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Toshiba Carrier UK is helping one of Europe’s top professional Rugby Union clubs to move away from the use of high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, reducing the club’s environmental footprint and ensuring a high-quality indoor environment for its elite sports fitness program. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a joint venture between Toshiba Carrier Corporation and Carrier, which is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and...
Climatech of Professional Air in Pensacola, Florida, USA, is known for putting HVAC customers first by providing first-class service and for doing what’s right, even when no one is looking. “We approach each customer like it’s our grandmother,” said Travis Thompson of Climatech of Professional Air, adding “We show all the options and we are fair with pricing. The open-book approach to options and our honest opinion is the best way. We sit and get to know the custome...
IAF has published the May 2022 issue of its newsletter, IAF Outlook. This issue of IAF Outlook includes an update on the ILAC/IAF Single International Accreditation Organization project, information on the IAF efforts to fight counterfeiting in the testing, inspection, and certification industry, and an analysis of the transformative technology techniques used for audits, assessments, and evaluations. Outlook features It also features updates from regions and stakeholders, notably the a...
Vert welcomes the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alan Duncan, taking over from Dr. Phil Harris. Mr. Duncan brings extensive SME and PLC experience gained from over 30 years of involvement in the energy industry, principally in Engineering, Manufacturing & Service businesses. Technical offering With the Vert team, Alan Duncan will be working to further develop Vert’s technical offering across multiple industrial compression applications. “What really appealed...
The global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in the next five years as the crucial race towards Net Zero intensifies, a new survey commissioned by ABB finds. The Energy Efficiency Investment Survey 2022 comes in the wake of a recent UN report calling for concerted action from countries to cut greenhouse emissions at a faster rate. Investing in energy efficiency measures The global survey conducted by Sapio Research targeted 2,294 companies in 13 countries, ranging in...
The AHR Expo 2022 traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, with a strong return to in-person events, a critical need in the industry as HVACR continues to be on the front lines of many major world challenges. Discussions across the industry include energy efficiency, environmental changes, air quality, and a sense that the world has undoubtedly changed in recent years with HVACR being no exception. Mark Stevens, the Manager of AHR Expo, said “One of the immediate challenges in our industry is...
Red Devil®, manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s tools will be included in Retrofit Magazine’s Top 25 Products special for its HVAC sealing solutions D-Seal® Water-Based Duct Sealant and F-Seal® Water-Based 181 Duct Sealant. The ninth-annual Top 25 Products, which will appear in retrofit’s January-February 2022 issue, celebrates the products that received the most reader clicks from September 2020 through September 2021. Chosen from more than 700 product...
Carrier has launched a Revit®1 configurator to customize commercial air conditioning system drawings. Carrier is pleased to offer the configurator to provide HVAC professionals the ability to uniquely configure their Carrier HVAC unit Revit drawings based on key project criteria, such as cooling capacity, size, factory-installed options, and voltage. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. Available on...
Johnson Controls is investing $15 million over five years to help expand community college associate degree and certificate programs in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), fire and security, and digital building automation systems across the United States. The goal of this funding is to equip members of underserved communities with in-demand, employable skills and a pathway to life-long careers upon graduation. Social and sustainable commitment In alignment with its commitment...
Powered Aire recently announces the release of its next generation air curtain controller, the SmartTouch. This flush mount controller offers increased air curtain functionality, in a more compact and streamlined device that can be mounted discreetly to the unit or remotely on a wall, or control panel. SmartTouch air curtain controller The SmartTouch controller incorporates seamlessly into the majority of Powered Aire’s air curtains The SmartTouch air curtain controller from Powered A...
With the introduction of the ICF 20-2, the successor to the legendary EVRA (T) 15/20, Danfoss has engineered a future-proof solenoid valve boosted by tighter and safer performance and compatible with a wider range of applications. Easy configuration and installation The EVRA(T) solenoid valve is a cooling legend known for its easy configuration and serviceability. But as the demand for sustainable and efficient cooling applications rises, so does the need for safer, greener, and more ve...
Presented by Danfoss North America, the Controller Talk podcast highlights best practices for using Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries. Every other week, Danfoss' food retail tech support experts David Yoder and Christopher Brown share information and field service best practices that listeners won't find in a manual. Their insight will help the audience solve problems, design energy management controls and troubleshoot systems they might not see every day. ...
Johnson Controls is pleased to celebrate National Skilled Trades Day by confirming the second cohort of schools receiving funding as part of their Community College Partnership Program. In 2021, Johnson Controls agreed to fund $15M over five years to help support the community college’s HVAC, fire, security, and digital academic programs. Workforce development programs Johnson Controls continues to be a pioneer in providing workforce development programs amidst a national trade workforce...
In Mid-February 2021, a winter ice storm pounded Texas and lasted for four days as it knocked out power and froze pipes all the way to Canada. Not a typical winter state, Texas experienced about half of the country’s $18 billion in insurance claims, primarily due to frozen pipes. People think freeze protection for pipes is a residential problem, but every business and industry is susceptible. Anytime a pipe lays against uninsulated walls or is exposed to cold weather, the water can freeze...
Daikin North America LLC (Daikin) has continued its ambitious customer-focused growth with the acquisition of Washington state companies Thermal Supply, Inc. and AirReps, LLC. “We have been very intentional in working toward becoming the clear leader in indoor air comfort solutions in North America,” said Takayuki (Taka) Inoue, Executive Vice President, and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “We will continue our progress through strategic growth and a concentrated, holistic a...
During ABM Franchising Group's Annual Franchise Owners' event in April 2022, ABM team members and Linc Service and TEGG franchise owners, as well as their families participated in a Giving Back Activity, benefitting Ukrainian refugees. The group competed in a variety of team-building games to score points and earn items to fill 75 care backpacks. The care backpacks filled with essential items and kids' toys were shipped to the PTAK Humanitarian Aid Center located in Poland...
The Viessmann Group announced that it will invest 1 billion Euros in the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio. The investments are targeted to expand the family company’s manufacturing footprint and R&D labs, thereby also strengthening Europe’s geopolitical energy independence. Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viessmann Group, said “For more than 105 years, our company has been a family for posi...
OSHA Safety Stand-Down Week on Fall Protection is May 2nd-6th. This is a national event in which Pure Air Controls participates annually. Throughout the week, all the field services divisions will seize this opportunity to have a Stand-Down, not only for Fall Protection but to address safety overall. Safety first Each team will discuss various safety topics (applicable to their area of expertise and job function) and celebrate the comprehensive safety culture. This provides for a more...
According to the most recent BSRIA report, over 45 percent of central HVAC systems have been in use for more than 10 years and 87 percent of consumer needs are for home HVAC upgrade or replacement, representing a huge market opportunity for today’s HVAC industry. However, the suppliers and contractors will not be able to rely on the same products they have used in the past as an increasing focus on decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency standards in 2023 and beyond are dr...
As the sun shines more and homeowners crave the outdoor air, they know that warmer days are ahead! It is a great time to start thinking about summer and keeping costs down for running air conditioners while still staying cool and comfortable. Ways to Lower AC Costs Bump it up a little: While a few degrees may not impact the feel of indoor air, they can impact utility bills. Find the optimal temperature that balances comfort and cost. Test out a wide range of temperatures for a few day...
Boiler and heat pump manufacturers Ideal Heating have teamed up with Derby College Group (DCG) to launch its first multi-faceted training facility that will support and upskill current and future installers. Ideal Heating, part of Groupe Atlantic, has been providing central heating boilers to the domestic as well as heating solutions to commercial markets since 1906 and the DCG training suite is their first partnership with a UK college to include their full range of equipment including high-ef...
‘As a service’ is a familiar pattern in business today, especially in the technology arena. ‘Software as a Service’ is as common as Microsoft Office 365 and companies have been providing services, such as telephony and internet access for decades. But, how can the model be applied to the HVAC market? It’s not a common approach today, but the benefits of applying ‘As a service’ to HVAC are many – for customers and for equipment and service provider...
NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association, announced the publication of ‘Biological Air Quality Considerations for Non-Healthcare, as Built Environments,’ a scientific paper developed in partnership with the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC). The paper, funded by the GBAC, addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities and built environments such as schools, restaurants, convention centers, and gyms. Multi-Authored paper Ai...
Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in North Wales, in partnership with Thorncliffe Building Supplies, one of the largest independent builders’ merchants in North Wales and the North West of England. Dr. James Davies, MP for the Vale of Clwyd attended the opening alongside Tim Harper and the team at Thorncliffe Building Supplies. Air source heat pump technology The new Centre in Dyserth, North Wales, will allow homeowners to familiarise themselves with Daikin’s...
Danish Prime Minister - Mette Frederiksen visited Danfoss’ headquarters to see how existing technologies have significantly reduced energy consumption and emissions. Danfoss CEO - Kim Fausing had the pleasure of hosting the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen. The aim of the visit was to see with her own eyes how existing technologies can reduce energy consumption and emissions significantly in a time of rising energy prices and instability in energy supply. Achieve CO2 neutrality...
Danfoss has announced that business activities are being re-started in Ukraine. Since the war in Ukraine broke out, activities have been put to a halt, and the restarted business activities will be focused on restoring critical infrastructure in damaged cities and towns. Adam Jedrzejczak, President, Danfoss East Europe Region, says: “It is key for us to continue supporting our customers in Ukraine. It is not only the right thing to do, but our products are also key components for the crit...
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is driving the growth of the US$150 billion global district cooling market – which will be the focus of the two-day MENA District Cooling Projects Conference taking place from June 14-15, 2022, in Dubai, UAE. Organized by Great Minds Events Management (GM Events), more than 250 delegates including senior government officials, project owners, developers, utility suppliers, industry experts, and key stakeholders will participate at the MENA Distric...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (Johnson Controls-Hitachi) has transformed their Dallas- area headquarters into an immersive product showroom and training facility. The new Customer Experience Center, which opened on April 20, 2022, in Irving, Texas, features commercial, light commercial and residential ductless HVAC equipment, in two showrooms, along with fully operational equipment in an interactive, state-of-the-art training lab. New product showroom The grand opening featured a...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces Lossnay® RVX2, the next generation of Lossnay Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) units helping building owners, engineers and architects meet ventilation requirements and improve indoor air quality. The Lossnay® RVX2 ERV from Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US provides greater static pressure, and features a new CO2 s...
The Optyma™ Cooler, the latest offering from Danfoss Climate Solutions, is specifically designed for quick and easy installation and high efficiency. This unit cooler features unique cross-rifling inside the heat exchanger tubing, maximizing air turbulence. High efficiency, easy maintenance A maintenance-free, factory-balanced variable-speed capable fan motor comes standard, ensuring high efficiency and food safety. Maintenance is easy thanks to the powder-coated aluminum-magnesium allo...
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