Air Ventilation News & Trends

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. Tassio Temperature Control recommends getting the air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year.  The optimum time is in the spring to ensure the system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. Users need to be able to rely on air conditioners for their comfort here in Los Angeles. Why Is Maintenance Important?   The short answer is it...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. (GCHV Global). Giwee Group's proven strength in the VRF and light commercial market in China will expand Carrier's access to this growing, global market. Giwee Group acquisition The global market for VRF and light commercial HVAC equipment is expected to reach approximately US$ 20 b...

Marley Engineered Products, a front-runner in high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment for buildings, introduces the CU900 Series Custom Cabinet Unit Heater, which delivers supplemental comfort heat in a contemporary design to match modern and future architect specifications. The unit is operated by the new SmartSeries Plus, a digital touchscreen control capable of running a fully programmable internal schedule as well as connecting to a BACnet Building Management System. S...

Thanks to added capabilities and available new options, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is solidifying its reputation as the renowned US-based manufacturer of complete room air conditioning solutions, designed to deliver healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) and tackle serious issues, such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Under a suite of new accessory offerings called Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, the company has embraced scientific recommendations for how to best achieve except...

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, announces a series of ambitious new targets for a green building revolution. Designed to lower energy consumption and help protect the environment, the new standards will affect all homes and businesses – existing and new build. The new targets include measures to ensure: All new buildings are constructed to be highly energy efficient. Building work in existing buildings must meet new standards. Measures to tackle overheating in existing homes to...

In its quest to strengthen global efforts of designing a more resilient, sustainable electric world, Schneider Electric, the pioneer of the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is all set to showcase pioneering energy management innovations and partner programs at the Hannover Messe 2021. To address the global urgency of climate change and the 21st century’s most significant challenges of the accelerating energy transition and growing demand for energy, Schn...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announces the release of new generation of TeSys Giga series Motor Starters. The iconic TeSys Giga series has been reimagined with the latest smart digital innovations to deliver a simpler, more sustainable, safe and secure customer experience for panel builders, consulting engineers, system integrators, facility managers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) further building on pr...

On 25 March 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Directives, in which it calls on the European Commission to regulate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as well. The resolution is not binding on the Commission but is nevertheless a significant milestone in the efforts to enshrine IAQ into legislation. It confirms there is growing appreciation among legislators of the importance of clean air indoors, reflecting an ambition which Eurovent...

Paul McCarver, President and CEO of Houston-based HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor, Delta T Equipment, announces a major office move to a larger facility for the company and its subsidiaries, Total Pump Solutions, and DT Fabrication, effective May 17th, 2021. Total Pump Solutions is a distributor of industry-renowned fire-suppression equipment. DT Fabrication manufactures Total Tanks domestic, fire, and combination water storage tanks. The state-of-the-art new facility The new facility...

Carrier Transicold hosted a special online event showcasing the company’s forward-thinking electrification and sustainability strategy, including the launch of its new connected cold chain solution, Lynx™ Fleet. Participants in The Cool Experience event learned details of the company’s commitment to developing a healthy, safe, and sustainable cold chain, which will help contribute to the European Union’s target of reducing CO2 emissions within the transport industry by...

Carrier Transicold launched the advanced Lynx™ Fleet solution for over-the-road refrigeration transporters in Europe. The Lynx Fleet solution applies advanced IoT, machine learning, and analytics technology to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the cargo’s journey. The suite of Lynx tools provides Carrier customers with enhanced visibility, increased connectivity, and actionable intelligence across the...

To help improve public transit safety and support economic recovery, Thermo King, a strategic brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, launches a new air purification solution for buses that continuously purifies the air while the bus is in operation. Thermo King’s Air Purification Solution has been independently tested and proven to be 98% effective in deactivating certain viruses, including a surrogate for the virus that causes COVID-19. Healthier air quality “Our p...

Clean Air Group Inc. has announced its acquisition of Bioclimatic Air Systems of Delran, New Jersey. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Clean Air Group, based in Fairfield, owns the AtmosAir Solutions bi-polar ionization technology which is installed in HVAC systems and emits ions into the air in occupied spaces. The AtmosAir Solutions technology is used in commercial properties, schools and airports around the world.

DiversiTech Corp., an aftermarket manufacturer, and supplier of highly-engineered components for residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), announced on March 24, 2021, that it has merged with Fresh-Aire UV, a pioneer in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. IAQ product range “The addition of Fresh-Aire UV, a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), into the DiversiTech brand portfolio further strengthens our product leadership...

LENNOX EMEA, a company in the design and manufacture of heating, air conditioning, air treatment, and refrigeration equipment, through its three brands Lennox, Friga-Bohn, and HK Refrigeration, is hosting a content-rich ‘Learning Month’, which will run from April 15th to May 15th. Learning Month will comprise a series of free online webinars (in local languages) that provide professionals in the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry with targete...

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable June 30, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2021. Trane Technologies has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends on its common shares since 1919 and annual dividends since 1910.

DENSO Corporation announced it has begun testing a CO2 circulation plant at its Anjo Plant’s Electrification Innovation Center. The new plant is a demonstration facility designed to capture and recycle CO2, a capability that supports DENSO’s larger efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions from its facilities. sustainability DENSO for years has been committed to sustainability. Out of that commitment, it recently implemented growth strategies in its focus areas of "Green" and "Peace of M...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will host its “Game On” Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. free online learning experience The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK®, and TempMaster® commercial rooftop systems along with trending ind...

Teknotherm is excited to announce that they have been awarded the contract to finalize the HVAC systems for RoPax ferry HONFLEUR. Back in 2017 Brittany Ferries ordered HONFLEUR at Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellshaft (FSG) Shipyard in Germany. However, when FSG Shipyard went bankrupt in 2019, its Norwegian owner Siem Group signed a contract with Fosen Yard in Norway to complete the project. Supplying HVAC systems HONFLEUR – now named newbuilding 93 – was designed to become a 187.4 m...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, provides strategies and skills for increasing long-term high-margin commercial service agreements at a three-day virtual training in May. BDR’s Commercial Maintenance Sales workshop, scheduled for May 11-13, helps HVAC professionals identify and analyze the impact of commercial maintenance agreements on short- and long-term revenue growth. maintenance relationships...

GE Current, a Daintree company (Current), announces the acquisition of Forum Inc. (Forum), a privately held, Pittsburgh-based architectural linear luminaire company with a 50-plus-year record of high-quality exceptional products and proven manufacturing capabilities. Forum has manufactured lighting for numerous landmark projects, including the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, Cleveland Clinic and the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh. Delivering new solutions This t...

Drury Southwest is a Missouri-based, family owned and operated hotel system with more than 130 hotels in 21 states. Founded in 1973, the Drury brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Drury Suites®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, and other brands. The company’s focus on exceptional customer service, spotless rooms, and best-in-class value earned the company a JD Power and Associates ranking of ‘Highest in Guest Satisfaction’ award fr...

UltraViolet Devices Inc. partnered with Badger Technologies to equip the Badger UV Disinfect robot with its advanced UV-C technology to create an autonomous disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food service, and retail environments. UV robot “We partnered with them to develop a UV robot that can come to life at the end of the shift when everyone goes home, can take a couple of hours, and do a normal-sized grocery stor...

Blalock Heating & Air, along with Johnstone Supply, Fujitsu and The Nixon Group, teamed up on a project at Speedway Ford in Griffin, Georgia, United States of America (USA). The team consisted of: Blalock Heating and Air – Justin Bishop, Johnstone Supply – Ty Rath, Fujitsu – Shawn Hill, The Nixon Group – Seth Nixon. Speedway Ford Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock Heating & Air Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock...

Carrier is proud to support Habitat for Humanity International’s Home is the Key campaign, aimed at unlocking more families’ futures with homeownership – a fundamental stepping stone to better health, more financial freedom, and security. The company has begun its fundraising effort with an initial $250,000 donation to the campaign and will continue to raise awareness throughout the month of April by engaging its distributor and dealer network and employees through advertising...

AC Supply has decided to partner and stock the most trusted brand in PTACs, Friedrich, at all four of its Tarrant County locations. As a manufacturer, Friedrich believes that Air Conditioning is at the heart of what they do the same philosophy that AC Supply has thrived on for the last 60-plus years. With this mutual mindset of quality and care, a partnership between AC Supply and Friedrich came naturally. Customer solutions When looking at our PTAC line in 2021, we knew that getting the best...

Trane®, by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is establishing new operations in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the market effective April 1, 2021. Trane optimizes indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, energy management and contracting services, aftermarket parts support, and connected building solutions. Trane will expand its existing workforce as part of the new operation and plans to hire additional e...

As the heating season begins to wind down, use the upcoming calls to pre-book customers in for the summer maintenance checks – it’s a chance to test for any potential system issues and resolve them proactively before Fall 2019. Often, poor water quality is the leading cause behind systems issues or failure. Also known as black iron oxide sludge, magnetite is a result of oxidation inside untreated hydronic systems and if not dealt with, can foul pumps; deposit in low flow areas such...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has approved its ambitious emissions reduction targets. The targets covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Johnson Controls’ operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. Johnson Controls’ target for emissions from its value chain (scope...

All three of Hunter Industrial Fans’ HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fan lines have been certified by the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA): the Titan, Eco, and XP. AMCA, an international, not-for-profit organization in the air movement and control industry, bases its certifications on product tests for energy efficiency, sound, and overall performance. AMCA International’s Certified Ratings Program (CRP) assures that a product line has been tested and rated in conformance w...