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Schneider Electric UK, the provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its ‘Rethink Energy’ initiative, a program aimed at changing business, consumer and government attitudes to energy waste and help combat climate change. Whilst other forms of waste such as plastics, fast fashion and food are highly visible, energy is frequently overlooked. A Schneider Electric commissioned study of 2,000 UK adults and over 600 UK businesses revealed that j...

Carolina Comfort LX Series includes 4 major components needed for heating and air conditioning: Split System Heat Pumps, Split System Air Conditioners, Gas Furnaces, and all combining Package Systems. All equipment is designed and manufactured to our specifications by Johnson Controls in the United States.  Carolina Comfort LX Series equipment is designed to be rugged and dependable, with advanced technology and world-class build quality which allows for an outstanding warranty. CH16 Spli...

The newly published HVAC Applications volume comprised of 65 chapters covering a broad range of facilities and topics was written to help engineers design and use equipment and systems described in other Handbook volumes. Main sections cover comfort, industrial, energy-related and general applications, as well as building operations and management. The 2019 edition includes three new chapters: Indoor Swimming Pools (Chapter 6) Indoor Airflow Modeling (Chapter 59) Occupant-Centric Sensing an...

 On August 21st, Thybar Corp will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. With offices in five states, sharp and hardworking employees, and the support of its loyal customers, the future looks brighter. Since its inception, Thybar has done more than survive; it has thrived, and recent growth makes the years ahead look especially promising. In fact, Thybar stock items can even be found on Amazon.com. Thybar is proud to recognize this milestone of an anniversary and will continue to make it rig...

Adcock is currently delivering another project for Selectaglaze, having been a customer since 2011 Selectaglaze had the confidence in Adcock to specify them as a preferred supplier. Drawing on years of experience and Diamond Quality Partner status Adcock designed and implemented a Mitsubishi Electric VRF Heat Recovery heat pump system. maintain existing services With its advanced controls and ability to heat and cool different parts of the building simultaneously the system was perfect for th...

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world. Steven Worthington, who will continue to serve the combined organization as President, Globe Fire Protection commented, “Victaulic brings additional financial resources to Globe, enabling added focus on innovation to support our customers and the industry.&rdq...

During the recent Bryant Dealer Rally, the company’s annual meeting where its top dealers are honored, Air Tech Heating, Inc. of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin was named Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes the company whose hard work, expertise and business acumen have helped them to stand out as a leader in the industry. Bryant, a national supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Ca...

To ensure continuous monitoring of critical equipment and environmental conditions where an Ethernet connection is inaccessible, Sensaphone has introduced an LTE Cellular Modem with Battery Backup for its Stratus EMS, Sentinel and Sentinel PRO cloud-based remote monitoring systems. With the LTE Cellular Modem, users can operate a cloud-based Sensaphone system anywhere a cellular signal is available. Sensaphone offers modems that support AT&T, Verizon or Rogers cellular service as well as lo...

Optimization of data center performance, increased tenant retention, agile communications between operations and upper management, and reduced costs are just some of the benefits available to a colocation data center provider as they pilot a cloud solution from ABB. With its unique holistic data center approach the solution provides a detailed insight into how multiple data centers and devices are performing. Increased accessibility with dashboards By bringing all the information into one pla...

For more than 50 years, Worcester Bosch has developed pioneering heating and hot water appliances to warm homes across the UK. The brand new boiler range features a modern new design with innovative new features that helps to keep the home both warm and stylish. The new Lifestyle range contains the most powerful wall-hung combi boilers on the market. Capable of effortlessly heating homes of any size. It even comes with up to a 10-year guarantee and the renowned reliability of Worcester Bosch....

Previously Airedale International have explained how Colocation providers are becoming “supermarkets” of data; with scalability, efficiency, accessibility and speed at the heart of their business models. This article will explore further how the supply chain needs to step up in order to meet this challenge and change their business models in order to succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Similarities between the rapid rise of super-CoLos to the way supermarkets grew to prominen...

Danfoss Refrigerant Week event will return for the third time between the 16th and 20th September 2019. Danfoss is focusing on equipping installers for refrigerant change, and presenting the solutions that are ready currently.  The Refrigerant Week prepares installers, alongside resellers, wholesalers, operators and OEM engineers, to handle the accelerating pace of refrigerant transition, through a packed program of webinars, podcasts and local training events.   Commercial...

The Greenstar Lifestyle range has arrived, and it is beautiful. For more than 50 years now, Worcester Bosch has been developing pioneering heating and hot water appliances to warm homes across the UK. Their brand new boiler range features a modern new design with innovative new features that help to keep homes both warm and stylish at the same time. Greenstar Lifestyle combi boilers The new Lifestyle range contains the most powerful wall hung combi boilers on the market. Capable of effortlessl...

Whirlpool presents its range of W Collection Dual No Frost fridge freezers which is part of Whirlpool’s premium W Collection. The “Good Intentions” campaign shows how food preservation is key for a healthier lifestyle. It focuses on the idea that “the best ally for your healthy lifestyle” can be a fridge freezer. The campaign shows how the new model’s remarkable 15-day preservation of fruit and vegetables1 makes it easier to enjoy fresher, healthier foods even...

Adcock was contracted to replace and upgrade the refrigeration system serving the hospital's main mortuary department. With a capacity of 72, it is a very busy department and it was vital to maintain operation during the upgrade. By careful planning and working closely with the hospital Adcock was able to achieve this. To minimize disruption some of the works was carried out overnight. Adcock maintains a refrigeration and air conditioning system at the hospital, together with decades of experi...

Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Leslie Zaban, P.Eng, LEED Green Associate, to the office of President for the headquarters and worldwide operations of the company. Mr. Roland Laird, founder of Reliable Controls, will be retiring at the end of 2019. Mr. Laird founded the company in 1986 and has remained active in leadership and technical roles. He leaves the company in a position of strength, fulfilling his vision to earn the reputation of havin...

CoolAutomation is delighted to announce CoolMasterNet’s compatibility has been successfully extended to include the AUX Group’s VRF systems. As one of the largest HVAC manufacturers in China, this is a development that many CoolAutomation customers have been waiting for. This development enables AUX installers the ability to partner with Home Automation integrators in order to significantly simplify the integration of AUX VRF with Home Automation control systems. As a result, AUX cu...

Compared with traditional conditioning systems, EUCOLD takes advantage of a natural principle of thermodynamics called the “adiabatic process.” The application of this principle makes possible the cooling of the air by a natural process: the base of this system is the natural phenomenon of water evaporation that, combined with an easy ventilating device, permits to cool off the air that is conveyed inside the environment to be cooled. Traditional conditioning units  Adiabatic...

There was no initial spark for the heating transition in 2018 either. That is the central result of the annual balance of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH). The manufacturers organized in the BDH were able to achieve an overall increase of 3 percent compared to the previous year with 732,000 heat generators sold. However, this increase results exclusively from the still dynamic new construction business. “Around 600,000 devices were refurbished last year. With a...

Schneider Electric, the provider in digital transformation of energy management and automation has been shortlisted for the award for best breakthrough in operations and performance at the Railway Industry Innovation Awards. Nominated for its Compact PSP - a product enabling customers to completely rethink how they approach signaling systems, Schneider Electric’s commitment to ensuring safety, security and reliability of rail networks has been recognized with this nomination. Signaling s...

Greenheck was recognized for excellence in product design in the 16th annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine. An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 79 entries. The company’s Vari-Green® Drive with companion app was the Gold level winner in the Ventilation Products category. The ACHR News is a trade magazine in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration indus...

Ratti, founded in 1945, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of printed, plain, yarn-dyed and jacquard fabrics for international luxury and pret-à-porter brands. Its yearly production exceeds four million meters of fabric. Exports account for approximately 70% of total sales. Ratti has been listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1989 and has been a part of the Marzotto Group since 2010. environmental protection Ratti’s headquarters and Italian production facilities...

For the prestigious redevelopment project at 21 Dartmouth Street, London, a premium occupant experience was essential to complement the enviable location. The installation of a TROX air conditioning solution, including TROX X-CUBE air handling units (AHUs), and X-AIR CONTROL modules, with the X-AIR CONTROL Zonemaster, is enabling the building to achieve outstanding levels of efficiency alongside elite levels of comfort. The solution provides energy efficiency The 21 Dartmouth Street building...

No ductwork? No problem. Incredibly quiet, sleek and energy-efficient, ductless split systems are the smart way to cool rooms without ductwork, even those without windows or exterior walls. The entire line, including hard-to-find 115v wall-mounted models, utilizes Inverter Technology which allows systems to reach the desired temperature faster, maintain it more accurately, and reduce energy costs. SEER ratings up to 28.0.   Why Choose a Friedrich Ductless Split?  Inverter Tech...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced an ECM Pump-Less-Volute, a new variable-speed version of the popular Gold Series Pump-Less-Volute. The new ECM Pump-Less-Volute uses a permanent magnet motor that is up to 40% more efficient than a standard induction motor. Armstrong Pump-Less-Volute kits (PLV) are a complete repair solution for Armstrong dry rotor S&H and 1050 & 1060 Series. Armstrong standard and ECM PLVs can also be used to re-build or upgrade select B&G or Taco circulator mod...

By incorporating ABB technology solutions, Lefdal Mine Datacenter plans to become Europe’s biggest data center solutions firm, with the smallest environmental footprint. There was a time when the mineral olivine used to be excavated for industrial purposes, like making steel. Now, that steel is coming back underground to house a data center. Lefdal in Norway plans to become Europe’s largest and greenest data center. Lefdal Mine data center The Lefdal Mine data center, operational...

Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand and global provider of indoor comfort and energy services solutions, and Parkway School District, one of the largest school districts in Missouri, partnered to install the Greater St. Louis area's first on-campus centralized geothermal energy plant, guaranteeing at least $123,000 in total energy savings annually. Geothermal systems take advantage of the earth’s consistent core temperature as a renewable source of energy through a network of water-filled pi...

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors voted to approve a performance contract Friday for AAON, Inc. AAON, a manufacturer of premium HVAC equipment, will relocate the manufacturing of its SA Series self-contained unit product to its facility in Longview, 203 Gum Springs Road. The company will make a capital investment of $28 million, including the construction of a new facility, equipment and the creation of 125 new jobs. The first phase of facility expansion,...

General Filters Inc. has announced launching NanoWave, a new line of filter pockets in synthetic nano fibers that substantially improve the technical performance of the classic fiberglass products. In recent years, the development of nanotechnology has achieved remarkable results in many industrial applications – such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics, medicine, construction, sport sectors – and they are now also used to enhance the performance of synthetic filters. Grow...

Set in Villa Ponti in Varese, Italy, Whirlpool Corporation hosted its Annual Global Supplier Conference on May 16, 2019. This conference brought together their top suppliers from across the globe and Whirlpool’s Global leadership, including Marc Bitzer, CEO & Chairman, Whirlpool Corporation; Gilles Morel, President, EMEA Region and Executive VP; and Liz Door, Sr. Vice President, Global Strategic Sourcing, among many others. Annual Global Supplier Conference 2019 Whirlpool took this...