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The NY-GEO Conference has been rescheduled to September 9th & 10th. ClimateMaster is excited to participate in the NY-GEO 2020 Conference in Albany, New York. ClimateMaster will be supporting the conference as a prime sponsor and this year’s theme is “Electrify with Heat Pumps”. NYGEO is a trade association that works to expand the use of clean, renewable, geothermal heating and cooling systems for the benefit of all.

The Geothermal Alliance of Illinois presented The Illinois Geothermal Conference held in Bloomington, IL March 9th & 10th. The conference brings geothermal partners together to learn more about geothermal best practices and to find ideas on how to bring awareness to geothermal energy. ClimateMaster joined Connor Company to support the event. Speakers included ClimateMaster’s Mike Hammond and Ryan Dougherty, CEO of the Geothermal Exchange Organization. More information from the conferen...

ClimateMaster attended the NET Conference February 3-5, 2020 in Amelia Island, Florida. At the NET Conference co-ops and businesses meet. Attendees were everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. More information from the conference can be found on ClimateMaster’s Facebook or Instagram.

ADT Inc., a provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions serving consumer and business customers in the United States, announced a new flagship partnership with HHHunt, a diversified provider of real estate development, to install smart home and property automation technology into new and existing HHHunt multifamily and student housing communities. ADT adds HHHunt to its growing list of prominent real estate partners enhancing their communities with smart home solutions. ADT will...

Airxchange warrants its products to Original Equipment Manufacturing customers for a period of 5 years ‘parts only’. This warranty is for all components except the drive motor which carries the motor manufacturer’s warranty. Most OEM’s pass this warranty along to the end user. The Airxchange warranty is longer than most OEM product warranties. Therefore there is a multiple-year period from the time the OEM warranty expires and the Airxchange warranty expires. Airxchange...

SMARTPACK is engineered to meet stringent low-noise and high-efficiency requirements in industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), and heat exchange applications. SMARTPACK’s construction includes a custom-configured Multi-Wing fan, AC or EC motor, fan guard and shroud made from a strong metal frame with a plastic skin. standard motor design SMARTPACK provides 20 percent more airflow and noise levels 10 dB(A) lower than competitive product...

Siemens will feature a variety of new software and freshly relaunched building automation and HVAC solutions in booth 1551, at the AHR Expo 2020, from February 3 - 5, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “AHR Expo attendees will notice a broader array of HVAC offerings at Siemens’ booth this year,” says John Karczmarczyk, Vice President at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “We’re excited to not only unveil several newly developed or enhanced soft...

Olimpia Splendid has been designing and manufacturing HVAC products for residential, light commercial and the multi-family housing industry since 1956, successfully marketing and selling throughout most of the world. The success of their Maestro Smart unit, the most innovative heat pump that requires no outdoor unit, was the catalyst for entering the North American market in 2019. The newest addition to their ever-expanding product line, the Maestro Pro an inverter driven heat pump that also do...

Wilo products are in operation in several Unite Students’ facilities, one of them being Blithehale Court in London, United Kingdom. With energy efficient solutions and an extensive service offer, the pump manufacturer, Wilo ensures a reliable operation within the building. Bethnal Green Bethnal Green, situated north of Whitechapel and Stepney, certainly is an archetypical East End borough. Since London’s East End has been booming for years, the district has transformed from a no-go...

Triangle Engineering Inc., a USA-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and shutters, is unveiling a whole new look that reflects its seven-decade commitment to excellence. The leadership team has developed an updated logo, a library of industry specific vertical brochures, updated sales sheets, a new tradeshow booth and a new website hyper-focused on the user’s experience. “Because we don’t sell directly to end-users, it was important to find a better way to con...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has added fully integrated, factory-built and installed wrap-around heat exchangers (WAHX) to its YORK Solution Indoor and Outdoor air-handling units, meeting a growing need for energy-efficient dehumidification methods in a compact footprint. Integrated wrap-around heat exchangers, WAHX offers dehumidification benefits for many HVAC air handling system applications, including schools, hospitals, laboratories and gymnasiums. They’re manufactured on t...

Panasonic will be exhibiting its successful heating and cooling solutions at EuroShop 2020, one of world’s largest trade fair for retail investment requirements, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany. Located in the Retail Technology zone in Hall 6 / H58 and in the Refrigeration & Energy Management area in Hall 16 / E32, Panasonic will be highlighting its wide range of efficient solutions such as the innovative CO2 Cold Chain Condensing Units, R32 PACi range, and reliable VRF system...

Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions, has announced its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report which is released, which shows d...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of smart home and security for the home, has announced that the company is starting to build a new, state-of-the-art technical center in Lotte. Resideo’s new technical center With this step, Resideo underscores its commitment to the region. The new technical center will be the working area of ​​various development departments in Lotte, which specialize in measurements and trials of safety devices for global boiler manufacturers. At the start...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions announced that it is starting the construction of a new leading-edge technical center in Lotte. The move highlights Resideo’s commitment to the district, and the new technical center will be home to existing Lotte-based employees who specialize in the measuring and testing of safety devices for global boiler manufacturers. To mark the start of the construction Resideo colleagues organized a traditional Spa...

Rheem will partner with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as the air and water heating product provider for the upcoming 2020 season. The series will premiere February 16 at 9:00 p.m. EST and spotlight local heroes who give back to their communities despite personal challenges. HGTV produced the series (formerly on ABC) and will air 10 episodes, each with a custom home renovation for a deserving family. design, technology and customization Each renovation incorporates design, technol...

Eurovent will host a seminar at EuroShop 2020 titled ‘European Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ on 17 February 2020 from 14:00 to 16:30h in a meeting room at the CCD/Ost entrance, with the participation of the European Commission. The seminar will offer an introduction to the new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements which enter into force next year. Among the topics on the agenda are the actual product requirements entailed in...

Ruskin has expanded its Ruskin Express program to offer same-day build-and-ship for Ruskin products. Orders received by 12 p.m. CST will be shipped the same day. “We understand our customers have time-sensitive projects that require fast, reliable delivery to the jobsite,” said Charlie Black, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ruskin. “Ruskin Express can build products to exact specifications and ship the same day to help get the job done right and on time.” With six Nor...

‘A review of Building Regulations is well overdue’, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC as they respond to The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings. Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “Part L of the Building Regulations was last reviewed in 2012. Since then there have been many technological and industry advancements, so a review...

Adcock was contracted by Munro Building Services (South) Limited to upgrade the air conditioning systems in Richmond Theatre’s offices as some of equipment was running on R22 refrigerant. The company removed all existing, outdated systems, and replaced them with a unique combination of energy efficient solutions offered by Daikin VRV heat recovery equipment. As a D1+ Premium Partner, Adcock offers an extended 7-year warranty as a standard. D1+ Premium Partners are selected by Daikin UK fo...

Johnson Controls announced that it has added fully integrated, factory-built and installed wrap-around heat exchangers (WAHX) to its YORK Solution Indoor and Outdoor air-handling units, meeting a growing need for energy-efficient dehumidification methods in a compact footprint. Integrated WAHX offer dehumidification benefits for many HVAC air handling system applications, including schools, hospitals, laboratories and gymnasiums. They’re manufactured on the same line as YORK AHRI 410-cert...

What is the cost of “rolling a truck” to service an HVAC system, and how can you maximize the efficiency of such a call while minimizing the cost? On the second day of AHR Expo in Orlando, several companies mentioned the benefits of various diagnostic and analytics systems that can be accessed remotely and that provide information for a technician about the nature of a problem, and what parts are needed, before he or she leaves for the call. It’s an example of how technology ca...

Annexair, a manufacturer specialized in the design and construction of air conditioning systems for commercial applications, unveils an eco-friendly ventilation system: a Biocomposite central air unit made of recycled plastic water bottles. The Biocomposite unit was unveiled during the Expo AHR in Orlando, Florida, and will be competitively priced on the HVAC market. This new product was thoughtfully designed in-house after seven years of R&D and provides many benefits to commercial buildin...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry front-runner in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new products and present educational sessions in Booth #3101 at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo takes place from Feb. 3 to Feb 5, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Products on Display details Booth highlights include...

The federal government introduced the coal phase-out law. This will regulate the end of electricity production from coal in Germany by 2038 at the latest. Article 6 of the draft law also provides for changed framework conditions for combined heat and power in the Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG). The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) sees major obstacles here for the market for decentralized CHP systems in the commercial sector. In particular, the association criticizes...

Indoor comfort technologies from LG Electronics spotlighted at the 2020 AHR Expo, helped transform a 1920s art-deco office building into a brand-new luxury boutique hotel. The Sinclair, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, is featured in a new case study debuting at the 2020 AHR Expo show (booth No. 6343). Future-Ready Technologies The Sinclair Hotel aims to create an unforgettable and luxurious experience for its guests in a classic 1929 building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The hotel&rsq...

Technologies such as machine learning and the internet of things (IoT) are taking their place alongside more traditional products at AHR Expo in Orlando this week. Performance of the industry’s historic product mix continues to improve from the standpoint of efficiency and sustainability, and elements of the industry’s “digitization” are making it even better. The “smart building” has finally arrived in earnest. “Our world is changing,” said Jenny...

Enginuity Power Systems has announced that it is proud to be attending the 2020 AHR Expo event in Orlando, Florida, USA and to have the opportunity to inform industry representatives and experts present at the event on the benefits and availability of the revolutionary m-Combined Heat and Power product. Last week in Las Vegas, this product was presented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. The efficient, smart home product was evaluated and decorated by a panel of judges with three (...

Koura, a global renowned firm in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts, will be exhibiting at AHR Expo, Orlando, the world’s largest HVACR marketplace. Koura, formerly known as Mexichem Fluor, is one of the largest producers of fluorspar in the world, accounting for over 20 percent of global supply, and also produces around 10 percent of the global hydrofluoric acid supply. Unitary Air-Conditioning Fluid The global firm will be exhibiting its highly recognized Klea b...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) is focusing more on the energy networking of the building. In January, the association invited to a cross-sector discussion of common use cases. As part of the BDH Use Case Workshop, use cases for the operation and the interaction of all energy-relevant producers and consumers in the networked building were discussed. For the experts, the focus was on exchanging ideas with participants from other industries. In order to achieve the cl...