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Responding to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Viessmann has converted part of its production facilities in Germany to manufacture its own ventilators, mobile intensive care units, respiratory protective face masks, and hand sanitizer. Production lines of the German family business normally reserved for heating and cooling products have been transformed within days to make completely new products, while engineers have collaborated with clinicians and regulators to fast-track new medical...
The team at Panasonic has introduced a series of interactive, online accredited CIBSE CPD courses to enhance skills during these unprecedented times. The CPD courses have been developed by Panasonic and support learning in a variety of heating and cooling disciplines. Panasonic’s CPD program has been running throughout the year either at the company’s Bracknell HQ or in various locations around the UK and have been presented by the experienced and knowledgeable team at Panasonic. Ho...
Building Protection Systems, Inc. (BPSI) announced that they have successfully entered a definitive Sales and Distributorship agreement with Pragati Engineers located in the country of India. BPSI and Pragati Engineers to offer the BPSI Next Generation CBRN Sentry One Family of detection technologies, air purification systems, strategies and services as well as other critical infrastructure protection intellectual property for facilities such as military, airports, hospitals transit, commercial,...
The need to achieve energy efficiency and improve performance propels a lot of business in the HVAC industry. When installing systems, building owners often strive to comply with the latest voluntary standards. However, some cities are taking the lead to make building performance standards mandatory, thus providing additional incentive for customers to invest in new, more efficient and climate-friendly HVAC technologies. Building Energy Performance Standard NYC has deployed its Carbon Mobiliza...
Andy Green, Technical Director at Baxi Heating, offers advice on how to protect the heating system through a building lockdown. As the UK lockdown continues, building owners must be vigilant about implementing preventative maintenance to protect heating systems in their empty buildings. Heating engineers and facilities managers have a key role to play in ensuring that the heating system operates efficiently and safely once a property is reactivated. Where a short-term building shutdown per...
Baxi Heating is offering a new series of free online commercial product training sessions to enable installers to continue to develop their knowledge about the Andrews Water Heaters range of condensing water heaters and Potterton Commercial wall hung and floor standing high-efficiency boilers from the safety of their own home. Mark Lovegrove, Commercial Training Manager at Baxi Heating, commented, “Our practical training courses have always been in high demand, but due to social distancin...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced several leadership appointments in key and customer-facing roles. Petrina Zaraszczak has been named Vice President and General Manager of Resideo's Comfort line of business, reporting directly to Sach Sankpal. Zaraszczak has been serving as the interim leader of the business since June 2019 and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in product marketing and strategy to the role. With a cu...
Americans need to wash their hands, now more than ever. Eemax, a renowned manufacturer of water heating solutions for over 30 years, has received record orders from across the United States for their miniature tank water heater EMT (Electric Mini Tank). EMT is a compact water heater (available in 1, 2.5, 4 and 6-gallon models), which provides warm water for handwashing. It has been implemented in various mobile handwashing stations, which can be used at makeshift hospitals, testing sites, homel...
Hot weather can be unbearable without a reliable air conditioning system. Before temperatures rise, home owners should consider whether or not they can get another season out of their aging HVAC units. Even the most maintained HVAC system isn’t going to last much more than 20 years. As with all things mechanical, once the air conditioner gets old, its components gradually wear out. That means frequent breakdowns and expensive repair bills. Even if it manages to limp along, home owners can...
A.O. Smith Corporation announced that executive chairman Ajita Rajendra will be retiring effective May 1, 2020. The Company’s Board of Directors has elected Kevin J. Wheeler as chairman of the Milwaukee-based water technology company effective upon Rajendra’s retirement. Wheeler will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the company. Rajendra will remain a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Water technology success “Ajita has been an in...
Pure Air Control Services, Inc. announced that its Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory (EDLab) has been accredited by the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to perform biological tests (Certificate #5594.01) on environmental and pharmaceutical samples (including bulk, swabs, wipes, water and liquids). EDLab is equipped, staffed and ready to serve the environmental or RX needs no matter the project scope. “Since 1992 EDLab has provided a high degree of expertise and an...
Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), globally renowned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment, has announced the temporary closure of its manufacturing plant in Scottsboro, Alabama, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Ensuring workers’ safety HTPG stated that are shutting the plant down to disinfect and the plan is to remain down for the remainder of the week, so as to ensure a safe working environment and ample staff to support customer needs. The...
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is the only independent intergovernmental science and technology based organization which promotes knowledge of all refrigeration fields, ranging from very low temperature applications to air conditioning via the food cold chain. With 59 member countries and its network of several hundred renowned experts on 5 continents, the IIR is empowered to speak on behalf of the refrigeration community. The IIR calls on national governments to consider th...
To improve access into the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Four Queens recently added a 48 foot air curtain. Built using Ruskin’s IAQ50 air flow measuring and control dampers, the new air curtain efficiently and economically maintains the pressure in the building. Designed to satisfy the needs of a variety of applications, the IAQ50 air flow measuring and control damper provides the perfect solution to difficult challenges. Downtown Las Vegas hasn’t been the same since th...
The owners of St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma find comfort in knowing their emergency generator system is protected by Ruskin. A newly built penthouse using Ruskin’s Wind Driven Rain Resistant EME6625 Louver keeps the top-floor generator room dry and secure. Ruskin EME6625 Louver Designed to handle the severe weather conditions often found in the Midwest, the EME6625 Louver creates very low pressure drop while providing the best combination of rain protection and high airflow...
Flynt and Kallenberger Engineer, Justin Roush P.E., knew from previous experience that the non-ducted VRV systems would have trouble meeting ASHRAE Standard 62 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) while maintaining a comfortable environment inside the building because of the high humidity in Tahlequah. “Eastern Oklahoma is a very humid place. Humidity is the bane of our existence out here,” Roush said. He knew that the outdoor conditions in this area, 101° dry bulb, 8...
The professionals who operate hospitals understand the importance of good air quality in maintaining a healthy environment. Unfortunately, many health care facilities don’t have the proper systems or adequate ventilation to meet current codes. That was the case for Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Upgrading HVAC system In 1965, the hospital was remodeled and expanded. This included building a new multi-story wing. In 1998, the hospital decided to do a complete retrofit of the...
Johnson Controls Ducted Systems teams continue to work quickly and efficiently in the fight against the fast-spreading novel COVID-19 pandemic that is severely affecting people across North America and the world. Most recently, the United States Military and local governments combined efforts to build field hospitals to aid local communities in response the global health crisis. The field hospitals use either existing buildings, such as local convention centers or large tents that are erected i...
Johnson Controls Ducted Systems teams continue to work quickly and efficiently in the fight against the fast-spreading novel COVID-19 pandemic that is severely affecting people across North America and the world. Providing HVAC for COVID cause Most recently, the United States Military and local governments combined efforts to build field hospitals to aid local communities in response the global health crisis. The field hospitals use either existing buildings, such as local convention centers o...
Summer season is solely throughout the nook, which suggests it will be prolonged sooner than the first waves of sweltering heat. For those looking for a quick and cheap choice to cool down their personal residence, or explicit areas of personal residence similar to the storage or office, a window AC is an environment friendly option. Window ACs are no longer the ear-grinding energy hogs that they were in the past. Many of the window ACs in the market currently are easy to place in the house, ru...
Thermo King, a front-runner in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Trane Technologies, is introducing the SG-5000, the next generation generator set for marine containers. Available in both clip-on and under-mount configurations, the SG-5000 can power all ISO reefers on the market, and ensure complete temperature control and protection of the refrigerated cargo. Designed and manufactured specifically for the North American market, the new...
Ductless installation involves the use of many materials. But, what’s just as important as the Ductless Line Set? The Power and Communication Cable. There are some important steps that one needs to take when choosing the correct wire for their Friedrich Ductless Minisplit. They recommend that all power and communication wire for their J-Series and Floating-Air models be comprised of four, 14 Gauge wires, rated for 600 volts. Of the four, two will be for power, one f...
The newly upgraded NCC199CDV Commercial Condensing Water Heater from Noritz America offers an industry-best, 10-year warranty on its redesigned dual stainless steel heat exchangers. Produced as a unique, single-piece structure for easier servicing, the new heat exchangers also substantially improve corrosion resistance (100 percent) and heat-shock durability (200 percent). NCC199CDV features The re-engineered NCC199CDV also features a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.97 and a fully...
It is well-publicized that the NHS is crying out for personal protective equipment (PPE) for its frontline workers who are dealing with victims of the coronavirus pandemic. On hearing this news, design engineers at the Preston-based site of boiler manufacturer Baxi Heating have taken up the baton, swapping the use of their 3D printers from making prototype boiler components to frames for protective face masks. 3D printing Having seen an article about 3D print hobbyist Sid Lo...
It is well publicized that the NHS is crying out for personal protective equipment (PPE) for its frontline workers who are dealing with victims of the coronavirus pandemic. On hearing this news, design engineers at the Preston-based site of boiler manufacturer Baxi Heating have taken up the baton, swapping the use of their 3D printers from making prototype boiler components to frames for protective face masks. Having seen an article about 3D print hobbyist Sid Lovatt, normally working in the re...
In written testimony to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, the head of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) stressed that when Congress, through S. 2754, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, establishes a national structure to phase down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the result will be job creation and trade benefits while ensuring the continued availability of the chemicals for those industries and applicati...
At a time when most Americans are sheltering at home, families across the country are relying on their home appliances more than ever, keeping clothes and dishes clean and free from germs, preserving food and medicines in their refrigerators, and cooking several meals a day for the entire household. GE Appliances, a Haier company, feels they have a critical role to keep America safe at home, servicing, installing and making the appliances people need. GE Appliances continue manufacturing the ap...
Belimo releases standalone airflow measurement and control actuators with digital communications for rotary, linear, and induct applications. Select actuators have pressure independent control characteristics combined with an integrated differential pressure sensor to calculate and deliver designed flow regardless of pressure fluctuations in the system. The actuator communicates directly with the Building Automation System (BAS) using BACnet, Modbus, or MP-Bus. Select models offer Near Field Co...
GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced that it will donate 100,000 surgical masks to healthcare facilities in five states where it manufactures appliances essential to keeping American families safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, GEA will donate 100,000 pair of industrial gloves to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to be distributed throughout the state where needed. Kentucky healthcare facilities will receive 90,000 masks, which is being coordinated through the Cabinet for Health an...
Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s upcoming 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) will be held as a virtual meeting only. The change of venue for 2020’s meeting is being made due to the emerging public health threat of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and to support the health and well-being of the Company’s stockholders, employees, directors and communities. As pre...
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