Ghana HVAC News & Trends

Computime Group Limited reached another milestone in its transformation into a technology-driven company with the relocation of its corporate headquarters into Hong Kong Science Park. Hong Kong Science Park is regarded as a major hub for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (“I&T”) sector, with world-class infrastructure and home to some of the top talent and facilities for research and development (“R&D”). There are about 9,000 engineers and technology in...

ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Domenica Risucci to the position of Marketing Specialist. She began on Monday, October 22nd in the Utica facility. Domenica will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with promotions, marketing materials and communications. Domenica is a 2018 graduate of Utica College, where she earned a B.S. degree in Communication Arts. A native of Utica, Domenica is looking forward to applying her knowledge of marketing and communications...

This update is for integrators, striving to improve their VRF HVAC integration. Even if the users are not Elan integrators, they will be interested to know that CoolMasterNet is a universal HVAC communication bridge between VRF HVAC and Home Automation control systems. They company is devoting special attention to helping integrators with a VRF challenge. The closed VRF communication system allows an outstanding energy sustainability but hides an integration challenge within. The protocols are...

With more hurricane relief funds being now awarded to states hit by Hurricane Harvey and Irma, Goodman Manufacturing is extending a special program that has been delivering considerable, verified discounts to flood-ravaged homeowners on Goodman brand heating and air conditioning systems. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $5 billion to Texas for flooding relief. On the heels of that announcement, Goodman has extended “Operation Returning Comfort&rd...

Computime Group Limited announces a major milestone in its journey of transformation into a technology-driven company: it has relocated its headquarters into the Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong’s major hub for driving technological innovation and development, to continue its pursuit for excellence and growth in technological innovation in this new era of Big Data, AI and Internet of Things (“IoT”). With this move, Computime has enlarged its footprint and formally become part...

Knauf Insulation has appointed a new Product Manager to lead the development of its Rock Mineral Wool range. Luke Davies joins from the architectural aluminum manufacturer, Kawneer and brings extensive product marketing experience in sectors including construction, retail, and technology. Luke Davies said, “Knauf Insulation’s long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and sustainability has seen it become one of the best-known names in the industry. Its ethos of constantly evo...

Salus Controls has announced the five winning products to be crowned at the HVP Innovation Showcase. These five winning products have been crowned by the judges as being the best of the best. “The HVP Innovation Showcase was launched at the start of the year in order to highlight product innovation in the plumbing and heating sector”, stated Joe Dart, HVP Editor for Auto Balancing Actuator at Salus Controls. HVP Innovation Showcase The HVP Innovation Showcase has crowned five wort...

Hot summer (over 30°C), cool winter, extensive use of HVAC and deep understanding of environmental issues, Australia makes the perfect place for CoolAutomation to fulfill its vision of making HVAC simple to connect and easy to control. ARBS 2018, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Building Service Exhibition in Sydney is a great opportunity to visit all of the company’s customers and partners. Together, they can all better design, control and innovate to sustainably & efficient...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems (Bryant) is proud to announce the release of a new line of mid-tier single-zone ductless outdoor units that offer stronger performance in extreme temperatures as well as increased efficiency. Preferred Series outdoor units These units replace the existing line of Preferred Series single-zone ductless systems currently available. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The new Preferred Series out...

After the successful completion of a smaller project two years ago, Adcock is working on the larger Ashford Commercial Quarter project with Quinn Estates Ltd to supply and install Fujitsu VRF Systems. Quinn Estates Ltd is a Property Development and Investment company based in the South East. They have completed a variety of Residential and Commercial developments with multiple future developments planned. About Ashford Commercial Quarter Taking inspiration from the existing brick warehouses i...

Asia is a big market in the world, with China having the demand for home and commercial applications of the major HVAC systems. CoolAutomation has developed a strong distribution network in Asia and they invite potential customers to learn more about their HVAC integration and control solutions. Hong Kong and Thai distributors of CoolAutomation will present their solutions at their stands. CoolAutomation’s solutions Architect Expo 2018 in Thailand, one can visit Mahanjak stand L510/1...

Aggreko will be the Official Power Sponsor at the prestigious Datacloud Europe 2018 premier congress and awards event, taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, 12-14 June. Aggreko’s capabilities cover the full life-cycle of a data center – ranging from portable, adaptable power until grid connection or upgrades can be obtained, through to testing and commissioning with their extensive fleet of loadbanks, temperature control, and contingency planning to ensure maximum uptime in...

LUX Products Corporation is proud to announce that its top-selling smart thermostats are now ENERGY STAR® certified. ENERGY STAR is a joint partnership program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps businesses and individuals save energy and protect the environment through energy-efficient products, homes, and buildings. The LUX KONO, LUX KONO Pro Edition, LUX GEO, and LUX GEOx have all earned their ENERGY STAR certification. EPA Tested S...

As part of Ingersoll Rand’s recognition of Earth Day 2018, local Trane employees will participate in activities throughout the community to demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the globe, Earth Day is the largest civil observance in the world. Trane employees in Honolulu will participate in multiple events on sustainability to support the environmental movement and help reduce the impact of climate ch...

As part of Ingersoll Rand’s recognition of Earth Day 2018, Trane®, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, employees will participate in activities throughout the Clarksville community to demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the globe, Earth Day is the largest civil observance in the world. Trane employees in Clarksville will provide multiple events on sustainability to support the environmental movement and h...

In its current May 2018 Edition, Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading product testing institute, has tested eleven different heating pumps in terms of energy efficiency, handling, finish, and declarations. The Wilo-Yonos Pico Plus Heating Circulator and the Wilo-Yonos Pico-STG Solar Pump were distinguished with the two highest ratings “very good” (1.4) and “good” (2.0) in their respective areas. User-friendliness and service life “We always aim to develop...

Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has developed the world’s first grooved piping system for saturated steam. Designed for use on commercial and industrial steam applications, the system features the Style 870 rigid coupling, a full line of fittings, a gate valve, and a grooving tool to process the Victaulic proprietary OGS-200 groove profile. Innovated groove system Victaulic steam couplings and fittings make installation and maintenance easier, shorten constru...

The Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning custom-built training center situated in King’s Lynn, which has been accredited by the international awarding body City & Guilds, recently had a visit from John Broughton, the Global Application Manager from Danfoss. Danfoss is a global producer of products and services used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control, and mobile machinery. They are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as distri...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is proud to announce that the company recently been audited by the British Assessment Bureau to United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards on a stage two audit, and was awarded certification to the standard. ISO27001:2013 is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organization’s informat...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, releases updates for Victaulic Tools for Revit® 2019, which include enhancements to pipe routing features that speed up the preconstruction timeline. Key features of Victaulic Tools for Revit® 2019 include: Assembly Manager: Includes easier interaction with assemblies and notifications on altered items. Continuous Spooling: Reduces the clicks needed to define each pipe spool (assembly) and field joint. Le...

The engineers have completed the two-year course at the Adcock training center in Kings Lynn. The in-house training is accredited by City & Guilds and forms the foundations of our technical staff’s continuing professional development. The engineers undertake in-house fundamental and advanced level training programs. These courses provide comprehensive training on maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning plant. F-gas 2079 accreditation It covers fundamental princi...

Air flow and pressure management are vital parts of HVAC operations in critical environments like manufacturing clean rooms. To help facility managers ensure that conditions stay within necessary parameters, Sensaphone has added two new sensors to its line of remote monitoring equipment for HVAC applications. The Sensaphone Duct Mount Air Flow Transmitter measures the rate of airflow and alerts users when conditions fall outside of the preset threshold. The transmitter monitors the presence or...

With proven technology, powerful performance, and the most important control functions, the Wilo-Yonos MAXO is one of the most economical high efficient standard pumps. At the end of 2017, the Dortmund-based pump expert Wilo rounded off its successful series with powerful new models: the glandless circulation pump Wilo-Yonos MAXO is available in single- and double-pump versions in the power segment, with a motor output of as much as P2=1300 watts. "Thanks to the high-efficiency technology used...

Ingersoll Rand, a pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, engaged with at University of California, Davis, on research that shows thermal energy storage can provide significantly greater benefits to utilities and electricity grid operators than previously thought. “This study will help utility companies and building operators optimize resource planning and energy use by capturing the full value of thermal energy storage, which uses an energy storage&...

The Churchmanor Estates Company are a property development company with head offices in Ipswich. The company have been around for over 30 years and have developed over 2.5 million square feet of property including residential accommodation, offices, industrial parks, and shopping centers. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning was contracted by Imex M&E Ltd to supply large scale air conditioning and control systems for their client, The Churchmanor Estates Company Plc. This was the very...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration, Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, has announced its partnership with Sands International as the official distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for its Unitary Products range. The present Room Air Conditioner market in Saudi Arabia is estimated at 3.3 million units, with an annual growth of 12% per annum. Saudi Arabia, with its market share in the GCC region, is a promising market fo...

Wilo Group has once again completed a successful financial year. Sales of around 1.4 billion Euros were significantly higher in 2017 than in the previous year, with the company continuing on its growth trajectory for the eighth consecutive year, with an increase of 7.4 percent. Sales adjusted for currency effects even grew by 8.5 percent. The consolidated earnings were also record-breaking, with the pump expert achieving an increase of 13.0 percent to 85.9 million Euros. Cash flow was also at a...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...

Marley Engineered Products, a provider in high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, introduces QMark radiant ceiling panels that provide custom, targeted, hidden heat in a wide range of applications. Able to blend in seamlessly with any indoor building space, the radiant ceiling panels are designed to provide localized spot heating or primary heating where it’s needed. The panels can be specified by dimension and output level for each room to ensure optimal integration...

Ingersoll Rand, a pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in its global Climate Commitment ahead of schedule and is deepening its commitment with on-site and off-site renewable energy investments. Achieving Energy Efficiency Goals As part of its global Climate Commitment, Ingersoll Rand committed to a 35 percent reduction of its greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint from its own operations by 2020. To deliver on...