Cooling News & Trends

Phoenix Manufacturing is excited to announce the newest product in its line of residential evaporative coolers, one that focuses on water conservation, and is giving customers a chance to win their own! This yet-to-be-named eco-friendly evaporative cooler can save homeowners up to 20,000 gallons of water (a swimming pool worth) compared to other evaporative coolers during the warm summer months. The Phoenix-based company is asking for the public’s help in naming the new residential water...

EUCOLD is a system made up of evaporative coolers and represents the best solution for cooling industrial buildings, warehouses, and production laboratories in a healthy and natural way. simple ventilating device EUCOLD evaporative cooler refreshes the air in a natural way. EUCOLD uses a natural principle of “adiabatic transformation” that allows refreshing the air through a natural process: at the base of the operation of this system, in fact, t...

Aggreko plc, the provider of mobile, modular power, is working with RE Power Group to produce electricity from clean biogas for a facility in Thailand. Aggreko is delivering 6 MW of biogas-fuelled generator power, providing a flexible, fast, and cost-efficient way of successfully scaling up the biogas project and delivering cleaner energy for the facility and the wider region. dual feedstock anaerobic digester The site’s biogas generation gets its feedstock from a tapioca factory....

The Bundesliga football team, Borussia Dortmund and the technology specialist, Wilo have extended their partnership, which has existed since 2011, by a further four years with effect from the upcoming season. “As partners who have been working together for a while now and have some joint plans for the future, we are united by our love for Dortmund. And as ambitious companies, we’re united by our passion and our resolve to always become a little bit better in every area,” state...

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...

It’s never a good sign when water is seen on the floor around the water heater. But before panicing, it’s important to figure out where it’s coming from. Upon further investigation, if water is found to be discharged from a small tube that comes out of the top or side of the unit, runs down the side of the tank, and ends near the ground, then the source is likely the temperature pressure relief valve, or relief valve, for short. What does the relief valve do? The relief valv...

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....

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces an expanded lineup of CITY MULTI N-Generation single-module outdoor units for R2-Series and Y-Series. These new units will be available in summer 2020. The newest N-Generation single-module units offer improved energy efficiency, a smaller footprint and more personalized comfort control over prior generations o...

Sensaphone® introduces a new combination temperature, humidity and CO2 sensor that measures and provides real-time values to any Sensaphone monitoring device that accepts a 4-20 mA or MODBUS signal. When the sensor registers that a monitored condition falls outside of the programmed range, the system sends an alert with the current value to the operator. This convenient new sensor utilizes a highly accurate and reliable dual-channel non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor to monitor CO2, a pr...

Danfoss has launched a brand-new podcast series, EnVisioneering Exchange, to address the changing landscape of industry. The podcast will feature thought-provoking interviews and dialogue that discuss the effect on technology and business — from refrigerant and efficiency regulations and standards to the impact of climate change and trends like digitalization and electrification. EnVisioneering Exchange podcast “Today, the HVACR industry — and our built environment as a whole...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) are pleased to announce that their current maintenance agreement with a long standing and prestigious client, Cambridge Consultants has been extended to cover air conditioning and chiller equipment, located in The Richardson Building, in the Cambridge Science Park, in Cambridge, United Kingdom. As a maintenance customer, Cambridge Consultants has access to Adcock’s swift-response 24-hour call-out service, in case they should ever nee...

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...

The NY-GEO Conference has been rescheduled to September 9th & 10th. ClimateMaster is excited to participate in the NY-GEO 2020 Conference in Albany, New York. ClimateMaster will be supporting the conference as a prime sponsor and this year’s theme is “Electrify with Heat Pumps”. NYGEO is a trade association that works to expand the use of clean, renewable, geothermal heating and cooling systems for the benefit of all.

The Geothermal Alliance of Illinois presented The Illinois Geothermal Conference held in Bloomington, IL March 9th & 10th. The conference brings geothermal partners together to learn more about geothermal best practices and to find ideas on how to bring awareness to geothermal energy. ClimateMaster joined Connor Company to support the event. Speakers included ClimateMaster’s Mike Hammond and Ryan Dougherty, CEO of the Geothermal Exchange Organization. More information from the conferen...

ClimateMaster attended the NET Conference February 3-5, 2020 in Amelia Island, Florida. At the NET Conference co-ops and businesses meet. Attendees were everything from industry trends and emerging technologies to best practice sharing and valuable on-the-job intangibles. More information from the conference can be found on ClimateMaster’s Facebook or Instagram.

Uponor North America and San Diego, California-based Pestan North America (PNA), a supplier of PP-RCT pipe and fittings, announces the signing of an agreement naming Uponor the exclusive distributor of PNA’s proprietary PP-RCT (polypropylene, random copolymer, with modified crystallinity and temperature resistance) products throughout the U.S. and Canada. Beginning in 2020, Uponor will market more than 270 of PNA’s products, making it the only North American company to offer hybrid...

ADT Inc., a provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions serving consumer and business customers in the United States, announced a new flagship partnership with HHHunt, a diversified provider of real estate development, to install smart home and property automation technology into new and existing HHHunt multifamily and student housing communities. ADT adds HHHunt to its growing list of prominent real estate partners enhancing their communities with smart home solutions. ADT will...

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...

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...

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...