Guadeloupe HVAC News & Trends

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides funding through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) program. This funding supports state and local health departments in their efforts to respond to public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this allows public schools to provide CDC funding for HVAC and IAQ improvements. CDC Funding for HVAC in Schools The CDC has allocated ELC fun...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will feature its innovative, high-performing and energy-efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24. “The Eastern Energy Expo is the pioneering event for the energy and comfort industries,” said Carl Pinto, Jr., senior director of marketing communications for Bradford White. “We continue to see significant growth with our por...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded its collection of residential and commercial contractor resources with the new Johnson Controls Ducted Systems (DS) Solutions App. The free app provides contractors with instant access to commercial and residential equipment information to help streamline installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance processes. Digital resource The digital resource was designed to help contractors save time by reducing t...

Falls River Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Helmer Scientific Inc. by strategic investor Trane Technologies. FRG acted as the exclusive M&A Advisor to Helmer Scientific. The deal represents FRG’s continued emphasis and success in the cold technology and life sciences landscape. The specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Helmer Scientific is an established, entrepreneurial, growth company that designs, integrates, manufactures, markets, and distributes sp...

AUSCO, a designer and manufacturer of precision hydraulics and fuel system components, has renewed its Nadcap accreditation for chemical processing. Fuel system components “This accreditation renewal attests to the stringent controls we maintain to ensure safe and quality chemical processing. It demonstrates our on-going commitment to manufacturing excellence and to delivering the highest standards of passivation,” explained Howard Naval, Director of Quality at AUSCO, Inc. ...

Baxi has launched a new range of Baxi direct and indirect hot water cylinders to complement the existing range from its Megaflo brand, giving installers a full choice of hot water storage options for customers. Designed and manufactured in the UK by the Heatrae Sadia hot water storage experts at Baxi, the new cylinders provide a high-performance and cost-effective option for heat-only and system heating setups. outstanding hot water performance Delivering up to 76 liters per minute of hot wat...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, will showcase its high-performing and efficient products at the Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey, May 21-24. reliable and high-quality products “As the premier event for the energy and comfort industries, the Eastern Energy Expo is a great opportunity for heating and HVAC professionals to experience the reli...

Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, has been named to the 2023 Constellation Research ESG50. The ESG50 lists the most influential global executives, who are advancing sustainability in their fields through new business models, emerging technologies, and ethical, humane leadership. This award follows a year of sustainability milestones at Johnson Controls as the comp...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has released a first look at its Net-Zero Roadmap to decarbonize across its entire value chain by 2050. In 2022, Trane Technologies became the first in its industry – and one of the first companies in the world – to have its net-zero carbon emissions targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Trane Technologies’ Net-Zero Roadmap Sustainability is core to our strategy, and its success shows in our superior...

Aeroseal, an American pioneer in duct sealing technology, has joined the growing family of Eurovent Middle East, aiming to increase awareness of the importance of ductwork for energy efficiency and Indoor Air Quality. Amidst minimum energy requirements for electrical HVAC equipment, the role of tight, easy to clean and maintain air ducts often gets ignored, while its impact on energy efficiency and IAQ is critical. Instant and measurable results Aeroseal’s HVAC solutions improve Indoor...

The Australian government has unveiled plans for a new ‘net zero authority’ to oversee the transition to renewable energy. The authority’s goals include supporting workers in emissions-intensive sectors to transition to new jobs, coordinating programs to attract and take advantage of new clean energy industries across the regions, and assisting investors and companies to harness net-zero transformation opportunities. New ‘net zero authority’ The announcement has...

JSA Service hosted a drinks reception at The Hyatt Regency—The Churchill on Thursday, April 27th, to mark its 50th anniversary. JSA Service executives, employees, esteemed clients, and partners attended the drinks reception, providing an occasion to contemplate previous accomplishments while anticipating the next 50 years. In addition, there was a presentation showcasing JSA Service’s history, along with a staff awards ceremony and a raffle aimed at generating funds for The Veteran...

Baxi has launched its latest 600 and 800 Combi and System 2 boilers with a suite of new features introduced as a result of feedback from heating engineers, completing its range of high performance models. The new ranges have been specifically designed to make installation and maintenance run even smoother. Combi & System 2 boilers with new features Improvements to the new Combi & System 2 boilers include a pre-heated siphonic condensate trap, which prevents freezing and boiler lockout...

Proptech company - Facilio has announced that Kitopi, a tech-powered, multi-brand restaurant, has chosen Facilio’s Connected CaFM platform to centrally manage & optimize its kitchen facilities ensuring seamless and uninterrupted service to its customers. Kitopi, one of the few unicorns to emerge out of the MENA region, required a robust, unified platform to power its expansion across regions, and chose Facilio’s reimagined Connected CaFM/CMMS solution to future-proof its kitchen...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled a new high-performance Pressurizing Pump for the Latin American residential market that is designed to increase hydraulic pressure in homes that have dishwashers, high-flow showerheads, water heaters, and other high-demand equipment. new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump Featuring low power consumption and a flow sensor that allows automatic activation, the new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump can supply a home with 1 to 5 bathrooms. It can be installed a...

Late last year, Danfoss Power Solutions celebrated the opening of its new remote controls manufacturing and design facility in San Sebastian, Spain. Now, the plant and its operators are demonstrating the value of the investment by delivering shorter lead times and higher quality remote control transmitters and receivers to its customers. Plant personnel are on a mission to become the benchmark in operational excellence, taking advantage of the facility’...

Resideo recently celebrated the grand reopening of its offices in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, following 12 months of renovation to modernize the site. The updated facility was designed to foster innovation and deliver a collaborative work environment for employees. The shared site is home to more than 180 team members across Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions businesses that span various departments including sales, marketing, customer service, sales support, an...

Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala has been appointed Member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, as of May 5, 2023. She reports to company President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kai Öistämö. Anne Jalkala started in Vaisala in 2022. She joined the company from Fortum, where she held several leadership positions focusing on growth, innovation, strategy and digital business. She also has extensive experience from the academic world. Extensive...

Two of Finland’s major hydro power plants, located in the freezing Arctic Circle, are now SF6 ‘greenhouse gas’ free, thanks to a turn-key generator circuit breaker retrofit that gears them up for a more resource-efficient future. ABB customer, Kemijoki Oy, is one of the most important players in Finland’s renowned carbon neutral electricity system – responsible for balancing half of the country’s grid output – as well as being the leading provider of hy...

Danfoss Power Solutions, a renowned global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched a new family of universal quick disconnect couplings for data center liquid cooling applications. The Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings help data center operators meet the thermal management challenges of more powerful chips, denser racks, and heavier workloads through reliable, leak-free, efficient operation. Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings UQD coupl...

Following a long and established relationship, Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products has supplied Shastid Energy with a Tyneham Air Source Heat Pump for installation at its premises in Cambridgeshire. Tyneham heat pump The Tyneham heat pump range offers superb operational reliability, excellent quality, and outstanding performance backed up by engineering excellence and lifetime support. One of the lightest commercial heat...

The Government should put an end to the proposed Clean Heat Market Mechanism says the Heating and Hot Water Industry Council (HHIC), as the second consultation on it runs until 8 June. policy The policy seeks to fine boiler manufacturers £5,000 for every gas boiler sold over a certain quota compared to their heat pump sales in an attempt to kickstart demand for heat pumps in the UK. The concern is being raised by the heating industry that fining the manufacturers who do not create the d...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, celebrated the opening of its Distribution and Training Center in Florence, New Jersey with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held April 26.  Strategically positioned near the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Turnpikes, this new 400,000-square-foot facility is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain and provide efficient...

The parent company to Baxi and manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Luigi will join the Management Board and report directly to CEO Bertrand Schmitt. Work experience  Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, operations, and supply chain in large multinationals, including at Ducati, Fiat Powertrain, and most recently Whirlpool, where he served as Vice President of Manufacturing...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the release of AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22), Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices. Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP). It is to be used in conjunction with AMCA Publication 11-22, Cert...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions was pleased to receive a visit from Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, to its Welwyn headquarters to see first-hand the new fully equipped training center for heating and cooling systems. This visit follows Mr. Shapps’ recent trip to Japan for the G7 Summit, during which time he also visited the Panasonic factory and R&D (research & development) facility in...

Aircuity, the globally renowned company in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced that it has become a Diamond sponsor of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Labs2Zero program. Labs2Zero program The Labs2Zero program recognizes that laboratories are an integral part of an organization’s net zero emissions strategy. It is comprised of a variety of options and information that address both the complexity of laboratories and the need to make th...

Daikin Applied announces that it has acquired Carroll Air Systems, a Tampa, Florida-based company that provides heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and services for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Supporting the Central and West Coast regions of Florida, Carroll Air Systems is a long-standing sales representative for Daikin and other HVAC equipment manufacturers, and is now part of the world’s number one air-conditioning company.  Providing...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced a US$ 20 million fund-raise to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s cutting-edge decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts.  The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI. Author's quote “We are grateful for this significant investmen...

A new analysis of site data from 12 Keltbray construction projects has revealed staggering savings since the business introduced Aggreko’s battery technologies to decarbonize its power usage and reduce running costs.  Keltbray is a construction engineering specialist delivering integrated solutions for complex building and infrastructure sectors across the UK. Recognized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for its efforts to quantifiably reduce the carbon emissions on its pro...