Madagascar HVAC News & Trends

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors.  Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...

CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...

As temperatures rise, Air-Con International, a trusted pioneer in HVAC solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses stay cool and comfortable with its wide range of innovative products. From versatile Mini-Splits to powerful Central AC systems and essential accessories, Air-Con International is the go-to provider for reliable cooling solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and HVAC markets. Mini-Splits: Compact with Advanced Features Air-Con International’s Mini-Splits are des...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a pioneer in cooling solutions, will participate as an exhibitor at Data Center World 2025, the global conference for data center IT infrastructure, mission-critical facilities management, new power designs and solutions, emerging construction practices, and the innovative tools and technologies needed to become an AI factory, in booth 125. The event takes place April 14-17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Data Center World is the longest-running data center con...

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling. Growth Through Innovation Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens whe...

The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill failed to address the core challenge of how decarbonization will be delivered, with no mention of workforce skills, installer training or targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s). This support is crucial, as 80% of heat pump installations are expected to be completed by SME’s. How Scotland will develop the skill...

The power grid is undergoing a transformation to keep pace with the rising energy demands of our modern era. This shift is driven by major trends such as the electrification of transportation and HVAC systems, as well as the rapid expansion of AI and renewable energy. Smart Grid The goal is to evolve the traditional electric infrastructure into a more advanced To enhance capacity, resilience, and adaptability, the goal is to evolve the traditional electric infrastructure into a more advanced...

Building on a successful collaboration established in 2019, Danfoss and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions that enable the industry to optimize energy consumption, reduce food waste, and lower emissions across food retail. Danfoss Alsense® helps supermarkets reduce food waste by up to 30%, while also reducing energy consumption on refrigeration by up to 15%. generation of sustainable solutions Danfoss...

Navien is introducing the PEM750 heat pump to the UK market, offering a high-performance, eco-friendly heating solution designed for quick, easy installation - saving installers time while reducing complexity on-site. As the UK moves towards its net-zero targets, demand for simply smarter, more efficient and future-proof heating solutions continues to grow. Eco Heating Excellence The PEM750 has been engineered to meet these requirements, delivering heating and hot water solutions more sustain...

Fellowes, a fourth-generation workplace solutions corporation, specializing in advanced air quality management systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Array networked air purification system featuring building management system (BMS) integration via BACnet/IP.  As the first and only localized BACnet-enabled air monitoring and purification system, Array sets a new standard for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Elevated Air Control “Array redefines ind...

On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, at 16:30, CAREL will hold a new free webinar in English titled 'How STone Generative AI can simplify and add value to the daily work of a software designer in the HVAC/R industry.' The webinar will focus on the typical problems faced daily by those who develop software for HVAC systems and will show how a generative AI model can accelerate and improve the coding, testing, and validation of application software, maximizing development efficiency and quality. Smarter...

Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 launches in Kuala Lumpur on 9 and 10 April 2025, aimed at helping Malaysia make significant strides towards a more sustainable future and meet its renewable energy generation targets. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), the free-to-attend expo and conference brings together thousands of industry pioneers, developers, installers, policymakers, technology experts, solution providers, investors, and innovators under one roo...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Colin Crain to vice president of specialty and retail sales. In Crain’s new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of both retail and specialty channels at NIBCO while creating and implementing a strategic growth plan and developing talent. Crain will report to Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing. Prior roles of Crain Crain brings 28 years of experience in the industry to this new role. He joined NIBCO in Decem...

GF Piping Systems, Swiss provider of high-performance Flow Solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies at HVAC Korea 2025. From 9 to 11 April, attendees can visit booth B34 to explore the comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of mission-critical cooling infrastructure. Advanced liquid cooling solutions GF Piping Systems raises its advanced direct liquid cooling solutions, leveraging water’s s...

Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network through new representative agreements with H & V Equipment Sales Inc., in the Buffalo area, and Thermotech Combustion FDC inc., in Quebec, Canada. H & V, based in Cheektowago, NY, will represent Sussman Electric Boilers products in Western New York State, from Syracuse to Buffalo. Additionally, for the first time, Sussman pro...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. Strengthening Commitment It ensures that customers receive the maximum value and benefit of lif...

Trane Technologies a global climate innovator, is revolutionizing mission critical operations with the development of two new air-cooled chiller offerings – Magnetic Bearing chillers and Ascend chillers for facility chilled water-cooling applications. Trane’s Magnetic Bearing Chiller provides unparalleled cooling capacity to address the escalating capacity needs of data center thermal management systems. Introduction of the Ascend chiller platform for data centers provides even grea...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Fan Technology’ (PG-FANS) participants have elected Julien Grilliat as the new group Chairperson. He will be supported by the newly elected Vice-Chairperson Simon Engert. Julien Grilliat, who takes on the role of the PG-FANS Chairperson, brings years of industry experience and technical knowledge. Advancing Innovation Julien Grilliat has been a key player in the fan technology sector while having deep understanding of industry He has been a key player...

Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced its new 2025 sponsorship levels. This will bring more value to contractor members and allow them to support women in the trades. Supporting Tradeswomen “After listening to feedback from our members, we are taking the opportunity to revamp our sponsorships to add more value for our contractors,” said Women in HVACR President Kr...

CDP, a non-profit organization that holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action, has selected Nidec Corporation as a 2024 A List Company. By scoring companies, cities, states and regions, CDP incentivizes and guides them on a journey towards leadership on environmental transparency and action. Global Sustainability Commitment Nidec considers contributing to a sustainable global environment as one of its key goals As a company that operates globally, Ni...

A newly built, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility on the edge of Carsington Water in Derbyshire has bagged a coveted award for its heating and cooling system. Waters View, which is due to fully open to the public later this year, has been named as Ground Source Project of the Year at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards 2025.  Sustainable comfort The installation features three 45 kW 350-G Vitocal ground source heat pumps The installation features three 45 kW 350-G Vitocal gro...

"ABM played a critical role in helping us identify what we could be doing better—how we could be more efficient and sound from an infrastructure perspective." "Their expertise helped us hit the mark on sustainability, financial responsibility, and community impact," Union City, Indiana, Mayor Chad Spence. Overview In a small community where resources are finite, Union City, Indiana, faced the challenge of upgrading critical infrastructure while balancing financial, sustainability, and c...

Anacove, the pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the hotel industry, announced the formal market introduction of its Anacove Smart Thermostat as part of a complete line of energy management solutions that also include Anacove Staff Safety Alerts, Toilet Leak Detectors, and Asset Tracking Services. In tests with pioneering hotels for the last two years, including IHG Hotels, who have designated Anacove a preferred vendor, Anacove Smart Thermostats...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

Baxi is encouraging social housing providers to ensure they have robust clean heat strategies in place for both new build and refurbishment projects following funding announcements in the Spring Statement. The call follows the government’s allocation of £2 billion to support the development of 18,000 new affordable homes, half of which is allocated for social housing. Sustainable social Housing Social Housing Fund in place to retrofit existing social housing and improve energy eff...

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s pioneer manufacturers and installers of ventilation systems, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a pioneer manufacturer of remote technologies. To enable social housing providers to take advantage of the latest technology which gives them real-time visibility over environmental conditions within their properties. Remote risk management Through Vericon’s user-friendly online platform, landlords can proactively manage their properties with AI The strateg...

Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s pioneering event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain. Host of solutions Organised by the team behind TCS&D and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines, and once again supported by the Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Hub has already attracted a number of returning...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...

ACE Chemical, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of chemical treatments for the HVAC/R industry, announced the launch of the new American-made Monster® Series of coil cleaners, leak sealant, and accessories for HVAC/R pros.    Formulated for professional use to conquer even the most challenging dirt and grease but remain gentle on hands and surfaces, the Monster® Series is an instant coil-cleaning legend for condensers, evaporators, walk-in coolers, ventilators, and refri...