Air Handling Units News & Trends

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...

A large school in Enfield has been given a spring facelift after volunteers from a pioneer heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier got their hands dirty to revive its historic railings. Ten colleagues from TG Lynes spent a day sanding and priming the old iron railings at the front of Southbury Primary School on Swansea Road, ready to be freshly painted. TG Lynes, on Brancroft Way in Enfield, also provided all materials for the job. Helping Hands initiative The school has 420 pu...

Trane® Residential has announced that it is renaming certain products within its product portfolio in alignment with the company’s transition to low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. new tiering approach Trane is also introducing a new tiering approach, grouping products within the traditional split systems and packaged unit categories based on shared platform characteristics and differentiating features. These changes are aimed at helping consumers better understand Tran...

EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a report detailing the environmental footprint associated with a product. With EPD, DEVI brand ensures and comprehensively demonstrates the environmental impact of their products at various stages of their life cycle. DEVI Product Catalog Some of the products are already verified by the audit made by Bureau Veritas In DEVI Product Catalog, customers may see this sign marking many products for indoor and outdoor installation – heating cables, h...

As part of Xylem’s efforts to prioritize efficiency and connectivity, the company has made enhancements to its optimyze™ modular condition monitoring solution, including the addition of a new pressure monitoring feature to complement the existing vibration and temperature monitors. The optimyze package, which can be added to Bell & Gossett pumps, has simple-to-use smart features that utilize predictive analysis to identify potential equipment problems before they occur. precisi...

Cool Designs Ltd, the UK's major independent air conditioning distributor, has opened a major new branch at Holmes Chapel near Crewe, in the latest stage of the company's ongoing expansion plans.  new facility The new facility, located near the M6, includes a showroom, offices, workshop, and conference center, plus an additional 11,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, enabling CDL to increase equipment stocks and further enhance support for its rapidly growing customer base in the Midlands and...

On April 11th, a brand-new state-of-the-art heat pump showroom and training center opened its doors in Honiton. Daikin Sustainable Home Center Daikin, the UK’s heat pump manufacturer, has continued to grow its Sustainable Home Network, which provides local access to the latest heating and cooling technologies and training facilities to upskill heating engineers as the nation transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This is Daikin’s fifth Sustainable Home Centre launch in...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the pioneer in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, published the fifth edition of its HVAC Systems Duct Design Manual, which is available digitally and in print. This edition presents the methods and procedures for properly designing an HVAC air distribution system, with new detailed information on duct design, duct fitting selection, examples, calculations,...

Air pollution can have serious medical consequences for those living in locations with a poor rating. From triggering respiratory conditions to long-term impacts, such as dementia, it is clear why a variety of efforts are being made to help clean the atmosphere. With this in mind, David Millward, Group Product Manager from Elta Group, delves into the issues surrounding the right to clean air and why it shouldn’t stop there. Link between air pollution and medical illnesses The link betwe...

Ruskin is pleased to announce the BTD830 bubble tight isolation damper, the company’s newest addition to its bubble tight product series. The BTD830 is a rectangular bubble tight damper ideal for applications where extremely low leakage is required. The rectangular design offers more free area, lower pressure drops, better airflow compared to round or oval dampers, and is a lower-cost alternative to other bubble tight dampers. BTD830 single-bladed bubble tight isolation damper Standard...

In a bid to address the nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions emitted by buildings, Johnson Controls has joined forces with the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the electrification of heating and cooling systems in commercial buildings. One powerful tool to decarbonize buildings are heat pumps. However, less than 15% of commercial buildings in the United States currently utilize heat pumps, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to promote their adoption. Heat pump adoptio...

Yorkland Controls Limited, a prominent player in the Canadian building controls, combustion controls, and parts industry, is excited to announce a strategic merger with US-based Building Controls & Solutions ("BCS"), a distributor of innovative building automation and control solutions and parts. This transformative merger is poised to create a powerful synergy that will offer expanded services and distribution capabilities in the Canadian market. customer satisfaction The merger brings t...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the globally renowned manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced the release of its latest whitepaper titled 'Understanding Humidification Solutions: Selecting the Right Type of Humidifier'. Humidifiers play a vital role in maintaining the right moisture balance for air in commercial facilities, safeguarding materials, optimizing processes, and contributing to a healthier and more comfortable working environme...

Airzone Control, the provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions, announces the expansion of its North American sales team with the appointments of Mark Labitad, Territory Manager for California, and Joe Mannino, Territory Manager for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  These strategic hires will allow Airzone to strengthen its market presence and provide dedicated HVAC dealer support across key regions. Mark Labitad Mark Labitad brings a wealth of knowledge and ex...

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), Resilience First, and Resilience Rising today launched the Corporate Climate Resilience Pathways initiative, which aims to empower companies to enhance their resilience and contribute to a global ecosystem of resilient business practices. Climate change poses an urgent threat. As the backbone of the global economy, businesses play a pivotal role in driving forward resilience and mitigating the dire impacts of climate change. climate, sustaina...

Every building can be renovated to be energy efficient, and every renovation step counts. This will be demonstrated at the 27th International Passive House Conference, which will begin immediately after Easter. Retrofit. Have an impact Following its focal theme, 'Retrofit. Have an impact', the conference will present the successful transformation of buildings with high energy consumption into climate-friendly structures with low energy costs and high living comfort.  There will also be e...

Air Pros USA, a residential air conditioning company has hired industry pioneer, Debra Held, to be its National Director of Plumbing Services. The new executive role was established especially for Debra Held to spearhead the expansion of plumbing services across all brands and markets within the company. The hiring of Debra Held for this strategic position was expedited by the recent acquisition of Drain Genie’s customer list. Debra Held's responsibilities With deep roots in the plumbin...

Goodman is turning HVAC on its side with the launch of its new Goodman brand split system, side-discharge air conditioners heat pumps designed to free up space for backyards, rooftops, or patios while delivering extremely quiet, premium-style performance. A compact, space-saving solution for homes with limited installation options, the new inverter-driven, variable-speed, communicatingGoodman SD is up to 53 percent lighter and 40 percent smaller than a traditional cube-style unit...

Conduit Tech, Inc. (Conduit Tech), a start-up building tools to generate sales and reduce unbillable work for Residential HVAC Pros announced that it has received a Powered by ACCA Manual J® Approval from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). Shelby Breger and Marisa Reddy founded Conduit Tech in 2022 to make it easier for all HVAC Pros to quickly and profitably design, sell, and install high-efficiency and comfortable HVAC systems. Streamlining design, sales, and installatio...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Joe Choflet to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Joe's responsibilities In his new role, Joe Choflet will continue to lead wholesale, retail, specialty, and international sales. He will oversee product marketing for plastic and metal fittings and valves. Choflet will continue to report to Ashley Martin, President and COO of NIBCO. “Joe’s natural leadership skills, combined with his energy and extensive industry knowled...

As homeowners transition their HVAC systems from heating to cooling this spring, K&N, the pioneer in performance filtration products for over 50 years, is now helping homeowners save money, while keeping their homes cooler and breathe easier with its new washable and reusable HVAC filters. Available on the website, these easy-to-clean air filters strike a perfect balance of airflow, protection, and tremendous savings, helping increase HVAC system efficiency and providing users with clean an...

The CAREL Industries Board of Directors has approved the results as of 31 December 2023, with consolidated revenues equal to € 650.2 million, +19.3% compared to 2022 (net of the impact of currency exchange rates, growth would have been 21.1%). On a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rates, growth would have been 10.0%. Statement by the CEO Francesco Nalini, CEO of the Group, commented, “I am particularly proud to present the results of 2023, as the year just e...

ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and ventilation system at one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle physics institutes, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The study included energy efficiency audits which have helped to identify a savings potential of 17.4 percent across a fleet of 800 motors. energy consumption roadmap The research, con...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, announces its participation in the MCE - Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2024to launch a comprehensive range of new EC Axial fans, centrifugal blowers, and EC motors. Designed to set new benchmarks in energy efficiency, reliability, and performance while reducing system noise, these products feature advancements such as over 90% motor power efficiency, innovative impeller designs for enhanced airflow, and s...

Statement of Nathaniel Keohane, President, of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), “With the impacts of climate change becoming clearer every year and being felt in every corner of the country, requiring publicly traded firms to disclose information about climate risk is a no-brainer, not from a climate point of view, but from an investment point of view." "Investors can’t make informed decisions in a vacuum, and climate change will affect every aspect of businesses,...

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...

The number of women in the workforce reached a record high in 2023. Yet, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that only 10% of mechanical engineers and only 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers are women. As the HVAC industry continues to evolve, Johnson Controls believes a diverse workforce that empowers women is crucial for continued growth. women STEM graduates "As a woman business pioneer and engineer, it is extremely exciting to see the increasing numbers of women STEM...

At MCE 2024, CAREL will be presenting solutions with a specific focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality. All CAREL’s solutions will be exhibited at stand A31-B42, hall 11, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the latest HVAC/R innovations for smart system management and reduced environmental impact. The European Green Deal has defined a very clear path to decarbonization, with buildings playing a crucial role and HVAC systems representing the main area...

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...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has been named to the Indiana Chamber®’s 2024 list of Best Places to Work in Indiana, USA. The Chamber announced this year's winners on its website; rankings will be unveiled at an awards event held on May 8, 2024.  The recognition is one of several the company received in the past 12 months, including awards at the national level presented by Newsweek and USA Today. Best Places award The Chamber’s nomination review process also includes a comp...