Air Filtration News & Trends

ENERGAIR, the sustainable compressed air management arm of Belgian-based compressor controls specialist, CMC, is set to enter the United Kingdom (UK) market, after building the brand in California, one of the United States of America’s most sustainable states. Working closely with CMC’s European team, which is responsible for key brands, including AIRMATICS, SCADAR and Metacentre, ENERGAIR will set out its vision for the United Kingdom, at the upcoming Air-Tech 2022 exhibition, whic...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of Ohio (ACCO) announced the installation of its 2022-23 Board of Directors and Officers. The board was installed at the 2022 ACCO/PHCC Ohio Convention and Expo. The new officers officially took their positions at the association’s Annual Installation Luncheon. President, Scott Mueller, Fairfield Heating & Cooling, will be serving a second year as president. new ideas and energy "With some challenges from 2020 and COVID, 2021 was a better year from s...

CIAT (ClimaCIAT) has introduced a new range of VectiosPower rooftop air conditioning units, operating on R-454B refrigerant, so as to offer customers an optimum application solution. With a GWP of 466, R-454B’s overall carbon footprint is more than 80% lower than HFC R-410A, the refrigerant it replaces. CIAT is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. VectiosPower rooftop AC units...

Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. They all have a responsibility to care for the world around them for future generations. Users probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle. Their team at Tassio Temp wants to provide some heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) related ideas to help users go even further. Energy-efficient equipment According to the EIA, the country has started down the right track during the...

After a two-year hiatus, the Houston ASPE Product show is back and Delta T Equipment will be there. Be sure to stop by the mega-booth (booths 74, 75, and 76) at the 2022 ASPE Product Show on Wednesday, April 6th, where visitors will find representatives from Delta T Equipment, Total Pump Solutions, and Total Tanks waiting to meet them. Visitors can connect with their team members, ask questions, learn more about amazing product lines, and don’t forget to enter for a chance to win an...

Air Pros USA, an air conditioning and heating company based in Florida, was ranked No. 4 on Inc. Magazine’s third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeas...

General Filter is pleased to announce their participation at one of the most important and prestigious trade fairs in the sector. From 27th June to 1st July 2022, General Filter will be present at the MCE Fair, the most prestigious global showcase event and business platform for companies in the HVAC+R, renewable energy, and energy efficiency sectors. Meet the General Filter team in Hall 11, Stands C41 – D48, where you’ll be able to see all the products, including accessories and a...

The world is changing – and everybody is seeing and experiencing the consequences of that throughout their day-to-day lives. Change has not stopped at the HVAC and plumbing industry, either. Viessmann has devised a very special way to keep its specialist installation and maintenance partners up to date: On March 31 and April 1, 2022, it will be hosting 'Viessmann.live', an event that extensively covers climate and technological change and explores Viessmann system solutions that address t...

Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) aims to encourage businesses to invest in energy saving technologies and machinery (which includes air conditioning, HVAC & refrigeration), in order to help reduce the effects on climate change. The scheme lets businesses claim 100 percent first-year allowances, i.e., tax relief, on investments in certain technologies and products. Advantages of the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme ECA scheme lets the business claim 100% first-year tax relief on inv...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, together with Matrix, a global technology solutions provider, will equip the new headquarters of the Discount Group, near Tel Aviv, in Israel, with its OpenBlue digital platform technologies, in order to create new possibilities for operational energy efficiency, occupant comfort and sustainability in a dynamic solution. Discount Group’s new HQ One of the leading financial institutions i...

Americans spend on average about 90% of their time indoors, where concentrations of some pollutants are often two-to-five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Insufficient ventilation Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic switched into high gear, all eyes have been on indoor air quality. There is a good reason for this too. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggests indoor concentrations of some pollutants have increased in recent decades due to factors such as insufficient...

The EME620DD from Ruskin is a newly designed, 6-inch deep, horizontally-bladed, stationary louver designed for generator rooms or other spaces that require safety equipment to continue running during a storm event. EME620DD louver Mechanically-fastened for added strength with double-drainable blades, the EME620DD horizontally-bladed, stationary louver is designed to offer protection against water, air and wind penetration, during severe weather conditions. This high level of wind-driven rain...

DENSO is deeply saddened by the situation in Ukraine, where many Ukrainians have been forced to flee to neighboring countries, such as Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary. DENSO has started to provide humanitarian assistance and will donate a total of 600,000 euros. The company hopes that all problems will be resolved peacefully, so that no further suffering will occur. 1. Support for Ukrainian associates and their families Many Ukrainian associates work for DENSO Group. For the families...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Government released a new COVID-19 preparedness plan for protecting Americans against the SARS-COV-2 virus and its variants. In 96-pages, the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out a strategy for protection, prevention, treatment, and preparedness. It also provides guidance for reopening schools and moving the economy forward, as vaccinations and testing increase. National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan The National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out four main...

After decades of research, the UK implemented a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for teenage girls in 2008. For the first time, a study has shown that the UK HPV vaccine program works and will save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK. In the first study of its kind, the vaccine was shown to dramatically reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s who were offered it at ages 12 to 13. “Results like this show the power of science,”...

Anytime Fitness High Wycombe, a franchise of the global network of 24/7 fitness centers, based in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire has been a customer of SFE Services for several years. Being a fitness center in the area, the facility is in regular use and has many clients, so it is imperative the air conditioning and ventilation equipment on site receives regular maintenance. Servicing and maintenance Servicing is completed at the site every quarte...

In March 2022, Plymovent has launched the ControlPro Connect. This advanced web portal maximizes uptime and operational efficiency for filter systems that remove welding fumes at industrial facilities. The portal provides the real-time filter status of all filters and gives accurate insights in trend lines and deviations. By monitoring this data, planned maintenance can be organized better to keep down costs and maximize uptime. ControlPro Connect ControlPro Connect is Plymovent’s IIOT...

Switch2 Energy Limited has won funding from The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), in order to improve efficiency and carbon performance across nine of the district and communal heating schemes that it operates. The £ 4.175 million HNES government grant scheme supports performance improvements to existing heat networks. The aim is to deliver sustained efficiency savings in fuel consumption and carbon emissions, so as to provide a greener, more reliable, cost-effective heat supply for...

Carrier Global Corporation is pleased to announce that Emerson has joined the Carrier Alliance program. As part of the program, Emerson will continue to provide leading-edge software and technologies from its air conditioning and cold chain businesses, such as compressors, valves, and sensors, to a range of products throughout the Carrier portfolio. Carrier – Emerson partnership Rishi Grover, the Senior Vice President – Operations at Carrier Corporation, said “This agreement...

Staff and visitors to Crawley Borough Council's new Civic Centre will benefit from outstanding indoor comfort with a new high-efficiency CIAT air conditioning and ventilation system installed. Three modular ClimaCIAT Air Handling Units (AHUs), equipped with high-grade filters to help support indoor air quality (IAQ), will maintain year-round climate conditions for the nine-story development, including a 41,000 square foot town hall, with a double-height reception area and 77,000 square feet of...

Bluon, Inc. a rapidly growing company in the HVAC-R space, with a wildly popular support app for HVAC-R technicians, has announced a major milestone for its first-of-its-kind platform. 100,000 technicians have become members on the Bluon support platform, the first mobile app to be self-adopted at scale by HVAC technicians. Bluon’s support platform Bluon’s support platform, which continues to capture the attention of the booming HVAC-R industry, is a revolutionary mobile app that...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm northwest of Old Leighlin in Co. Carlow. The proposed Seskin Wind Farm will be located in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge and could power more than 36,000 homes. preliminary wind turbine layout The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be carried out at the...

The highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in the modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of the daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems. The team at Tassio Temperature Control, along with many manufacturers of air filtrat...

EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of  EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a green hydrogen production center in the vicinity of the former Redcar steelworks. Explore maritime decarbonization Tees Green Hydrogen...

XOi Technologies, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new partnership with Pueblo, an HVAC, plumbing, and controls company serving industrial, commercial, educational, and health care facilities throughout Arizona. The collaboration equips Pueblo field technicians with XOi’s advanced data insights and tech-enablement platform to drive efficiency and productivity. the highest quality of service “We see significant new efficiencies across the boar...

The ‘Living by Design’ Virtual Showhouse launches with Carrier as the official Healthy Home sponsor. The first-of-its-kind showhouse produced by Embello and national media partner Martha Stewart Living demonstrates what’s new and next in home design while highlighting the importance of healthy indoor environments. Because creating a healthy indoor environment is as critical to home design as aesthetics, the home features Carrier products that deliver improved indoor air qualit...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference 2022. They will speak at 11:20 a.m. ET, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies’ official company website, under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, following the event.

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has collaborated with more than 125 school districts in Canada in 2021 to address deferred maintenance through future-ready infrastructure improvements. The resulting school facilities are better equipped to help deliver safe, healthy, connected, and sustainable learning experiences. Creative funding methods  “Hundreds of schools across Canada are contending with an intimidating backlog of building...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced a bold initiative in 2018, to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions among its global customer base by 2 million tons, targeting completion by the year 2022. At AHR Expo 2022 in January, Armstrong announced that they had reached and surpassed that lofty goal. In the process they have helped customers save 2.5 billion kWh of electricity usage, resulting in more than $300 million in cost savings. Achieving this goal is the equivalent of taking 600,000 cars...

A home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) can have an impact on how comfortable homeowners are in their homes every day. Not only can mold, mildew, dust and other allergens affect allergy and asthma sufferers, but also airborne bacteria and viruses can cause us to get sick. With more concerns surrounding the latest viruses, indoor air quality continues to be top of mind. Air purifiers Air purifiers continue to be a popular option to help clean home air for better breathing all year long. In gen...