Sweden HVAC News & Trends

To adequately heat the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its design. Custom convection style heaters, mounted in the building’s millwork by Faber Industrial Technologies, proved to be the game-changing resolution. Residential And Commercial Applications “Convection heaters provide warmth and heat to a specific area or room by circulating air and h...

Johnston County Public Schools, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, chose Carrier to improve energy efficiency and comfort at five schools. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. AquaSnap® 30RB Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, is the seventh-largest school district in the state. JCPS used money from the U.S. Department of Education’s Element...

Lennart Ostergaard is the Eurovent Commission Chairperson and Senior Manager of VELTEK Ventilation. In the ‘Faces of the Eurovent Commission’ series, he shares with us what the Eurovent Commission looks forward to working on. Lennart Ostergaard graduated from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and has held various job positions as Project Manager and Business Development Manager for different companies. He has been part of Eurovent over the past years and is also a member of...

Data-driven control of centralized home and building HVAC systems is helping to minimize energy usage, lessen sustainability concerns, and provide greater levels of comfort for lower costs. However, room air conditioners are globally the fastest growing segment, each operating independently with the aid of a remote control. How can the lessons and capabilities of data-driven control systems be applied to the world of room air conditioners?  Sensibo is looking to do just that. Sensibo aims...

Panasonic is celebrating the launch of its new Aquarea L Series R290 air source heat pump in the United Kingdom (UK) with a Smart TV promotion running from July to 30th September 2023. This exciting offer aims to reward Panasonic’s valued PRO Partners with a Panasonic 4K 65” Smart TV on their first installation of the new energy efficient and eco-friendly Aquarea L Series R290 Air Source Heat Pump. Panasonic 4K 65” Smart TV for Panasonic PRO Partners Starting July 2023, Pana...

The introduction of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet has helped a pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier significantly reduce its carbon footprint. TGLynes started using HVO in two of its 18-ton Euro six lorries late last year. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and is manufactured from 100 percent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow, and used cooking oil. The lorries are refueled by a 10,000-liter HVO tank instal...

ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its new ammonia-based ship HVAC refrigeration system. Eco-friendly refrigerant HHI developed the system in response to shipowners’ requests for refrigeration of HVAC systems using ammonia, a more eco-friendly refrigerant with a zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a Global Warming Potential of zero per the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). ABS used i...

Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest Progress Report to Parliament stating the United Kingdom (UK) is falling behind on its building decarbonization goals, Elta Fans have been calling on the building solutions supply chain to utilize available resources, such as TM65 reports and take measures to decarbonize current construction processes. The Climate Change Committee states the industry lacks urgency in its pace of reaching 2050 targets and needs more help to decarbonize...

With extremely hot temperatures reaching triple digits during the week, Ameren is advising customers to stay safe by keeping their homes cool with these tips that will help cut energy costs, while staying comfortable and safe.    Necessary precautions “We urge our customers to take whatever measures necessary to stay safe and cool during the heat wave," said Dan Isom, vice president, of corporate safety, security, and crisis management at Ameren.  “While usage of ai...

In a pioneering effort to combat the high costs of commercial refrigeration, Ameren Illinois has partnered with the Schnucks supermarket chain to install a cutting-edge radiative rooftop panel system at its Fairview Heights store. As it becomes operational in July 2023, the SkyCool System at the Fairview Heights Schnucks represents the first of its kind in Illinois and one of only 20 such systems installed around the world.    Improve performance “Refrigeration consumes more e...

Ground Source Heat Pump brand, The Kensa Group, respond to the anti-heat pump campaign which was recently revealed. CEO's comment Dr. Matthew Trewhella, CEO of The Kensa Group comments, "The smoke is clearing... The public is becoming savvy to polluting gas' dirty PR tactics. We daren't think about the damage these efforts have had on our progress to decarbonization." "Such PR campaigns fanning miseducation will not lead the UK towards a sustainable and attainable future."  Identifying...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has relocated its sales office from Mannheim, Germany, to a larger site in Frankfurt, in order to support the company’s European expansion. Armstrong has had a dedicated European HQ since 2018, following its acquisition of the Circulator Pump Business Unit of German-based HALM Circulators. New Frankfurt office Having outgrown its current site, the company has moved to larger offices to make possible the next stage in its European expansion. The new Frankfurt o...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces HVAC 101 for the Counter, a new live virtual course series that empowers HVAC distributor counter teams with the essential knowledge to improve customer service, efficiency, and revenue generation. foundational understanding “Your parts counter team must have a foundational understanding of the products you sell and how they work...

Bosch Home Comfort (formerly Bosch Thermotechnology), a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, recently launched Bosch Home Comfort PRO, HVAC contractors’ new one-stop shop for their every servicing need.  Benchmark User Interface This new portal improves upon the features offered by Bosch’s previous ABC program, brandishing a host of valuable new tools and rewards for loyal installers. Its industry benchmark user interface (UI) is designed for...

Reinforcing its reputation for excellence in product design, Weil-McLain® was recognized for its exceptional manufacturing of HVAC technology in the 20th annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) News magazine. An independent panel of HVACR contractors acted as judges in the contest that had more than 100 entries. ProTools™ App Weil-McLain’s ProTools™ App was the silver winner in the Contractor Services &...

Amidst an unyielding heatwave enveloping a significant portion of America, including California, EPIC-FSC is redoubling its efforts to protect the community of Calabasas from the ongoing wildfire season exacerbated by current scorching temperatures. The nonprofit organization, created by locals after the Woolsey fire, is urging all 8,400 Calabasas homeowners to schedule a complimentary home hardening assessment immediately by emailing briancameron@epic-fsc.com. Home hardening is one-w...

Grandville Public Schools is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, for naming rights to the robotics fabrication lab at the district’s new Robotics Competition Center. Grandville Academic Team Charitable grant funds from Bradford White Corporation’s signature charitable giving program, Industry Forward®, are targeted to support the new Robotics Fabrication Lab...

As heat alerts affected nearly 110 million people, a third of the U.S. population across 15 states, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13 called "Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency." The report – which followed a study by a team of energy experts from DOE’s Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – outlines...

Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies is proud of its longstanding partnership with the University of Minnesota (UMN) and excited to continue creating educational opportunities within engineering and electrification disciplines. Two key components include the ongoing sponsorship of the UMN Solar Vehicle Project (UMNSVP), which was celebrated at Thermo King’s Bloomington headquarters on July 18, 2023, with the unveiling of a solar racing car, and the...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the release of a new digital product targeting the healthcare sector. Leveraging Eaton’s smart breaker technology, the smart ambient monitoring Application Programming Interface (API) enhances energy usage data using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Application Programming Interface (API) API access can be granted on a subscription basis to owners/users of Eaton’s smart circuit brea...

Modine, a technology provider in the HVAC industry, remains dedicated to providing healthy, clean air in commercial facilities. With the announcement of the Napps Technology acquisition, the company has introduced additional innovative products that will further empower facility managers and school leaders to equip their facilities with high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions. Author's quote “At Modine, we are committed to providing HVAC solutions that create excellent, h...

Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd has installed a mega-array of solar photovoltaic panels at its UK headquarters, to support the company's net-zero carbon status. PV system The installation, which includes 132 PV panels mounted on the roof of its distribution warehouse and offices in Gateshead, can produce around 39,148kWh of renewable, carbon-free electricity a year, saving an estimated 9,126kg of CO2 emissions.  The PV system will power on-site electric vehicle chargers a...

Viessmann has teamed up with Hiber to add a new financing package that will enable installers to access and offer finance to their residential customers. Hiber’s services will be offered to Viessmann customers alongside the existing financing option provided by Tradehelp. user-friendly platform The partnership with both providers allows installers to become FCA-accredited, making it simpler to sell Viessmann products by offering flexible finance payment options on their installations....

During the 2023 Eurovent Annual meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Eurovent Commission appointed Britta Permats, Managing Director at Svensk Ventilation, as its new Vice-Chairperson. Britta Permats succeeds Ilkka Salo, Managing Director at Talteka in the position of the Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson. She will be supporting the continuing Chairperson Lennart Ostergaard, Senior Manager at VELTEK Ventilation. Britta Permats elected Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson As Commission Vi...

A new survey from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that 75% of people in the UK would feel safer and more comfortable allowing strangers, such as tradespeople and estate agents, into the home if their identity and credentials were available on a digital identity platform. A person’s digital identity is made up of various pieces of personal information that are collected and stored online. It is estimated that 66% of people in the UK have a digital trail...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online skilled trades training, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Home Services Corporation, a residential home services provider specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and generator service, replacement, and maintenance. This important collaboration names Interplay Learning the exclusive content engine for technical training and the designated LMS provider across Southern Home Services' growing network of 25+ locations. trai...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of MultiChill, a modular, low-GWP, free-cooling heat pump chiller range to join its new series of cooling solutions, as they continue to strive for a more sustainable future for all. MultiChill offers flexibility and efficiency as a smaller capacity heat pump chiller with modularity built into its design. With individual unit capacities between 53kW and 103kW, up to 16 MultiChill heat pump chillers can be connected o...

Katie McGinty, the Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, joined CNBC Co-Anchors - Karen Tso and Arabile Gumede for a live broadcast on June 30, 2023 to talk about: the imperative for decarbonization to tackle the 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from buildings; the clean, green premium driving growth in the real estate sector; the AI revolution driving that transformation in buildings; and ESG as just good business to cut waste a...

Paving the way for a more climate-conscious future, hydronic comfort heating solutions pioneer Weil-McLain® has announced that its Ultra Oil, WGO, WTGO, and SGO residential oil boilers are certified for use with biofuel blends up to 20% (B20). This achievement has been made possible through collaboration with industry pioneers Carlin Combustion and R.W. Beckett, as Weil-McLain validates the adaptability of their burners to the elevated blend of biofuel when combined with its popular oil-fir...

Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, says that homeowners can save some money and keep their energy costs down while they’re on vacation by following a few easy tips in summer. Regimen to save money “We remember the big things like hiring someone to watch the pets and getting a neighbor to take in the mail while we’re away on vacation,” said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plu...