Monaco HVAC News & Trends

Robertson Heating Supply Co. is taking a few days, in the second week of May 2019, to celebrate its 85th anniversary. On May 14th night, company officials and vendors enjoyed a banquet at Alliance Country Club, in Ohio and on May 15th, the company is conducting a private event to showcase its vendors. 85 years of excellence The company’s President, Scott Robertson, in remarks given on May 14th, offered thanks to those who have played a significant role in Robertson Heating Supply’s...

Robertson Heating Supply Co. continued its 85th anniversary celebration Wednesday with a vendor expo that brought hundreds of people to the West Main Street business. The private event gave the company a chance to showcase vendors from several states. One special guest in attendance was retired NFL football player Joe Thomas, who was on hand to sign autographs and take photos with guests. Thomas, who is regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of all time, played 11 seasons with the Clevel...

Adcock was recommended to South East Water and asked to provide the most effective solution for issues they were experiencing with their VRF equipment. Engineers quickly identified the cause of the problems and proposed to only replace the condensing units instead of providing a brand-new system. Panasonic Pro Partner As a Panasonic Pro Partner, Adcock has an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and of the most cost-effective way of carrying out repairs of this type. South East Water Plc was...

Evoteq, the Middle East’s foremost digital transformation catalyst, has announced that it will be introducing the UAE and region’s first integrated Artificial Intelligence Platform PaaS-based (Platform as a Service), which will digitally transform offices and operations into streamlined, sustainable, next-generation workplaces. The first project that will be pioneered with this technology is Bee’ah’s fully AI-integrated office of the future in Sharjah. Partnership To d...

Big Ass Fans announced unveiling its latest LED product family release, Double LED Bay Light. Double LED Bay Double LED Bay Light is the most advanced high-bay light in the world. Engineered and built to be the pinnacle in long-lasting efficiency, Double LED Bay Light’s thermodynamic design dissipates heat quickly and keeps light shining bright, worry-free for years, thanks to a 10-year, full-fixture warranty. With three mounting options (aircraft cable, pendant, and flush), rotatable m...

A dedicated laboratory air management system, supplied by TROX, has been installed to optimize safety and environmental performance in a major new clinical and research facility. The TROX EASYLAB system, incorporating TROX VAV controllers, specialist filters, grilles, and diffusers, will assist Norfolk-based Quadram Institute to meet the stringent requirements for its world-class research. About Quadram Institute The new Quadram Institute building, based at the Norwich Research Park, brings t...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will acquire the remaining shares of ICONICS, Inc., a U.S. software company focused on SCADA, IoT, mobile, analytics, and cloud software products for the manufacturing, industrial, and building automation markets, to make the company a 100% subsidiary within the Mitsubishi Electric Group. Mitsubishi Electric aims to enhance its software product lineup to realize e-F@ctory, including edge computing, by combining ICONICS' software-developing capab...

The Sentinel™ system from Sensaphone® uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of temperatures inside industrial food refrigerators and freezers and other environmental conditions that can affect the operation of cold storage units. The system is ideal for food manufacturing, processing and storage facilities, research and testing laboratories, food service establishments and retail locations. Notification via phone call, text or email Each unit monitors up...

Johnson Controls has announced Sensormatic Solutions, its renowned global retail solutions portfolio, expanded its offerings to help retailers protect its employees, customers and assets in brick-and-mortar store operations and warehouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sensormatic Solutions Additionally, these new offerings help retailers to adhere to recommended store occupancy and social distancing guidelines during the current situation and in preparation for the reopening and recovery period....

With warmer days ahead, users want to make sure the AC is ready to go. Sometimes the long break during winter will stop the unit from running properly when the user needs it to start up. A little maintenance can go a long way. It’s always a good idea to clear any debris around the AC unit before turning it on. Sticks and leaves from the fall and winter can collect around the system and interfere with its airflow and overall function. Requiring professional expertise After checking that...

Hear an insightful case study on how Energy Efficient Scotland are implementing successful strategies to make homes and buildings warmer, greener, and more efficient. The initial success of The Energy Efficient Scotland Program is set to play a major role in Scotland's ambitious targets to reduce emissions in residential and services sectors by 23% and 59% respectively by 2032. The second keynote will feature Vedantha Kumar, Stakeholder Engagement Lead for the Strategic Heat Review, Department...

Adcock is proud to announce that we have been awarded a contract by the University of Kent to provide maintenance and service support for over 300 air conditioning units. Adcock received feedback from Colin Flux, university’s Mechanical Manager, who praised the engineers, “Adcock engineers are always smart, polite, and very helpful.” motivating atmosphere Adcock has a wealth of experience working in the higher education sector. Providing a motivating atmosphere for students...

At the 2019 National Hardware Show held May 7-9 in Las Vegas this year, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. (booth # 4317) is unveiling a wide range of of Wi-Fi-enabled room A/C product options, earning the mantle as a distinguished manufacturer of smart room air conditioning solutions. That includes updates for the popular Friedrich Kühl line, which will now offer integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. Kühl’s advanced connectivity goes beyond enabling customers to remotely control their uni...

Aggreko, the provider of temporary power, temperature control, and energy services, is adding mobile and modular energy storage to its 10 gigawatts (GW) fleet of distributed energy assets. The Y.Cube is a fully integrated, ready-to-install lithium-ion battery system, built on the decade-long expertise of energy storage pioneer Younicos, which Aggreko acquired in 2017. Housed entirely within a standard 20-ft container, the 1-megawatt (MW) units can be delivered and quickly deployed worldwide. t...

Viessmann launches the next-generation of its flagship domestic gas condensing boiler, the Vitodens 200-W, making wall-hung boilers easier to install, operate and maintain than ever before. The new Vitodens 200-W highlights: Offers outputs of 1.9 - 32 kW (200-W and 222-F models and 1.9 - 19 kW (242-F). Reduces NOx emissions by up to 40% with a newly-developed MatriX Plus burner. Requires around 50% fewer spare parts for maintenance thanks to reduced complexity. Achieves exceptional energy...

Danfoss has taken over the full ownership of Finnish startup company Leanheat Oy specialized in the optimization of heating in centrally heated buildings by using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors. By acquiring the remaining shares in Finnish company Leanheat, Danfoss has further strengthen its position in the global market for Multi-Family Houses and District Heating Systems. The combination of Danfoss’ deep system- and application know-how and Leanheat’s strong capabilities...

Friedrich is proud to announce that Friedrich's FreshAire PTAC has been selected as a top product in Building Design & Construction's Building Systems Best Products of 2018. The award winners were selected by BD&C readers, editors, and staff in Jan. (2019). Building Design & Construction annually ranks the best of building products in multiple categories. In their recently published 2018 “Best of Building Systems” category, Friedrich has topped the list as the #1 selectio...

Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co., Ltd., a gas appliances manufacturer, and Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home technologies, announced a global strategic partnership to develop and promote Resideo’s iXQ gas adaptive technology for residential applications. The partnership, announced at ISH China & CIHE 2019 (China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems), will include collaboration on dedicated tech...

EVAPCO, globally-renowned cooling technology and industrial refrigeration solutions firm, has announced unveiling the newest addition to its ESW single-cell, closed circuit evaporative cooler line. The new 14-foot by 22-foot “Big Box” ESW4 closed circuit evaporative cooler that comes with up to 40 percent higher capacity than the 12-foot by 18-foot ESWB evaporative cooler. The ESW4 is offered in more than 130 models with capacities of 270 to 670 nominal tons, and with fan motor size...

A new National President was inaugurated at the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Annual General Meeting on 21 June. Held at United Insurance Brokers Limited in London, Tracey Richardson EngTech LCGI MCIPHE RP handed over the presidential baton to Eur Ing Christopher Northey CEng FCGI FCIPHE RP. Mel Gumbs Eng Tech MCIPHE RP was elected as Vice President. Eur Ing Christopher Northey Chris started his plumbing career in 1987 as an apprentice within the family busine...

EVAPCO’s AT Atlas counterflow cooling towers, now available in larger sizes, are designed in large, preassembled modules for ease of rigging and installation. As an energy efficient modular cooling tower on the market, the AT Atlas has CTI-certified capacity per cell. Atlas series cooling towers range in capacity from 1,484 to 2,386 nominal tons per cell, providing up to 60 percent more cooling capacity per cell, while requiring up to 40 percent less fan power per ton of cooling compared...

Yet another major VRF HVAC manufacturer finds tremendous value in CoolAutomation’s solution that allows Home Automation and Air Conditioning systems to work as one. Following a series of rigorous tests and evaluations, Blue Star, a VRF HVAC manufacturer in India announces its successful integration with CoolAutomation’s CoolMasterNet. This development enables Blue Star installers the ability to partner with Home Automation integrators in order to significantly simplify the integrati...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is excited to announce a partnership with Savings4Members that promises greater monthly savings for ACCA members. ACCA’s membership benefit program with Savings4Members enables ACCA members to access to more than twenty vendors offerings discounts to ACCA members. For more than thirty years, Savings4Members has specialized in helping independent businesses save time and money by partnering with associations like ACCA. With this new partne...

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, and its German dealer Transportkühlung THERMO KING GmbH provided B&H Spedition GmbH & Co. Logistik KG (B&H Logistik) with a unique solution combining generator sets (gensets) and solar panels for efficient and reliable power supply during the transport of refrigerated containers. B&H Logistik transports refrigerated containe...

Adcock has worked on multiple projects with Morgan Cass over the last few years and this successful partnership has led to another installation contract for Pembrooke House in Pitsea, Essex. The existing office space is being stripped out and completely refurbished. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning was asked to provide the comfort cooling solution which would provide the highest levels of comfort, freshness and energy efficiency across all three floors. heating and cooling operation T...

Greenheck, the globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, offers the most UL certified dampers and the largest selection of AMCA licensed dampers in the industry. HBR-150 Industrial Backdraft Damper Greenheck’s HB Series of heavy-duty industrial backdraft dampers has grown with the addition of the HBR-150, a round industrial backdraft damper with a flanged-style frame. The HBR-150 is rated for velocities up to 4000 fpm an...

With four models to choose from, Lochinvar’s EFB wall-hung, gas-fired condensing boilers are available in outputs ranging from 85 to 151kW, based upon a system design of 50/30°C. EFB boilers Operating at seasonal efficiencies of up to 96% (Gross CV), all models feature a pre-mixed burner, which will modulate down to 20% of output and accurately matches heat output to demand. This ensures that optimum efficiency is maintained even in part load demand periods. EFB boilers can be eithe...

Energy Solutions, Inc. announced the onsite completion of the SEFOR Test Reactor Decommissioning project located 20 miles from the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas. The SEFOR test reactor, which was constructed in the 1960s, operated into the early 1970s before it was permanently shut down. The facility was transferred to the University of Arkansas, via Quit Deed, in the mid-70s for calibration and testing of nuclear instrumentation and ceased operations in the early 1980’s. Decommissioni...

Air curtains are not designed to resolve negative air pressure but can be designed to reduce the problems that negative air pressure creates. The facility called upon the expertise of high-performance stainless steel air curtain manufacturer Powered Aire Inc., which knowing that an air curtain cannot stop this type of air movement, focused instead on tempering the cold air as it entered the hallway. Air Curtain Rx Like many medical facilities, this hospital in an urban U.S. city built a parkin...

Panasonic has received an iF Design Award for its residential Floor Console Air Conditioner. The iF Design Award, presented by the International Forum Design, celebrates outstanding design amongst designers and manufacturers, providing a gold standard for pioneering products. Judges consider everything from environmental impact, functionality and cosmetic appearance. Panasonic’s Floor Console Air Conditioner with R32, which offers a stylish alternative to traditional radiators, won the pr...