Cooling News & Trends

EEBUS Initiative e.V. and BDH demonstration show networked energy management in the house and in the smart grid/lecture program on digital heating and sector coupling. Digital heating will play an important role at the IFH Intherm 2018 trade fair from April 10 to April 13, 2018, in Nuremberg, Germany. Heating in smart homes The EEBUS initiative e.V., together with the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH), will be showing the possibilities that heating will offer in the smart home of the...

Adcock has secured a maintenance contract for the Cambridge American Cemetery located in Coton, just outside of Cambridge. The Cambridge American Cemetery site is 30.5 acres in total with over 3500 burial plots. Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Adcock is looking after the heating and air conditioning equipment installed throughout the 4000 square foot visitors center which opened in May 2014.  This includes a highly energy-efficient air source heat pump to water for underfloor he...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the new Next-Gen WC-Series Water Cooled Condensing Units. The new models incorporate design features from the award-winning Next-Gen ½ to 6 HP Air Cooled Condensing Units and offer greater serviceability, performance, and are compatible for use with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. “These new c...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), which represents manufacturers of heating, air conditioning, commercial refrigeration, and water heating products and equipment, is disappointed in the proclamations signed by President Trump to impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminum. AHRI, whose 320 member companies rely on abundant, economical supplies of steel and aluminum to make their products and equipment, does not support additional tariffs on steel and aluminum...

CoolAutomation is on the road again, with a mission of helping HVAC professionals make the necessary technological leap and join the digital revolution. Meet the company’s team at MCE 2018 and discover HVAC advanced integration and control solutions. Attendees can be the first to help their customers control their VRF from any device, anywhere in the world. They can also learn how to remotely access the HVAC installation site and diagnose system errors, before they have to make an unneces...

Founded by the father and son team of James E. Graves Sr. and James E. Graves Jr., American Coolair Corporation has been a globally renowned manufacturer of ventilation products for 90 years. The family-owned company, which began operation on October 29, 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, is currently run by Harry Graves Jr., Robert B. Graves and Sara Graves. They are the fourth generation from the Graves family to lead the company. Comprehensive product lines The company designs and builds...

Energy efficiency is playing an ever-increasing role, and not just in the private sector. Low consumption levels for pumps are also taken into account in professional applications. Wilo has responded to these requirements with its new development, the Wilo-Zetos K 8, a borehole pump that sets new standards in its class – not only in terms of energy efficiency but also in terms of product life cycle costs. The Zetos is used in water management and industrial applications, as well as for te...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, Blue Star Limited, has set a new industry benchmark with the launch of 40 new models of highly energy-efficient 3-star and 5-star inverter split air conditioners, designed to deliver benefits. This range promises up to 30% Extra Cooling Power resulting in powerful cooling, faster temperature pull-down and extra energy savings; Extra Comfort with precise temperature setting in steps of 0.1°C and 0.5°C; Extra Quiet performance with a &...

Check-ups for the kids, any pets, and the car all have their purpose. You want to make sure everything is working as it should, and the preventative HVAC maintenance isn’t much different. Scheduling regular, preventative maintenance for HVAC equipment helps homeowners stay “in the know” on their system. Before the season's switch, make an appointment with the local HVAC company to make sure everything is okay with the cooling system. No one wants to wake up to a broken AC...

Victaulic’s VicFlex™ Series AH2-CC Braided Hose is now available in the EMEAI region. The new hose retains key qualities of the Series AH2, including its 100 percent kink resistance and bend radius (2” cULus listing). The Series AH2-CC utilizes patented captured coupling technology and provides a flexible connection from the branch line to the sprinkler head with a mechanical joint instead of a threaded union. In previous models, pipefitters had to tape or dope the threads of...

Nortek needed all hands-on deck at the AHR Expo as the company showcased numerous new equipment lines in multiple categories, including split system air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units, data center management modules, heat pumps, gas/electric packaged systems, and more. “Like all manufacturers, we’re focused on keeping up with government regulations across all our product lines,” said Philip Windham, President, Residential HVAC, Nortek Global. “Additi...

Sensaphone introduces its 2.8K Temperature Sensor in a Glycol-Filled Bottle for medical refrigerators and freezers. This new sensor buffers momentary temperature fluctuations caused by defrost cycles, opening of doors and fans circulating air, ensuring that readings represent the temperature of the unit's contents rather than the ambient air temperature. Because Sensaphone's Temperature Sensor in Glycol Bottle buffers these fluctuations, it also prevents the monitoring system from issuing nones...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute strongly supports the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2018, introduced by Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the trade association representing both producers and users of refrigerants, AHRI has a keen interest in ensuring that the coming global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is accomplished in a smooth, orderly manner with as little impact on manufacturers a...

The Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) has announced publishing its annual report. The 100 companies organized in the BDH generated total worldwide sales of 14.5 billion euros in 2017. This corresponds to an increase of around four percent when compared to the previous year. Research and development (R&D) costs of 608 million euros were slightly below the previous year's record of 640 million euros. High expenditure on R&D The high expenditure on research and development is p...

From February 2018, HVAC brands, Ambirad, Airbloc, Benson, and Reznor will be brought together under a single brand: Reznor. Each of these brands forms part of Nortek Global HVAC UK Ltd, and by combining their respective offerings, the business simplifies the customer experience by providing a single point of contact for all HVAC solutions. The HVAC brand transition coincides with a number of new product developments, and a portfolio that is now fully compliant with the Energy related Products...

Increasingly demanding requirements on energy efficiency, as well as the latest EU (European Union) regulations have created a need for intelligent control engineering solutions in room air conditioning. TROX has combined its wide industry know-how from all divisions of air distribution technology and developed an energy-efficient overall system, with the X-AIRCONTROL. X-AIRCONTROL The system's main focus is on the individual, demand-based control of air volume flow rate The integration of t...

ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Franklin Kielar to the position of Graphic Designer. Franklin will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with graphic design, video and visual communications. He developed his design skills while earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Animation at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. For over 10 years Franklin has worked on award winning independent feature films and short films, along with many art...

With its new air cooler, Kelvion shows the creativity potential offered by its three brands Goedhart, Küba, and Searle. In joint development work, three teams have designed a Kelvion KDC Dual Discharge Air Cooler, for commercial refrigeration. Beginning immediately, the Kelvion KDC will replace the Goedhart FC38D, Küba DP, and Searle DSR cooler ranges. KDC air cooler applications The new Kelvion KDC air cooler is designed for use in commercial HVACR, cold rooms, and freezer rooms. I...

The Fuel Cell Initiative (IBZ) has given itself a new organizational structure, in order to take account of the further development of the market and the associated new tasks. This was shared by the Managing Director of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), Andreas Lücke and Dr. Timm Kehler, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zukunft Erdgas (Future of Gas), who participated in the German Heat Conference in Berlin. In future, both will also act as spokespersons for...

A replacement pump for almost all fields of application in the heating, cooling, and air-conditioning sector? That may sound like a vision of the future, but it’s exactly what is being presented to the public by Wilo in Frankfurt. The Wilo-Varios PICO pump stands out in the market for its maximum compatibility and is the ideal solution for replacing older pump models. Importantly, the Wilo-Varios PICO is equally suitable for replacing stand-alone pumps or for replacing integrated pumps in...

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) is opening to welcome its 65,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors from 165 countries worldwide. No doubt, the event to be at, to get on top of HVAC industry innovation. The CoolAutomation team will be there, welcoming HVACR professionals to learn about the company’s unique HVAC integration and control solutions. If an attendee is an Air Conditioning professional who aims at getting ahead and learning about the n...

LG Electronics USA Inc.’s Component Solutions division announces a new milestone for commercial refrigeration with the launch of its refrigeration scroll compressor at the 2018 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in Chicago this week. The compressor, designed at the LG Component Solutions U.S. research and development center in Farmers Branch, Texas, in collaboration with engineers in South Korea, features improvements inspired by commercial servic...

Ingersoll Rand plc, a global company in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a globally renowned manufacturer of technologically advanced ductless and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and air conditioning systems, are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement to establish a 50 percent-50 percent joint venture (JV) pending global antitrust review. Marketing and sales of ductless and VRF systems The new joint vent...

Among the more confounding issues facing industrial-plant operators is the challenge of power factor correction. Though power factor can be explained simply as the ratio of useful power to the total power drawn from the grid, it can remain a puzzle to both understand and to address. Industrial operations are especially susceptible to power factor problems because of the dynamic loads they can incorporate. Cranes, welders, saws and other such equipment can create electrical conditions requiring...

Lennox, a globally renowned provider of innovative home comfort solutions, launched the Lennox SL280NV Ultra Low NOx gas furnace, part of the Dave Lennox Signature Collection of high-efficiency HVAC products, which allows homeowners to feel good about creating better air inside and outside their home. SL280NV Ultra Low NOx gas furnace The SL280NV Ultra Low NOx gas furnace is the first product in Lennox’ new line of eco- efficient gas furnaces and is also the first furnaces available to p...

Heat Pipe Technology, Inc. (HPT) is proud to announce that they have recently acquired ETL listing of their entire product line. The listing is as per UL Standard 207 and Canadian Standard CSA C22.2 #140.3 certifications. Certification on products' safety and performance This follows HPT’s recent announcement about their certification to AHRI 1060 air-to-air energy recovery standard. This makes HPT the only US heat pipe manufacturer that has the above certification and listing, uniquely...

Ron Anastasi comes to ECR International with 40 years’ experience in the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Industry. He began his career with an apprenticeship and Night School in Pennsylvania where he obtained his Plumbing License. He later relocated to New Jersey and ultimately owned and ran his own business that specialized in High Efficiency Heating and Cooling for 28 years. From there he ventured into sales as a Comfort Advisor, helping, educating and ultimately selling homeowners new an...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the availability of six new Design Envelope pump models engineered specifically for low-flow, high-head applications. With the current emphasis on energy and cost savings in buildings of all types, there is a growing requirement for pumps that serve lower flow ranges. To meet this customer demand, Armstrong has added 3 new Design Envelope Tango models: 25-80 (1 x 1 x 3) 32-125 (1.25 x 1.25 x 5) 40-125 (1.5 x 1.5 x 5)  3 new Design Envelope Ve...

Victaulic is expanding its line of equipment modules in North America to include the Series 385 Vibration Isolation Air Handling Unit Drops. Available in four standard configurations, the Series 385 provides simplified, high-quality AHU installation that delivers superior noise and vibration attenuation and ensures that optimal hydronic system design requirements are met. The Series 385 provides simplified, high-quality AHU installation with superior noise and vibration attenuation  A war...

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining solutions, has unveiled a plan to build an additional state-of-the-art manufacturing center in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The 400,000 square foot facility is the result of increased domestic demand for the company’s products. The facility is expected to break ground next year and be fully operational in 2019. Enhancing product delivery capabilities “This new facility will play an important role in meeting increased customer dem...