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ZED PODS Limited is one of 252 organizations nationally to be recognized with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday 6 May, ZED PODS Limited has been recognized for its excellence in the Sustainable Development award category for pushing the boundaries of sustainability in design, location, land use, and social inclusion for the UK public sector. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two Awards. sustainable development ZED PODS...

Heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5-tonne electric truck on the streets of London. Enfield-based TG Lynes is pioneering the sustainable transport charge by investing in a UK-manufactured Tevva battery-electric truck to carry out local deliveries around the capital. Road transport emissions Heavy-duty trucks are liable for over a quarter of road transport emissions Fully electric 7.5 tonne trucks are just ente...

Industries such as lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, and automotive show a strong demand for sustainable heating solutions to help them achieve higher efficiency and reach their decarbonization targets.  To meet the increased need, Kanthal will expand its production capacity in Sakura, Japan, with an investment of approximately SEK 100 million. The aim is to capture mid- and long-term market growth in Asia. Kanthal’s heating solutions At the Kanthal production site in Sakura,...

Installers are being encouraged to engage their customers in dialogue about the importance of a proactive annual boiler service to avoid the annual surge in requests come the industry’s busiest period. boiler service The encouragement follows Baxi’s finding that online searches for ‘boiler service’ peaked at 40,000 last October, compared to an annual low of just 12,000 last June. With such a vast difference in demand over the spring and summer compared to the start of...

Global technology and engineering pioneer - Regal Rexnord partners with the region’s HVACR Industry Association, in support of joint initiatives in regulatory development, education, and raising awareness on energy efficiency and sustainability. The decision reinforces Eurovent Middle East’s position as an influential factor in shaping industry standards and providing technical guidance to regional markets. Creating solutions for its clients Established over fifty years ago, Regal...

This year alone, Daikin UK, the country’s pioneering air-source heat pump manufacturer, has opened the doors of four brand-new Sustainable Home Centers, as part of its continued drive to help accelerate the UK’s adoption of renewable forms of home heating. In 2023, Daikin UK expanded its Sustainable Home Network by opening nine centers growing its network by almost 40% year-on-year. Now, just two and a half months into 2024, it’s already added four and there are plans to open...

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...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Pioneers list for the fourth consecutive year. The list, compiled by the Financial Times and market research company Statista, recognizes European businesses whose Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity fell the most between 2017 and 2022. sustainability commitments “We’re extremely honored to be recognized by Financial Times as one of Europe’s climate pioneers for...

Secure I.T. Environments Ltd (SITE), one of the UK’s design and build companies for modular, containerized, and micro data centers, has announced the completion of data center cooling upgrades at Royal Devon University Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust, that will dramatically reduce energy costs, achieving ROI in under three years. free cooling solution The works, which are the latest in a series of projects SITE has conducted for the trust in recent years, replace existing cooling i...

Green Point UK, BITZER UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, is celebrating 10 years in business this April. The company, headquartered in Milton Keynes, has grown steadily since launching in 2014 and remains the UK's only compressor remanufacturer to operate alongside the original producer. Will Pribyl, General Manager since the launch, said: "We have a unique niche, working hand-in-glove with our UK colleagues and the global BITZER group, as well as being part of Green Point's int...

Phononic, a global pioneer in sustainable solid-state cooling announced the launch of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Thailand as its APAC headquarters. The Thailand office will coordinate sales support and supply chain partnerships already active in the region.  thermoelectric device  In 2020, Phononic announced a first-of-its-kind thermoelectric device manufacturing partnership with Fabrinet and has engaged Forth-EMS, its contract manufacturer of integrated thermoelectric products an...

Mitsubishi Electric will host a CIBSE Journal webinar on Wednesday, 24th April 2024 at 1 pm, to discuss the legislation and initiatives driving changes in the way needed to heat, cool, and ventilate large commercial buildings to reach net zero emissions in the United Kingdom (UK). decarbonization solutions With 80% of the buildings to be used in 2050 already built, decarbonizing the built environment is not just about designing new and greener buildings, but rather adopting innovative solution...

DENSO CORPORATION and other partners have been chosen by an industry-government-academia collaborative project aiming to expand the recycled content for automobiles in the fiscal year 2023 supported by Ministry of the Environment, Japan. The project, titled "Demonstration of Manufacturing-and-Recycling Integrated Process for Horizontal Cycle Enabled by Automated Sophisticated Dismantling of ELVs, (end-of-life vehicles)" has begun in early March and is scheduled to conclude by the end of Januar...

St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Ind., took a significant step towards heating modernization by installing three state-of-the-art Weil-McLain Stainless Steel Vertical (SVF) 725 boiler units. G.L. Jorgensen Heating & Cooling, the installation contractor, played a pivotal role in the hydronic heating replacement project. St. Paul Catholic Church, spanning roughly 18,000 square feet with seating for 950 parishioners, sought a heating solution that not only accommodat...

ACV UK, a hot water and heating specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CIBSE-approved CPD training module, ‘Factors driving material selection for hot water storage products’. Split into easy-to-read sections, the new CPD looks at water composition, how this can vary between regions, and the effects it can have on materials commonly used in the manufacture of hot water tanks. It also covers the different types of corrosion and how this can trigger and manifest. ne...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the expansion of its heat pump and chiller plant in Nantes, France, to support increased customer demand in the European region. The state-of-the-art facility, the company’s primary manufacturing hub for the design, engineering, and production of York-branded chillers and heat pumps in Europe, has doubled in size and recently started operations. energy transition “The electrification of he...

BITZER has appointed Wirral-based contractor Flynn Refrigeration Ltd as its authorized Marine Service Partner for the UK. Needs of marine refrigeration Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, said: "Recognition as our authorized BITZER Marine Service Partner cements more than 15 years of collaboration with Flynn Refrigeration Ltd. The company has deep experience of the specialist requirements of marine refrigeration and air conditioning, which can be challenging due to the harsh environme...

The 2nd Edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organized on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response while setting whole new standards of excellence for itself. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who stressed the importance of growing home brands to the scale of international brands. This...

Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has published detailed guidance for improving the energy efficiency of England’s 10,000+ rural community halls. The guidance is the focal point of the charity’s ‘Village Halls Week’ campaign, which is being supported by a small number of high-profile heating and construction industry brands including Baxi and Knauf Insulation. Village Halls Week Village Halls Week is an annual campaign that aims to raise the profile of vi...

The 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the Kingdom concluded in Riyadh, having welcomed 64,331 attendees across four days from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre at ROSHN Front. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2024 The event was held under the patronage of and inaugurated by His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing in Saudi Arabia.  “As the 2024 edition c...

Energy and water efficiency company - Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonization solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.  The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the MP for Rushcliffe, Ruth Edwards, who was also briefed on the project, which is a critical part of the BGS’s plan to achieve Net Zero by 2040. decarbonization solution Cenergist was appointed to provide the new decarbonization solution by the BG...

Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO of Qvantum's UK operations. There is an increasing need for modern, connected, and modular low-carbon heating and cooling systems in the UK and throughout Europe. Mr. Ord will, with his experience in marketing and sales at Mitsubishi Electric, lead the way to enable Qvantum to be a secure energy partner for new developments and retrofitting projects. innovative heat-pump systems &ldquo...

Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Viridus Energy as its new distributor in Ireland for its full range of Toshiba air conditioning products. Toshiba Carrier UK is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viridus Energy takes over from GT Phelan, which worked successfully with Toshiba for more than 40 years. The Dublin-based company already had a relationship with Toshiba Carrier UK before becoming its new distributor. Successful partne...

According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 55.9 million in 2023, equivalent to a penetration rate of 45 percent. The installed base is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.8 percent between 2023 and 2028, reaching 77.6 million units at the end of the period. Annual shipment volumes amounted to 4.8 million units in 2023 and are expected to be around 5.0–5.8 million throughout the forecast period. The UK, I...

Sherborne School in Dorset has successfully improved the reliability and efficiency of the heating system serving its Big School Room (BSR) building with the installation of four new Remeha Gas 120 Ace boilers using a Remeha prefabricated cascade arrangement. Remeha is part of Baxi. Founded in its current guise in 1550, Sherborne School’s history of educating boys dates back to the 12th century. Given its rich history and reputation for excellence, creating the optimal warm and comfortabl...

As India ramps up efforts to decarbonize its rapidly growing infrastructure of buildings, the Mahindra Group, one of India’s pioneering industrial enterprises, and Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the first-of-its-kind Net Zero Buildings Initiative to decarbonize India’s commercial, urban residential and public buildings.  The joint initiative will simplify access to key information and resources to help organizations s...

Low-carbon heating and cooling for every UK home is one step closer as Kensa breaks ground with the next generation of heating. By 2050 millions of UK homes will need to decarbonise their heating and, with the launch of its new small and powerful Shoebox NX Ground Source Heat Pump, Kensa is unlocking a proven, Net-Zero-ready solution. Ground Source Heat Pump Kensa’s solution - Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps replicates the familiarity and accessibility of gas networks and enables the...

Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the Kingdom, became a dynamic hub of innovation and advancement on the second day of the exhibition. Running until 29 February, the event witnessed several product launches and live demonstrations, drawing visitors and potential buyers.   products and technologies “Building upon the momentum of the first day, exhibitors spared no effort in showcasing their latest products and technologies, drawing crowds eager to witness...

His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia inaugurated the 12th edition of the Big 5 Construct Saudi at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, joined by Eng. Zakaria bin Abdulrahman Al-Abdulqader, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Contractors Authority. “The contracting sector is vital to our country's growth, supporting key initiatives of Vision 2030 and driving various sectors forward. Given its...

Marks the grand opening of the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the Kingdom, running till 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. With anticipation at its peak, more than 55,000 attendees are gearing up to explore a plethora of innovations, cutting-edge technologies, products & services, and networking opportunities. Top 10 unmissable highlights As the doors open, Big 5 Construct Saudi unveils the top 10 unmissable...