HVAC Product News & Launch Announcements

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching six new radiant manifold wall cabinets for greater options in residential and commercial projects. Designed for secure protection, durability, and reliability, the cabinets are available in both recessed or surface mount in various dimensions to meet any residential or commercial radiant application. Uponor EP and Stainless-Steel Manifolds Recessed styles mount in either a...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is offering greater design flexibility and easier transitions to Uponor PEX-a piping systems with the launch of Uponor ProPEX ® Lead-Free (LF) Brass Transition Ball Valves for threaded, press, and flange connections. Available in March, this comprehensive offering in sizes from ½" to 3" allows contractors to speed installations in tight spaces for greater jobsite productivity a...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching Uponor ProPEX® Lead-Free (LF) Brass CPVC Spigot and Socket Adapters to make transitioning from Uponor PEX-a to Schedule 80 CPVC faster and easier. Available for ordering in April, these adapters are code-approved for both domestic hot-water and cold-water applications as well as hydronic heating and cooling systems in commercial building projects. Number of installation...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT), marking the largest portfolio expansion in the company’s history. Engineered for commercial domestic water and low-temperature hydronics, Uponor ChlorFIT delivers exceptional durability and reliability, providing cost and labor efficiencies while enhancing sustainability in all commercial projec...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces the new Trane® Connect™ for customers across North America, giving building owners and managers a modern, cloud-based all-in-one smart commercial building portal to access insights and controls. The integrated Trane Connect enhances building and operational efficiency that allows customers to improve utilization of labor, and energy, streamline maintenance and increase the life of HVAC equipment....

NIBCO INC. announces its new Webstone Compact Press Manifold for near-boiler piping or secondary loops. This manifold is a redesign of the Hydro-Core Double Ball Drain. press-end connections It features fully integrated press end connections for fewer potential leak paths and less brass. It retains the original manifold's core functionality in a compact new body that saves even more time, money, and space than its predecessor. Designed for use with water, oil, or glycol mix in residentia...

In recent years, heat pump technology has emerged as a pioneering solution in the shift toward energy-efficient and sustainable heating. Traditionally, domestic hot water has been generated by energy-intensive methods like electric resistance heaters or gas-fired water systems, which can result in high energy costs and significant carbon emissions. Heat pumps, by contrast, offer a smarter, cleaner alternative by transferring heat rather than generating it, significantly reducing energy use. He...

Daikin Applied has introduced enhanced versions of the Trailblazer® AGZ-F air-cooled scroll chiller, Maverick® II packaged rooftop system and SmartSource® water source heat pump (WSHP) — all featuring R-32, an ultra-efficient, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. These products are now part of Daikin’s extensive lineup of low-GWP solutions, giving consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners and operators an array of technologies to decarbonize facil...

Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new product aimed at the medical community. An offshoot of their SuperPlate (SP) Series of advanced plate-type water heaters, the new SPC Liquid to Liquid Cooling Heat Exchanger is a high-efficiency, brazed plate packaged cooling system. SPC Series The SPC Series satisfies the most demanding liquid-to-liquid cooling nee...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the YORK® YK-CP Centrifugal Chiller designed to deliver high-efficiency performance, meet stringent sustainability standards, and aid in the decarbonization of large commercial buildings. YK-CP Centrifugal Chiller Available in 2,000 to 3,000 tons, it is optimized specifically for the use of the ultra-low GWP refrigerant R-1234ze(E) without requiring a larger chiller footprint or sacri...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage™ battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages.   xStorage BESS Energy storage is th...

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, has announced updates to its ValveWorks® program aimed at improving the sizing and selection process for globe and rotary control valves by the ISA 75.01 international standard. The latest revision introduces a new interface that aligns with the ARI brand identity and includes several functional improvements. Users can now assign a quote number on the Project Edit page, utilizing an alpha-numeric text f...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability customers trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the lates...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO therm...

Noritz America, a pioneer in tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, is launching the next generation of its flagship EZ Series of residential condensing tankless water heaters.  Available for immediate shipment nationwide, the upgraded EZ Series PRO range offers numerous improvements, including higher energy efficiency and Bluetooth® connectivity that provides installers with a faster startup with a built-in remote. EZ Series PRO range The product launch also...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of its new YORK® Mission Critical Vertical Computer Room Air Handler (MCV CRAH), engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable data center technology. Data centers are one of the fastest-growing areas of new construction around the world. Ensuring they remain efficient and sustainable is critical. The new MCV CRAH is specifically designed to support rapid data center expansion, wh...

New from Noritz America, the NRCR Residential Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series uses a fully integrated pump to keep hot water close to even the farthest outlet in the home, minimizing the wait and, therefore, the waste of unused potable water down the drain. The Auto Mode on the new NRCR quickly learns household water usage and automatically triggers recirculation-loop activation in line with that expected usage. The correct water temperature is delivered quickly when and where occu...

Wauseon Machine (WM), a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its Redeployable Automation Module, a transformative solution designed to enhance automation efficiency across industries.  Engineered for versatility and cost-effectiveness, this platform integrates seamlessly into various manufacturing processes, offering flexibility from manual to fully automated operations. modular design Its modular...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is introducing the latest advancement in PEX-a piping technology with the launch of Uponor ServicePEX™ for water service applications. Designed for both new construction and the replacement of outdated service lines, ServicePEX delivers clean, safe water from the main to the structure, offering a modern, dependable solution that prioritizes health, safety, and top-tier perfor...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching six new radiant manifold wall cabinets for greater options in residential and commercial projects. Designed for secure protection, durability, and reliability, the cabinets are available in both recessed or surface mount in various dimensions to meet any residential or commercial radiant application. Uponor Commercial Stainless-Steel The entire offering accommodates...

Marley Engineered Products, a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance heating and ventilation solutions, announces the release of the latest generation of Explosion-Proof Unit Heaters, designed under the esteemed QMark and Berko brands. Featuring rugged construction and high-quality cold rolled steel powder-coated cabinets to ensure long-lasting performance, the heaters are built to endure the harshest of environments, including areas with a potential for explosion or fire due to the prese...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the s-MEXT indoor unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications. Uses include small-to-medium-sized data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, laborato...

Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu® building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCV™) technology and smart damper actuators. These intelligent devices further enhance Carrier’s range of peripherals designed for the i-Vu system, helping operators improve comfort and efficiency in their buildings. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global pioneer in intelligent cli...

Weil-McLain®, a pioneer in hydronic comfort heating solutions, introduces the new Simplicity™ high-efficiency combination gas boiler.  Featuring pioneering-edge hydronic technology for residential applications, the unit combines the warmth of high-efficiency space heating and the convenience of on-demand domestic hot water (DHW) in a reliable, cost-effective, and easy-to-install package. Durable heating solutions "This advanced combi boiler meets the growing consumer demand for...

Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app. A first for the residential and light commercial HVAC industry, this innovative calculator is designed to help users determine the need for refrigerant detection systems based on specific conditions, such as space dimensions and the amount of refrigerant being used. Initiative to transition The calculator i...

Fujitsu has launched the latest version of its award-winning J-Series heat pump mini VRF system operating on lower-GWP R32 refrigerant and delivering significant efficiency improvements.  The AIRSTAGE J-VS is the result of two decades of development and multiple upgrades as 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the product affectionately dubbed 'Little Napoleon'.  AIRSTAGE J-VS Aimed at small to medium-sized commercial applications or large residential spaces, the J-VS is available in...

McDonnell & Miller, a Xylem brand, introduces the boilerwize® FPC-1000, the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. With patented technology that monitors water level conditions, it ensures optimal protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.  The FPC-1000 reduces the number of models from 19 to 5, cutting travel time, carrying costs and storage space – making it a smart and efficient choice. Water cut-off technology “Electronic low water cut-...

Houston-based Propel Air Fans announced the launch of a new product, a first-of-its-kind large industrial standing fan for indoor and outdoor use called the Model 2. The ground-mounted, water-resistant fan – with five aluminum blades ranging in size from 10 to 16 feet – is designed with an adjustable height setting that makes it an ideal use target for parks and other types of outdoor gathering spaces and event venues. Comprehensive cooling solutions “The Propel Ai...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched the Nexus OR (Operating Room) Suite, an all-in-one OR system that delivers clean air and high-quality lighting, while maximizing space and performance in hospital operating rooms. The fully-customized system features a modular design using combinations of airflow diffusers, gel-seal HEPA filters and LED lights that allow for virtually unlimited layout options. With this flexibility, the system can be designed to meet exact OR specificati...