. Producing outstanding results, the heat pump can reach the highest possible energy rating of A+++ in heating. In furthering its contribution to the ‘decarburization of society’, Panasonic continues to develop the Aquarea range of highly efficient air source heat pumps. The smart choice for heating and c...
Panasonic has introduced advanced updates to its domestic RAC TZ range. The new Wall-Mounted TZ has been designed with a smaller and more elegant chassis, while still maintaining impressive power and efficiency as well as utilizing R32 refrigerant to fully satisfy the demand for reliable solutions with reduced environmental impact. Undergoing major improvements, Panasonic has focused on creating a compact heating and cooling indoor unit that is only 779mm in width - small enough to be placed ab...
Pure Air Control Services has one of the few environmental laboratories that provides Coronavirus environmental testing of surface samples utilizing RT-qPCR technology. As businesses prepare to reopen and more importantly for essential businesses that remain open, ensuring a safe environment for occupants is the number one priority. Many organizations have been taking extra measures for cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to minimize the risk. Business where cases of COVID-19 are con...
American Coolair offers a Brown Out Kit for open top and closed top evaporative cooling systems. The kit provides substantial light control for poultry buildings and greenhouses and is easily installed on the inside or outside of the building. Brown Out Kits Coolair Brown Out Kits use the Dandy Light Traps to provide a light reduction in a modular aluminum frame. Coolair’s Brown Out kits are designed to fit existing American Coolair evaporative cooling systems and are available as a...
Following regular questioning and pressure from the heating industry, the government has confirmed that workers delivering essential services in the utility sector, which encompasses heat, are eligible for testing. Recognizing essential workers Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, are pleased that government has recognized that the heating and plumbing industry carry out essential frontline work to maintain the supply of heating and hot...
The last thing that any homeowner wants to encounter when the heat of summer is at its worst is an air conditioner (AC) that is either broken down completely or cannot deliver the level of performance quality needed. Unfortunately, despite not wanting these problems, many homeowners put themselves at risk for their development. This is by failing to schedule professional air conditioning maintenance before actually needing their AC systems for the season. Put simply, the air conditioning system...
Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the organizers of the EUROVENTSUMMIT have announced the postponement of its upcoming edition to 2021. Initially scheduled for September 2020, it will now take place from 12 to 15 October 2021 in Antalya, Turkey. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in the obligatory postponement of many events around the world. After evaluating the continued uncertainty around the pandemic and in consultation with the HVACR industry, the event organizers have decided tha...
Carrier Hong Kong Ltd. was awarded a four-year chiller service agreement covering all 52 chillers in 17 buildings of Hong Kong International Airport. The service agreement, which covers Carrier and non-Carrier brand chillers, was awarded based on Carrier’s innovative service capabilities and cost competitiveness. Carrier Hong Kong is responsible for all of the maintenance, staffing, repairs, improvements and refurbishment required to keep all 52 chillers in the facility operational, and o...
To help hospitals treating patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Carrier Global Corporation launched the OptiClean portable negative air machine, which cleans and removes air potentially contaminated by the virus. In a closed room, the machine uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, an air management system to significantly reduce the presence of coronavirus and other contaminants in the air, and flexible ducting to exhaust the filtered air. The machine creates negative p...
Now an independent company, HVAC giant Carrier plans to extend its product range, expand its geographical coverage and increase its service and digital offerings. The company is well-positioned to continue to benefit from strong industry growth, given its significant installed base, disciplined operation, and commitment to innovation. In the last month, Carrier Global Corp. has debuted as an independent, publicly traded company after separating from United Technologies. It will trade under the...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, provided an update on actions the company is taking to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Andy Teich, lead independent director of Resideo, stated, “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, professional installers, customers and communities in which we operate. While the operating environment is challenging, we are taking decisive actions to manage the business through the COVID-19 pa...
Mercyhealth, a healthcare provider with multiple hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced it will deploy Molekule's air purification technology, including its newly released commercial product, Air Pro RX, intended for healthcare facilities, to enhance protection for its patients and frontline medical personnel. The devices will be deployed throughout Mercyhealth's five hospitals in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Molekule's PECO air purification technology has been demonstrated...
Accruent, a globally renowned provider of solutions to manage the built environment, announced that it has entered a partnership with UK facilities management and professional services company, Mitie to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie’s facilities management clients. Mitie’s diverse customer base spans a range of industries including retail, commercial real estate, telecommunications, government and industrial sectors. vx Observe IoT remote monitoring platform Mitie will...
Alfa Laval, a globally renowned company in the field of heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced winning an order to supply compact heat exchangers to a refinery and petrochemical plant in China. The order has a value of approximately SEK 95 million. It is booked in the welded heat exchangers unit and the gasketed plate heat exchangers unit of the Energy Division, with delivery scheduled for 2021. Alfa Laval compact heat exchangers The order comprises Alfa Laval...
Austrian sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik operates an EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory for humidity, dew point, CO₂, air velocity, mass flow, temperature, and pressure at its headquarters in Engerwitzdorf. Accredited calibrations are needed wherever particularly high accuracy of the used measuring instruments is required. The calibration certificates issued confirm the traceability of the measured values to the national standard to comply with globally recognized standards....
The Yamatogawa Route, measuring approximately 10 km in total length, fully opened in March 2020, connecting between Sakai City and Matsubara City in Osaka. Panasonic constructed the tunnel ventilation facilities for this route. Panasonic delivered more products than any other project of this kind in its history, including 78 large jet fans, each as big as an airliner's jet engine, as well as 64 electrostatic precipitators and 14 exhaust fans. In the following, the members in charge of the proje...
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