Air Ventilation News & Trends

SHARC International Systems Inc. and its subsidiary SHARC Energy Systems Inc. are pleased to announce it has signed HTS Ontario to a Manufacturer’s Representative Agreement (‘MRA’) to become a representative (‘representative’) of SHARC™ products such as the Piranha™, Piranha HC and the SHARC 'system across Ontario. At the beginning of 2020, the company started the process of overhauling its representative network. To begin, it is critical for SHARC to c...

Panasonic has introduced advanced updates to its domestic RAC TZ range. The new Wall-Mounted TZ has been designed with a smaller and more elegant chassis, while still maintaining impressive power and efficiency as well as utilizing R32 refrigerant to fully satisfy the demand for reliable solutions with reduced environmental impact. Undergoing major improvements, Panasonic has focused on creating a compact heating and cooling indoor unit that is only 779mm in width - small enough to be placed ab...

Pure Air Control Services has one of the few environmental laboratories that provides Coronavirus environmental testing of surface samples utilizing RT-qPCR technology. As businesses prepare to reopen and more importantly for essential businesses that remain open, ensuring a safe environment for occupants is the number one priority. Many organizations have been taking extra measures for cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to minimize the risk. Business where cases of COVID-19 are con...

Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the organizers of the EUROVENTSUMMIT have announced the postponement of its upcoming edition to 2021. Initially scheduled for September 2020, it will now take place from 12 to 15 October 2021 in Antalya, Turkey. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in the obligatory postponement of many events around the world. After evaluating the continued uncertainty around the pandemic and in consultation with the HVACR industry, the event organizers have decided tha...

Carrier Hong Kong Ltd. was awarded a four-year chiller service agreement covering all 52 chillers in 17 buildings of Hong Kong International Airport. The service agreement, which covers Carrier and non-Carrier brand chillers, was awarded based on Carrier’s innovative service capabilities and cost competitiveness. Carrier Hong Kong is responsible for all of the maintenance, staffing, repairs, improvements and refurbishment required to keep all 52 chillers in the facility operational, and o...

To help hospitals treating patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Carrier Global Corporation launched the OptiClean portable negative air machine, which cleans and removes air potentially contaminated by the virus. In a closed room, the machine uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, an air management system to significantly reduce the presence of coronavirus and other contaminants in the air, and flexible ducting to exhaust the filtered air. The machine creates negative p...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, provided an update on actions the company is taking to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Andy Teich, lead independent director of Resideo, stated, “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, professional installers, customers and communities in which we operate. While the operating environment is challenging, we are taking decisive actions to manage the business through the COVID-19 pa...

Mercyhealth, a healthcare provider with multiple hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin, announced it will deploy Molekule's air purification technology, including its newly released commercial product, Air Pro RX, intended for healthcare facilities, to enhance protection for its patients and frontline medical personnel. The devices will be deployed throughout Mercyhealth's five hospitals in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Molekule's PECO air purification technology has been demonstrated...

Accruent, a globally renowned provider of solutions to manage the built environment, announced that it has entered a partnership with UK facilities management and professional services company, Mitie to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie’s facilities management clients. Mitie’s diverse customer base spans a range of industries including retail, commercial real estate, telecommunications, government and industrial sectors. vx Observe IoT remote monitoring platform Mitie will...

In conjunction with Earth Day 2020, Uponor North America announces that its Lakeville, Minnesota, distribution center now receives 100 percent of its electrical power from wind energy, and is the first major manufacturing customer to participate in Dakota Electric Association’s Wellspring Renewable Energy program. Wellspring Renewable Energy subscribers pay a slight premium to purchase wind energy sold in 100 kilowatt-hour blocks. As a partner in the program, Uponor will annually purchase...

The Yamatogawa Route, measuring approximately 10 km in total length, fully opened in March 2020, connecting between Sakai City and Matsubara City in Osaka. Panasonic constructed the tunnel ventilation facilities for this route. Panasonic delivered more products than any other project of this kind in its history, including 78 large jet fans, each as big as an airliner's jet engine, as well as 64 electrostatic precipitators and 14 exhaust fans. In the following, the members in charge of the proje...

Greenheck, a globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, has announced the new model GJI, as the latest addition to its GreenJet series of fans, which have been specifically designed to ventilate enclosed parking structures. GJI ductless jet fan Featuring a low profile of less than 12 inches, the GJI ductless jet fan maximizes vehicle clearance space to allow for shorter floor-to-floor heights in the garage. The GJI’s aero...

ServiceTitan, the all-in-one software and operating system for residential and commercial service and replacement contractors, has announced it is working with global residential comfort and security solutions provider Resideo to enhance efficiency and empower field technicians with essential tools to increase profitability and device sales. The collaboration connects ServiceTitan users with Resideo’s robust catalog of Honeywell Home indoor air quality (IAQ) and temperature control produc...

UV Angel, a globally renowned company in pathogen control technology, has announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel's newest products, UV Angel Air and the next-generation UV Angel Adapt, provide health care experts and others with the crucial tools for the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19. UV Angel technology "We believe rapid deployment of UV Angel technology in hosp...

UV Angel, a provider in pathogen control technology, announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel's newest products – UV Angel Air and the next-generation UV Angel Adapt – provide health care leaders and others with the crucial tools for the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19. "We believe rapid deployment of UV Angel technology in hospitals around the country can...

Building Protection Systems, Inc. (BPSI) announced that they have successfully entered a definitive Sales and Distributorship agreement with Pragati Engineers located in the country of India. BPSI and Pragati Engineers to offer the BPSI Next Generation CBRN Sentry One Family of detection technologies, air purification systems, strategies and services as well as other critical infrastructure protection intellectual property for facilities such as military, airports, hospitals transit, commercial,...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced several leadership appointments in key and customer-facing roles. Petrina Zaraszczak has been named Vice President and General Manager of Resideo's Comfort line of business, reporting directly to Sach Sankpal. Zaraszczak has been serving as the interim leader of the business since June 2019 and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in product marketing and strategy to the role. With a cu...

Hot weather can be unbearable without a reliable air conditioning system. Before temperatures rise, home owners should consider whether or not they can get another season out of their aging HVAC units. Even the most maintained HVAC system isn’t going to last much more than 20 years. As with all things mechanical, once the air conditioner gets old, its components gradually wear out. That means frequent breakdowns and expensive repair bills. Even if it manages to limp along, home owners can...

Pure Air Control Services, Inc. announced that its Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory (EDLab) has been accredited by the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to perform biological tests (Certificate #5594.01) on environmental and pharmaceutical samples (including bulk, swabs, wipes, water and liquids). EDLab is equipped, staffed and ready to serve the environmental or RX needs no matter the project scope. “Since 1992 EDLab has provided a high degree of expertise and an...

BC Place is an icon of British Columbia. From the water, or from the sky, views of Vancouver’s downtown skyline are punctuated by the retractable stadium roof. Ruskin and its representative in Vancouver, were deeply involved from start to finish with both the aesthetics and ventilation control of the stadium redesign. The concept was to take what at one time was a large inflatable air supported roof and convert it into a retractable dome with a large cable-supported roof. “This inve...

Headquartered in West Sacramento, California, The Money Store’s existing facilities were inadequate for its growing staff. To help with its consolidation and expansion, The Money Store contracted with E.M. Kado and Associates to design a new facility to meet their needs. Wanting to complement and enhance the West Sacramento skyline, E.M. Kado and Associates designed the new building with a distinctive tiered appearance. The mechanical systems in this unique building were designed and inst...

In order to maintain the existing classic appearance of Nordstrom’s headquarters, Ruskin modified its ELF Louver to meet the design specifications. By making alterations to the louver head and sill construction, Ruskin was able to create a louver that provided the perfect match to Nordstrom’s window openings and stone facade. The custom designed two and three inch blade spacing louvers not only complement the existing architecture, they also blend in with blinds planned to be added...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), globally renowned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment, has announced the temporary closure of its manufacturing plant in Scottsboro, Alabama, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Ensuring workers’ safety HTPG stated that are shutting the plant down to disinfect and the plan is to remain down for the remainder of the week, so as to ensure a safe working environment and ample staff to support customer needs. The...

The Hawaiian Islands have a lot to offer – pristine beaches, natural beauty and friendly citizens. And now, with the help of Ruskin and its partner contractors, it also has a state-of-the-art middle school campus. In order to accommodate the continued growth of Kapolei, the Kapolei School District recently constructed a new middle school campus. Located on Hawaii’s most populated island, Oahu, the new Kapolei Middle School is a perfect example of how new architecture can be used to...

Hess Tower is a 29 story, 844,000 square foot mixed use building containing commercial office, retail and dining space with an adjacent parking garage. It’s located in Houston’s Inner Loop East area adjacent to Discovery Green park, a 12 acre urban green space for outdoor activities, concerts and other entertainment events. Originally named Discovery Tower, it was renamed in 2009 for the Hess Corporation, its current lessee. It was formally completed in 2010 and is Houston’s f...

To improve access into the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Four Queens recently added a 48 foot air curtain. Built using Ruskin’s IAQ50 air flow measuring and control dampers, the new air curtain efficiently and economically maintains the pressure in the building. Designed to satisfy the needs of a variety of applications, the IAQ50 air flow measuring and control damper provides the perfect solution to difficult challenges. Downtown Las Vegas hasn’t been the same since th...

The owners of St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma find comfort in knowing their emergency generator system is protected by Ruskin. A newly built penthouse using Ruskin’s Wind Driven Rain Resistant EME6625 Louver keeps the top-floor generator room dry and secure. Ruskin EME6625 Louver Designed to handle the severe weather conditions often found in the Midwest, the EME6625 Louver creates very low pressure drop while providing the best combination of rain protection and high airflow...

Flynt and Kallenberger Engineer, Justin Roush P.E., knew from previous experience that the non-ducted VRV systems would have trouble meeting ASHRAE Standard 62 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) while maintaining a comfortable environment inside the building because of the high humidity in Tahlequah. “Eastern Oklahoma is a very humid place. Humidity is the bane of our existence out here,” Roush said. He knew that the outdoor conditions in this area, 101° dry bulb, 8...

At Stanford, they inspire sustainable building solutions and the people who work in them. The Environment and Energy Building (Y2E2) continues to perform and provide a sustainable learning environment. The four-story building contains classrooms, offices, and labs that are filled with experts and students who are motivated by the efficient building in which they work, research and advance a variety of sustainable solutions for future generations to come. Passive air management system The buil...

The professionals who operate hospitals understand the importance of good air quality in maintaining a healthy environment. Unfortunately, many health care facilities don’t have the proper systems or adequate ventilation to meet current codes. That was the case for Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Upgrading HVAC system In 1965, the hospital was remodeled and expanded. This included building a new multi-story wing. In 1998, the hospital decided to do a complete retrofit of the...