HVAC News, September 2023

Jobber, a provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced a new integration with Gusto, an online platform that offers payroll, employee benefits, and HR solutions for small businesses. With this integration, users can automatically sync timesheets and reimbursable expenses from Jobber to Gusto, saving valuable time while ensuring accurate, on-time, and compliant payroll. Users have the tools they need to hire, pay, and manage teams quickly and efficiently. ...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has introduced its Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System – a first-of-its-kind solution to advance electrified, low-carbon heating in buildings, including in climates below zero-degrees Fahrenheit. The innovative system converges four proven technologies to accelerate building decarbonization: Thermal energy storage ice tanks, reclaiming and storing excess building heat like a battery, for optimal ef...

Johnson Controls has been named to TIME’s World's Best Companies 2023 list. In this inaugural list, conducted in partnership with Statista, an international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, TIME named 750 companies forging the path into the future. The study was based on three primary dimensions: Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth, and Sustainability (ESG). “We are honored to be included in TIME’s World’s Best Companies list in its inaugural year. It...

BITZER UK, the pioneering compressor specialist, has appointed Chris Carter as Financial Controller. Reporting to Kevin Glass, BITZER UK Managing Director, Chris will be responsible for finance across both BITZER UK and Green Point UK, the company's specialist compressor remanufacturing and services arm. Chris has wide experience in finance and accounts, with particular knowledge of the logistics and supply chain industries.

The fast-growing heat pump systems and technology company Qvantum announces its third strategic acquisition: Electrolux Group’s high-tech refrigerator manufacturing facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, at a transaction value of EUR 38 million. state-of-the-art factory site With the acquisition of the land, building, and certain production equipment, Qvantum assumes ownership not only of a state-of-the-art factory site but also of cutting-edge production equipment, which will e...

Ideal Heating has supported an initiative led by Hull City Council to help residents during the cold winter months. The Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme offers grants of up to £12,000 to organizations such as charities, faith groups and residents’ associations to keep residents warm and well as temperatures drop. Ideal Heating partners with Hull City Council Hull-based Ideal Heating has supported the £250,000 scheme with a significant donation, wit...

Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies at the at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference. The annual IFDA Solutions Conference is the only event designed by and made for operations professionals in the food distribution industry. Thermo King was proud to display its latest innovative solutions at the IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference, which was hel...

Abatement Technologies, a manufacturer of HEPA-based air filtration and construction containment equipment designed to help protect those in and around construction in critical and commercial spaces, has released a new white paper on best practices for controlling, containing, and remediating indoor mold growth. Titled, ‘Mold & Indoor Air Quality’, the white paper also highlights key equipment for removing harmful mold spores and particulates from the air, including reusable co...

Building material solutions pioneer KOVA launches KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC, an innovative, AI-powered HVAC system that seamlessly integrates into building projects creating healthier, more comfortable environments based on a variety of inputs, including users’ daily routines. Pushing beyond the current industry offerings of IoT and ‘smart’ systems, KOVA Comfort leverages behavioral, environmental, and unit-specific occupancy inputs to learn, personalize, and optimize com...

Eurovent Middle East, the region’s HVACR industry association, is set to launch its Leadership Academy and provide certified training to MEP engineers and technicians in a press conference on 03 October 2023, at Le Royal Meridian, in Dubai Marina, UAE.  The Leadership Academy will provide focused education and training on products and technologies, including essential information on specifications, regulations, standards, and operation and maintenance practices. Efficient cooling an...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base. improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...

Eurovent is pleased to announce the launch of its new, redesigned website. It features an enhanced user experience with access to exclusive member resources, the latest policy updates, and more. user-centric experience The new website features a streamlined corporate look that caters to easy navigation and access to specific information. The primary goal during the redesign process was to create a more user-centric experience and to focus more on easier accessibility of the required informati...

With heating season just around the corner, and energy costs expected to spike again, installers are being urged to fit energy-efficient heating circulator pumps and always look to improve a home’s efficiency where possible. Heating circulators Heating circulators, also known as central heating pumps, circulate hot water around the central heating system and can help certain heating systems run more effectively. Given the alarming scale of inefficiency across the UK’s building fab...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous decarbonization for the built environment, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Trane–by Trane Technologies, a climate innovator. The collaboration paves the way for the companies to create a one-of-a-kind solution that couples Trane’s cloud-based Tracer SC+ building automation system with BrainBox AI’s autonomous decarbonizing AI-tech to help Trane customers further reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions a...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, provided students with more than just clean air during back-to-school season. The company donated more than 600 backpacks containing important school supplies to students in Virginia, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin to lend a helping hand and reduce the financial impact on families and schools. helping the children “We wanted to show the community that we care for our children inside and outside the classro...

A team of researchers at Purdue University and Bechtel unveiled a potentially disruptive cooling technology for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, systems, leading to substantial power savings in manufacturing and industrial buildings. Marketed commercially as Crescendō, the technology uses a “regenerative” cooling cycle that captures energy that is lost in currently available cooling systems. 5% higher efficiency “Initial results [of using this techno...

BT and Johnson Controls announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart building technology to digitally monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use in workplaces. sustainable building management Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing operating costs. The global leaders in their respective fields will build on their extensive expertise in sustainable building management...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning introduced the new Hitachi air365 Hybrid dual fuel system, which combines a heat pump and furnace to provide efficient, economical comfort to homeowners year-round, while reducing carbon emissions. The air365 Hybrid system features an innovative, dual fuel module that attaches to a gas furnace and is paired with an external, Hitachi Mini VRF heat pump as the primary heating and cooling source. Depending on the outside temperature, it automatically uses...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s smart buildings portfolio, designed to help building owners create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings, whether greenfield or retrofits has been recognized by WiredScore’s Accredited Solutions.  The accreditation for smart solution providers is granted by WiredScore, a US-based company that sets a global standard for technology in the built world through certification and education. Building X One of the Accredited Solutions is Build...

Siemens inaugurated a new research and development (R&D) facility in the presence of Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin, Canton Zug Government Councilor Silvia Thalmann-Gut and Roland Busch, the President and CEO of Siemens AG, to mark the completion of its CHF250 million investment and the seven-year construction of its climate-neutral campus in Zug, Switzerland. New digital business platform “Technology is the key to sustainability,” said Roland Busch. “With 40 percent...

A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...

A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...

The building facade serves as its protective shield against external elements, but its significance extends beyond aesthetics and weather protection. It plays a crucial role in determining the indoor air quality (IAQ) within the building. Poorly designed or maintained facades can lead to a host of IAQ issues, which can negatively affect the health and productivity of building occupants. In this article, Pure Air Control Services Inc. will explore how a commercial building’s facade affects...

An exciting new partnership between Wolseley and Friga-Bohn will provide contractors and end-users with access to the latest advances in high-efficiency refrigeration products for commercial and industrial applications. Continuing their expansion of suppliers and distributors across the UK, France-based refrigeration equipment manufacturer Friga-Bohn (part of the Lennox EMEA group) and Wolseley Climate, have signed an agreement with a specific objective: boosting growth in customized and semi-c...

Thermo King, a pioneer in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, has introduced the Advancer S-DRC slimline rail unit. The unit is the company's latest innovation in temperature control solutions for cargo rail and intermodal applications. Utilizing the S-Series engine, the S-DRC will replace the SLXi-DRC and be the first and only slimline unit in North America that meets current CARB Ultra-Low Emission Transport Refrigeration Unit (ULETRU) emissions standards, making it compliant...

Qvantum continues its European expansion. After setting up operations in the UK and Germany, the time has come for The Netherlands. Mark Vellinga has been appointed as the CEO of the new company – Qvantum Energietechnologie B.V. Mark comes from a role as Commercial Director from one of the heat pump companies in the Netherlands. Renewable energy sources Mark Vellinga, recently joined Qvantum and his view is clear, "The Dutch Market is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, and it’s ti...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, will introduce a new integration for its all-climate heat pumps with SPAN.IO, INC. (SPAN), maker of the smart electrical panel. The collaboration between these award-winning category leaders is anticipated to accelerate household electrification and energy efficiency. The METUS-SPAN product integration, once available, is antici...

Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase a wide range of its high-performing and energy efficient products at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, USA, from September 28 - October 1, 2023.  “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the most informative and inspiring events of the year for the rapidly evolving plumbing industry,” said Neal Heyman, Directo...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its fall BDR University training programs designed to help contractors achieve sustained business success. Author's quote “With our BDR University courses, business owners can prepare everyone on their team to grow in their roles and increase their value to the company,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and CEO of BDR. H...