HVAC News, September 2024

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, announced that veteran construction industry executive Kevin E. Clark will serve as the president of Del-Air’s residential new construction division.  Clark originally joined the Del-Air leadership team in July as the executive vice president of the division. New construction division "Del-Air is proud to name Kevin as president of our residential new construction division. Kevin has...

At Chillventa 2024, to be held from 8 to 10 October in Nuremberg, CAREL will be presenting its latest technologies developed for the HVAC sector, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and natural refrigerants to meet the industry’s regulatory requirements and environmental goals. The coming into force of the new F-GAS regulations, together with European and global decarbonization targets, make the use of low GWP refrigerants such as propane essential. industrial heat pumps CAREL off...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced a significant expansion at its Holme heat pump and chiller facility in the region of Aarhus, Denmark.  The development will allow the company to produce and test larger, high-capacity commercial and industrial heat pumps to meet growing demand from customers across the globe. The investment is expected to create over 100 new jobs and is scheduled for completion by early 2026. new production and tec...

As part of its ongoing commitment to provide reliable and affordable natural gas services to customers in the Savoy and Champaign County area, Ameren Illinois is installing three new regulator stations in time for the heating season. Regulator stations are a critical component of the natural gas delivery infrastructure, reducing gas pressure so natural gas can flow safely and efficiently through distribution pipes and into homes and businesses. Panhandle transmission pipeline Ameren Illinois...

Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Sriram (Shree) Gurumurthy as Senior Vice President of Global Operations, effective immediately. Previously Vice President of Global Manufacturing Strategy, Gurumurthy will continue reporting directly to Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions, and will join the Power Solutions Leadership Team. He is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US. Gurumurthy will lead the newly created Global Operations function, driving efficiency and effectiveness to...

As the colder months approach, HVAC tradespeople are being called upon to be proactive in tackling condensation, dampness, and mold in rental properties. The callout comes from Elta, the UK’s pioneering air movement and air quality specialist, and follows on from the recently proposed introduction of Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector (PRS) through the Renters’ Rights Bill that was brought before Parliament recently. With more than 5.8 million homes in the UK experiencin...

BOXT, a pioneering home energy installation company, is the first company in the UK to offer a fully end-to-end online heat pump purchase and installation journey. With recent research suggesting that at least one in 10 households need to install a heat pump in the next five years, BOXT has extended its proven online formula to make purchasing an air source heat pump simple and straightforward for customers. Best heat pump solution Visitors to the BOXT website can end a short series...

Start-ups tackling some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges will trial the technology with Amazon across Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator. Eleven start-ups have been awarded the opportunity to test their pioneering innovations within Amazon operations with a potential investment of up to £2 million.  The start-ups will work with Amazon in the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain to test new ways to recycle elect...

As the commercial real estate sector faces unprecedented challenges and against the backdrop of New York Climate Week 2024, the biggest annual climate event of its kind, the movement toward smarter buildings is top of mind. Building on a 2023 commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Johnson Controls, a recently released spotlight report, "Cracking The Smart Buildings Code: A Spotlight On Retail And Commercial Real Estate," reveals that investments in smart buildings are...

Baxi, a pioneering manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing that attitudes of heating engineers towards low-carbon heating are hard to shift, contributing to the slow growth in UK heat pump adoption. The survey, conducted in partnership with green supply chain consultancy Gemserv, examines the appetite and confidence of heating engineers to support households in their transition to clean heat technologies. It also reflects t...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks and a Diamond Sponsor for PHCC CONNECT2024, will present a selection of their innovative and energy-efficient water heating solutions during the show in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct 7-10. PHCC CONNECT2024, held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, will feature more than 20 educational sessions covering topics like finance, business management, legislation, regulatory issues, influ...

µAria is the CAREL parametric control for managing air handling and ventilation units with heat recovery (HRV up to around 1000 m3/h). µAria supports various types of sensors, such as temperature, humidity, CO2, and VOC levels, and the control suits different unit layouts. They can use their smartphone to configure µAria, by using the APPLICA app and the wireless connectivity of the parametric control. µAria can interact with one or more&nbs...

Ameren Corporation has once again received recognition as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," earning a top score of 100 from the Disability Equality Index.  The index serves as the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. Career growth at Ameren "Completing the Disability Equality Index each year gives us the opportunity to reassess how...

Two of Danfoss Power Solutions’ newest products have been recognized in OEM Off-Highway magazine’s 2024 Top New Products awards program. The Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off were named the winner in the Electrical & Electronics category, while the DVG 60/100 directional valves received an honorable mention in the Fluid Power category. Now in its 16th year, OEM Off Highway’s annual awards pr...

CAREL, in collaboration with Technoelectric, has provided the retailer Mega Image with the Total-Store system for energy monitoring and optimization across 973 stores in Romania, achieving an overall energy saving of 14%. Total-Store is a solution designed to integrate refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting technologies, allowing remote management of all energy consumption areas, both for new store projects and for retrofitting existing ones. Transition to natural refrigerants Mega Image found To...

Vaisala, a pioneer in measurement technology, launches Vaisala Compass, a weather-based decision-making platform for the renewable energy industry. Unveiled at WindEnergy Hamburg, the Compass platform ultimately provides a comprehensive suite of tools to optimize the entire life cycle of wind and solar energy projects, from initial site assessment through operations. Complex site conditions Vaisala Compass empowers developers and operators to mitigate challenges related to weather fluctuatio...

To mark its recent introduction into the HVAC industry, Decon7 Systems has launched a new website. The site showcases the company's powerful EPA-registered disinfectant, D7, which is designed for HVAC equipment surfaces and plumbing drains. D7 is a disinfectant, sanitizer, deodorizer, and powerful cleaner that kills up to 99.9999% of harmful pathogens, including mold, bacteria, viruses, and mildew. It also eliminates allergens and odors, making it a key tool for improving indoor air quality (IA...

Until a couple of years ago, most of the talk about heat pumps occurred around this time of year, when more than half the planet prepares for an autumn cooldown. These discussions were typically limited to regions that only experienced moderate winters. But as anyone who has recently perused an HVACR trade magazine or website—or participated in an industry webinar, event, or social media conversation—can tell you, the topic of heat pumps is virtually unavoidable. Not only do heat p...

HVAC industry pioneer LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has launched a new podcast series, “LG Pro Cast,” which aims to foster insightful and meaningful conversations within the HVAC industry. The podcast will bring together industry experts, including Pro Dealers, distributors, contractors, builders, engineers and LG pioneers, to share the latest industry trends, valuable advice, relatable and inspiring stories and technological advancements that are reshaping the heating, venti...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new 40 kW air source heat pump that offers unparalleled performance and sustainability for larger properties, public sector applications, and small- to mid-scale commercial installations. Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Vitocal 250-A Pro Providing both heating and cooling within a single appliance, the Vitocal 250-A Pro has an impressive Coefficient...

Mekar is committed to continuing the search for over 45 years, in the design and production of Made in Italy solutions which aim to provide efficient and high-performance products, in order to improve the physical well-being of the people and to guarantee greater environmental sustainability.

The Mekar company reached the second position in the Climate Control Awards, in the "Manufacturer of the Year (air treatment)" category. Climate Control Awards The grand purpose of the Climate Control Awards has been to persuade the HVACR industry to always be mindful of the bigger picture – of the need to serve society by looking beyond balance sheets. While commercial interests are vital for business continuity, the maturity of an industry and, by extension, of a region, is gauged by...

In the MEKAR ACADEMY event hall was held a meeting with the sales force in Italy. training session Another training session where technical insights were made on PROFILE MK-Pro 2.0, a case study was presented where the MEKAR AHS approach was applied, new technical solutions were presented from the Single Flow Energy System to compact humidification systems and to end up with photocatalytic filtration. At the commercial level, the operational strategies for the current year have been defined w...

An entire training day (CFP 6) on energy recovery in C.T.A. with the presence of the supervisor Ing. Michele VIO (AICARR past president). MEKAR presents a technical solution able to optimize the size, consumption, investment, and maintenance costs of a C.T.A. all supported by a dynamic economic simulation.

The members of the Nomination Committee for AB Electrolux Annual General Meeting in 2025 have now been appointed. In accordance with decision by the Annual General Meeting, AB Electrolux Nomination Committee shall consist of five members. The Nomination Committee shall include members selected by each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights that wish to participate in the committee, together with the Chairman of the AB Electrolux Board. Proposal regarding amendments The mem...

Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a renowned online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship. This initiative is designed to provide students pursuing HVAC careers with the tools, training and financial support needed to excel in the industry. WD-40® Brand and TRUEWERK Supp...

The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed the announcement by Alasdair Allan, Minister for Climate Action in Scotland, that wood-burning stoves will be permitted for installation in new build homes, heralding it as a 'common sense and progressive step'. The Ministerial Direction, which comes after months of campaigning by the SIA on behalf of its members and the wider stove industry, has been issued to all councils in Scotland now. Bioenergy heating It permits, for domestic buildings,...

The Sauermann Group is pleased to announce a major step in its global development. On September 18th, Sauermann Group was fully acquired by Verder, a global technology major in advanced pumping & scientific solutions.  This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward for Sauermann Group. With Verder’s extensive international network and resources, Sauermann is well-positioned for accelerated growth. advanced technological solutions "We are thrilled to welcome Sauerma...

OVO and heat pump manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric have announced a new partnership that provides even more households access to its market-pioneering Heat Pump Plus add-on.  Heat Pump Plus add-on The Heat Pump Plus add-on offers OVO customers with a Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan air source heat pump the opportunity to heat their homes for 15p per kWh, compared to the average standard variable rate tariff (SVT) cost of 21.29p per kWh. This means that OVO customers could shave over a third (3...

Carrier’s award-winning AquaEdge® centrifugal chillers have been voted finalists in an annual competition to find the “Coolest” product made in North Carolina. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Coolest Thing Made in NC The Coolest Thing Made in NC competition is in its fifth year and this year 145 companies and their products were nominated. After two rounds of voting, Carrier’s Chillers hav...