Japan HVAC News & Trends

Artus Air Ltd. (Artus) has announced the launch of a new brand to market. Artus brings new advanced technology in air conditioning, with a unit that combines the flexibility of a fan coil unit and the low energy of a chilled beam. Artus Artus represents a step forward in traditional Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems and offers a more sustainable and comfortable future for buildings and their occupants.  This new innovation not only transforms the way buildings are...

As summers get hotter and extreme heat events to become more common, it is increasingly uncomfortable to live without air conditioning. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the vast majority of American households do have air conditioning, but about 9% do not have any air conditioning unit. Many of these households are located in cities with historically temperate climates, but climate change is expected to make extreme heat events not only more frequent but also more severe. Even are...

Applied Comfort Products Carver Inc. is delighted to have been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard that demonstrates the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements through the use of an effective quality management system. The standard is based on several quality management principles including a strong customer focus from throughout the whole organization as well as a demonstrating a comm...

Ofgem has appointed Shell Energy to take on supplying Green Supplier Limited’s (‘Green’) approximately 255,000 domestic customers, and a small number of non-domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Outstanding credit balances, including money owed to both existing and former domestic customers of Green Supplier Limited, will also be honored. Domestic customers will also be protected by...

Did homeowners know that they could change the temperature on hot water heater? The maximum temperature on most water heaters is 140 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s some disagreement among experts on whether it’s best to set it at 140 degrees, or at 120 degrees. Ultimately, it will depend on what’s right for them and their family. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the arguments for both. 120 Degrees Because of the energy involved in heating water, setting the heater...

Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying Avro Energy’s approximately 580,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Outstanding credit balances, including money owed to both existing and former domestic customers of Avro Energy, will also be honored. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap with their new supplier. continuous energy supplies For existing&...

Of the many benefits of improved building ventilation and filtration, cognitive functioning is among them. This is the finding of the COGfx Study 3: Global Buildings conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Global Health. The school’s research on how IAQ affects occupants’ cognitive performance spans a decade. The most recent study found that green buildings lead to the higher cognitive performance of occupants. The test, conducted on 302 office workers in the US, UK,...

Danfoss has announced the introduction of the new VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 solution, which provides a flexible soft starter solution, to potentially long lead times that are currently seen in the industry. This product is in stock and ready to ship quickly, including the NEMA 3R enclosure.  VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 The new VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 solution from Danfoss offers the latest in soft start motor control and protection, for superior performance in fixed-speed applications, where...

The EME3625DFL-HP high-performance louver from Ruskin is a newly designed, 3" deep, vertically bladed louver certified for AMCA 540 and AMCA 550 performance, rated for Florida Building Code jurisdictions, and mechanically fastened for manufacturing speed and improved performance.Designed with the customer in mind, this high-performance product was created specifically for all Florida Building Code applications including wind-borne debris regions, essential facilities, and where wind-driven rai...

Cosco Shipping Lines recently enhanced its refrigerated cargo fleet with next-generation EverFRESH® active controlled-atmosphere (CA) systems from Carrier Transicold. The high-performing systems enable perishable shipments to travel farther while retaining commodity quality. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.   Sustain product quality and extend shelf...

As a 22-year veteran of the dry-cleaning industry that has successfully opened several dry-cleaning facilities, Piyush Bhula knows a thing or two about operating a business that delivers an amazing dry-cleaning experience. That’s why, when he needed to replace his boiler at his Majik Touch Cleaners in Sawanee, Georgia, he contacted Gulf States Laundry Machinery, a pioneer in the distribution of dry-cleaning and commercial laundry equipment in the Atlanta area. Dry-Cleaning market At Gul...

Heatmasters has been a service company since its beginning 45 years ago. With the new service model, they expand their scope of services beyond heat treatment to various kinds of other industrial services. Integrated process model Heatmasters service center in Turku, Finland, has piloted for a couple of years an integrated process model, where Heatmasters picks up the valve frames from a manufacturer, performs annealing to the frames at Heatmasters’ service center, then transports the g...

For more than two decades Heatmasters have been at the forefront regarding temperature control systems for metal’s heat treatment applications. Everyone in business is familiar with Heatmasters’ legendary Rigel26 controller and HM20/25 temperature control program. This technology has proven to be excellent in both accuracy and ease of use. Alongside Rigel/HM25, Heatmasters is working with various PLC (programmable logic) and industrial computer-based solutions for temperature contro...

There are different kinds of heaters and heating elements for different needs. Insulated VET-preheaters are suitable for the preheating of flat or round workpieces and are easy to use. The thermal insulation is part of the element. Fixing onto the workpiece is simple and fast using steel banding or clamping magnets. VHV-heating mats are suitable for preheating, post-weld, heat treatments process heating, etc. VHV-heating elements are used for flat or round workpieces. VHVP-heating mats are abou...

Panasonic is delighted to be participating and sponsoring the Low Carbon Homes North East online #retrofit conference. The aim of the conference is to explore, discuss and develop local targets to help deliver climate and environmental initiatives within the North East and lower carbon emissions within the area. The event is a series of virtual sessions via the Remo platform on 28-30 September 2021, 09:00 – 11.30 am. Hostess and schedule Hosted by The North East England Climate Coalition...

The new ETS 175L and redesigned ETS 250L are the first models of the ETS L series for large chiller and heat pump applications. Designed to stand a higher minimum operating pressure drop than previous models, the two new valves offer high serviceability and are compatible with low and medium-density HFC and HFO refrigerant blends, including A2L options. Functionality The high serviceability concept makes it unnecessary to remove the valve body from the system, a...

A huge opportunity exists for installers to upskill, part-funded by the government, and provided by Panasonic in association with Optimum Energy. Take advantage of this incredible offer and book onto courses which normally cost £750 per person, for just £45 for dates throughout October. The drive to replace the huge number of fossil-fuel boilers (mains gas, oil, and LPG) currently installed in homes across the country and low carbon heating (and cooling) systems have never been mo...

Danfoss Drives., a front-runner in AC drive technology, has expanded its medium-voltage solutions portfolio with the new VACON® 1000 medium-voltage drive. Based on Danfoss’ unsurpassed experience in advanced AC drive technologies, the VACON® 1000 air-cooled MV drive is the preferred choice for industrial medium-voltage general purpose applications, especially for variable torque loads such as pumps and fans. Design and functions Available in voltages from 2.4 kV up...

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become an area of emphasis among those in the HVAC industry and on a national level. Homes, offices, schools, and everything in between are being reevaluated with the ambition of having the best IAQ possible. Maintaining a high level of air quality is an important factor in encouraging a cleaner indoor breathing environment, which can lead to the better overall health and well-being of our families and communities. Clean air is especially important now with more wav...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has signed a joint development agreement with Phylagen, a leading biotechnology company in the field of microbiome optimization of indoor environments. Through this agreement, which includes a strategic investment in Phylagen, the companies are developing cutting-edge technology that leverages the science of building microbiomes to advance the future of healthy buildings. Indoor health and saf...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, is partnering with TEDxGlasgow, the grassroots initiative created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover ideas worth spreading.   net zero business Aggreko, which is Glasgow headquartered, is a Principal Partner for TEDxGlasgow which aims to put a spotlight on the best ideas across Scotland and amplify them to a global audience in the hope of bringing about systematic change. This is t...

Delta T Equipment announced its third appearance on the Houston Business Journal’s annual Fast 100 List. Published in September each year, the list ranks the fastest-growing companies in the Houston area. In 2010, the locally owned company made the list for the first time at #22. Then in 2018, it placed #32. In 2021, with 50.42% revenue growth over a two-year period, it came in at #65. Fast 100 List Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 List honors businesses that have experienced o...

RectorSeal®, Houston, a manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., adds a new and improved 13-inch Big Foot® H-Frame kit to the company's expansive line of HVAC products. Big Foot 13-inch H-Frame kit The Big Foot 13-inch H-Frame kit is designed for ideal rooftop support of ancillary equipment, including ducts, pipes, and cable trays. Available in three sizes, Small, Large, and Mega, Big Foot H-Frame kits are...

A. O. Smith Corporation released details of a new analytical tool designed to help states, policymakers, utilities, installers, and consumers by analyzing energy use data to help attain achievable solutions to meet Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals for the future. The tool, as outlined in an A. O. Smith white paper entitled “Electrification of Water and Space Heating in Buildings,” provides a pragmatic roadmap to reducing GHG emissions resulting from water and space heating in bu...

Schneider Electric™, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been awarded ‘Sustainable Infrastructure Vendor of the Year’ at the CRN Tech Impact Awards 2021. The award recognizes the company’s leadership in developing sustainable and energy-efficient technologies for data centers and edge computing environments, and its proven track record in helping partners and customers deliver solutions that address the crucial issues...

  Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver will demonstrate the company’s commitment to sustainability by participating in various activities during Climate Week NYC and World Green Building Week. Oliver will join the World Economic Forum’s Agenda Dialogues on Sept. 20 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time to share his thoughts with a panel of business and public sector leaders. “Shaping an Equitable, Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery” is a virtual, interactive d...

Carrier Global Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Nlyte Software (“Nlyte”), a front-runner in Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software. Nlyte’s proven data center expertise will expand Carrier’s HVAC business’s access to the growing DCIM segment, complement its differentiated Automated Logic Controls business to create integrated customer solutions, and help fulfill its strategic focus on sustainable and intelligent solu...

Carrier recently launched a new Toshiba Carrier touchscreen controller in North America for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, capable of connecting up to 128 indoor units to one easy-to-use interface. This new touchscreen controller allows building managers to access their entire VRF system from one central location, eliminating the need to monitor units individually. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intel...

Carrier Transicold participated in the 13th annual Global Cold Chain Summit organized by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and the Global Cold Chain Alliance. Carrier Transicold is part of the Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. More than 1,300 cold chain industry leaders gathered in Suzhou, China, to focus on the development of the cold chain and related industries, and to d...

To support the increased need for pharmaceutical transportation and e-commerce demand, Carrier Transicold launched two new products in the Citimax™ unit line. The new Citimax 1000 and Citimax 1100 units were developed to support heavy-duty refrigerated trucks with high-roof cabs. Carrier Transicold is part of the Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Since the start of the COVID-19 pand...