Cooling News & Trends

Carolina Comfort LX Series includes 4 major components needed for heating and air conditioning: Split System Heat Pumps, Split System Air Conditioners, Gas Furnaces, and all combining Package Systems. All equipment is designed and manufactured to our specifications by Johnson Controls in the United States.  Carolina Comfort LX Series equipment is designed to be rugged and dependable, with advanced technology and world-class build quality which allows for an outstanding warranty. CH16 Spli...

The newly published HVAC Applications volume comprised of 65 chapters covering a broad range of facilities and topics was written to help engineers design and use equipment and systems described in other Handbook volumes. Main sections cover comfort, industrial, energy-related and general applications, as well as building operations and management. The 2019 edition includes three new chapters: Indoor Swimming Pools (Chapter 6) Indoor Airflow Modeling (Chapter 59) Occupant-Centric Sensing an...

 On August 21st, Thybar Corp will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. With offices in five states, sharp and hardworking employees, and the support of its loyal customers, the future looks brighter. Since its inception, Thybar has done more than survive; it has thrived, and recent growth makes the years ahead look especially promising. In fact, Thybar stock items can even be found on Amazon.com. Thybar is proud to recognize this milestone of an anniversary and will continue to make it rig...

Adcock is currently delivering another project for Selectaglaze, having been a customer since 2011 Selectaglaze had the confidence in Adcock to specify them as a preferred supplier. Drawing on years of experience and Diamond Quality Partner status Adcock designed and implemented a Mitsubishi Electric VRF Heat Recovery heat pump system. maintain existing services With its advanced controls and ability to heat and cool different parts of the building simultaneously the system was perfect for th...

This summer, Panasonic are providing extra Love2shop rewards on the R32 PACi range purchased throughout July, August and September 2019. Plus, that’s not all, installers will also receive Panasonic Premier Reward points for all purchases and redeem them against more Love2Shop rewards. Tony Nielsen, Marketing Manager for Panasonic UK, explains: “We are well known for running promotions in the Summer – and this year is no exception. We’ve put together an enviable package o...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. will launch the Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) series of free webinars on topics impacting air systems in buildings July 31 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with ‘Fan Energy Index (FEI)—Changing Our Industry.’ FEI is a new fan-efficiency metric headed for building energy codes and standards, including the 2019 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings....

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world. Steven Worthington, who will continue to serve the combined organization as President, Globe Fire Protection commented, “Victaulic brings additional financial resources to Globe, enabling added focus on innovation to support our customers and the industry.&rdq...

During the recent Bryant Dealer Rally, the company’s annual meeting where its top dealers are honored, Air Tech Heating, Inc. of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin was named Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes the company whose hard work, expertise and business acumen have helped them to stand out as a leader in the industry. Bryant, a national supplier of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Ca...

To ensure continuous monitoring of critical equipment and environmental conditions where an Ethernet connection is inaccessible, Sensaphone has introduced an LTE Cellular Modem with Battery Backup for its Stratus EMS, Sentinel and Sentinel PRO cloud-based remote monitoring systems. With the LTE Cellular Modem, users can operate a cloud-based Sensaphone system anywhere a cellular signal is available. Sensaphone offers modems that support AT&T, Verizon or Rogers cellular service as well as lo...

Optimization of data center performance, increased tenant retention, agile communications between operations and upper management, and reduced costs are just some of the benefits available to a colocation data center provider as they pilot a cloud solution from ABB. With its unique holistic data center approach the solution provides a detailed insight into how multiple data centers and devices are performing. Increased accessibility with dashboards By bringing all the information into one pla...

SPX Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of SGS Refrigeration Inc. (“SGS”), based in Dixon, Illinois. SGS is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial refrigeration products in the North American market. “We are excited about SGS joining the SPX team” said Gene Lowe, President and CEO of SPX Corporation. “As a leader in industrial refrigeration, SGS has operated as a close partner with SPX in the evaporative condenser market." "I am very...

The 2019 Panasonic UK Distributor Briefing was recently held at the Belfry Hotel in the Midlands. Panasonic UK Distributors gathered together from across the UK for an update on the company’s business initiatives and forthcoming products launching later this year. Panasonic has a strong distribution network across the UK for its heating and cooling solutions with attendees from AMP, DYSK, EasyAir, ESS, ICG, Logicool, Oceanair, Secon Solar, Heat Orkney and Thermsaver all attending the even...

For more than 50 years, Worcester Bosch has developed pioneering heating and hot water appliances to warm homes across the UK. The brand new boiler range features a modern new design with innovative new features that helps to keep the home both warm and stylish. The new Lifestyle range contains the most powerful wall-hung combi boilers on the market. Capable of effortlessly heating homes of any size. It even comes with up to a 10-year guarantee and the renowned reliability of Worcester Bosch....

Previously Airedale International have explained how Colocation providers are becoming “supermarkets” of data; with scalability, efficiency, accessibility and speed at the heart of their business models. This article will explore further how the supply chain needs to step up in order to meet this challenge and change their business models in order to succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Similarities between the rapid rise of super-CoLos to the way supermarkets grew to prominen...

Danfoss Refrigerant Week event will return for the third time between the 16th and 20th September 2019. Danfoss is focusing on equipping installers for refrigerant change, and presenting the solutions that are ready currently.  The Refrigerant Week prepares installers, alongside resellers, wholesalers, operators and OEM engineers, to handle the accelerating pace of refrigerant transition, through a packed program of webinars, podcasts and local training events.   Commercial...

Adcock was contracted to replace and upgrade the refrigeration system serving the hospital's main mortuary department. With a capacity of 72, it is a very busy department and it was vital to maintain operation during the upgrade. By careful planning and working closely with the hospital Adcock was able to achieve this. To minimize disruption some of the works was carried out overnight. Adcock maintains a refrigeration and air conditioning system at the hospital, together with decades of experi...

Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thomas Leslie Zaban, P.Eng, LEED Green Associate, to the office of President for the headquarters and worldwide operations of the company. Mr. Roland Laird, founder of Reliable Controls, will be retiring at the end of 2019. Mr. Laird founded the company in 1986 and has remained active in leadership and technical roles. He leaves the company in a position of strength, fulfilling his vision to earn the reputation of havin...

CoolAutomation is delighted to announce CoolMasterNet’s compatibility has been successfully extended to include the AUX Group’s VRF systems. As one of the largest HVAC manufacturers in China, this is a development that many CoolAutomation customers have been waiting for. This development enables AUX installers the ability to partner with Home Automation integrators in order to significantly simplify the integration of AUX VRF with Home Automation control systems. As a result, AUX cu...

Compared with traditional conditioning systems, EUCOLD takes advantage of a natural principle of thermodynamics called the “adiabatic process.” The application of this principle makes possible the cooling of the air by a natural process: the base of this system is the natural phenomenon of water evaporation that, combined with an easy ventilating device, permits to cool off the air that is conveyed inside the environment to be cooled. Traditional conditioning units  Adiabatic...

Greenheck was recognized for excellence in product design in the 16th annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine. An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 79DDA_GOLD_2019 entries. The company’s Vari-Green Drive with companion app was the Gold level winner in the Ventilation Products category. The ACHR News is the pioneering trade magazine in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, a...

As temperatures climb, new smart technology from GE Appliances, a Haier company, rolls out a WiFi-enabled window air conditioning (AC) units with geolocation capabilities. By connecting the window AC unit to the GE Comfort app, users can enable real-time adjustments to the temperature before they ever get home, creating energy savings and peace of mind. When activated, the location assist feature uses the phone’s location to determine if homeowners are away from home and then automaticall...

Triatek by Johnson Controls will be exhibiting at the 2019 International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Annual Conference. Below are some of the highlights that the company will be showcasing at the conference. Performance Contracting and Laboratories: O my- It’s O&M: Wednesday, October 23 2019 Triatek by Johnson Controls is sponsoring a session entitled O my- It’s O&M, and it will feature a panel discussion on how the University of Illinois at Chicago utilized perf...

Daikin Industries, Ltd. announces its Pledge describing the grant of free access to its pledged patents in relation to applicable HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment using non-blended, single-component refrigerant HFC-32 (R-32). Providing this free access to these pledged patents without requiring a written contract with Daikin will further international adoption of HFC-32, which has a lower global warming impact than many refrigerants commonly used toda...

For the prestigious redevelopment project at 21 Dartmouth Street, London, a premium occupant experience was essential to complement the enviable location. The installation of a TROX air conditioning solution, including TROX X-CUBE air handling units (AHUs), and X-AIR CONTROL modules, with the X-AIR CONTROL Zonemaster, is enabling the building to achieve outstanding levels of efficiency alongside elite levels of comfort. The solution provides energy efficiency The 21 Dartmouth Street building...

Depending on where one lives, summer’s energy bills can be as brutal as the temperature outdoors. Here are some simple things one can do to reduce their cooling costs: Close the shades and drapes. Keeping the sun out can reduce the temperature inside the home by several degrees. Use the unit’s fan settings wisely. When it’s humid, keep the unit’s fan running, even if the air conditioner is off. It will circulate the air and keep the surroundings more comfortable. Ceil...

By incorporating ABB technology solutions, Lefdal Mine Datacenter plans to become Europe’s biggest data center solutions firm, with the smallest environmental footprint. There was a time when the mineral olivine used to be excavated for industrial purposes, like making steel. Now, that steel is coming back underground to house a data center. Lefdal in Norway plans to become Europe’s largest and greenest data center. Lefdal Mine data center The Lefdal Mine data center, operational...

General Filter announces that they will participate in MCE Expocomfort 2016. They look forward to welcome visitors to their ‘green space’ (Pavillon 13, booth C20) inspired by their sustainable philosophy. A great opportunity to ‘touch and feel’ General Filter’s comprehensive assortment of filters, ranging from an efficiency class G2 up to U15, accessories and systems for filtration, included the latest Energy Saving line, that maximizes efficiency, and Nanowave, th...

Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand and global provider of indoor comfort and energy services solutions, and Parkway School District, one of the largest school districts in Missouri, partnered to install the Greater St. Louis area's first on-campus centralized geothermal energy plant, guaranteeing at least $123,000 in total energy savings annually. Geothermal systems take advantage of the earth’s consistent core temperature as a renewable source of energy through a network of water-filled pi...

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors voted to approve a performance contract Friday for AAON, Inc. AAON, a manufacturer of premium HVAC equipment, will relocate the manufacturing of its SA Series self-contained unit product to its facility in Longview, 203 Gum Springs Road. The company will make a capital investment of $28 million, including the construction of a new facility, equipment and the creation of 125 new jobs. The first phase of facility expansion,...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and UN Environment completed the first round of training sessions for the Refrigerant Driving License (RDL), a global refrigerant management initiative on June 24-27 in Kigali, Rwanda. This pilot stage initiates a global program to help Article 5 (developing) countries transition to alternative refrigerants under the Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown schedule. First pilot program &ldqu...