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CLIMASET s.r.l. offers the T, H, and IAQ CAREL sensors for offices, houses, shopping malls, and wherever there is a need to monitor building indoor air quality. With these sensors, it is possible to measure: Temperatures and relative humidities, Carbon dioxide levels, VOC levels, also known as volatile organic compounds, PM2.5 and PM10 levels, are also known as particulates. The probes could show the current value using a display or they can share the value with other de...

From many years of experience in the world of humidification, CLIMASET s.r.l. offers complete solutions for the management of steam baths of any size and type: autonomous immersed electrode steam generators; resistance/gas humidifiers; active temperature/humidity probes; electronic controls with ad hoc developed applications; customized touch user interfaces; accessories and spare parts such as nozzles, tubes, and spare cylinders. The humidifiers Steam humidifiers are the h...

Hot on the heels of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, a young engineer from the UK is aiming to fly the flag at the 'Skills Olympics' in France, with continued backing from Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Luke Haile, a refrigeration technician from Lightfoot Defence, will represent the UK at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon (10-15 September) on equipment supplied by Fujitsu in France, having completed his training on similar kit donated by Fujitsu in the UK. UK-RACHPSkills UK gold medal...

DESMI is proud to announce the addition of advanced ballast water testing services to its extensive service palette. When users need to verify the quality of the ballast water onboard to comply with the Ballast Water Discharge Standard, DESMI offers comprehensive testing, analysis, and evaluation to ensure users can sail smoothly and safely. Analytical testing services On September 4th, DESMI signed a contract with Eurofins Maritime Services, a part of the international group of Eurofins lab...

Vokèra by Riello, a trusted name in heating solutions for over 40 years, is proud to introduce the top-tier Vokèra Pinnacle boiler range, an embodiment of their commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and customer-centric design. Vokèra by Riello is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Available in combi and system variants, the Pinnacle boasts an A-rated, 94% seasonal energy efficiency in spac...

For 50 years, Danfoss’ reliable sensors have helped supertankers secure efficiency in operation and optimization of the energy output. Supertankers sailing the world seas are built to withstand harsh conditions from the humid southern hemisphere to the heavy, cold storms on the North Sea. But it’s what’s inside, that matters. Behind the long vessel’s hull, Danfoss’ Sensing Solutions are working hard to reduce energy costs, monitor engine operations, and convert pow...

Shadow Industrial, the major supplier of market-renowned commercial infrared heating solutions, announces its strategic partnership with Powrmatic, the global name in HVAC design and complete climate control solutions. The collaboration marks a significant shift in Powrmatic's product offerings, using Shadow Industrial’s acute knowledge of shortwave infrared technology (SWI) to deliver efficient, cost-saving heating solutions to its extensive client base. Cutting-edge heating technologie...

Midlands-based WilSon Energy, a globally renowned provider of fully integrated Heating, Metering, Pre-Payment and Billing & Bureau Services for residential homes and commercial developments, has launched an online store for genuine heating interface unit (HIU) spare and replacement parts. Featuring over 100 products, the online store covers the full spectrum of spare and replacement parts required for WilSon’s range of KaMo and KVM Energy heat interface units, as well as multi-utilit...

Duraproducts, a globally renowned provider of innovative, sustainable construction solutions, has been chosen by ABM Contractors to supply its pioneering Durakerb HB2 range of recycled kerbing units, for the refurbishment of the company’s headquarters car park in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1994, ABM Contractors is a well-respected contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality building solutions across Ireland. Following a period of growth, it became clear that a...

LG Electronics (LG) is completing its global R&D triangle with the establishment of the Chinese Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CCAHR) in Harbin. The consortium, which joins existing LG-led initiatives in North America and Europe, will develop next-generation core technologies for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions capable of providing strong, dependable performance in extreme cold conditions. Reliable HVAC solutions To mark the official launch of CCAH...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is excited to announce its participation at the Chillventa 2024 exhibition from 8-10 October 2024, alongside their German distributors, Stulz (Hall 4, Booth number 4-367).  Chillventa is the premier global event for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technologies. At the exhibition, a variety of cutting-edge products will be showcased, highlighting the latest advancements in HVAC technology. R32 VR...

The environmental technology company Nederman has acquired the Canadian company Duroair Technologies Inc., strengthening Nederman and the Extraction & Filtration Technology (E&FT) division in the US & Canada. Duroair, founded in 2012, has a unique market position in designing, manufacturing, and selling climate-controlled air filtration with US and Canada as the main markets. Duroair’s unique and flexible enclosures and filtration systems trap and extract fumes, dust and gas...

Daikin UK has teamed up with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen in a campaign to raise consumer awareness of heat pumps. The Modern Home Must Haves campaign will run until the end of the year and seeks to position heat pumps as a key component of every low-carbon home. environmental impact The campaign is underpinned by research that surveyed 2,000 homeowners and renters about their expectations of a modern home. The study, which explores how their expectations have evolved over recent years, revealed...

When Mulalley and Co needed to update the existing boilers at its main office in Essex, a new Wessex ModuMax mk3 system from Hamworthy Heating – a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products – was installed to help maximize space at Teresa Gavin House. With its previous floor-standing system taking up much of the plant room floor at Teresa Gavin House, Hamworthy proposed a system using two Wessex ModuMax mk3 floor-standing, vertically stack...

For over 25 years, Elta Group has been growing as an international group of air movement businesses – all to enhance the lives of people, animals, buildings, and equipment.  As an international group of businesses, their values have remained consistent since the beginning.  Making It Happen ‘Making It Happen’ has always been a core value of Elta Group, ensuring that as markets change and technologies evolve, they never lose their focus. This, along with other valu...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has acquired Password Services (Holdings) Limited including Password Services (Air Conditioning) Limited, a specialist HVAC service and solutions provider. Formed over 25 years ago, Midlands-based Password Services provides an extensive range of HVAC services and installations. Password Services Specializing in Roof Top Air Conditioning within the hospitality sector, the company has been a distribu...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has added a new ‘soft-black’ version to its AIRSTAGE wall mount range that can be connected to split and multi-split systems. Operating on lower GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2 to 4.2kW, the new unit (model ASEH KMCG-B) has a compact chassis depth of just 220mm due to the design of its high-density multipath heat exchanger.  service and maintenance Built-in Wi-Fi capability makes it controllable via the AIRSTAGE Mobil...

CIAT Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Heat Recovery Units were installed at the Radisson RED Liverpool, the first outpost of the prestigious international hotel chain in the north of England. CIAT is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Housed in a Grade II-listed property with roots dating back to the 1800s, the hotel is a blend of historical significance and contemporary design and a distinctive addition to the city’s hospitali...

DENSO Corporation announced that it has signed a manufacturing license agreement with Ceres Power Holdings (CWR.L), a pioneering developer of solid oxide cell stack technology. DENSO aims to advance the early practical application of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOECs) that produce hydrogen through water electrolysis. Application of SOECs Ceres has unique solid oxide technology joining metal and ceramic that leads to  version Cell stacks are one of the components of SOECs, playing a...

Glenn Price has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as an Applied Specialist. He will look to support and develop the company’s offering across chillers, heat pumps, and close control systems. Following an electrical apprenticeship, Price has since spent more than 13 years in the air conditioning industry, covering installation, breakdowns and maintenance before extending his knowledge base to include chillers, heat pumps, and ventilation. He joins Fujitsu from wholesaler TF Soluti...

DENSO Corporation and JERA Co., Inc. announced that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOEC with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station. DENSO for years has pursued initiatives in the three areas of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "mobility products" and "energy use" to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. Development of the SOEC Notably, because hydrogen production will be essential i...

STULZ, a manufacturer of energy efficient air conditioning solutions for data centers and mission critical applications, has announced the opening of its new Center of Excellence (COE) in Dubai, UAE.  Located in the Silicon Oasis in Dubai Digital Park, the Center of Excellence will enable STULZ to further expand its presence across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, building on its reputation as a pioneer in the provision of efficient and reliable climate control solutions for d...

A primary school and bowls pavilion in a South Wales village have switched to clean, renewable heating, but in an innovative way that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Wales. Ffynnon Taf Primary School and the Pavilion at Taff’s Well Bowling Club in Taff’s Well, Wales, have had a bold new heating system installed by Kensa, the UK-based Ground Source Heat Pump specialists, that uses naturally occurring heat from the only thermal spring in Wales – the historic Taff&...

Baxi has launched a complete end-to-end range of products and services, including new AquaHeat heat interface units (HIUs), to provide a single point of contact for customers involved in heat network projects. From carrying out initial feasibility and design studies to supplying prefabricated centralized energy centers and HIUs to driving efficient system maintenance and system optimization, Baxi offers total customer support at every stage.  Heat networks Heat networks are an importan...

At the ‘Smart Retrofitting’ event in Darmstadt, Germany, the building owners described the entirely different kind of living comfort as ‘incredible’. Noise also remains outside. Over 40 energy consultants accepted the invitation to the ‘Passive House on Tour’ kick-off event and listened intently as the family reported on the positive changes in their energy-efficient home retrofit. The aim of the new ‘Passive House on Tour’ series is to present hi...

Latest statistics indicate that the almost 64.6% out of 96,800 residential buildings in Germany are completed with heat pumps in 2023. The share of heat pumps has risen by 8%, when compared to 2022 and has doubled since 2014. Heat pumps were used in 68.9% of all single- and two-family houses completed in 2023, but were much less common in multi-family households (41.1%). Rise in heat pumps Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufactured in Germany alone in 2023 Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufac...

As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to attend one of the world's largest sporting events.  Due to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, they will enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. energy-efficient and sustainable By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC, and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the co...

A development of 16 social homes designed and built to achieve the Passivhaus standard has been constructed in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, with the support of Baxi and its air source heat pump solutions and services. To play its part in delivering these new net-zero homes for Loreburn Housing Association, heating contractor James Frew Ltd required a solution that would provide sustainable heat to the properties; in this case, air source heat pumps. Services, training, and products Th...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new range of high-efficiency, low-emission, commercial gas condensing boilers with the introduction of the new Vitocrossal 200 CI3. Vitocrossal 200 CI3 With eight output sizes from 80-640 kW and integrated-control cascade operation up to 5120 kW (eight units), the all-new Vitocrossal 200 CI3 is flexible and compact, making it ideal for modernization projects or buildings where space is limited. Each sleekly styled, streamlined unit is just 750mm w...

OEMs from the automotive, bus, truck, and train sectors, suppliers, R&D experts, policymakers, academics, and more will discuss the application of natural refrigerants in mobile air-conditioning (MAC) and heat pump systems at the ATMO MAC Summit 2024 × TU Berlin. The event will be hosted by ATMOsphere, a global market accelerator for natural refrigerant-based systems, and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)’s Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion....