HVAC News, May 2024

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces it has appointed Chris Bontempo as vice president and chief marketing officer, responsible for marketing strategies across the enterprise to drive demand generation and enhance brand equity, including market development, research and planning. Bontempo joins Johnson Controls from IBM where he spent nearly 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as chief marketing & communications off...

McDonnell & Miller, a Xylem brand, is proud to introduce updates to its electronic Low Water Cut-Off (LWCO) product line, including the GuardDog® RB-24SE Low Water Cut-Off and RB-122E Low Water Cut-Off for Hot WaterBoilers.  Arriving during McDonnell & Miller’s centennial, these product line enhancements signify the company’s legacy as an industry pioneer committed to reliable engineering and manufacturing and continuous innovation. Common features The GuardDog&re...

Friedrich Air Conditioning, a major U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, welcomes Greater Northwest Reps as the company’s newest manufacturers’ representation group. The strategic alliance between these two industry leaders will significantly increase Friedrich’s distribution network, encompassing five new states including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.  Greater Northwest Reps Greater Northwest Reps will leverage its extensive network to call up...

Taconova, a major provider of intelligent comfort heating solutions, has opened a new production plant with warehousing facilities in Boršov, Czech Republic. With the ever-increasing demands for sustainability and energy management in the private and commercial spheres, Taconova is continuously investing in its production facilities, automation, and digitization production processes and planning to increase capacity to meet demand. Its main European production plant, Taconova Production...

Ideal Heating – Commercial Products has announced the addition of four new models to its Evojet pressure jet boilers, extending the range output up to 3000 kW. These new models join the existing Evojet range of condensing pressure jet boilers, with outputs starting from 150kW. This brings the range up to 14 boilers, all of which offer high efficiency through their condensing operation and modulation capabilities of the burners. Evojet 3-pass pressure jet boilers The new floor-stand...

Humidity can influence employee health and productivity in the workplace. Humidity, temperature, and ventilation all work in concert to create a healthy indoor environment that supports overall occupant well-being. “Dry indoor air can cause discomfort in the form of dry skin, eyes, and throat for staff and visitors,” says Jennifer Montville, Director of Marketing at DriSteem, a manufacturer of humidification systems. Air-related health issues “There are real costs associate...

Friedrich Air Conditioning, a major U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, welcomes Greater Northwest Reps as the company’s newest manufacturers’ representation group. The strategic alliance between these two industry leaders will significantly increase Friedrich’s distribution network, encompassing five new states, including Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana.  efficiency, quality, and innovation Commercial customers in the Northwest region can...

To address growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, regulatory bodies, consumers and other stakeholders have placed an increased focus on the reduction of potent greenhouse gas emissions, such as traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, to the atmosphere. In the U.S., several states have introduced measures curtailing the use of these products, including the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) global warming potential (GWP) limit of 750,...

The Ferguson-Florissant School District is on track to save more than $190,000 per year after recently completing 44 energy efficiency projects through Ameren Missouri’s BizSavers program. In addition to the annual savings in electric and operating costs, these upgrades project to save the school district 1.94 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually. energy efficiency upgrades “Ameren Missouri worked closely with us to identify smart investments that will ultimately l...

CAREL and SECO S.p.A., major provider of end-to-end technological solutions for industrial digitalization, have signed an agreement to develop a new solution to support the digital transformation of the infrastructures in the segments where CAREL operates. powerful supervision system CAREL and SECO have started the design of an innovative and powerful supervision system, a fundamental device for controlling refrigeration and air conditioning processes, allowing real-time data collection and re...

Eurovent has released its 2024-2029 Manifesto, which means to unlock the potential of the European HVACR industry to contribute to a sustainable future, quality of life, decarbonization, and sustainable growth and employment in Europe. Eurovent Manifesto The Eurovent Manifesto rests on three essential recommendation pillars to policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament, and 27 Member States for the 2024-2029 legislative term. Frictionless Single Market Firstly, Eurove...

“This week the UK Government published its consultation response about the regulation of heat networks, confirming its intention to introduce new legislation in 2025 to enshrine consumer protections on pricing and performance," said John Marsh, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GTC. He adds, "At GTC we welcome regulation and consumer protection, not only does it further highlight the pivotal role of heat networks in the UK’s energy transformation drive, but it protects homeowners...

The Filtration Division of power management company - Eaton, has launched its line of WPL spin-on filters that protect pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems from contamination, as per ISO 2941, ISO 3723, and ISO 2942 standards. The filters are designed to provide one of the highest cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems, featuring cartridges that are engineered to fit into many leading filter systems on the market. They help provide trouble-free operations for power generation, oi...

On 9th of April 2024, a remarkable event unfolded at Danfoss Vaasa premises, bringing together the Veturi companies in Vaasa region: Wärtsilä, Mirka and Danfoss under one roof for a collaboration event organized together by Veturi Program of Danfoss Drives and Editron ''Fossil Free Future'', Mirka's Veturi program ''SHAPE: Shaping the green transition'', Wärtsilä's Veturi programs ''ZEM: Zero Emission Marine'' and ''WISE: Wide and Intelligent Sustainable Energy Ecosystem''....

Lochinvar, an industry pioneer in high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, proudly celebrates 50 years of partnership with manufacturer's representative, Cummins-Wagner. The partnership, which was first established on February 1, 1974, has resulted in one of Lochinvar’s longest-standing relationships. Best-performing representatives Cummins-Wagner, based out of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is a manufacturers’ representative for Lochinvar’s full line of water and space he...

Innodisk, a global pioneer in AI solutions, has taken a pivotal step forward in environmental sustainability with the launch of its latest innovation, the 'iCAP Air' air quality management solution. This solution empowers businesses worldwide to enhance air quality, sustainability, and human health. Additionally, businesses can benefit from monthly AI-generated air quality data reports, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making. Air quality management solution Leveraging its ex...

TSI Incorporated, a pioneer in data-driven solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of the TSI OmniTrak™ Solution – a game-changer in the areas of occupational and industrial hygiene investigation surveys, and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments for hospitals, schools, and other indoor environments. This ecosystem - comprised of a handheld device, interchangeable modules, and reporting software - which was introduced earlier this year, now has six additional modules available...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the appointment of Nazme Mohsina to the position of global technical director. Mohsina, who returns to AMCA International following two years with a climate and energy consultancy, is responsible for driving consistency, integrity, and engineering quality in the establishment and application of product testing and certification requirements applied by global staff, members, and partners. Additionally, she provides leadersh...

WHAT: Trane Technologies’ residential HVAC brands (Trane Residential and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning) will expand Trane and American Standard Link Compatibility starting May 20th, 2024. The addition of a Link Relay Panel allows Trane Link Communicating Systems to pair with non-communicating 24V variable speed indoor units and provides customers with more flexibility and a lower-cost alternative to a communicating air handler or furnace, while still getting the comfort...

Interplay Learning, the pioneering provider of immersive skilled trades training, announced the launch of Interplay Enterprise. Shaped by customer insights, this immersive career development platform introduces exciting new features designed to help enterprises elevate the skills of their entire workforce, streamline operations, and improve retention. Interplay Enterprise simplifies career development by providing an all-in-one platform for company-wide learning. It includes nearly 500 hours of...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security, and safety, and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), the largest electric and natural gas utility company in Maryland, announces a new partnership to expand BGE’s Connected Rewards program, allowing more customers to play an important role in proactively balancing the grid by reducing the overall demand for electricity during periods of peak usage. Every day, over one million BGE customers use...

After the Environmental Audit Committee labeled the Government’s responses on adapting to heatwaves a 'missed opportunity', Kensa Heat Pumps Technical Director, Dan Roberts, has urged for more to be made of how heat pumps can provide cooling for buildings, stating “It’s no secret that the world is getting warmer, and in the UK, our homes are not prepared to deal with heat waves." Dan Roberts adds, "The Environmental Audit Committee has even cited in its Heat Resilience and Sus...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning announced the launch of its first cold-climate variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pump available in North America. The high-efficiency air365 Max with HeatForce is a top-flow VRF heating and cooling system that delivers seamless comfort, best-in-class energy efficiency, and easy installation and maintenance for professionals, architects, and commercial building owners looking to reduce operational costs and carbon footprint. heating and cooling solut...

Kidde Commercial, an industry-renowned company in fire and life safety for over a century, announces the launch of the Optica Duct Smoke Detector, which features a revolutionary new design, specifically created to address unique HVAC System smoke detection challenges, while reducing nuisance alarms. Optica’s new Duct Smoke Detector design is built to address the moisture and dust challenges found in the HVAC environment, and provide best-in-class detection that customers can trust. Optic...

The fourth edition of UL 60335-2-40, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers, was published on December 15, 2022. This bi-national standard includes the following updates:   Updated definition and test method for releasable charge with relation of refrigerant leaks into the occupiable space Refinement of leak detection system requirements to accommodate variou...

Heat pumps are not new technology. They have long been utilized in residential applications to improve the efficiency of HVAC systems, reducing overall energy costs. As a simple description, a heat pump is a mechanical refrigeration system that is engineered to operate in reverse mode, producing heating instead of cooling. technology drivers In recent years, there has been a trend of new and increased applications for this technology coming from two primary drivers: Advances in technolog...

Uponor is introducing the newest dimension of smart home technology with Smatrix Pulse, a solution that offers precise wireless comfort control of radiant heating and cooling along with forced-air heating and cooling in multiple zones throughout a structure. Contractors can install faster and easier, and homeowners can enjoy the ultimate luxury of radiant and air-side comfort with one system that connects to a smart home assistant and can also be controlled remotely via an app.  Smatrix P...

The number of U.S. secondary schools embracing trade skills curriculums is growing rapidly, according to the Home Builders Institute (HBI). The chief executive of the nation’s nonprofit organization in construction skills training says middle and high schools are reexamining the need to expose more of their students to the trades. “For decades, technical education took a backseat to the college-bound track in our schools. That kept millions of young people from considering the...

Humidity specialist - Condair is releasing a new whitepaper entitled - 'Making Buildings Healthier'. It contains information on how building managers can protect occupant health with a holistic approach to controlling their indoor environments.  The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has focused public attention on the risks posed by viral transmission in buildings. Contributory factors that have been known about for some time, have now been placed center stage, emphasizing the influence that elements, s...

Apogea was born in 2016 as a BIM consultancy. It was while analyzing the market in 2017, that the Spanish company noticed a major gap in building engineering. Indeed, the biggest handicap of its clients was to find an engineering company that adapted to a BIM methodology, to avoid having to walk with processes halfway between BIM and CAD. major gap in building engineering The bulk of Apogea‘s business is in construction engineering projects, although in recent years the company has made...