HVAC News, March 2025

EnviriCard Retail and Trade Cards Empower Businesses to Champion Global Forests Ahead of International Day of Forests 2025, themed this year for Forests and their impact on Food Security. Carbon Quota Data Reveals Enviricard Products Slash Carbon Footprint to 57% of that for PVC Plastic Cards, Driving Sustainable Choices for Forest Conservation Sustainability in your wallet Enviricard empowers businesses and consumers to protect global forests through climate-friendly choices  Enviricar...

Daikin, a global major in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), anticipates substantial long-term growth in the heat pump market, despite a recent slowdown in the residential heating market. At ISH25 event, the Daikin Europe team presented Daikin’s refrigerant strategy to support the European decarbonization agenda. All this week, Daikin is showcasing its latest innovations, including the Daikin Altherma 4 generation and CO2 VRV, designed to offer low-carbon h...

Pupils and teachers at Marshland Primary Academy in Moorends, near Doncaster, part of Venn Academy Trust, are celebrating cutting their carbon footprint after successfully installing a modern ground source heat pump system and other state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures. Working with Kensa, the UK’s pioneer manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, the school is trailblazing how to go green, overhauling its old heating and hot water system and replacing the aging gas b...

Kanthal, a world major in electric industrial heating technology and resistance materials, announces the release of an updated edition of its Handbook for Resistance Heating Alloys for Appliances and Industrial Furnaces. While the content is digitally available on the company’s website, Kanthal has also introduced a limited-edition coffee table book, combining technical depth with powerful visuals reflecting the company’s journey and innovations. Kanthal Handbook The Kanthal Handb...

The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...

San Diego-based Solatube Home, the residential division of Solatube International Inc., the award-winning globally renowned manufacturer of tubular skylights and home ventilations systems, is making it easier than ever for Phoenix Metro homeowners to brighten their homes with natural light and improve indoor air circulation — while improving energy efficiency.  Unlike traditional skylights that can cause glare and heat buildup, Solatube tubular skylights use advanced optics to captur...

NIBCO INC. announces new end connections for its line of Webstone E-X-P Ultra-Compact Kits for tankless water heaters. New connection options include fully integrated F1960 and F1807 PEX, press union, and G-Thread for use with a wide selection of Webstone G-Series™ union ends. Gas appliance accessories The included service valve kits are available with an optional pressure relief valve in a choice of standard brass or lead-free. Complete installation kits are also available with option...

Viessmann Climate Solutions presented the entire multi-brand portfolio resulting from its integration with Carrier Global Corporation, at ISH 2025, the world’s renowned trade fair for the HVAC industry (Messe Frankfurt, from March 18th-21st 2025). The global major in intelligent climate and energy solutions, launched a new theme – ‘Power Play as One Team’ – to underline the newly created alliance of Viessmann, Carrier, Riello and Beretta. Viessmann Climate Solutio...

Danfoss Climate Solutions has named Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly established Controls and Thermal Management division. This new division unites the expertise of heat exchangers with refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning technologies to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency. Since 2020, Dennis Appel has played a key role in expanding Danfoss’ heat exchangers business. Dennis Appel to head new Danfoss Climate Solutions' division “Dennis has success...

WindowMaster introduces its latest breakthrough in natural ventilation: the WML 870 Louvre Actuator. This compact, high-performance actuator, designed for louvre windows delivers precise, whisper-quiet operation, ensuring optimal indoor climate control without compromising façade esthetics.  WindowMaster’s MotorLink® The WML 870 is equipped with WindowMaster’s MotorLink® and TrueSpeed™ technologies. It has a slim profile and is surface-mountable...

Grace Homes, the luxury property development company building homes in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, is setting a high benchmark for sustainable living. The company has integrated air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric at its Sysonby Lodge development in Melton Mowbray. Sysonby Lodge includes a courtyard of mews-style properties, detached and semi-detached homes and ten luxury residences in a renovated Grade II-listed lodge. Future Homes Standards Each property has been equippe...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has announced new specialized BDR University (BDRU) courses, including unique opportunities for home service contractors to bolster their business acumen and leadership skills. “Our spring BDR University courses are designed to provide timely content that translates directly into business growth,” said Matt MacArthur, sr. vice president of training at BDR...

Global technology, software and engineering pioneer Emerson will demonstrate how it’s transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud™ approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4, 2025. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor-to-cloud approach to drive sustainable growth, maximize performance quality, and unleash workforce productivity for immediate an...

Recently, the HVACR industry has been managing a new challenge when it comes to refrigerant management: counterfeit refrigerant recovery cylinders. While the industry understands the importance of refrigerant recovery – it safely contains refrigerants, prevents them from being released into the atmosphere, and enables refrigerant reclamation and reuse – this current challenge highlights an awareness gap of what makes a recovery cylinder Department of Transportation (DOT)-certifi...

Air-Con International, a pioneer provider of reliable HVAC solutions, showcases its Saturn Front Return Series, designed for standard heating and cooling in apartments, town-homes, and small homes. The Saturn Front Return Series offers a range of features tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and organizations seeking efficient and reliable climate control solutions.  Optimized for Performance The series offers versatile capacity, available in a range from 18,000 to 36,000 BTU...

Prokeep, distribution’s pioneering customer engagement software, is proud to announce its new partnership with Allied Air Enterprises, bringing a solution to some of the largest HVAC distributors in North America like Tropic Supply, Winsupply, Baker Distributing, and Locke Supply Company. This collaboration aims to provide Allied Air’s distributors with a pioneering communication platform to streamline their customer engagement processes — increasing efficiencies and sales f...

A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards. Sutton Dwellings, a historic Edwardian-era social housing estate in Kensington, received the prestigious award for the innovative approach taken by leading ground source heat pump specialists Kensa and housing provider Clarion Housing Group in retrofitting 81 fla...

Eurovent has published a recommendation that illustrates the physics behind the functioning of an air curtain unit. It showcases the energy loss through building openings with and without an air curtain. This new Eurovent Recommendation 16/5 is dedicated to the technical audience showcasing the most relevant aspects and performance factors to be considered for the optimal use of an air curtain unit. It provides the correct tools to be used for making the right system choice. The Recommendation...

In today's smart homes, traditional climate control meets modern automation and connectivity. Technologies such as smart thermostats, home automation platforms, sensors, zoned heating and cooling, and artificial intelligence are combining to yield new levels of comfort for homeowners who embrace the smart home concept. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the changing smart homes market impacting HVAC systems?

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has made three key appointments to further strengthen its team across a broad range of areas. Hayley Kent joins as Area Sales Manager (Midlands). She was previously a Business Development Manager at Daikin UK and prior to that spent 13 years in sales roles for Mitsubishi Electric. Extensive industry experience She said: “I am delighted to join Fujitsu and work with a product range that has already had so much success through wholesalers and distribut...

Lennox EMEA is taking cooling performance to the next level by introducing a new range of computer room air handling units (CRAH) designed specifically for high-performance Data Center applications.  The new CRAH-ApX Series, complete with adaptable design for tailored data center needs, provides hyperscale and co-location facilities with unparalleled cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Advanced cooling solutions Hyperscale data centers are large business-critical facilities...

The University of East London (UEL) is extending its strategic partnership with global technology company Siemens in a contract that will see the business design and install a Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to help power its net zero campus of the future. The new WSHP is set to be the largest fitted at any university and will power the university’s Docklands Campus Library and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability buildings, replacing existing gas boilers – and together with campus e...

Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033. They also offer earning potential that exceeds the median wage across all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Wakefield Research New research was led alone by Wakefield Research showed that 47% of parents had a child It is, perhaps for these reasons, that 89% of parents with chi...

High-density applications are driving the shift toward liquid-cooled data centers. To address the increasing need for high-performance data centers, Munters, a technology pioneer in adaptable, energy-efficient air and liquid data center cooling solutions, has developed the LCX family of liquid-to-liquid Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) to supplement its existing Liquid-to-Refrigerant CDU product known as SyCool LCE. Built on proven components and backed by decades of engineering expertise...

Modern heating is no longer a matter of simply delivering warmth; it’s about creating environments that blend comfort, efficiency, and esthetic harmony. In a world increasingly defined by open spaces, sleek architecture, and smart technologies, heating systems must evolve to meet complex demands without disrupting the visual and functional flow of a space. Art and Science of Modern Heating Striking the right balance between esthetics and functionality presents a challenge Ove...

Leap Partners, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing home service companies, is strengthening its presence in North Carolina with the acquisition of Greensboro-based Master Plumbers Heating and Cooling.  This strategic expansion builds on Leap Partners’ growing presence in the state, following its 2023 acquisition of Premier Indoor Comfort Systems in western North Carolina.    Shared Values, Stronger Together “We are thrilled to welcome Master Plumbers Heatin...

Energy efficiency and smart building management are now at the heart of strategies aimed at reducing consumption and environmental impact. At ISH 2025, the focus will be on solutions to improve indoor air quality and the integration of digital platforms capable of optimizing automation, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Kiona’s approach In this context, CAREL’s combined offering, enriched by Kiona — a Group company exhibiting at the CAREL stand for the first time &mda...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been named to Ethisphere’s 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® list for the second consecutive year. The annual assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide over 240 different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. Commitment...

A cutting-edge new Sustainable Home Centre, from the UK’s pioneer heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, is officially set to open in Nottingham this week in collaboration with Michael Pavis.  The grand opening of the centre will be celebrated with a launch event on Friday 14th March. The event underlines Daikin’s commitment to low-carbon heating solutions.  Low Carbon Heating Solutions Empowering homeowners with the knowledge to embrace renewable energy for sustainable home he...

Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one type of liquid or steam source to another kind of liquid source at a wide range of facilities. Whether heating a space or some type of fluid in a manufacturing process, using leftover heat is an energy efficient way to preheat another system. The process requires maintaining effective heat transfer between the two sources, which is why regular testing and maintenance of the heat exchanger is so crucial to efficient and trouble-free op...