Air Ventilation News & Trends

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces a Remote Diagnostic Tool that allows the company’s experts to consult in real-time with customers at their jobsites anywhere, anytime. HVAC professionals can share live views of their installations via mobile devices and collaborate to implement solutions. The app even allows users to draw by touching the screen to highlight specific areas and provide detailed instructions. In addition to facilitating safe physical distancing, Armstrong’s Remote...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that the company has appointed Jay Geldmacher as president and CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective May 28, 2020. Geldmacher succeeds Mike Nefkens, whose departure the company announced in December 2019. This leadership transition is the result of a comprehensive search process and follows the company's recently announced board changes, which included the addition...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems launched the latest additions to its tier Evolution™ series with the Evolution Extreme 26 air conditioner (Model 186CNV) and Evolution Extreme 24 heat pump (Model 284ANV). Both products showcase a number of features performance, which includes numerous technological advancements with 12 patents pending. Bluetooth® diagnostic information Bryant, a supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Carrier, a globa...

AgraFlora Organics International Inc. announces that Propagation Services Canada Inc. the Company’s flagship cultivation asset located in Delta British Columbia has secured a Standard Cultivation License from Health Canada. “Obtaining the License at the Delta Facility marks the end of a journey commenced in Q4 2018 and is the key milestone in beginning cannabis sales from what is the 2nd largest and one of the most advanced greenhouses in Canada” stated Brandon Boddy AgraFlora...

Viessmann has designed and developed a new modular, airtight intensive care unit (ICU), which could make a fundamental contribution to the care of seriously ill COVID-19 patients. The mobile, climate-controlled ICU builds on expertise within Viessmann’s Refrigeration Solutions division, which manufactures cold rooms with superior hygiene properties for a range of commercial applications. Thanks to their prefabricated and modular design, the one or two-patient portable ICUs can be transpo...

Any home is more than just four walls, it equates to security and comfort for everyone in the family. When the outdoor temperature soars, people want to escape to a cool dwelling space. However, like all things mechanical, all air conditioning systems are prone to malfunction without routine maintenance. If an air conditioner has stopped working properly, residents can try these DIY tips to troubleshoot potential issues. Thermostat malfunctioning issues If the temperature in the house is too...

While allergens are present all year round, springtime is especially renowned for a significant increase affecting many more individuals than usual, with pollen sensitivity being the most common form of seasonal respiratory allergic disease in Europe. Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions has created the ideal solution to help limit the side effects of springtime pollens by incorporating its innovative nanoe X Technology within its air conditioner ranges - optimally designed to restrict certa...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), joined by the Consumer Technology Association and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to intervene on the side of the Department of Energy (DOE) in a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council against a rule issued in earlier 2021 governing the Department's rulemaking procedures. Updated process rule The Procedures for Use in New or Revi...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are open for business and ready to support their customers during this challenging time. As the company continue to closely monitor the Covid-19 situation, they would like to assure their new and existing clients that they have taken steps to ensure that they are serving their customers in the safest possible way. The company is following the Government, PHE and WHO guidelines and are exceeding the requirements of their advice. The company has the scale...

Phoenix Tree Holdings Limited (Danke), one of the largest co-living platforms in China with the fastest growth, released its indoor air quality control standard for co-living apartments, which is the first such standard set by an individual company in China's residential rental industry. The Co-living Apartment Indoor Air Quality Control Standard was jointly developed by Danke and the China Environmental United Certification Center (CEC), a state-owned enterprise affiliated with the Ministry of...

As countries around the world work to contain the spread of COVID-19 and prepare to reopen, Trane Technologies is addressing critical needs for healthier air quality in buildings, hospitals and homes and safe transport for food and medicine. The global climate innovator has seen a growing focus on indoor air quality in buildings, including hospitals and other healthcare settings. At the same time, strain on the grocery supply chain and concerns about a pandemic-driven food supply crisis highlig...

Johnson Controls announced Sensormatic Solutions, its global retail solutions portfolio, expanded its offerings to help retailers protect its employees, customers and assets in brick-and-mortar store operations and warehouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, these new offerings help retailers to adhere to recommended store occupancy and social distancing guidelines during the current situation and in preparation for the reopening and recovery period. Retail “As retailers face t...

Johnson Controls has announced that it will be exhibiting at the 2020 Wolfe Research Virtual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference. Johnson Controls International plc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, George Oliver, and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Brian Stief, will speak at the 2020 Wolfe Research Virtual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the comp...

LIXIL, a provider of water and housing products, announces an exclusive discount on its lineup of plumbing products from each brand in the U.S. portfolio, including American Standard, GROHE and DXV, to active and retired members of the United States military. The discount, which is estimated to be 50 to 90 percent off retail prices, is extended to service members from all branches of the United States military as an expression of gratitude for their contribution to our nation. Redeem the disco...

To help facilitate remote HVAC management during these challenging times, Armstrong has announced that it will provide its cloud-based subscription service, Pump Manager, to new customers with three months of free service. cloud-based subscription “While we are practicing social distancing to protect ourselves and those around us, we still have to ensure that our buildings operate as effectively as possible.” said Tunji Asiwaju, Global Performance Management Services with Armstrong...

With the rise of veganism showing no signs of slowing down, plant-based meal provider, allplants decided to consolidate its seven sites into a single, central facility. When the contracting company, Forma London was presented with the challenge of sustainably fitting out the new building, it turned to Elta Fans to deliver an efficient ventilation solution. Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of different reasons, including health, climate change, and animal welfare. As p...

The new Adidas LDN flagship outlet in London, which opened late October 2019, has been specifically designed to enhance the retail experience. As the brand’s most technologically-advanced store worldwide, it required a ventilation system that would effectively deliver a fresh air supply across the four-storey, 27,000 sq. ft, site, in the most energy efficient way possible. Adidas is one of the most well-known sports brands in the world, and so it’s to be expected that when it launch...

Two new Burnham model MPC™ high efficiency commercial boilers were recently installed by The Witmer Company of New Holland, PA in the historic ‘High Point’ Mansion located in Hershey, PA. The Model MPC boilers will provide space heating for the 22-room Mansion which was built in 1908 as the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey. Mr. Hershey was the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, now known as The Hershey Company. Today, ‘High Point’ Mansion serves as the h...

One in two ventilation contractors and distributors are unaware they are risking ErP compliance, according to a survey conducted by Elta Fans. Despite installing plate fans and roof cowls together, 53% of contractors surveyed said they did not believe themselves to be system designers. However, by combining these two products, installers are acting as a ‘manufacturer’ in the eyes of the law, and as such, are responsible for ErP compliance. The figure is similar for ventilation distr...

In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo this week, AHRI President & CEO Stephen Yurek requested the urgent assistance of the Department of State in "convincing the federal, state, and local jurisdictions in Mexico to allow continued manufacturing operations, while our members commit to adhere to strict workplace safety and health standards." Impact of inability to work Yurek explained that in addition to potentially harming customers in Mexico, "the continued inability of s...

AAON, Inc. announced that Norman H. Asbjornson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AAON, Inc. (the “Company”), will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, effective May 12, 2020. The Company also announced that Gary D. Fields, President, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (in addition to his current position of President), also to be effective May 12, 2020. As Executive Chairman, Mr. Asbjornson will lead the Board and continue to provide the full benefit of h...

Johnson Controls has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020 on May 15, 2020. Johnson Controls International plc Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Oliver, and Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Brian Stief, will speak at the Virtual Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2020, slated to take place on Friday, May 15, 2020. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major, Blue Star Limited, has announced several important Board level changes that were approved at the Meeting of the Board of Director. The Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Mr Shailesh Haribhakti as the Chairman of Blue Star with effect from April 1, 2019. He will succeed Mr Suneel M Advani, who will be retiring from the Board on March 31, 2019 in accordance with the retirement policy for Non-Executive Directors. Listing Obligati...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major, Blue Star Limited, has launched 75 new models of room air conditioners in its Platinum Jubilee year. These superior and stylish models also include energy-efficient inverter ACs capable of delivering 30% extra cooling over and above its rated capacity. This enables faster temperature pull-down even in larger rooms during peak summers thereby consuming less power and leading to significant savings on account of lower electricity bills. This su...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, in association with its authorized distributor in the Maldives, Springcool Pvt. Ltd., has opened an exclusive showroom for Blue Star’s products in the city of Male. A wide range of products are on display in the showroom and include highly energy-efficient 100% inverter VRF systems, inverter split air conditioners, bottled water dispensers, water co...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited announces the launch of a new and innovative model of a room air conditioner with in-built air purifier, which cools and purifies the air in the room at the same time. Pollution levels in India are rising with indoor air pollution getting worse than the outdoor pollution in many cases due to the closed environment of spaces such as a home or office, and the lack of fresh air. Pollutants get trapped and micro-organisms flouris...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has achieved the prestigious ‘Management Status’ in the 2019 CPD Climate Change Rating Report. Based on companies acting to address climate risks and build a zero-carbon economy, the CPD Global Report rates companies worldwide on their current environmental footprint and how they act to improve it. greenhouse gas emissions Of the more than 8,400 reporting companies, less than 9% achieve the prestigious ‘Management Status.’ Armstrong launched...

Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive has never been more important than it is currently. At Filtration Group, they are committed to continuing their operations as an essential business, keeping the team members safe, and to working with their customers to bolster the economy and fight the coronavirus. The health and wellbeing of the team members and the communities in which they live and work is their top priority. Safe working environment Fi...

Model ABD-Z1 is the latest addition to Greenheck’s line of automatic balancing dampers that provide on-demand control to ventilation systems. Model ABD-Z1 combines a shut-off damper with an electric actuator, automatic balancing damper (ABD) and a plenum box into one assembly. Ventilating targeted spaces The addition of a low leakage volume control damper to an automatic balancing damper allows the ABD-Z1 to shut-off unoccupied zones. By only ventilating targeted spaces, the central fan&...

Model ECV-40 is an addition to Greenheck’s energy core ventilator (ECV) line. The ECV-40’s new design features a dual-fan arrangement consisting of direct drive mixed-flow plenum fans with variable frequency drives (VFDs) replacing the forward-curved fan typically found in energy core ventilators. The mixed flow fan, a hybrid between an axial propeller and a centrifugal fan, reduces brake horsepower requirements by up to 50%. The VFDs facilitate ease of balancing at start-up. Sound...