Cooling News & Trends

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...

Wilo products are in operation in several Unite Students’ facilities, one of them being Blithehale Court in London, United Kingdom. With energy efficient solutions and an extensive service offer, the pump manufacturer, Wilo ensures a reliable operation within the building. Bethnal Green Bethnal Green, situated north of Whitechapel and Stepney, certainly is an archetypical East End borough. Since London’s East End has been booming for years, the district has transformed from a no-go...

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...

Panasonic will be exhibiting its successful heating and cooling solutions at EuroShop 2020, one of world’s largest trade fair for retail investment requirements, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany. Located in the Retail Technology zone in Hall 6 / H58 and in the Refrigeration & Energy Management area in Hall 16 / E32, Panasonic will be highlighting its wide range of efficient solutions such as the innovative CO2 Cold Chain Condensing Units, R32 PACi range, and reliable VRF system...

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...

Rheem will partner with HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition as the air and water heating product provider for the upcoming 2020 season. The series will premiere February 16 at 9:00 p.m. EST and spotlight local heroes who give back to their communities despite personal challenges. HGTV produced the series (formerly on ABC) and will air 10 episodes, each with a custom home renovation for a deserving family. design, technology and customization Each renovation incorporates design, technol...

Eurovent will host a seminar at EuroShop 2020 titled ‘European Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ on 17 February 2020 from 14:00 to 16:30h in a meeting room at the CCD/Ost entrance, with the participation of the European Commission. The seminar will offer an introduction to the new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements which enter into force next year. Among the topics on the agenda are the actual product requirements entailed in...

Johnson Controls releases the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The study found that 75 percent of surveyed organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology, a 16 percent increase over 2018. The research suggests that sustainability is a key contributor to this increase - 80 percent of organizations with energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals plan to increase investment next year, versus 37 pe...

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...

Adcock was contracted by Munro Building Services (South) Limited to upgrade the air conditioning systems in Richmond Theatre’s offices as some of equipment was running on R22 refrigerant. The company removed all existing, outdated systems, and replaced them with a unique combination of energy efficient solutions offered by Daikin VRV heat recovery equipment. As a D1+ Premium Partner, Adcock offers an extended 7-year warranty as a standard. D1+ Premium Partners are selected by Daikin UK fo...

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...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry front-runner in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new products and present educational sessions in Booth #3101 at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo takes place from Feb. 3 to Feb 5, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA. Products on Display details Booth highlights include...

Indoor comfort technologies from LG Electronics spotlighted at the 2020 AHR Expo, helped transform a 1920s art-deco office building into a brand-new luxury boutique hotel. The Sinclair, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, is featured in a new case study debuting at the 2020 AHR Expo show (booth No. 6343). Future-Ready Technologies The Sinclair Hotel aims to create an unforgettable and luxurious experience for its guests in a classic 1929 building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The hotel&rsq...

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 (...

Koura, a global renowned firm in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts, will be exhibiting at AHR Expo, Orlando, the world’s largest HVACR marketplace. Koura, formerly known as Mexichem Fluor, is one of the largest producers of fluorspar in the world, accounting for over 20 percent of global supply, and also produces around 10 percent of the global hydrofluoric acid supply. Unitary Air-Conditioning Fluid The global firm will be exhibiting its highly recognized Klea b...

GE Appliances, a Haier Company, will debut the all new Haier MRV-5 Series, its latest Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system equipped with industry-first Multilink wire-free technology at the 2020 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth 2725) in Orlando, Florida, February 3 – 5. The Haier MRV-5 Series’ cutting-edge technology allows wire-free communication among indoor units. Delivering the best efficiency This wire-free technology will not only save our customer...

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...

Danfoss’ latest Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger (iMCHE) integrates a chiller or rooftop unit's multiple circuits into a single coil with a shared air heat transfer area, controlling each circuit independently. Using the whole air side heat transfer area when operating under part-load conditions, iMCHE is able to maximize system efficiency. Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger The new iMCHE provides a compact and cost-effective solution for dual-circuit rooftop units The new iMC...

Danfoss has upgraded its MCX15B and MCX20B controllers with the introduction of the MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers. Both models combine best-in-class connectivity, security, and performance with improved compressor control logic for VZH inverter scroll compressors, establishing Danfoss as a top provider for programmable controls and HVAC solutions. MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers Danfoss' MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers provide several key benefits that mitigate the industry's most common cha...

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...

SPIN Tools, makers of swaging and flaring tools as well as tools for cutting, welding and fitting, has selected DiversiTech as its exclusive partner for distribution in the United States. Known for being ten times faster than conventional tools, SPIN Tools were designed to use a high temperature method for shaping metal materials. Traditionally, metal materials are shaped through cold working, which can lead to a hardening phenomenon. This can ultimately result in micro cracks and leaks. By usi...

MarketAir Inc., an Edison, N.J.-based supplier of specialized and innovative installation components for the North American HVACR market, has added the time-saving DMB-34 adaptor fitting to its DrainMate line of condensate drain hose connection fittings for ductless mini-split (DMS) wall-mount evaporators. DrainMate DMB-34 The DrainMate DMB-34 is a blue flexible plastic adaptor fitting for quickly and easily creating a tight, reliable connection from a DMS wall-mount evaporator’s 5/8-inc...

Danfoss, the manufacturer of oil-free compressor technology, expands the oil free compressor portfolio with the introduction of the Danfoss Turbocor® TG490 and the VTX1600 models. The new Danfoss Turbocor® TG490 is an oil-free, variable speed, magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor qualified for the use of R-515B. R-515B has an AR5 GWP of 299 and an ASHRAE A1 safety classification for lower toxicity and no flame propagation. As an extension of the existing Danfoss Turbocor® TG seri...

Air conditioning technologies provider LG Electronics is showcasing its robust 2020 lineup of commercial, light commercial and residential HVAC solutions, including Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, flexible control systems, and seamless connectivity options to create a comprehensive smart ecosystem, this week at the 2020 AHR Expo in Orlando. One of the key highlights is the official debut of LG’s Coil Communication Kit. The new communication kit allows for seamless connection o...

With Coolselector2, users can simulate, calculate, and optimize the performance of refrigeration systems by specifying the refrigerant and thermal and load conditions. Featuring a user-friendly interface, Coolselector2 allows users to adjust and optimize the selection and specification of individually selectable components. With user-provided data, Coolselect2 calculates the performance and the energy consumption of the system, including complex systems such as transcritical CO2, multi-ejector,...

The Danfoss Scroll with IDVs DSH 50TR is the largest scroll compressor on the market. Equipped with innovative Intermediate Discharge Valves (IDVs), it delivers higher part-load efficiency and system reliability. The Danfoss DSH 50TR with IDV technology extends the company’s range of scroll compressors for air-cooled and water-cooled chillers up to 150 TR per circuit in trio configurations, where traditional designs would otherwise require quadros or additional circuits. Danfoss DSH 50TR...