Cooling News & Trends

While reducing outdoor air pollution has long been at the forefront in China, improving indoor air quality is now garnering more attention. To help improve its indoor air quality, LIVAT Centre Wuhan, which is affiliated with IKEA Group, selected Carrier China, a renowned HVAC company, to provide a robust set of solutions including new air conditioning units, airside equipment cleaning and renovation, as well as chiller maintenance that helped to create a cleaner and healthier indoor shopping env...

Yanmar is a Japanese diesel engine manufacturer, with a wide range of applications, including climate control systems. The company's vision is to create products for a sustainable future, allowing comfort and high air quality. Hence, it is only natural that Yanmar HVAC is compatible with CoolAutomation products, that stands for energy saving and connectivity. From now on, Yanmar Gas Powered VRF systems can operate on both Daikin and Hitachi communication protocols depending on the brand of indo...

Whether or not one has a white Christmas, everyone can guarantee temperatures will gradually drop and the heating will be on daily. In a public or commercial building like an office, hospital, shop or school, comfort, health and safety is paramount. That includes keeping premises warm and ventilated and booking a service undertaken by a qualified engineer. Servicing AC is not just a summer thing. It’s a common misconception that air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems only need...

AB Produce comprises two divisions, Prepared Vegetables and Potato Washing, grading and packing circa 1000 tons of produce weekly. A relocation took place, moving to a 70,000 sq. ft purpose-built factory on a 14 acre site. AB’s equipment had been poorly maintained and repaired for some years. When Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning first received the invitation to come on site, they highlighted several existing faults that required attention. Once they were given the opportunity to...

Product certification expert Darryl Denton and Acoustics expert Stephen Lind took home the 2018 Richard C. Schulze Award at the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) leadership forum in Tucson, AZ, yesterday. Both seasoned engineers have made a mark on their respective fields, and both work for Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The award winners earned the distinction through decades of service to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Darryl estab...

The ADEY MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter provides a highly compact and cost-effective solution for removing debris and black iron oxide sludge from commercial hydronic heating systems, according to the company. MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream, and in either a vertical or horizontal orient...

Germantown School District is creating more comfortable learning environments and significantly reducing energy costs, thanks to building upgrades and indoor comfort system modernization. The district undertook the project in collaboration with Trane®, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand®. It is expected to reduce the district’s energy use by 20 percent over the next three years, and has already saved the district more than $130,000 do...

Adcock is currently carrying out maintenance to AC and process AHU’s for the Royal Crown Derby site on Osmaston Road. The Site was built in 1877 and the majority of their large equipment is over 15 years old. Established in 1750, Royal Crown Derby is proud to be one of the last remaining original fine bone china producers still 100% made in England. Decorative tableware and giftware Specializing in luxury, functional and decorative tableware and giftware, they are world renowned for the...

Homeowners can now monitor their homes while away with the new Côr indoor and outdoor cameras. Compatible with Côr 5C and 7C thermostats, these easy-to-install, Wi-Fi-enabled cameras can be seamlessly integrated into the Côr Smart Home app, offering homeowners convenience and peace of mind. Côr 5C and 7C thermostats Furthermore, they can be added as stand-alone monitoring devices, or can assimilate into the smart home system by linking notification alerts to an existing...

NevadaNano makes industry firsts with the release of the MPS LEL gas sensor. It’s the first of its kind to be able to detect and classify gases with a single calibration. Furthermore, the MPS LEL gas sensor is able to measure the concentration of combustible gas mixtures. From there, it can then classify detected gases and mixtures into hydrogen, methane, or light/medium/heavy gas. Flammable gas sensor The MPS flammable gas sensor delivers accurate detection of hydrogen and other hydroc...

Textainer has placed a 1,000-unit order for the PrimeLINE ONE refrigerated container by Carrier Transicold and Singamas Container Holdings Limited, making it the first major container leasing company to acquire the innovative new refrigerated container. Underscoring the significance of the order, the announcement was made this week, just before Intermodal Europe 2018, global renowned exhibition and conference for companies associated with the container and intermodal industries. Carrier Transic...

The following statement regarding the letter released by House Democrats to Energy Secretary Rick Perry seeking information on the Department's Appliance Standards Program can be attributed to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) President & CEO Stephen Yurek: “As the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment, we are working closely with both sides of the aisle in Congress, as well as with the White House and the Departm...

Panasonic is delighted to announce their sponsorship for the upcoming CIBSE North East Annual Dinner. Taking place on Friday 1st February 2019 and hosting nearly 400 people at the Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre, the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner will be one to remember. Steve Mulholland, Sales Specification Manager – North East & Yorkshire for Panasonic UK commented, “Sponsoring the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner is a natural choice considering our sponsorship with the CIBSE...

Adcock is delighted to announce that its Derby office has just moved to new larger premises in Ilkeston, serving the Derbyshire region with cooling and heating installations, maintenance and breakdown service. The Derby Service Manager, Ben Moulson, has been serving the area for a number of years and his hard work enabled the establishment of the branch over two years ago. Derbyshire clients include local authorities, hospitals, car dealerships and occupiers of commercial property across the re...

Côr 5C and 7C thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing customers to more easily manage their smart home. Côr is a brand under UTC Climate, Controls & Security, part of United Technologies Corp. (UTC). Google Assistant compatibility Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation, letting users control smart home devices such...

Côr 5C and 7C thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing customers to more easily manage their smart home. Côr is a brand under UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Remote thermostats control Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation, letting users control smart home devices such as the Côr 5C and 7C thermostat with their voice. For example, customers can ask the Google Assista...

The versatile new Vector 8611MT, a multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit, enables a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments. Unveiled by Carrier Transicold at the Distribution Solutions Conference of the International Foodservice Distributors Association, the Vector 8611MT unit incorporates two evaporators and fans for two-zone cooling without requiring a separate remote evaporator. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of...

Voltas Limited, India’s AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Store - M/S Cooler Enterprises, in Ranchi’s premier shopping area, Siromtoli Chowk. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Dispensers and Water Coolers. Conveniently located i...

NAVAC, the globally renowned supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps, in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines and other industry-specific items, will introduce the latest product in its Master Series at the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference, taking place from December 1 to December 4, 2018, at the JW Marriott Hotel, in Austin, Texas, USA. At the show, NAVAC will feature the debut of its new NP12DM Vacuum Pump, which offers an impressive flow rate of 12cfm for fast, heavy duty performan...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host three educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place January 14–16, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. The sessions are free and no pre-registration is required. AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance — Workshop 1/15/19, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Convention Center Room B214 The Importance of Humidity in Modern Buildings (1 LU Hour) 1/15/2019, 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Convention Center Room B316 Atte...

At Adcock they strive to provide cooling and heating solutions that are sustainable with minimal environmental impact. Not only that, they are forward-thinking with the way they run their own business on a day-to-day basis to reduce the carbon footprint. SHEQ Manager ensures Adcock meets stringent environmental and quality levels too: “Adcock is joining the drive force to promote sustainable growth and address global warming, along with other environmental challenges associated with our s...

Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata’s launches its new Brand Store – M/S Global Electronics, in Bokaro’s premier shopping area, City Centre, Sector 4. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, dishwashers, air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers & water coolers. Technologically Advanc...

Data Aire, Inc. is proud to announce the dap4 touch for its precision cooling controller. The dap4 is the industry’s most advanced controller serving the telecom, government, special constant environments and indoor agriculture markets. Variable Compressor Screen The modern color touch screen allows easy access at your fingertips. The at-a-glance simplified screens offer a holistic view of the environment including: air temperature, humidity and unit operation status. New trending sc...

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, global provider of transportation and logistical solutions, is expanding its fleet with a record-setting order of 5,000 refrigerated containers equipped with Carrier Transicold’s XtendFRESH atmosphere control technology, as part of a larger order. This innovative system manages oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within refrigerated containers and removes ethylene, thus slowing the ripening of produce and helping to preserve its quality beyond what can be...

Homeowners who have experienced flood damage from the recent hurricanes and tropical storms are advised to take important safety precautions about their home’s heating and cooling systems, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment. “Standing water in a yard, house, or basement can damage a home’s heating, cooling, and water heating equipment in ways that...

Crestron can now control Gree GMV5 series, the new generation of VRF systems by Gree. The updated driver for CoolMasterNet allows Crestron integrators to integrate Gree GMV5. This update is significant because Gree is one of the most popular HVAC manufacturing brands in the world. The main benefits of this compatibility: Pain-free Gree GMV5 integration to Crestron, otherwise achievable only with significant effort Bidirectional communication with delay-free, real-time feedback between the s...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a supplier of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, has installed two Bryant Evolution systems in This Old House’s 2018 Idea House being built by Sweenor Builders. The project reflects Bryant’s interest in helping to educate homeowners on renovation projects in their homes, like the benefits of investing in an efficient heating and cooling solution. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United T...

Raypak recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art Innovation Learning Center at the company’s headquarters in Oxnard, CA. The Center is part of an extensive renovation and expansion of Raypak’s headquarter offices, testing lab and warehouse. copper fin-tube boiler An internationally renowned manufacturer of pool heaters and commercial boilers, Raypak is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018. The company manufactured North America’s fir...

Hospitals around the country face enormous energy costs that can strain their budgets and divert funds from patient care. In one year, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC) reduced its energy costs by $187,000 and won a $304,250 incentives grant by updating its indoor comfort system.   ARRMC, a 378-bed referral and trauma center in Medford, surpassed its energy savings goals by working with Trane, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The hospita...

Reliable Controls announces the appointment of Alexander Song to the position of Regional Sales Manager, China. Alexander is joining the Reliable Controls China team and will work out of the company’s Shanghai office. He will report directly to Ian Giles, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Asia-Pacific region. Alexander brings with him over 20 years of sales and marketing experience with a strong background in the mechanical and HVAC industries. Reliable Controls sales, installation...