Air Filtration News & Trends

While reducing outdoor air pollution has long been at the forefront in China, improving indoor air quality is now garnering more attention. To help improve its indoor air quality, LIVAT Centre Wuhan, which is affiliated with IKEA Group, selected Carrier China, a renowned HVAC company, to provide a robust set of solutions including new air conditioning units, airside equipment cleaning and renovation, as well as chiller maintenance that helped to create a cleaner and healthier indoor shopping env...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the launch of a microsite dedicated to educating the buildings industry about fan energy index (FEI) and supporting use of the metric in efforts to save energy, reduce operating costs, and accelerate decarbonization. Fan-Efficiency Codes Developed by AMCA and member companies to support fan-efficiency codes, standards, regulations, and rebate programs, FEI is a wire-to-air, design-point metric emphasizing compliant fan se...

Product certification expert Darryl Denton and Acoustics expert Stephen Lind took home the 2018 Richard C. Schulze Award at the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) leadership forum in Tucson, AZ, yesterday. Both seasoned engineers have made a mark on their respective fields, and both work for Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The award winners earned the distinction through decades of service to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Darryl estab...

Germantown School District is creating more comfortable learning environments and significantly reducing energy costs, thanks to building upgrades and indoor comfort system modernization. The district undertook the project in collaboration with Trane®, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand®. It is expected to reduce the district’s energy use by 20 percent over the next three years, and has already saved the district more than $130,000 do...

Reliable Controls® announces the release of the EnOcean® Transceiver (ET). The EnOcean technology is an energy harvesting wireless technology used primarily in building automation systems. Aesthetically designed to complement any decor, the Reliable Controls EnOcean Transceiver opens the door for integration of a wide variety of EnOcean wireless sensors and control devices with the MACH-System™. Integration with EnOcean devices The Reliable Controls MACH-ProLight™ control...

Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata’s launches its new Brand Store – M/S Global Electronics, in Bokaro’s premier shopping area, City Centre, Sector 4. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, dishwashers, air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers & water coolers. Technologically Advanc...

A. O. Smith Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its new Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center. The 42,700-square-foot research and development lab, located adjacent to the company’s world headquarters in Milwaukee, will serve as the company’s global innovation hub, where teams of engineers will concept, test and finalize core technologies to be used in A. O. Smith products around the globe. “We have a world-class team of extraordinary engineers and problem solvers...

Carrier Transicold Europe announces the global launch of its next generation temperature-controlled trailer system – the Vector® HE 19 (High Efficiency) at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 trade fair. The internal architecture of the system has been significantly redeveloped and, combined with its new ultra-modern design, improves fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, reduces unit weight by 10 per cent and achieves lower noise levels. Operators will benefit from reduced running costs...

Carrier Transicold Europe will showcase new products and a wealth of sustainable transport solutions to meet its customers’ needs at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018. The brand will also launch ‘Move Your Senses,’ a campaign highlighting how each of the five human senses – sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch – can be a guide in determining the quality and freshness of consumer goods. Carrier Transicold Europe is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit...

The cool air, turning leaves, and the arrival of apple cider at the store mean that autumn’s official start is around the corner. At home, this seasonal change can quickly translate into higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few ways to lower these costs. Staying comfortable in the home—at an affordable rate—is relatively easy when you opt for energy-efficient solutions. Schedule the Heating Tune-Up This time of year, the biggest energy bills for the home-related to...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has completed a full HVAC system install for a pharmaceutical warehouse based in Avonmouth through longstanding client O&M Movianto Ltd. Movianto is a part of the US based Owens & Minor Company. They serve the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries. The site in Avonmouth is a brand new healthcare logistics center. Adcock has carried out a lot of works across various Movianto sites and have carried out similar projects...

Carrier China has been selected to provide heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for four stations along the new Jinan-Qingdao High-speed Railway, which is expected to open by the end of 2018. Carrier China is a part of Carrier, a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Providing Optimal Temperature And Humidity Levels Spanning 307.9 kilometers, the...

It has been a long, long, hot summer across the world. For many tens of millions of people, managing scorching temperatures inside their homes and workplaces has been a major priority. Knauf can help. Insulation may traditionally be associated with keeping interiors warm when it is cold but in regions where soaring summer temperatures are becoming a serious challenge, insulation can play an important role in making buildings cooler. High-Temperature summers “Insulation is fantastic at c...

Reliable Controls announced that due to continued growth, the company has expanded its footprint by leasing a 1,156 m2 (12,375 ft.) space located at #401 Garbally Rd. in Victoria, a few minutes’ drive from corporate headquarters. Earlier, the Software department, the Tech. Support team, and several other Research & Development (R&D) personnel moved to the new facility. The move happened in two separate stages, one for the Software department, DevOps team, and part of QA, and the o...

Carrier is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office and newly expanded product offering in Sri Lanka. Leveraging global expertise and an extensive portfolio, this newly formed entity will increase the accessibility of Carrier staff and services and the availability of our end-to-end air conditioning solutions, enabling shorter lead times and better customer service. Carrier Aircon Lanka Pvt Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of United Technologies International Corporation Asia Pte...

Toshiba Carrier Corporation announced its establishment of Toshiba Carrier Air-Conditioning India Private Ltd., a joint venture with United Technologies Corporation, in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The new joint venture, incorporated on August 14, 2018 and headquartered in the premises of Toshiba India Private Ltd., allows Toshiba Carrier to localize planning, development, manufacturing and sales of its commercial air conditioning products, expanding its footprint in the country. Variable Refriger...

Johnson Controls announced that the highly anticipated GLAS smart thermostat is available for online pre-order on the Johnson Controls GLAS website as well as the official Amazon website. Units will begin shipping on August 24, 2018, at which time e-commerce orders with select retail partners will commence as well. GLAS will initially be available for purchase at the GLAS website, Amazon website, Microsoft Store Online, as well as Microsoft brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. It will cost $319....

Adcock has completed a replacement and installation project for Unex Group, a real estate investment and development company based in Cambridge. Unex Group is a family-owned company that focuses on commercial and mixed-use properties in East Anglia and London. They have a large portfolio of property types, including projects developed by themselves and investments acquired. Replacing Chiller Adcock was asked to replace the existing chiller at Unex House in Hills Road and install a new Daikin...

Most of the UK is currently experiencing a heatwave and a couple of weeks ago in July one of the highest UK temperatures ever was recorded. Some scientists predict this is a sure sign of global warming and that long, hot summers will become commonplace in Britain. While this may sound appealing to some, it’s a serious issue for health and also for businesses. The UK is not accustomed to such high temperatures for weeks on end so many buildings are not equipped to maintain a safe, comforta...

Trane®, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand helped Mather Hospital reduce energy consumption by 20 percent with cool thermal energy storage and other heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) upgrades. Cool thermal energy storage stores ice during off-peak hours, stores it in special tanks, then uses the ice to cool the building during the day. As a result, the 248-bed community hospital can save up to $100K per year. High Efficiency HVA...

Clean Comfort Indoor Air Essentials has expanded its line of air filters for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Clean Comfort Economy Pleated Filters For media air cleaners, Clean Comfort now offers deep-pleated 4 ½-inch replacement filters, as well as an upgraded MERV 13 carbon filter. Rated MERV 11, the deep-pleated replacement filters can be utilized in AM11 series CleanFit and AMB11 builder’s model cabinets. Also, an upgraded MERV 13 deep-pleated carbon...

Adcock has been awarded a new maintenance contract for Willis Towers Watson Ltd to look after data cooling rooms at the Ipswich office. Willis Towers Watson is a global multinational risk management, insurance brokerage, and advisory company. Adcock has experience in dealing with other data cooling rooms for Blue Chip companies such as Sky and NHS. Adcock visited the Ipswich office, prior to taking on the contract, to find a freezer cold store in need of a repair which had been left out of ac...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Adcock) has announced that they have recently completed a design and build project, working with Apex Contractors, at St Johns Street, in London, United Kingdom. Apex Contractors provide professional refurbishment and fit out services to Commercial, Health, Residential, Educational and Leisure sectors. Structural alterations and fit out works This particular London project included structural alterations and fit out works to the ground and lower grou...

As an organization and as part of a partnership with the supply chain, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) is building an ethos that strives to impart an instinctive natural trait among its employees and colleagues with regards to health and safety at home and at work, leading to an environment where putting safety first is a habitual second nature. This is Adcock’s latest health and safety initiative. The globally renowned HVAC services company is proud of their commi...

As part of a venture capital investment, Wilo has acquired shares in smart water management specialist HydroPoint. A corresponding minority shareholding agreement was signed on 15 May 2018. “The investment is an important building block for us in our continued orientation towards intelligent system solutions for the digitally networked areas of life,” explains Oliver Hermes, CEO of Wilo Group. HydroPoint offers smart technologies for water use and distribution in urban infrastructur...

July 5th, 2018 marks 70 years of the National Health Service (NHS), a national celebration day to appreciate the vital role that the health service plays in citizens’ lives and to recognize the NHS staff, those everyday heroes who are there for everyone 24/7. Partnership with National Health Service Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) is extremely proud to play a part in the delivery of NHS services. Adcock’s cooling, heating, and ventilation can be found in ove...

Data Aire, Inc. announced that BUILDINGS Magazine has selected gForce Ultra as a 2018 Money-Saving Product winner. This product is a member of an elite group of 67 products showcased in the June 2018 issue of BUILDINGS Magazine and on the magazine’s website. Finalists were evaluated by the BUILDINGS editorial staff for the money-saving qualities they offer to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy efficiency, water savings, and maintenance. gForce Ultra gForce Ult...

AET Flexible Space announced that they have completed a full upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system on the first floor of 16-18 Kirby Street, occupied by creative agency - 7Fold, in London, United Kingdom. The 26,000 sq. ft., 1960’s post war building was fully refurbished in 2006, enlarged and re-modeled by Architect, Buckley Gray Yeoman, with underfloor air conditioning and raised access flooring installed throughout the seven floors. The existing system at Kirby Street is a C...

The dog days of summer are here, and Lennox, a renowned provider of innovative home comfort products, is looking for some cool ideas for saving energy. Most American homeowners believe they deserve a passing grade when it comes to energy efficiency, according to the annual Lennox ‘Home Energy Report Card’ survey, but many also recognize that there is room for improvement. Lennox is giving U.S. homeowners a chance to demonstrate their efficiency I.Q. by sharing their best energy-savi...

Without even taking machinery apart, it’s a warning sign when visible parts of the system don’t look quite right on the surface. Are parts loose, missing, blocked or one can see obvious leaks? Also, take a look at the occupants or products being cooled… are they suffering because the air con is not maintaining the optimum temperature? There could even be an issue with the thermostat itself so have a look at the display for anything unusual. Unusually loud, or different (squea...