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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...

With perfect timing at the trade fair - ISH 2017 - Wilo is bringing the new generation of the Wilo-Yonos PICO series to the market. A range of new features has been added to this renowned circulator for residential buildings and in so doing, underpins the Dortmund manufacturer’s claim of ‘bringing the future’ to Frankfurt. “With this new version, we have succeeded in not only upgrading one of the most established products in the market, but also to an extent, we have bee...

Trane®, a global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, introduces the next generation IntelliPak® commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) rooftop system connected with Symbio™ 800, a flexible controller designed to improve the customer experience at installation and throughout the life of the system. The new high-efficiency connected IntelliPak and Symbio 800 system pairs with TRACE® 3D Plus sof...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has acquired the assets of Triatek, a renowned manufacturer of innovative airflow solutions for critical environments across the globe. With the purchase of the Norcross, the Georgia-based company’s portfolio, Johnson Controls is expanding and adding to its already extensive offering, which includes a wide range of HVAC airflow control systems that help healthcare and other critical research facilities reduce the spread of airborne contaminants and c...

Aggreko is pleased to announce it has acquired a 14% share in Origami Energy, an intelligent software platform developer that optimizes the revenue-earning capacity of grid-connected generation and storage assets. cutting-edge, smart technology Founded in 2013, Origami Energy uses cutting-edge, smart technology to tackle some of the key issues facing the energy industry resulting from the shift towards decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization. Origami Energy’s intelligent s...

Representatives from all areas of the heating industry, along with trade bodies, consumer groups, housing associations and the media joined Baxi Heating at an event in Westminster to herald the introduction of Boiler Plus – changes to the Building Regulations that will increase the energy efficiency of domestic heating in existing homes in England only. Andrew Keating, Aftersales and Marketing Manager, Baxi Heating, welcomed guests to the event and gave an overview of Boiler Plus and how...

Education, public health, and industry collaboration were the running themes of this year’s Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering’s (CIPHE) ‘Dinner with the President’. Held on the 13 March at The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, some 50 guests joined President Tracey Richardson for a special dinner, celebrating her year in the Institute’s most coveted position. The dinner was attended by prominent figures from organizations serving the plumbing...

On the first day, delegates find out exactly how a combi works; knowing the sequence of events that lead to the boiler firing up makes it easier to work through and identify where an issue may lie when called to a breakdown. The multimeter course explains how to use this valuable tool to carry out safety checks and identify whether components are working properly. The final day, boiler diagnostics puts into practice everything delegates have learned in the previous two days. They will work on l...

Andrew Keating, Aftersales and Marketing Manager, Baxi Heating, welcomed guests to the event and gave an overview of Boiler Plus and how it fits in with the debate over the future of heat and what can be done to address the need for decarbonization to meet mandated carbon budgets and the ultimate 20150 goal set out in the Climate Change Act. Aaron Gould, Senior Policy Adviser at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) addressed attendees, explaining how the consultati...

A Minnesota National Guardsman who mentors high school students and a Wisconsin woman who volunteers at the local food pantry and works to preserve historic buildings are among the dozens of Bryant Community Heroes recently honored by Bryant distributor Auer Steel and two Bryant Factory Authorized Dealers. The Bryant Community Heroes program honors ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community and those selected receive a new Bryant high efficiency gas furnace with installation...

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) dealers spoke, and Goodman Manufacturing Company responded by providing a new angle to make outdoor condensing unit installation and service more convenient and faster. After hearing feedback from its HVAC dealers, Goodman enhanced two basic but critical parts of its residential outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps. First, Goodman redesigned the liquid line service valves on outdoor condensers to angle outward – a simple but effective im...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, continues to strengthen its Australian offer by opening a new 3,205 square meter branch facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, due to be open before April 2018. The new branch, the company’s third Australian site will support continued growth within the region, servicing territories stretching from the Hunter Valley to Far North Queensland, as well as inland to Industrial & Mining Regions as well as the Northern Territory. Tr...

With its reputation as one of the HVAC industry’s easiest units to sell, install and service, the Goodman AVPTC Smartframe Air Handler supplies consistent airflow over a range of static pressure conditions. The Smartframe chassis is designed for stability and lateral strength, yet the air handler is only 21 inches deep for easier attic access. Smartframe substructure provides a sturdy mounting framework for internal components, while securing the foil-faced insulation covering the entire...

Poor indoor air quality during this time of year can feel either humid and stuffy, or terribly stale. A lot of people will crack open a window to try to fix the situation. But there’s a much better (and more efficient!) way to address your stale air problems. Why Does the Air Feel Stale? Stale air is created in a number of different ways. Some of the most common causes are lack of ventilation and various contaminants. The odors and allergens from commercial cleaning products and dust mit...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning were asked to carry out replacement works for the University of East Anglia (UEA), working with CBRE. The project was to replace the condensing units and evaporators for the campus supermarket coldrooms. The existing units were originally designed to operate on R22 and were sited in a poorly ventilated plant room which caused issues in the summer heatwave. The new units were sited externally above a loading bay area. Purpose built scaffolding was built...

Constructionline Gold membership has been awarded following the assessment of the company policies relating to environmental management, quality management, equalities, and diversity. It also ensures that the company is abiding by legislation in areas such as modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, and equal opportunities. In addition to this, Adcock has been assessed and awarded, an Acclaim or "Deemed to Satisfy" SSIP certificate, demonstrating full compliance with Health & Safety leg...

CoolAutomation does not rest because the world is just full of opportunities to help building specialists with HVAC control challenges. That’s why , the customers can find CoolAutomation at Light + Building 2018, 18-23 of March at Messe Frankfurt. Mr. Koen Pepermans, a well known Home Automation specialist, former Founder and CEO of Vantage EMEA, will be answering the visitor’s questions on hot topics of home and building Air Conditioning integration and controls. The company furthe...

EEBUS Initiative e.V. and BDH demonstration show networked energy management in the house and in the smart grid/lecture program on digital heating and sector coupling. Digital heating will play an important role at the IFH Intherm 2018 trade fair from April 10 to April 13, 2018, in Nuremberg, Germany. Heating in smart homes The EEBUS initiative e.V., together with the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH), will be showing the possibilities that heating will offer in the smart home of the...

Adcock has secured a maintenance contract for the Cambridge American Cemetery located in Coton, just outside of Cambridge. The Cambridge American Cemetery site is 30.5 acres in total with over 3500 burial plots. Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Adcock is looking after the heating and air conditioning equipment installed throughout the 4000 square foot visitors center which opened in May 2014.  This includes a highly energy-efficient air source heat pump to water for underfloor he...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the new Next-Gen WC-Series Water Cooled Condensing Units. The new models incorporate design features from the award-winning Next-Gen ½ to 6 HP Air Cooled Condensing Units and offer greater serviceability, performance, and are compatible for use with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. “These new c...

Ingersoll-Rand plc, a world pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, has acquired the technology assets and intellectual property of Raleigh, N.C.-based Agilis Energy, LLC, an energy data analytics company.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO), co-founder, and chief technology officer of Agilis Energy, Joseph (Joe) Hirl, joins Ingersoll Rand as the new vice president of energy services and controls for the company’s commercial heating, ventilating, and air-...

Ariston Thermo announced that the company will once again be exhibiting its manufacturing and design capabilities at the 41st edition MCE Milan 2018 (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort). MCE Milan 2018 The MCE (Mostra Convegno Expocomfort) is highly regarded to be one of the world’s top biennial exhibitions for residential and industrial installations, air-conditioning and renewable energies scheduled for 13 - 16 March 2018 at Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy. So far, MCE 2018 has registered an atten...