HVAC News, April 2020

Danfoss has taken over the full ownership of Finnish startup company Leanheat Oy specialized in the optimization of heating in centrally heated buildings by using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors. By acquiring the remaining shares in Finnish company Leanheat, Danfoss has further strengthen its position in the global market for Multi-Family Houses and District Heating Systems. The combination of Danfoss’ deep system- and application know-how and Leanheat’s strong capabilities...

EVAPCO, globally-renowned cooling technology and industrial refrigeration solutions firm, has announced unveiling the newest addition to its ESW single-cell, closed circuit evaporative cooler line. The new 14-foot by 22-foot “Big Box” ESW4 closed circuit evaporative cooler that comes with up to 40 percent higher capacity than the 12-foot by 18-foot ESWB evaporative cooler. The ESW4 is offered in more than 130 models with capacities of 270 to 670 nominal tons, and with fan motor size...

Greenheck announced that it will expand its manufacturing facilities in Shelby, North Carolina. The company will invest nearly $60 million to expand production of its Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), Tempered Air Products (TAP) and Architectural Products. Several hundred new manufacturing jobs will be created over the next five years. The expansion plans include the purchase of an existing manufacturing facility which will support increased demand for Greenheck DOAS and TAP products. Const...

EVAPCO’s AT Atlas counterflow cooling towers, now available in larger sizes, are designed in large, preassembled modules for ease of rigging and installation. As an energy efficient modular cooling tower on the market, the AT Atlas has CTI-certified capacity per cell. Atlas series cooling towers range in capacity from 1,484 to 2,386 nominal tons per cell, providing up to 60 percent more cooling capacity per cell, while requiring up to 40 percent less fan power per ton of cooling compared...

The Argo Multiple Boiler Control (MBC) is ideal for multiple boiler system applications. The Argo MBC operates up to four boilers and resets the heating system water temperature based on outdoor air temperatures. The Argo boilers are piped in primary/secondary arrangement and the MBC control automatically selects how many boilers are needed to maintain the required heating load. Selecting multiple Argo boilers maximizes one's energy savings and provides a backup heating source. This product pai...

Porex, a globally-renowned company in the field of advanced porous solutions and member of the Filtration Group, has won a Bronze Edison Award in the medical category for its FORTRESS Pipette Tip Filter. In its 32nd year, the annual Edison Awards honors the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services. FORTRESS pipette tip filter The FORTRESS pipette tip filter, used in liquid handling for analytical, clinical and blood transfusion medicine markets, is a ma...

Filtration Group Corporation has announced the expansion of their product line of self-supported pleat air filters with the release of the MERV 10 AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X. AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X The new AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X was engineered to improve indoor air quality while having an equal or better total cost of ownership compared to traditional MERV 8 pleated filters on the market currently. Its design incorporates an increased air particle removal rate that captures 2.5x more airborne irritants...

Greenheck, a globally-renowned manufacturer of air movement, control and conditioning equipment with several manufacturing locations across the United States, was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers on Wednesday, April 17. Employers are chosen based on results from an independent survey distributed to more than 50,000 U.S.-based employees. Companies considered for this award were rated by nation-wide survey respondents on work-related topics such as: working co...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announces a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This annual benchmarking tool assesses the equality of a company’s policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees. “The perfect score is a testament to the inclusive culture we foster at GE Appliances,” said AJ Hubbard, Executive Director of Inclusion and Diversity. “Our commitment of co...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced a new partnership with Affiliated Builders Group (ABG), a buying group for the residential construction industry based in Edmond, Okla., representing more than 100 builders nationwide. “We have long prided ourselves on aligning the independent homebuilders we represent with manufacturer partners that have a strong focus on innovation and quality,” said Todd Waddle, President of ABG. “GE Appliances has strong brand recognition and prov...

For installers and service technicians in the industrial refrigeration space, the devil is in the details. There are a lot of parts to keep track of in the systems they work on and finding the best replacement option can be a chore. The clock is ticking when a system goes down, so speed and accuracy are key. The Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration app already helps technicians save time and complexity when it comes to finding and ordering spare parts — and now, the app experience is getting...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, has partnered with Cirrent to deliver easy Wi-Fi onboarding and reliable connectivity of their smart home products. GE Appliances is a provider of connected appliances and offers a wide range of products that make customers’ lives easier while improving their daily routines. GE Appliances’ connected products are updated remotely with new capabilities and can assess their own performance, allowing for unparalleled service. Wi-Fi enabled appliances Cir...

ECR International is pleased to announce Ava Enoch as their new Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, Ava will primarily be responsible for Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWI’s), supporting the Continuous Improvement of our Manufacturing Operations and transitioning new products into production. Culture of Continuous Improvement ECR is focused on creating a culture of Continuous Improvement in support of the BDR initiatives, and Ava will play a key role in creating and supporting t...

The Manufacturing Institute announced it will award Catherine Werner, Global EHS Leader at GE Appliances, with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. “With passion, grit and determination, Catherine has led tremendous positive change both at w...

Installers and service technicians around the world work smarter and faster every day using the Danfoss CoolApps Toolbox, a collection of mobile apps uniquely designed to help them with their everyday tasks. Now, Danfoss is ready to put one more helpful tool in the palm of their hand. Danfoss introduces Magnetic Tool, a simple yet advanced app that harnesses the power of the user’s smartphone’s hardware to turn it into a precision magnetic field detector. repair and installation pro...

Triatek recently hosted an Open House for the sales representatives to showcase the company’s new facility in Norcross, Georgia. The Open House began with a golf tournament at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort, followed by dinner at the resort. Sales representatives from around North America flew into Georgia to attend the event, which was an excellent opportunity to network and discuss the future of laboratory and healthcare HVAC design. Open House The Open House included sessions on:...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry specialist in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will showcase Marley cooling tower components and promote the company’s service contractor training series, “Marley School of Cool,” at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) Education Conference from Oct. 21-24, 2018, in Huntington Beach, CA. service contractor training series SPX Cooling Techn...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry specialist in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new and innovative Marley cooling towers at POWER-GEN International, December 4-6, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Featured at booth #1953 will be the Marley NC Everest crossflow cooling tower and the new Marley MD Everest counterflow cooling tower, pre-assembled modular products engineered for...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has acquired the assets of Triatek, a renowned manufacturer of innovative airflow solutions for critical environments across the globe. With the purchase of the Norcross, the Georgia-based company’s portfolio, Johnson Controls is expanding and adding to its already extensive offering, which includes a wide range of HVAC airflow control systems that help healthcare and other critical research facilities reduce the spread of airborne contaminants and c...