Netherlands Antilles HVAC News & Trends

Rheem®, a manufacturer and household name in the water heating and HVAC/R industry, kicked off the New Year with the launch of its 100th anniversary celebration, a major milestone reflecting a century of excellence, innovation, and ingenuity. Rheem attributes its legacy of success to the company’s nearly 14,000 dedicated employees, its unwavering commitment to customers and industry partners, and its entrepreneurial drive that has made the company a global pioneer in the marketplace....

Ameren Missouri. will continue providing customers with opportunities to save money and energy after the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved the company’s revised multiyear energy efficiency and demand response plan, under the Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act (MEEIA). Program portfolio  The energy company’s portfolio includes the continuation of familiar programs for residential customers, including Peak Time Savings, instant discounts on smar...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, will showcase its innovative solutions for refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and supply at the AHR Expo 2025, booth #2069, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA.  At this year’s event, visitors can learn about A-Gas’s full suite of lifecycle refrigerant management services, which are designed to address the growing environmental and regulatory pressures facing the...

Baxi has worked in partnership with the Club since the start of the 2024/25 season, when they were announced as the Principal Partner of both the Men’s and Women’s Teams. This new agreement, which runs until at least the end of the 2026/27 campaign, will now see the Baxi brand also appear on the front of the Club's Academy shirts from the beginning of next season - representing a major increase in their commitment to Oxford United. Indoor climate solutions Baxi has grown to over...

At CES 2025, Panasonic unveiled an innovative new energy-efficient approach to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) that uses significantly less energy than conventional technologies. Building upon its rich history and the founder’s guiding vision of making today better than yesterday, and tomorrow better than today, the OASYS solution brings together two areas of focus: sustainable technology and the well-being of society. Introducing OASYS OASYS is a holistic home comfort...

When Big Motoring World Headquarters needed a competitively priced and energy-efficient domestic hot water (DHW) solution for its new state-of-the-art gym at its Gillingham Head Office, a new WaterMaster Evo 35 with stainless steel heat exchanger technology from ACV UK was installed to provide employees with a comfortable and continuous supply of hot water. requirements and solution Big Motoring World needed a reliable system to efficiently supply seven new showers and several washbasins in th...

SmartAC.com, an industry pioneer in monitoring technology for HVAC units, is pleased to welcome Paul Kelly, former Owner of Parker & Sons and current Consultant to the Wrench Group, to its Advisory Board. With over 35 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service industries, Paul will bring a wealth of knowledge to the company as it continues to innovate with its connected home mechanical systems platform. CEO comments “We’re honored to have someone with Pa...

Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric, a full-service home service provider serving the Memphis and Jackson areas for over 24 years, has hired veteran industry and community pioneer - Nick Hayes as Vice President and General Manager. Hayes will oversee operations and help drive business growth at the company’s Memphis and Jackson branches. Next year marks a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates Tim Ferguson’s 25th anniversary in the industry - a testament to decad...

Marcone, a renowned North American appliance, HVAC, plumbing, and pool repair parts distributor, proudly supported numerous charities in 2024, focusing on veterans, first responders, medical causes, and children. Throughout the year, Marcone and its affiliated companies contributed to a variety of nonprofits, including: HVAC Total Air Supply supported Chandler’s Angels Initiative, American Legion, local veteran and first responder organizations. O’Connor Company participated in...

All supply and return air ducts at AHU room crossings, firewall crossings, and all floor crossings shall be provided with a fire damper (manual/motorized) of at least equal to the fire rating of the wall or floor on which it is installed as per UL555/UL555S 1995 tested by CBRI. If motorized fire dampers are of a multi-leaf type and provided with a spring return electrical actuator, it has its own thermal trip for ambient air temperature outside the duct and air temperature inside the duct. Fire...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, is introducing the new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat at CES 2025. Available at home improvement retailers this spring, the Matter-enable,d and ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat offers unsurpassed features at an accessible price point. Home X2S smart thermostat “Our new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat is ideal for those who are looking to upgrade their thermostat but may be in...

Nicotra Gebhardt launched its COPRA Fan series at ACREX 2023. This new high-performing fan system offers a unique combination of ultra-compactness with high efficiencies, power densities, and low noise. It uses an innovative aluminum impeller design with an IE6 ultra-compact unique internal rotor motor, which doesn’t obstruct the airflow and matches perfectly inside the conical backplate of the impeller. This is an ideal solution for high-efficiency, narrow installation conditions....

Nicotra Gebhardt launches a unique Hybrid Life Safety Fans for Basement Ventilation & Smokespill applications. This innovative series uses a Centrifugal Plug impeller mounted inside a Tube Axial Casing. Not only does it offer better efficiency and lower noise compared to Conventional Tube Axial fans, but it also offers a compact installation as compared to Centrifugal Cabinet Fans. Hybrid Life Safety Fan can be ceiling hung or floor mounted, similar to Tube Axial Fans. Hybrid Life Safety F...

To meet the growing demand for water circulation systems, particularly for larger applications and in line with the F-gas Regulation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), the European sales subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems (MHI Thermal Systems), has officially begun mass production of air-cooled heat pump chillers in partnership with Stulz S.p.A, a pioneer player in the chiller market. Hydrolution PRO series A commencement ceremony was held in...

The global semiconductor crises have majorly impacted EC Fan deliveries. However, Nicotra Gebhardt continues to support the market with much better delivery schedules (within 2-4 months, with ready stock of some popular models) on account of a wide range of EC technologies adopted by it. They offer DC Brushless Electronically Communicated Motors in both external and internal rotor options (with single motor upto 30 Kw+) with an integrated or external controller. Efficient fan motor assembly T...

Caryaire announces the launch of its pressure-independent variable air volume (VAV) boxes. These VAV boxes can be used with duct systems with static pressures up to 3” wg and the air volume range is from 50 CFM to 7000 CFM. The radiated and discharge noise of the boxes are low, as these boxes are supplied with acoustically superior armasound insulation. Caryaire VAV boxes are supplied with a digital thermostat and actuator with an integrated pressure sensor. BACnet MS/TP integration...

Caryaire was acknowledged as one of the top 75 MSMEs of Uttar Pradesh during the recently held MSME Sammelan held at Lucknow. Shri Rakesh Sachan (Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for MSME, Govt. Of Uttar Pradesh) presented the award to Caryaire.  It is very proud of this accomplishment and grateful to be a part of the MSME community of Uttar Pradesh.

Organized by Elan Expo, the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Expo International Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HVAC exhibition will be held from 24-27 November 2025 at the Safex Expo Center, Algeria.  Algeria is ready to cool off  Elan Expo proudly announces the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Show, a landmark event that has proven its position as the premier meeting point for industry pioneers, innovators, and major brands in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. Where innovation will mee...

The Ivory Coast Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from April 8-10, 2025, at the Exposition Park of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Era ın HVAC Innovatıon The Ivory Coast HVAC market is experiencing significant growth, driven by urbanization, rising temperatures, increasing disposable incomes, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2024 to 2029 as part of the broader Africa Air Conditioners Market. By 2029, I...

A long-standing relationship established in 2002, EQUANS delivers planned and reactive mechanical maintenance services through a permanent on-site team of technicians, providing quality support 365 days a year. Being a 48-year-old, highly operational building, hosting more than 10.9 million visitors every year, the Sydney Opera House (SOH) consists of a number of assets varying in age and criticality requiring fast and responsive servicing. The temperature- and humidity-critical envi...

From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named general counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as executive vice president and chief legal officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global Legal organization, including the Corporat...

Caryaire Group has been honored as the Best HVACR Company in the Employee Engagement category at the recent RATA MSME Awards. This prestigious recognition reflects the core values established by our Founders and underscores the commitment of the Human resources team to cultivating a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and empowerment. employee-centered workplace Caryaire firmly believes that an organization’s success is fundamentally tied to the strength and dedication of its employ...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous HVAC controls and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) building technology. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a global AI hub, BrainBox AI has developed an industry-pioneering enterprise autonomous building platform. An estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly related to the heating and cooling of buildings....

Ameren Missouri marks 40 years since Callaway Energy Center rose to full power for the first time. The energy center, which has been in operation since 1984, has received a 20-year extension on its operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and has been approved to operate until 2044. “Callaway Energy Center has been a fixture in Ameren Missouri’s energy portfolio for four decades as a safe source of reliable, carbon-free energy for our community,” sai...

Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a pioneer in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and innovation. As part of this expansion, Mark Bickenbach has bee...

Kensa, the UK’s pioneering ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, welcomes new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. Heat Pump Performance report The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance shows: Ground source heat pumps are on average 324% efficient Air source heat pumps are on a...

Clivet S.p.A., a pioneer in Europe’s HVAC manufacturing industry, and Mits Airconditioning Inc., one of North America’s pioneering HVAC distributors, are pleased to announce Mits Air’s Master Distribution rights for Clivet HVAC systems for commercial and industrial sectors in North America. “We were one of the first to bring European chiller and heat pump technology to North America over 20 years ago,” says Jack Eliav, President of Mits Air. “Our team has the...

Volume Control Dampers are the most common type of dampers used in the HVAC Ductwork. The dampers can be operated with an actuator or with a manual lockable handle. Standard Control dampers Standard Control Dampers offer the functionality of Air Volume Control, however the Pressure Drop across the damper must also be considered. Caryaire tested a damper of 600×600 mm with standard blades and also another damper of the same size with blades that offer a lower pressure drop.  Their t...

Caryaire is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Patent for its innovative ventilation solution called Demand Based Turbo Jet (DBTJ). This green invention saves energy by providing effective ventilation when needed, based on occupancy and other sensing. It is specially designed for facilities where ceiling-based ventilation is not possible and linear throws are required quickly. reduces air conditioning It is specially designed for E-commerce and other warehouse facilities,...