Air Ventilation News & Trends

With the WHO estimating that 99% of the world’s population is exposed to levels of air pollution that lead to increased health risks, real-time, accurate, and 360-degree measurement of airborne particles is more important than ever in the fight for cleaner air. Vaisala, a global pioneer in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, announced the new gold standard in compact air quality sensors, a revolutionary way to help city and community pioneers take action to p...

LG Electronics has been named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. This honor recognizes LG’s exemplary commitment to fighting climate change and protecting the environment through leadership in ENERGY STAR-certified products and promotions. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. Innovation for a Better Life “ENERGY STAR supports LG’s...

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...

Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of product safety and certification. In furtherance of that mission, the IAQ pioneer recently announced that several of its HVAC products for the K-12 market are now UL60335 certified. The proactive shift was made to stay ahead of new regulations that will go into effect after January 1, 2025. At that point, all new products and changes to products will need to be certified un...

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...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched the FL-10 LED architectural linear diffuser system, which fully integrates the Titus FlowBar™ architectural linear diffuser with the Apure® MINUS 2 lighting module. The FL-10 LED FlowBar system maximizes air diffuser performance, while giving architects and designers greater aesthetic freedom than conventional air supply diffusers. Integrating HVAC and lighting can also reduce costs and installation time. FL-10 LED FlowBar syst...

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...

Aircuity, a pioneer in airflow optimization technology, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the world’s largest Net Zero building. With nearly 1 million square feet in scope, this project marks a significant milestone for Aircuity, following its involvement in numerous Net Zero initiatives over the years. The building is designed to be the largest and tallest Net Zero building in the world and is targeting a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum rating along w...

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...

Hoshizaki America, Inc., a major innovator in commercial kitchen equipment, is proud to announce the ground-breaking for its new two-story warehouse, located adjacent to its current manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. The ground-breaking marks the beginning of construction for a 120,000 square foot facility that will revolutionize Hoshizaki’s material flow throughout fabrication and assembly processes for its commercial ice machines. This investment in infrastructure...

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,...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global major in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and init...

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...

 Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global pioneer in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, marking the 17th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list.  Ethics at Johnson Controls "What we do every day at Johnson Controls makes the world more productive, more secure, and more sustainable. Creating winn...

Sensibo, the major Climate Tech company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, has released its 2023 Climate Impact report. The report outlines the remarkable achievements of Smart HVAC technology in 2023, where Sensibo successfully mitigated 111,011 gross tons of CO2-eq–equivalent to eliminating over 22,000 gasoline-powered vehicles from the roads for an entire year. Additionally, the company saved 272 GWh of energy and managed 868 MW. Sensibo’s smart heating products...

Belimo achieved strong results and continued to deliver on its growth strategy despite complex economic conditions. Belimo pursued its long-term growth and investment strategy unwaveringly and successfully throughout 2023. Thanks to highly engaged employees and a strong network of suppliers, Belimo was able to master the year’s challenges exceptionally well. In line with its strategy, the Group welcomed almost 100 additional new talents during the year under review. Belimo invests in res...

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...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has again been named to the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, recognizing the world’s pioneering companies for sustainable business practices. Based on S&P Global's rigorous Corporate Sustainability Assessment, only companies scoring in the top 15% of their industry are included. The more than 9,400 companies assessed for the 2023 CSA were considered for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearb...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce its latest CPD, which addresses High-Temperature Axial Fans & Variable Speed Drives (VSDs). This new CPD has been introduced to clearly explain the standard ‘BS EN 12101-3:2002 Smoke and heat control systems-Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators’, and advise on compliance. Various smoke applications Simon Plummer, Nuaire Axials Divisional Manager and one of the UK...

Modine, a diversified global pioneer in innovative thermal management and ventilation solutions, announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scott Springfield Manufacturing, a pioneering manufacturer of air handling units (AHU). With this transaction, Modine will gain immediate access to a highly complementary product portfolio and a blue-chip customer base in several strategic end markets, including hyperscale and colocation data centers, telecommunications, healthcare...