Montserrat HVAC News & Trends

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...

Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extends their sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14” of water...

Recently, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts experienced high-pressure in the gas lines serving the Greater Lawrence, Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts area. This tragic incident has been widely reported in the news and ECR International, Inc. extend the company’s sincere sympathies to the families that have been impacted. ECR International gas-fired boilers are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) in accordance with ANSI standard Z21.13 to operate at a maximum of 14&rd...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), which represents manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and water heating products and equipment, is disappointed in the proclamations signed by President Trump to impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminum. AHRI, whose 320 member companies rely on abundant, economical supplies of steel and aluminum to make their products and equipment, does not support additional tariffs on steel and aluminum...

CoolAutomation is on the road again, with a mission of helping HVAC professionals make the necessary technological leap and join the digital revolution. Meet the company’s team at MCE 2018 and discover HVAC advanced integration and control solutions. Attendees can be the first to help their customers control their VRF from any device, anywhere in the world. They can also learn how to remotely access the HVAC installation site and diagnose system errors, before they have to make an unneces...

Founded by the father and son team of James E. Graves Sr. and James E. Graves Jr., American Coolair Corporation has been a globally renowned manufacturer of ventilation products for 90 years. The family-owned company, which began operation on October 29, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, is currently run by Harry Graves Jr., Robert B. Graves and Sara Graves. They are the fourth generation from the Graves family to lead the company. Comprehensive product lines The company designs and builds...

Biasi, a globally renowned HVAC equipment and solutions company, has announced that they are delighted to present the company’s new range of high efficiency combi and system boilers. The Advance range of combi and system boilers have been developed to replace the popular Riva Plus range of boilers, with a focus on greater energy efficiency, reliability and ease of installation. Advance range of combi and system boilers The range comes in 25KW, 30KW, 35KW combi's and 25KW, 30KW system ve...

Energy efficiency is playing an ever-increasing role, and not just in the private sector. Low consumption levels for pumps are also taken into account in professional applications. Wilo has responded to these requirements with its new development, the Wilo-Zetos K 8, a borehole pump that sets new standards in its class – not only in terms of energy efficiency but also in terms of product life cycle costs. The Zetos is used in water management and industrial applications, as well as for te...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, Blue Star Limited, has set a new industry benchmark with the launch of 40 new models of highly energy-efficient 3-star and 5-star inverter split air conditioners, designed to deliver benefits. This range promises up to 30% Extra Cooling Power resulting in powerful cooling, faster temperature pull-down and extra energy savings; Extra Comfort with precise temperature setting in steps of 0.1°C and 0.5°C; Extra Quiet performance with a &...

Check-ups for the kids, any pets, and the car all have their purpose. You want to make sure everything is working as it should, and the preventative HVAC maintenance isn’t much different. Scheduling regular, preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment helps homeowners stay “in the know” on their system. Before the season's switch, make an appointment with the local HVAC company to make sure everything is okay with the cooling system. No one wants to wake up to a broken AC...

Nortek needed all hands-on deck at the AHR Expo as the company showcased numerous new equipment lines in multiple categories, including split system air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units, data center management modules, heat pumps, gas/electric packaged systems, and more. “Like all manufacturers, we’re focused on keeping up with government regulations across all our product lines,” said Philip Windham, President, Residential HVAC, Nortek Global. “Additi...

The number of solar heating systems in Germany grew by around 71,000 last year. In 2017, 78,000 new solar thermal systems were installed. Measured in terms of the collector area, the market decline is around 8 percent. In total, around 2.4 million solar thermal systems currently generate solar heat in this country (as of the end of 2018). The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the Federal Association of the Solar Industry (BSW-Solar) announced. “Solar heating sys...

Sensaphone introduces its 2.8K Temperature Sensor in a Glycol-Filled Bottle for medical refrigerators and freezers. This new sensor buffers momentary temperature fluctuations caused by defrost cycles, opening of doors and fans circulating air, ensuring that readings represent the temperature of the unit's contents rather than the ambient air temperature. Because Sensaphone's Temperature Sensor in Glycol Bottle buffers these fluctuations, it also prevents the monitoring system from issuing nones...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute strongly supports the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2018, introduced by Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the trade association representing both producers and users of refrigerants, AHRI has a keen interest in ensuring that the coming global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is accomplished in a smooth, orderly manner with as little impact on manufacturers a...

The Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) has announced publishing its annual report. The 100 companies organized in the BDH generated total worldwide sales of 14.5 billion euros in 2017. This corresponds to an increase of around four percent when compared to the previous year. Research and development (R&D) costs of 608 million euros were slightly below the previous year's record of 640 million euros. High expenditure on R&D The high expenditure on research and development is p...

In 2017, around 78,000 new solar heating systems were installed - mostly in private homes / State subsidy of 3,600 euros for the switch to solar heating / Interest in local solar heating is growing The number of solar heating systems in Germany grew by around 78,000 last year. At the end of 2017, there were over two million solar heating systems in operation in this country. The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the Federal Association of the Solar Industry (BSWSolar)...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) welcomes the measures for the heating market contained in the draft coalition agreement of the CDU / CSU and SPD. In particular, the technology-open design of the funding framework is approved by the association. “By 2030, 13 million completely outdated heat generators have to be replaced in order to achieve the climate target. To resolve the renovation backlog, all available efficiency technologies are required - in addition to...

Increasingly demanding requirements on energy efficiency, as well as the latest EU (European Union) regulations have created a need for intelligent control engineering solutions in room air conditioning. TROX has combined its wide industry know-how from all divisions of air distribution technology and developed an energy-efficient overall system, with the X-AIRCONTROL. X-AIRCONTROL The system's main focus is on the individual, demand-based control of air volume flow rate The integration of t...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry, BDH, and the Federal Association of the Solar Industry, BSW-Solar, are calling on the federal government to significantly accelerate the energy transition in the heating sector. The heating sector is currently contributing far too little to reduce CO2 emissions in Germany. Germany is threatened with fines running into billions because the EU climate target is not met. Solar thermal energy "In combination with solar thermal energy, conden...

ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Franklin Kielar to the position of Graphic Designer. Franklin will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with graphic design, video and visual communications. He developed his design skills while earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Animation at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. For over 10 years Franklin has worked on award winning independent feature films and short films, along with many art...

With its new air cooler, Kelvion shows the creativity potential offered by its three brands Goedhart, Küba, and Searle. In joint development work, three teams have designed a Kelvion KDC Dual Discharge Air Cooler, for commercial refrigeration. Beginning immediately, the Kelvion KDC will replace the Goedhart FC38D, Küba DP, and Searle DSR cooler ranges. KDC air cooler applications The new Kelvion KDC air cooler is designed for use in commercial HVACR, cold rooms, and freezer rooms. I...

Let’s Play – a charity providing after-school and holiday activities for over 100 disabled children in Oxfordshire –has received a warm boost to the new year with the installation of a heating system at its new, larger premises this month. ‘Heat for Good’ – an open membership charity install program of industry suppliers and installers, administered by Viessmann on behalf of all parties – saw eight installers give up their time for free to fit a Viessma...

Marley Engineered Products thanked visitors for visiting Booth 5577 at the AHR 2018. Marley Engineered Products showcased its floor-to-ceiling total custom solutions and made-to-order products and capabilities for custom heating solutions for any application. The training presentations during the show gave an in-depth look into a few of the more creative custom heating projects for some prominent facilities across the country.