Air Ventilation News & Trends

Marley Engineered Products is excited to launch a ground-breaking new product; the out-of-sight, out-of-mind UL listed In-Floor Perimeter Convector - THX Series heater, which delivers comfort, aesthetics and safety for the ultimate supplemental heat system for both new and existing buildings. THX Series directly addresses the building's need for supplemental heat against the curtain walls and glazing, while fully integrating with the architects' designed interior spaces. The unit drops directly...

Greenheck has added two new products to its automatic balancing damper (ABD) line. Model ABD-FD incorporates a UL 555 rated 1-1/2 or 3 hour static fire damper, flanged sleeve, an ABD and an optional factory-supplied grille. The entire ABD-FD assembly is UL rated and approved and can be used in both supply and exhaust applications. Ceiling radiation damper CRD-1WT, UL classified for wood truss floor/ceiling assemblies, now has ABD-FD the option to add an ABD mounted in the plenum box. auto...

Johnson Controls International plc has announced the appointment of Ganesh Ramaswamy as Vice President and President, Global Services & Transformation. In this new role, Ramaswamy will serve as an officer of the company and will provide leadership for the global service business with revenue of US$ 6.3 billion, which is a critical part of Johnson Controls' growth strategy. Service and transformation role In a combined service and transformation role, Ramaswamy will drive to improve consist...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a globally renowned provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced a number of actions to position the company for long-term success and enhance shareholder value. The company’s President and CEO, Mike Nefkens, and the board have mutually agreed to a transition, which will allow Mike to focus on family health issues. Nefkens has agreed to continue until his successor is appointed, at which time he also will step down from the board of directors. Nef...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., globally renowned provider of home comfort and security solutions, has announced a number of actions to position the company for long-term success and enhance shareholder value. CEO transition and search process The company’s President and CEO, Mike Nefkens, and the board have mutually agreed to a transition, which will allow Mike to focus on family health issues. Nefkens has agreed to continue until his successor is appointed, at which time he also will step...

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company is excited to announce Mechanical Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in the US States of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mechanical Sales Inc. has provided expertise in the HVAC industry since 1967. The Mechanical Sales team consists of 25 engineers and more than 525 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry. Energy-efficient designs With a focus on ene...

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow with a new acquisition. The high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) Fans Company is excited to announce Mechanical Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma States in the US. BMI communication protocols Mechanical Sales Inc. has provided expertise in the global HVAC industry since 1967. The Mechanical Sales team consists of 25 engineers and more than 525 yea...

The Eurovent Association has released the fourth edition of the widely-applied Eurovent Recommendation 4/21 – ‘Energy Efficiency Evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes’. The updated guidelines set out a new method for the determination of the annual energy consumption for filters operating at an airflow rate other than nominal. Eurovent 4/21 was first published in 2014 and has since gone through several revisions and editions. The aim of this guideline is t...

Filtration Group- HVAC announces the launch of the Enduro-Pleat® X3, a line of tough pleated MERV 13 filters that save time and money. This new product stands up to the most demanding of HVAC applications while performing at a MERV 13 filtration efficiency, which is required for LEED certification and other specific industries. The new AEROSTAR® Enduro-Pleat X3 was engineered as the result of a specific end-user with a serious challenge. Filtration Group was contacted when standard MERV...

On the 21st November 2019, a manifest as a commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace has been signed by 73 foreign-owned multinational companies based in France. Among them also Michael Ranft, CEO of Wilo Intec S.A.S., signed this manifest and had the honor to be a part of the official hand over to the French Minister of Work, Muriel Pénicaud with an opening speech of Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy and Finance, at the University La Sorbonne in Paris. Gl...

The latest advance in Greenheck’s line of SP commercial ceiling exhaust fans is the Modular SP-AP exhaust fan that offers exceptional design versatility and energy efficiency. Modular SP-AP ceiling exhaust fan The SP-AP’s constant CFM EC motor technology ensures performance set points resulting in improved indoor air quality, when application static pressure is higher than expected. The SP-AP is two speed capable (constantly on low speed) with built-in time delay. Three built-in h...

Ambivalence towards energy waste permeates every facet of UK life, new research conducted by Schneider Electric has found. The firm has calculated that at least 117 million tons of UK emissions were created in 2018 by wasted energy: energy that was lost in the generation and transmission process or wasted due to inefficiencies in UK buildings. The figure does not take into account emissions from energy lost in the food supply chain, industry or transport sectors. The research findings, publishe...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host four free educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place February 3-5, 2019, in Orlando. No pre-registration is required and all sessions will take place at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit AHRI in the West Hall at booth 3300, where they’ll showcase the member companies and certification program participants, share information about the world-class standards and certification program, and provide det...

Members of the HVACR community reported a continued positive business outlook heading into 2020 in the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal Annual Economic Outlook Survey. The survey was distributed to past and prospective attendees, as well as industry manufacturers, to gauge the market leading into the new year. Additionally, for the first time, the 2020 report includes input on trends, issues and opportunities as outlined by representatives from industry associations regarding their respective...

"In the future, we will focus even more on the respective core competencies of the two companies. Thus, create new synergies, which of course also benefit our customers," says Henrik Jørgensen, President of the Controls Division at Danfoss. With this new cooperation, Proemion will directly supply Danfoss' end customers worldwide with its products. The CANlink® mobile, Proemion's telematics control unit, is equipped with Danfoss' diagnostic communication protocol. Enabling connected m...

When it comes to business opportunities, the potential upside for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions is huge. It’s expected to be a US$ 15 billion market by 2022. Many technicians are unsure of how to best address air quality issues with homeowners, which can cause some HVAC companies to miss out on significant new revenues. Moving to data-driven control The Resideo AirCycle Program is here to change everything – starting with the conversations that technicians have with homeowners...

As outcome of the two-year Special Project ‘Evaporative Cooling 2030’, the Eurovent Association has published a set of documents including a new Eurovent Recommendation and a dedicated flyer, providing a clear overview of what the evaporative cooling industry saves in terms of CO2 emissions today and what it can save tomorrow. These documents are complemented by the first-ever European evaporative cooling industry monograph providing a clear indication on its size and scope. Euroven...

Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is celebrating its 60-year anniversary of producing commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment in Clarksville. Celebrating with Trane is the Clarksville mayor, Kim McMillan, who recognizes current and retired employees for six decades of dedication, commitment to customers and the plant’s positive impact on the community. The Ingersoll Rand foundation also provided a...

Danfoss Silicon Power is chosen by ZF Friedrichshafen AG to be supplier of power modules for a range of projects ZF acquired from OEM’s. At the same time the two companies are intensifying their existing cooperation, with a new strategic partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide power modules. ZF Friedrichshafen AG - Danfoss partnership ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH have stepped up their existing cooperation, with a new strategic partnership for silicon- and sil...

Leanheat, the developer of artificial intelligence solutions for district heating management, is expanding its business to the Swedish market. The company will make its widely used IoT solution for controlling the indoor temperature and humidity of district heated buildings available to Swedish property owners and district heating companies. Leanheat will start building its organization in Sweden and aims for several pilot projects with Swedish property management companies as early as the comin...

Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., long a community fixture here, has finalized a donation of vacant land destined to become a new city soccer complex. The 14-acre donation is intended to honor Goodman’s former Fayetteville employees for their years of service building Goodman and Amana brand heating and air conditioning products, explains Joe Campbell, Vice President of Operations at Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. Goodman’s 14-acre land donation Goodman’s 14-acre don...

Johnson Controls will help Lubbock County, Texas address deferred maintenance in 43 facilities, improving lighting, HVAC and plumbing as well as installing a building asset management system. The upgrades will be enabled through a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase (TELP) that is expected to produce $7.3 million in energy savings over 15 years. Lubbock County was able to address aging infrastructure without disrupting their budget, bond rating or raising taxes. Future capital funds that would have been...

Verdantix, an independent research and consulting firm with expertise in environment, health, safety and quality, operational excellence and smart buildings, released their Green Quadrant IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings 2019 report. Green Quadrant IoT Platforms Johnson Controls was positioned as a leader in both IoT platform/application capabilities and momentum for strategic success in the Green Quadrant. The Green Quadrant graphical analysis was created using a flexible multi-criteria mod...

With clean air a commodity in high demand, LG Electronics (LG) launches the filter-type portable air purifier designed for use on-the-go. With an innovate PM1.0 Sensor, the compact and cord-free LG PuriCare Mini helps deliver safe, clean air in the car, a baby’s nursery or even one’s office. With LG’s 4-Step Air Filtration System, LG PuriCare Mini can detect and remove 99 percent particulates as small as 0.3 μm. The first step involves the PM1.0 Sensor which quickly and acc...

Johnson Controls International plc, has named Brian Stief, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. As vice chairman, Stief will serve as an adviser to George Oliver, chairman and CEO, and continue his duties as chief financial officer. Stief plans to retire effective Dec. 31, 2020 following the expiration of his previously announced retention arrangement. "Brian has been our CFO since 2014. He has been a valued member of the management team and has made significant con...

Backed by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), GCC Standardization Organization (GSO), and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), HVAC R Expo Saudi is ready to open its doors in Riyadh for the first time from 28 to 30 January 2019 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). The largest dedicated HVAC R event in the Kingdom returns with 35% more floor space than last year, and is expected to attract over 7000 visitors to its Riyadh debut. Now in...

HVAC R Expo, the Middle East’s platform for connecting the global heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC R) industry, will return for a second edition at Dubai World Trade Centre from 25 – 28 November, announce event organizers, dmg events. There are growing opportunities for HVAC R stakeholders in the Middle East market, in fact GCC investments in HVAC R systems over the next decade is estimated to exceed $68bn, according to a recent report published by HVAC...

Through its ongoing support of U.S. military charities, Fresh-Aire UV donated its APCO-X system to K9s for Warriors, which is the latest technology in indoor air treatment. The advanced system dramatically improves air quality at the K9s for Warriors 17,000 square foot main campus in Ponte Vedra, Florida.  K9s for Warriors is the nation’s provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma a...

Together with its partners and customers, Viessmann is expanding its involvement in China. The family-run company has built a new plant in Pinghu, a city close to the metropolis of Shanghai. The plant was inaugurated on November 5, 2019. Wall-mounted gas boilers will be manufactured here on a floor area of 12,000 sq. m. The site also has a research and development center for new technologies and services. Viessmann's Pinghu facility Through this newly acquired proximity, we will be able to su...

Temperature fluctuations can happen anywhere in a home. It might feel frigid upstairs even though users have toasty temperatures on the main level. Users set the thermostat and expect the heating and cooling to respond appropriately, but that isn’t always the case. The bonus room could be cold for a few different reasons. Taking a closer look at some of the possible causes can give the insight that users need to fix the problem for good. 3 Reasons for Cold Bonus Room Having a cold bonus...