Air Filtration News & Trends

Fellowes, a fourth-generation workplace solutions corporation, specializing in advanced air quality management systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Array networked air purification system featuring building management system (BMS) integration via BACnet/IP.  As the first and only localized BACnet-enabled air monitoring and purification system, Array sets a new standard for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Elevated Air Control “Array redefines ind...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

San Diego-based Solatube Home, the residential division of Solatube International Inc., the award-winning globally renowned manufacturer of tubular skylights and home ventilations systems, is making it easier than ever for Phoenix Metro homeowners to brighten their homes with natural light and improve indoor air circulation — while improving energy efficiency.  Unlike traditional skylights that can cause glare and heat buildup, Solatube tubular skylights use advanced optics to captur...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is excited to announce its participation in the HVAC Excellence Conference 2025, taking place March 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Attendees are invited to join an engaging session focused on equipping HVAC professionals with essential knowledge for navigating key industry changes. Refrigerant Myths Debunked A-Gas will present an educational session, AIM Act and sustainable refrigerant supply strategies...

A-Gas, a pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact, while conserving vital natural resources. Elevating Environmental Standards...

As demand for high-efficiency, electrified heating solutions grows in North America, Midea continues to lead innovation in heat pump technology and is focusing on making these solutions more accessible and easier to adopt. Midea continues to demonstrate its global leadership in HVAC innovation and left a lasting impression at AHR Expo 2025 by hosting an inspiring panel on 'Heat Pump Trends & Commercialization'. Midea also received Intertek's first Global CVP Compliance Certificate for Air C...

JTW Advisors LLC announced that its client, McGowan’s Heating & Air Conditioning, the largest stand-alone HVAC provider in the Jacksonville market, has been acquired by Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, a renowned provider of home services backed by Astara Capital Partners. JTW Advisors served as the exclusive investment banker to McGowan’s Heating & Air Conditioning for the transaction. This is JTW Advisors’ second HVAC transaction in the past wee...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the appointment of Matthew Pine, president and CEO, of Xylem Inc. to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. Sustainability, innovation “Matthew will be a strong addition to our Board of Directors given his global leadership experience and proven track record of transformation in large industrial companies,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “His passion for sustainability, innovation, a...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer effective March 12, 2025, following the Company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.  He succeeds George R. Oliver following a thorough succession planning process.  Non-Executive Chairman Oliver, who led the Company’s successful transformation into a pure-play building solutions provider, wi...

Eurovent has released a new Recommendation 1/14 on the performance tests of very large axial fans in the context of Ecodesign requirements. The Recommendation was created in a joint effort by Eurovent and AMCA Europe. This first edition of the Eurovent/AMCA Recommendation 1/14 provides an explanation of the problem of testing large axial fans according to the standards, gives lectures analysis about the subject, and also provides a solution suggestion for the problem as a code of good practice....

Air-Con International, a provider of reliable HVAC solutions, will unveil its latest advancement, the Serene Plus Series, at the AHR Expo, booth #201, taking place February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. At the event, visitors can experience firsthand the robust and versatile Serene Plus Series designed for residential and HVAC markets, showcasing Air-Con International's commitment to innovation and user-friendly technology. Serene Plus Series The Serene Plus Series represents a significa...

Build4Asia — Asia’s Innovative Technology Showcase for Building, Electrical Engineering, and Security Industries is set to embark on an exciting new chapter in 2025. Event aim Originally scheduled for May at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event will take place from 15-17 July at AsiaWorld-Expo, co-locating with three other technology-focused exhibitions including The Battery Show Asia, Mobility Tech Asia, and the brand-new Data Center Asia. Through this stra...

ECM Technologies (ECMT), a globally renowned provider of HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sofia Lozoya to Vice President (VP) of Marketing and Creative. In this expanded role, she will oversee the development, coordination, and execution of all marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives, driving both digital and traditional strategies to meet client and company goals.  new responsibilities She will also serve as a ke...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire has had its MRXBOX Hybrid Cooling Systems installed into the new Berkeley Oval Village mixed-use development in central London. 103 MRXBOX Hybrid Cooling Systems with Nuaire ducting are being installed into one-bedroom apartments at Oval Village in an area called the Zone, which are available on a shared ownership basis. Compact in size, they are being installed within each apartment’s utility cupboards. MRXBOX Hybrid C...

Danfoss announced that Kristian Strand has been named President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. He succeeds Jürgen Fischer who, after 16 years with Danfoss, has decided to retire. Kristian Strand Kristian Strand, who is currently serving as Divisional President, of Commercial Compressors in Danfoss Climate Solutions, will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Climate Solutions as of April 1, 2025. Before his current role, Strand served as Divisional Pr...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the acquisition of Webeasy, a prominent Dutch provider of building automation and control systems. This strategic acquisition reinforces Johnson Controls’ commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency while expanding its capabilities in the growing market for smart, connected buildings across Europe.   Expanding Global Reach in Building Automation   Webeasy, headqu...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named America's Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 11th consecutive year by Lifestory Research. Trusted Study survey The 2025 Lifestory Research America's Most Trusted Study surveyed 8,856 consumers nationwide between January and December 2024 to identify the most trusted HVAC brand. Trane achieved the highest Net Trust Quotient score (113.4) among top HVAC brands and was named a 5-star Thermostat Brand in America...

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built state-of-the-art veterinary hospital caring for small animals. The clinic, based in Buckinghamshire, boasts the latest in cutting-edge, specialist treatments across four theater rooms, including an MRI and CT scanner. Hamilton Specialist Referrals brought in HVAC specialist - SFE Services to maintain its air conditioning systems across its pair of buildings, including the operating theaters and office space. Air quality is critical for Hamilton...

Eurovent has released an ‘Energy classification for air handling units’ case study, with a focus on energy consumption by energy class. It is useful for an estimate of which AHU energy class best suits specific project needs. The case study demonstrates the differences in consumption and cost of energy associated with the operation of air handling units, depending on their energy efficiency class rated under the Eurovent Certification program. Ecodesign requirements for ventilation...

HiiLIFE, a renowned technology provider for the construction sector, is proud to announce its appointment as the official Samsung Climate Solutions distributor in Ireland. The strategic partnership builds upon HiiLIFE’s successful collaboration with Samsung in the UK, extending their joint commitment to deliver advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions to both the commercial and residential markets nationwide. HiiLIFE - official Samsung distributor in Ireland C...

At CES 2025, Panasonic unveiled an innovative new energy-efficient approach to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) that uses significantly less energy than conventional technologies. Building upon its rich history and the founder’s guiding vision of making today better than yesterday, and tomorrow better than today, the OASYS solution brings together two areas of focus: sustainable technology and the well-being of society. Introducing OASYS OASYS is a holistic home comfort...

Marcone, a renowned North American appliance, HVAC, plumbing, and pool repair parts distributor, proudly supported numerous charities in 2024, focusing on veterans, first responders, medical causes, and children. Throughout the year, Marcone and its affiliated companies contributed to a variety of nonprofits, including: HVAC Total Air Supply supported Chandler’s Angels Initiative, American Legion, local veteran and first responder organizations. O’Connor Company participated in...

Caryaire Group has been honored as the Best HVACR Company in the Employee Engagement category at the recent RATA MSME Awards. This prestigious recognition reflects the core values established by our Founders and underscores the commitment of the Human resources team to cultivating a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and empowerment. employee-centered workplace Caryaire firmly believes that an organization’s success is fundamentally tied to the strength and dedication of its employ...

Volume Control Dampers are the most common type of dampers used in the HVAC Ductwork. The dampers can be operated with an actuator or with a manual lockable handle. Standard Control dampers Standard Control Dampers offer the functionality of Air Volume Control, however the Pressure Drop across the damper must also be considered. Caryaire tested a damper of 600×600 mm with standard blades and also another damper of the same size with blades that offer a lower pressure drop.  Their t...

Caryaire is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Patent for its innovative ventilation solution called Demand Based Turbo Jet (DBTJ). This green invention saves energy by providing effective ventilation when needed, based on occupancy and other sensing. It is specially designed for facilities where ceiling-based ventilation is not possible and linear throws are required quickly. reduces air conditioning It is specially designed for E-commerce and other warehouse facilities,...

UK-based conglomerate - Grob Group Ltd announced it has switched 100 percent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in order to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means that Grob Group is among the first within the HVAC Industry to be entirely fuelled by HVO. saves carbon emissions According to Certas Energy, which is the official fuel supplier of Grob Group, this decision will have saved the company roughly 78 tons of carbon...

Eurovent has released a quick guide to European incentives for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems during renovations of single-family homes and apartment buildings. support schemes Several European Member States have put in place dedicated support schemes for building renovations, most of which are co-financed by the European Union.  In many of these countries, support is also available for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The new Eurovent publication p...

Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various le...

Over the last two decades, Metro Rail has transformed Urban public transport in India. Many cities have state-of-the-art trains running on overhead tracks and underground tunnels with world-class stations and support Infrastructure. underground Tunnel Each underground Tunnel is equipped with several shafts, which are used for intake and exhaust air and require intake and Exhaust Louvers at the Street Level. CARYAIRE intake louver Model no IL-449 G series suits such kinds of applications....

Caryaire announces the launch of its High-Performance Weather Resistance Louvers. Suitable of Intake and Exhaust, Model IL-352 is a Dual Layered Extruded Aluminum Drainable louver designed to have superior resistance to water penetration.  The Louver consists of front drainable blades, characterized by gutters incorporated at the front edge to prevent water droplets cascading from blade to blade and becoming entrained in the intake airflow. Drainable Intake/Exhaust Louvers Vertical g...