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SmartAC.com, an industry pioneer in monitoring technology for HVAC units, is pleased to welcome Paul Kelly, former Owner of Parker & Sons and current Consultant to the Wrench Group, to its Advisory Board. With over 35 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service industries, Paul will bring a wealth of knowledge to the company as it continues to innovate with its connected home mechanical systems platform. CEO comments “We’re honored to have someone with Pa...

Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric, a full-service home service provider serving the Memphis and Jackson areas for over 24 years, has hired veteran industry and community pioneer - Nick Hayes as Vice President and General Manager. Hayes will oversee operations and help drive business growth at the company’s Memphis and Jackson branches. Next year marks a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates Tim Ferguson’s 25th anniversary in the industry - a testament to decad...

Marcone, a renowned North American appliance, HVAC, plumbing, and pool repair parts distributor, proudly supported numerous charities in 2024, focusing on veterans, first responders, medical causes, and children. Throughout the year, Marcone and its affiliated companies contributed to a variety of nonprofits, including: HVAC Total Air Supply supported Chandler’s Angels Initiative, American Legion, local veteran and first responder organizations. O’Connor Company participated in...

All supply and return air ducts at AHU room crossings, firewall crossings, and all floor crossings shall be provided with a fire damper (manual/motorized) of at least equal to the fire rating of the wall or floor on which it is installed as per UL555/UL555S 1995 tested by CBRI. If motorized fire dampers are of a multi-leaf type and provided with a spring return electrical actuator, it has its own thermal trip for ambient air temperature outside the duct and air temperature inside the duct. Fire...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, is introducing the new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat at CES 2025. Available at home improvement retailers this spring, the Matter-enable,d and ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat offers unsurpassed features at an accessible price point. Home X2S smart thermostat “Our new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat is ideal for those who are looking to upgrade their thermostat but may be in...

Nicotra Gebhardt launched its COPRA Fan series at ACREX 2023. This new high-performing fan system offers a unique combination of ultra-compactness with high efficiencies, power densities, and low noise. It uses an innovative aluminum impeller design with an IE6 ultra-compact unique internal rotor motor, which doesn’t obstruct the airflow and matches perfectly inside the conical backplate of the impeller. This is an ideal solution for high-efficiency, narrow installation conditions....

Nicotra Gebhardt launches a unique Hybrid Life Safety Fans for Basement Ventilation & Smokespill applications. This innovative series uses a Centrifugal Plug impeller mounted inside a Tube Axial Casing. Not only does it offer better efficiency and lower noise compared to Conventional Tube Axial fans, but it also offers a compact installation as compared to Centrifugal Cabinet Fans. Hybrid Life Safety Fan can be ceiling hung or floor mounted, similar to Tube Axial Fans. Hybrid Life Safety F...

To meet the growing demand for water circulation systems, particularly for larger applications and in line with the F-gas Regulation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), the European sales subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems (MHI Thermal Systems), has officially begun mass production of air-cooled heat pump chillers in partnership with Stulz S.p.A, a pioneer player in the chiller market. Hydrolution PRO series A commencement ceremony was held in...

The global semiconductor crises have majorly impacted EC Fan deliveries. However, Nicotra Gebhardt continues to support the market with much better delivery schedules (within 2-4 months, with ready stock of some popular models) on account of a wide range of EC technologies adopted by it. They offer DC Brushless Electronically Communicated Motors in both external and internal rotor options (with single motor upto 30 Kw+) with an integrated or external controller. Efficient fan motor assembly T...

Caryaire announces the launch of its pressure-independent variable air volume (VAV) boxes. These VAV boxes can be used with duct systems with static pressures up to 3” wg and the air volume range is from 50 CFM to 7000 CFM. The radiated and discharge noise of the boxes are low, as these boxes are supplied with acoustically superior armasound insulation. Caryaire VAV boxes are supplied with a digital thermostat and actuator with an integrated pressure sensor. BACnet MS/TP integration...

Caryaire was acknowledged as one of the top 75 MSMEs of Uttar Pradesh during the recently held MSME Sammelan held at Lucknow. Shri Rakesh Sachan (Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for MSME, Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh) presented the award to Caryaire.  It is very proud of this accomplishment and grateful to be a part of the MSME community of Uttar Pradesh.

Organized by Elan Expo, the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Expo International Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HVAC exhibition will be held from 24-27 November 2025 at the Safex Expo Center, Algeria.  Algeria is ready to cool off  Elan Expo proudly announces the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Show, a landmark event that has proven its position as the premier meeting point for industry pioneers, innovators, and major brands in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. Where innovation will mee...

The Ivory Coast Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from April 8-10, 2025, at the Exposition Park of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Era ın HVAC Innovatıon The Ivory Coast HVAC market is experiencing significant growth, driven by urbanization, rising temperatures, increasing disposable incomes, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2024 to 2029 as part of the broader Africa Air Conditioners Market. By 2029, I...

A long-standing relationship established in 2002, EQUANS delivers planned and reactive mechanical maintenance services through a permanent on-site team of technicians, providing quality support 365 days a year. Being a 48-year-old, highly operational building, hosting more than 10.9 million visitors every year, the Sydney Opera House (SOH) consists of a number of assets varying in age and criticality requiring fast and responsive servicing. The temperature- and humidity-critical envi...

From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named general counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as executive vice president and chief legal officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global Legal organization, including the Corporat...

Caryaire Group has been honored as the Best HVACR Company in the Employee Engagement category at the recent RATA MSME Awards. This prestigious recognition reflects the core values established by our Founders and underscores the commitment of the Human resources team to cultivating a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and empowerment. employee-centered workplace Caryaire firmly believes that an organization’s success is fundamentally tied to the strength and dedication of its employ...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous HVAC controls and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) building technology. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a global AI hub, BrainBox AI has developed an industry-pioneering enterprise autonomous building platform. An estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly related to the heating and cooling of buildings....

Ameren Missouri marks 40 years since Callaway Energy Center rose to full power for the first time. The energy center, which has been in operation since 1984, has received a 20-year extension on its operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and has been approved to operate until 2044. “Callaway Energy Center has been a fixture in Ameren Missouri’s energy portfolio for four decades as a safe source of reliable, carbon-free energy for our community,” sai...

Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a pioneer in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and innovation. As part of this expansion, Mark Bickenbach has bee...

Kensa, the UK’s pioneering ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, welcomes new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. Heat Pump Performance report The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance shows: Ground source heat pumps are on average 324% efficient Air source heat pumps are on a...

Clivet S.p.A., a pioneer in Europe’s HVAC manufacturing industry, and Mits Airconditioning Inc., one of North America’s pioneering HVAC distributors, are pleased to announce Mits Air’s Master Distribution rights for Clivet HVAC systems for commercial and industrial sectors in North America. “We were one of the first to bring European chiller and heat pump technology to North America over 20 years ago,” says Jack Eliav, President of Mits Air. “Our team has the...

Volume Control Dampers are the most common type of dampers used in the HVAC Ductwork. The dampers can be operated with an actuator or with a manual lockable handle. Standard Control dampers Standard Control Dampers offer the functionality of Air Volume Control, however the Pressure Drop across the damper must also be considered. Caryaire tested a damper of 600×600 mm with standard blades and also another damper of the same size with blades that offer a lower pressure drop.  Their t...

Caryaire is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Patent for its innovative ventilation solution called Demand Based Turbo Jet (DBTJ). This green invention saves energy by providing effective ventilation when needed, based on occupancy and other sensing. It is specially designed for facilities where ceiling-based ventilation is not possible and linear throws are required quickly. reduces air conditioning It is specially designed for E-commerce and other warehouse facilities,...

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has received a $250,000 grant from the Colorado Energy Office. This funding will support the development of spatially coordinated engineering designs to explore the feasibility of a geothermal heating and cooling system, which has the potential to reduce the load on the Museum’s natural gas steam boilers. A team of experts from Qvantum will work on defining the technical solution and providing support as the project undergoes evaluation to deter...

UK-based conglomerate - Grob Group Ltd announced it has switched 100 percent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in order to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means that Grob Group is among the first within the HVAC Industry to be entirely fuelled by HVO. saves carbon emissions According to Certas Energy, which is the official fuel supplier of Grob Group, this decision will have saved the company roughly 78 tons of carbon...

SmartAC.com, a pioneer in customer loyalty management for contractors, has announced an extension fundraiser led by Mercury Fund, with follow-up participation from existing investors. The additional capital will enable SmartAC.com to expand its platform and scale operations to further meet the growing demand for technology and data-driven solutions in the trades. efficiency, cost savings SmartAC.com’s growth comes alongside industry consolidation and a rapidly evolving technological lan...

Eurovent has released a quick guide to European incentives for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems during renovations of single-family homes and apartment buildings. support schemes Several European Member States have put in place dedicated support schemes for building renovations, most of which are co-financed by the European Union.  In many of these countries, support is also available for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The new Eurovent publication p...

Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various le...

Employees of Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of residential and commercial kitchen appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and pool/spa parts and equipment, recently took part in a nationwide initiative to honor fallen soldiers by placing holiday wreaths on their gravesites. On Saturday, December 14, Marcone employees were among more than two million volunteers involved in Wreaths Across America at more than 4,600 cemeteries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and abroad. Marcone honors fallen so...