United States of America (USA) HVAC News & Trends

Choosing the right heater for a job can be a confusing and time-consuming task. The user needs to consider the size of the space they want to heat and the style of heater best suited to their needs. If one lives and works in a cooler climate, a portable electric heater will not only provide them and their team with comfortable temperatures, but it will help maintain productive and safe working conditions. Ideal for construction sites, large workspaces or for surfaces that require drying, the ne...

The HVAC industry has never faced anything like the coronavirus crisis. The first thought during this crisis is the safety and well-being of the extended family of service providers and communities.  At Dunkirk, the company hopes the loved ones are safe and well. The services are needed now more than ever to support joint customers during this time of crisis. Know that Dunkirk is still open for business and here to help during these unusual circumstances. If one should need technical assis...

The new Ecosable is a fully room-sealed condensing high-efficiency water heater (93%). It has a stainless steel tank which means that no anodes are needed which simplifies maintenance. The compact construction allows for easy installation in small rooms. The Plug & Play technology connects air inlet, exhaust outlet, water, electricity and gas. All one has to do is set the temperature on the touch screen display and the system functions properly. Features of EcoSable Other features of EcoS...

With the rise of veganism showing no signs of slowing down, plant-based meal provider, allplants decided to consolidate its seven sites into a single, central facility. When the contracting company, Forma London was presented with the challenge of sustainably fitting out the new building, it turned to Elta Fans to deliver an efficient ventilation solution. Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of different reasons, including health, climate change, and animal welfare. As p...

The task facing Donovan & Son’s, Inc., Plumbing/HVAC in Middletown, RI was to propose and install heating system boilers that allow the Preservation Society of Newport County to conserve on fuel costs, more closely match varying building heat loads, and coexist with the tremendously large water content of a gravity system. The historic mansions of Newport, RI are known for their elegance and remind its visitors of a bygone era of social and financial preeminence during the turn of the...

Two new Burnham model MPC™ high efficiency commercial boilers were recently installed by The Witmer Company of New Holland, PA in the historic ‘High Point’ Mansion located in Hershey, PA. The Model MPC boilers will provide space heating for the 22-room Mansion which was built in 1908 as the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey. Mr. Hershey was the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, now known as The Hershey Company. Today, ‘High Point’ Mansion serves as the h...

One in two ventilation contractors and distributors are unaware they are risking ErP compliance, according to a survey conducted by Elta Fans. Despite installing plate fans and roof cowls together, 53% of contractors surveyed said they did not believe themselves to be system designers. However, by combining these two products, installers are acting as a ‘manufacturer’ in the eyes of the law, and as such, are responsible for ErP compliance. The figure is similar for ventilation distr...

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week, AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek requested the urgent assistance of the Department of State in "convincing the federal, state, and local jurisdictions in Mexico to allow continued manufacturing operations, while our members commit to adhere to strict workplace safety and health standards." Impact of inability to work Yurek explained that in addition to potentially harming customers in Mexico, "the continued inability of s...

AAON, Inc. announced that Norman H. Asbjornson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AAON, Inc. (the “Company”), will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, effective May 12, 2020. The Company also announced that Gary D. Fields, President, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (in addition to his current position of President), also to be effective May 12, 2020. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Asbjornson will lead the Board and continue to provide the full benefit of h...

AleSmith Brewing Company is a San Diego based artisanal craft brewery that specializes in handcrafted ales inspired by the European classics. Deeply rooted in the amateur and craft brewing communities, AleSmith ales have continued to garner both national and international awards, as well as a loyal and rabid following among beer enthusiasts. AleSmith is home to the brewery tasting room in San Diego and is a frequent gold medal winner at International Beer Festivals. The original brewery steam p...

When Andrew Martin opened Thistle Finch Distillery in December 2013, it was the first distillery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since Prohibition and one of only a handful of micro distilleries in the state. Martin uses a combination of traditional techniques and novel approaches to hand craft double-distilled rye whiskey that has already earned an international award. Thistle Finch relies on a Burnham Commercial 5B Series boiler to heat water in the distillery’s 300-gallon mash tun and to b...

As the world works to contain the spread of COVID-19 and begin the process to heal and recover, helping maintain the critical food supply through the safe transport of perishable food is central to the company mission. The sheer magnitude of the pandemic has put the global cold chain under enormous strain. This includes a set of new challenges for ensuring a safe, reliable cold chain to transport food; the unexpected and intense impact of consumer demands on groceries; the large-scale redeploym...

Food dealer partner Mid State Thermo King recently ensured that 100,000 more meals could be provided to those in need. The dealership donated $2,500 to four different food banks – one in Montgomery, Alabama; one in Birmingham, Alabama; one in the Atlanta area; and one in Greenville, South Carolina. No doubt, $10,000 can do a lot of good at local food banks, especially with the unprecedented demands they are facing due to COVID-19. Appreciation Message Never has the need been greater for...

Johnson Controls has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020 on May 15, 2020. Johnson Controls International plc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Oliver, and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Brian Stief, will speak at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020, slated to take place on Friday, May 15, 2020. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the...

When a visionary industrial designer turns his attention to the HVAC industry, it’s probably wise to take note. Recently, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, Elon Musk expressed his vision for residential HVAC, based in part on a new heat pump his engineers designed for the Tesla Model Y electric compact sport utility vehicle. Efficient, quiet home HVAC system According to several reports, Musk seeks to build an efficient and quiet HVAC system for the home, piggybacking on the te...

Traditionally, portable cooling technology has been seen as a quick fix to immediate cooling needs. If a customer’s air conditioner went out in the busyness of summer, portable cooling could keep the customer comfortable until a technician could arrive at their home. Such needs and uses for portable cooling still exist, but over the past few years, portable cooling has increasingly developed as a solution for unique cooling needs. Manufacturers are saying this trend will continue. Misty W...

Danfoss launches contractor-focused webinar series: Five Steps to Your Perfect Workday. Danfoss experts have created a series of five webinars that will provide tools to help contractors overcome typical jobsite challenges. The live webinars are free to attend and will be given in English and Spanish. webinar topics Topics include: Quick Steps to Ensure Compressor Health | May 20, 2020, 2pm EST (English); May 21, 2020, 2pm EST (Spanish) Focus on observations and measurements that identi...

Strategic electrification encompasses a host of solutions aimed at decarbonizing Earth’s atmosphere, decreasing pollution and reducing the costs of modern comfort and technology. Also known as “beneficial electrification”, this movement requires increased energy efficiency and end uses powered with electricity from cleaner grids and renewable sources. The movement will transform both the built environment and society’s modes of transportation. Despite the complexity of i...

When it comes to refrigerated food, nobody understands the essence of time more than the amazing Thermo King dealers. So, when Feeding America Food Banks called for help to move - and save, a large quantity of fresh produce, dairy, and other perishable products available from Walmart Distribution Centers and the Dairy Industry, a dozen We Move Food partner dealers raised their hands to help. “The only way for Feeding America to take advantage of this opportunity was to secure additional o...

Computime Group Limited has garnered the 2018 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (“HKAI”): Technological Achievement Award for its ground-breaking advanced heating control technology. A total of 84 companies, chosen from among 259 entries, were honored in the seven categories of 2018 HKAI. Computime was recognized for its significant contribution to Hong Kong’s vibrant intellectual property ecosystem. Computime’s focus has been to apply self-developed technology on traditio...

Marley Engineered Products, a renowned provider of high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, has added a new line of open coil electric Duct Heaters to its portfolio of unit heaters. To simplify the selection and quoting process for its large portfolio of duct heaters, Marley also has unveiled a new Duct Heat Program specification tool for engineers. The new line of Marley Duct Heaters are available in slip-in or flanged configurations with heavy gauge galvanized steel frame...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has achieved the prestigious ‘Management Status’ in the 2019 CPD Climate Change Rating Report. Based on companies acting to address climate risks and build a zero-carbon economy, the CPD Global Report rates companies worldwide on their current environmental footprint and how they act to improve it. greenhouse gas emissions Of the more than 8,400 reporting companies, less than 9% achieve the prestigious ‘Management Status.’ Armstrong launched...

Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive has never been more important than it is currently. At Filtration Group, they are committed to continuing their operations as an essential business, keeping the team members safe, and to working with their customers to bolster the economy and fight the coronavirus. The health and wellbeing of the team members and the communities in which they live and work is their top priority. Safe working environment Fi...

Model ABD-Z1 is the latest addition to Greenheck’s line of automatic balancing dampers that provide on-demand control to ventilation systems. Model ABD-Z1 combines a shut-off damper with an electric actuator, automatic balancing damper (ABD) and a plenum box into one assembly. Ventilating targeted spaces The addition of a low leakage volume control damper to an automatic balancing damper allows the ABD-Z1 to shut-off unoccupied zones. By only ventilating targeted spaces, the central fan&...

Model ECV-40 is an addition to Greenheck’s energy core ventilator (ECV) line. The ECV-40’s new design features a dual-fan arrangement consisting of direct drive mixed-flow plenum fans with variable frequency drives (VFDs) replacing the forward-curved fan typically found in energy core ventilators. The mixed flow fan, a hybrid between an axial propeller and a centrifugal fan, reduces brake horsepower requirements by up to 50%. The VFDs facilitate ease of balancing at start-up. Sound...

ADEY Innovation LLC, inventors of the MagnaClean magnetic dirt filter technology, announce a collaboration with Water Engineering Inc. This will allow both companies to provide solutions for the Association of Water Technologies’ (AWT) specialists. The Company believes that Omaha, Nebraska based Water Engineering Inc., offers water treatment and energy savings programs for numerous commercial and industrial economic buyers. Both companies’ shared goal is to become valuable partners...

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announced Rick Bucher has been appointed to the position of President and COO, effective immediately. Bucher will continue reporting to John F. Malloy who has served as Chairman, President  & CEO for the past 16 years. John will remain Chairman and CEO.  Demonstrating leadership qualities “Rick has demonstrated over a long tenure with Victaulic, the intellectual leadership and emotional skills to be Victaulic Pre...

Second Harvest Heartland is a Minnesota-based food bank, Thermo King customer and We Move Food grant recipient. The hunger-relief organization is also an affiliate of Feeding America, a close partner of the We Move Food program. The Second Harvest Heartland team is providing weekly updates on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates illustrate just how urgent the demand is for emergency food assistance in these unprecedented times. In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the need for meals has mo...

During these challenging times, GE Appliances, a Haier company, is increasing its support to the local communities where it operates. In Selmer, Tennessee, GE Appliances has partnered with several first responders and community-focused organizations to provide them with donations of new appliances and additional critical supplies. “People everywhere, including those on the frontlines of supporting our communities, are relying on their appliances to keep groceries and medicine safe, clothe...

It is unrealistic to place on building owners and operators the burden and risk for providing pathogen-free water throughout buildings when the water delivered to their buildings contains Legionella bacteria. Legionella is commonly found in source waters and in the soil, and thus, if untreated at the municipal water treatment plant and in the distribution systems, the Legionella bacteria will necessarily find its way into buildings. More needs to be done by the municipal water suppliers to min...