Air Ventilation News & Trends

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of OPTI-POINT, a self-learning optimization technology that enables Active Performance Management by creating a digital twin of a mechanical system and learning its operating characteristics in real time. OPTI-POINT optimizes system efficiency and reduces energy consumption by as much as 50% compared to traditional system designs. It also safeguards system optimization by addressing mechanical drift and performance degradation. Employing predi...

Professionals from across HVACR descended upon the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, February 3-5 for the 2020 AHR Expo. Attendees and exhibitors engaged in three full days of innovation and learning and took an exciting look into the future of HVACR. Spread across 506,090 sq. ft., exhibitors on the Show floor delivered new and never-before seen products and tech, live demonstrations, networking opportunities and a revitalized energy for the future of the industry. In every e...

During the Annual Meeting, members of the association for the region’s HVACR manufacturers elected Mr Brian Suggitt, Managing Director, Systemair UAE, as President supported by Mr Tariq Al Ghussein, CEO of local company Taqeef as Vice-President. Thanks to continuous growth in previous years, the member gathering saw the approval of lower membership fee structures for its members, which ensures the longevity of the Association for the years ahead. The new Board further consists of Mr Asim...

LIXIL Americas, a globally renowned pioneering company in the field of water treatment and housing products, is pleased to announce that Beth Benevenia has been promoted to the position of Chief People Officer (CPO) for the Americas region. She will report to Steven Delarge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President in the Americas region, and LIXIL Group Corporation CPO, Jin Montesano. Expansion of global HR team Beth Benevenia will join the global human resources team and will be taske...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced releasing the new P-Series Hyper-Heating INVERTER (H2i) PUZ outdoor unit, Mitsubishi Electric’s first single-zone 2-ton H2i unit. PUZ Hyper-Heating INVERTER Unit The PUZ hyper-heating outdoor unit is part of the P-Series product line from METUS, which includes indoor and outdoor units as well a...

international supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced the introduction of kumo touch, a wall-mounted wireless remote controller with touchscreen operation designed to provide complete control of personal comfort. kumo touch wireless controller Compatible with all M-Series and P-Series residential products and CITY MULTI commercial products, kumo touch can be used with the kumo cloud mobile app and web service or as a standalone wall controller. ku...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces the PEFY-OA Ducted Outside Air Unit. The PEFY-OA is a high-performance indoor unit that improves comfort by pre-treating and filtering outside air before delivering it to each zone. Available in 36,000, 48,000, 72,000 and 96,000 BTUH capacities, the PEFY-OA has three modes of operation: cooling, heating and fan only....

Mark Keogh, President of the Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland (EIFI), is celebrating 30 years with Schneider Electric Ireland and 37 years in Ireland’s electrical industry. Mr. Keogh began his career as an Application Engineer at Schneider Electric in 1990. During the following years he has held positions in Engineering, Marketing and Sales and became the Vice President for Buildings & Industry in 2015. Electrical industry veteran Mark has been very active in the wider el...

LG Electronics USA’s Component Solutions division has launched the cutting-edge R1 Variable Speed Compressor. “The LG R1 variable speed compressor combines LG’s dedication to high-precision performance and energy-saving technology, providing OEMs and their customers with a durable, cost-efficient solution designed to meet the needs of most residential or light commercial applications,” said Minhee Jang, Director of Engineering and Quality, LG Component Solutions USA. LG...

Airxchange warrants its products to Original Equipment Manufacturing customers for a period of 5 years ‘parts only’. This warranty is for all components except the drive motor which carries the motor manufacturer’s warranty. Most OEM’s pass this warranty along to the end user. The Airxchange warranty is longer than most OEM product warranties. Therefore there is a multiple-year period from the time the OEM warranty expires and the Airxchange warranty expires. Airxchange...

SMARTPACK is engineered to meet stringent low-noise and high-efficiency requirements in industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR), and heat exchange applications. SMARTPACK’s construction includes a custom-configured Multi-Wing fan, AC or EC motor, fan guard and shroud made from a strong metal frame with a plastic skin. standard motor design SMARTPACK provides 20 percent more airflow and noise levels 10 dB(A) lower than competitive product...

Malco Products SBC the nation’s renowned manufacturer of high-quality tools for the HVAC trade market (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), has announced that it launched a new size of its best-selling C-RHEX driver. C-RHEX magnetic hex drivers Designed with HVAC professionals in mind, Malco’s cleanable, reversible magnetic hex drivers do double-duty with “2-EZ Technology” that ensure 5/16-inch and 3/8-inch hex drives are always at-hand. Featuring single-piece st...

Malco Products SBC, one of the nation’s renowned manufacturers of high-quality, American-made tools for professional use, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020. Malco’s history of innovation over the years stems from a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to producing labor-saving tools of lasting quality and performance.  In 1950, Mark Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, started Malco Products in his garage, manufacturing and marketing a pipe crimper for...

Siemens will feature a variety of new software and freshly relaunched building automation and HVAC solutions in booth 1551, at the AHR Expo 2020, from February 3 - 5, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. “AHR Expo attendees will notice a broader array of HVAC offerings at Siemens’ booth this year,” says John Karczmarczyk, Vice President at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “We’re excited to not only unveil several newly developed or enhanced soft...

A tremendous rise in commercial construction is reshaping the skylines of major cities across North America, with Xylem Bell & Gossett’s unparalleled systems expertise helping to equip the buildings of the future with sustainable, advanced hydronic HVAC and plumbing system solutions. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, commercial construction spending in the United States topped $93 billion in 2018 — levels not seen since 2008 — with cities from New York to Los Angeles un...

Triangle Engineering Inc., a USA-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and shutters, is unveiling a whole new look that reflects its seven-decade commitment to excellence. The leadership team has developed an updated logo, a library of industry specific vertical brochures, updated sales sheets, a new tradeshow booth and a new website hyper-focused on the user’s experience. “Because we don’t sell directly to end-users, it was important to find a better way to con...

Daikin presents the Rebel Applied™ rooftop heating and cooling system at AHR Expo, the pioneer heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technology showcase. Rebel Applied is the only packaged system to meet ASHRAE’s latest standard for performance in airflow design. Ideal for building retrofits due to its compact and customizable design, Rebel Applied delivers superior comfort, indoor air quality and energy savings.  Fabrication And Automation Technolog...

Johnson Controls has announced that it has added fully integrated, factory-built and installed wrap-around heat exchangers (WAHX) to its YORK Solution Indoor and Outdoor air-handling units, meeting a growing need for energy-efficient dehumidification methods in a compact footprint. Integrated wrap-around heat exchangers, WAHX offers dehumidification benefits for many HVAC air handling system applications, including schools, hospitals, laboratories and gymnasiums. They’re manufactured on t...

Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions, has announced its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report which is released, which shows d...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of smart home and security for the home, has announced that the company is starting to build a new, state-of-the-art technical center in Lotte. Resideo’s new technical center With this step, Resideo underscores its commitment to the region. The new technical center will be the working area of ​​various development departments in Lotte, which specialize in measurements and trials of safety devices for global boiler manufacturers. At the start...

Danfoss is embarking on an ambitious journey to become CO2 neutral in all of the company’s global operations at the latest by 2030. Danfoss has for decades been a global provider of technology and solutions helping to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions all over the world. The Danfoss Group has within recent years lowered its global energy intensity considerably. Now, additional activities are initiated to further reduce energy consumption and transition the remaining energy demand at al...

Ruskin has expanded its Ruskin Express program to offer same-day build-and-ship for Ruskin products. Orders received by 12 p.m. CST will be shipped the same day. “We understand our customers have time-sensitive projects that require fast, reliable delivery to the jobsite,” said Charlie Black, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ruskin. “Ruskin Express can build products to exact specifications and ship the same day to help get the job done right and on time.” With six Nor...

Johnson Controls announced that it has added fully integrated, factory-built and installed wrap-around heat exchangers (WAHX) to its YORK Solution Indoor and Outdoor air-handling units, meeting a growing need for energy-efficient dehumidification methods in a compact footprint. Integrated WAHX offer dehumidification benefits for many HVAC air handling system applications, including schools, hospitals, laboratories and gymnasiums. They’re manufactured on the same line as YORK AHRI 410-cert...

Annexair, a manufacturer specialized in the design and construction of air conditioning systems for commercial applications, unveils an eco-friendly ventilation system: a Biocomposite central air unit made of recycled plastic water bottles. The Biocomposite unit was unveiled during the Expo AHR in Orlando, Florida, and will be competitively priced on the HVAC market. This new product was thoughtfully designed in-house after seven years of R&D and provides many benefits to commercial buildin...

Enginuity Power Systems has announced that it is proud to be attending the 2020 AHR Expo event in Orlando, Florida, USA and to have the opportunity to inform industry representatives and experts present at the event on the benefits and availability of the revolutionary m-Combined Heat and Power product. Last week in Las Vegas, this product was presented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. The efficient, smart home product was evaluated and decorated by a panel of judges with three (...

Belimo Americas announces the integration of BACnet MS/TP communication capability for the ZIP Economizer. The new BACnet data objects will provide building owners and facility managers the ability to gain valuable insight into the equipment’s operation. In addition, the ZIP with BACnet provides Building Management System (BMS) operators flexibility with economizer logic and control parameters now available over the buildings’ communication bus. The ZIP is the most technologically a...

Danfoss first developed the VZH inverter scroll compressor range in response to environmental and energy challenges. Delivering superior efficiency, precision, and 4:1 continuous modulation ratio, VZH compressors are suitable for commercial air-conditioning and process cooling applications where low energy consumption are required. The third generation of the VZH variable speed scroll compressors adds innovative Intermediate Discharge Valves (IDVs) in all models, boosting the line's part-load c...

Danfoss VLT Condition-based Monitoring is a new licensed software function for the Danfoss VLT drives platform that allows users to employ the drive as a smart sensor. With condition-based monitoring, the drive monitors activity beyond it, gathering data from multiple sources to generate vital, real-time insights to better understand what is happening in the entire system, enable real-time early detection, and minimize unplanned and costly downtime. This new software functionality embeds monito...

RenewAire®, a manufacturer of HVAC and IAQ products, has added a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with integrated refrigeration to its DN Series of outdoor air equipment. The DX-based DN Series DOAS with Integrated Refrigeration (IR) is a modular, flexible design that’s customizable with thousands of configurations available to design engineers. The DN Series DOAS with IR’s renowned static-plate enthalpy cores feature a near-zero exhaust air transfer ratio (EATR) at balanced...

Triangle Engineering Inc., a USA-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and shutters, is unveiling a whole new look that reflects its seven-decade commitment to excellence. The leadership team has developed an updated logo, a library of industry specific vertical brochures, updated sales sheets, a new tradeshow booth and a new website hyper-focused on the user’s experience. “Because we don’t sell directly to end-users, it was important to find a better way to con...