Cooling News & Trends

The YORK Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Air Handling Units (AHUs) from Johnson Controls are designed to meet the specific needs for data centers. The units are offered in two sizes (250 kW and 500 kW) and in perimeter and rooftop configurations. The YORK Mission Critical DEC units yield ultra-efficient partial-power usage effectiveness (pPUE) of less than 1.1. This is achieved through use of the industry’s highest media efficiency, which extends free cooling operation ho...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI), the research arm of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for a $2.1 million funding award to conduct essential research on low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. AHRTI will lead a research program in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). "This res...

“DOpla” is an important all-Italian family-owned company in Casale sul Sile (TV), forefront in the production of disposable plastic tableware and food containers, partnering with pioneering international distribution chains. After fifty years of activity, DOpla is the market pioneer in Italy and one of the major European manufacturers in Europe, with a network of manufacturing facilities and logistics platforms in Italy and Europe. Carlieuklima was contacted by “Air Italia,&rd...

The cool air, turning leaves, and the arrival of apple cider at the store mean that autumn’s official start is around the corner. At home, this seasonal change can quickly translate into higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few ways to lower these costs. Staying comfortable in the home—at an affordable rate—is relatively easy when you opt for energy-efficient solutions. Schedule the Heating Tune-Up This time of year, the biggest energy bills for the home-related to...

Voltas Limited a Tata Enterprise, India’s AC Brand and Arcelik, a player in home appliances industry, part of the Koc Group, Turkey’s industrial and services conglomerate, made a thumping entry into the Indian consumer durables market with the launch of their brand – Voltas Beko. The new company, Voltbek Home Appliances Private Limited (Voltbek), an equal partnership joint venture, has introduced a wide range of home appliances which include refrigerators, washing machines, mic...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has completed a full HVAC system install for a pharmaceutical warehouse based in Avonmouth through longstanding client O&M Movianto Ltd. Movianto is a part of the US based Owens & Minor Company. They serve the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries. The site in Avonmouth is a brand new healthcare logistics center. Adcock has carried out a lot of works across various Movianto sites and have carried out similar projects...

The gift of an X4 Series Model 7300 trailer refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold is helping to significantly expand the Yuma Community Food Bank’s “War on Hunger” in southwest Arizona. The refrigeration unit, which will be used to transport and cool nutritious fruits, vegetables and other food products, was provided through a grant from parent company United Technologies Corp. to aid food banks in the Feeding America network. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, C...

Supermarket chain Waitrose & Partners is conducting a low emissions trial of a Carrier Transicold engineless Syberia TWINCOOL multi-temperature refrigeration unit specified on a natural gas-powered truck. Funded through Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, Waitrose & Partners is working alongside researchers from the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at the University of Cambridge as part of a year-long government low emissions freight and logistics initiative aimed at sho...

Carrier China has been selected to provide heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for four stations along the new Jinan-Qingdao High-speed Railway, which is expected to open by the end of 2018. Carrier China is a part of Carrier, a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Providing Optimal Temperature And Humidity Levels Spanning 307.9 kilometers, the...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has been awarded a new air conditioning maintenance contract for bpha following a service visit at Warburton House, Cambridge. bpha is a housing association and a renowned provider and developer of affordable homes for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. They operate in the home counties between Oxford and Cambridge. maintenance contract Warburton House in Cambridge has been created exclusively for the over 55’s and is availab...

Addressing growing concerns over homeowners who might consider attempting to repair air conditioners and heat pumps themselves, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. has partnered with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) for a public service campaign called ‘When DIY is Not Cool’. Residential central cooling systems The campaign urges homeowners to rely on the expertise of qualified HVAC technicians, because ‘When it comes to your home’s central cooling sys...

It has been a long, long, hot summer across the world. For many tens of millions of people, managing scorching temperatures inside their homes and workplaces has been a major priority. Knauf can help. Insulation may traditionally be associated with keeping interiors warm when it is cold but in regions where soaring summer temperatures are becoming a serious challenge, insulation can play an important role in making buildings cooler. High-Temperature summers “Insulation is fantastic at c...

A 22-year military veteran and Emmy award-winner, Montel Williams has been announced as the new host of Military Makeover, the Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.-sponsored reality show that has been helping veterans and their families vastly improve homes that often face major repairs. Williams, a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy veteran, was the Emmy Award-winning host of The Montel Williams Show, which ran for 17 seasons. He will fill the big shoes left by the exuberant R. Lee Ermey “Th...

Matt Moyers faces the challenges of multiple wounds from years of service as an U.S. Air Force veteran and bomb technician, but soon his home will be more comfortable, after Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. donates and a local dealer installs a new high-efficiency heating and cooling system. Goodman heating and cooling system installed Goodman’s donation is part of the manufacturer’s support of Lifetime Network’s Military Makeover reality series Goodman’s donation i...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning has recently completed an installation project for a new client, AJ Cycles. AJ Cycles is an independent family run cycle store which has been around since 2006. They have recently expanded with a new store at Rushden Lakes and Adcock was contracted to carry out the installation at the site. All work needed to be scheduled and completed prior to the new store opening to make the move as easy as possible and to minimize disruption for customers. Adcock ha...

Carrier is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office and newly expanded product offering in Sri Lanka. Leveraging global expertise and an extensive portfolio, this newly formed entity will increase the accessibility of Carrier staff and services and the availability of our end-to-end air conditioning solutions, enabling shorter lead times and better customer service. Carrier Aircon Lanka Pvt Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of United Technologies International Corporation Asia Pte...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the appointment of Mark Evans as Vice President and General Manager. He brings more than 20 years of experience from GE Appliances serving in operations, engineering, and marketing and sales positions. Mark will report to Mike Branson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Rheem Air Operations, which includes the H...

Pioneer pump manufacturer Wilo expands in the Region Central Asia by opening a new local facility in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The inauguration took place on August 23rd, 2018, in the presence of high-ranking representatives from the Kazakh government administration. Furthermore, members of the Wilo top management from Dortmund attended the celebration as well as Wilo employees from the whole Central Asia region and their regional customers and partners. As an international hub, Wilo Kazakhstan will...

Toshiba Carrier Corporation announced its establishment of Toshiba Carrier Air-Conditioning India Private Ltd., a joint venture with United Technologies Corporation, in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The new joint venture, incorporated on August 14, 2018 and headquartered in the premises of Toshiba India Private Ltd., allows Toshiba Carrier to localize planning, development, manufacturing and sales of its commercial air conditioning products, expanding its footprint in the country. Variable Refriger...

Siemens has strengthened its strategic partnership with Knauf Insulation, the UK’s renowned provider of high performance, sustainable glass and rock mineral wool insulation solutions. The next phase of the partnership will focus on enhancing efficiency at Knauf Insulation’s glass mineral wool plant in Cwmbran, South Wales. This builds on the work begun in 2015 at the company’s St Helens plant, which has already significantly improved the plant’s energy efficiency. Across...

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global pioneer in transportation and logistics, will lease 2,000 containers chilled by Carrier Transicold’s innovative, natural refrigerant-based NaturaLINE® refrigeration system. The first of its kind, the NaturaLINE unit solves the problem of how to use refrigerants effectively and efficiently – to transport valuable items such as perishable food and pharmaceuticals – while helping to protect the environment. The system utilizes repu...

ECR International Inc. held an employee open house at its Dunkirk facility to commemorate the company’s 90th anniversary. The day included plant tours, a car show, corn-hole tournament, food, music and prizes. Nearly all 100 employees and family members attended along with the City of Dunkirk’s Mayor, Wilfred Rosas. Mayor Rosas congratulated company CEO Ron Passafaro on hitting the milestone. The Mayor stated, “We appreciate companies like ECR who have made such a long-term co...

Carrier Transicold is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its industry-changing E-Drive™ all-electric technology, a patented innovation, which continues to deliver high standards of efficiency, reliability and performance to the transport refrigeration sector. Carrier Transicold Europe is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The innovative E-Drive technology, which is at the heart of Carrier’s Vector® trailer and Pulsor® van ref...

Rental specialist, Petit Forestier, has chosen Carrier Transicold’s ultra-slim NEOS™ 100 system as the refrigeration unit for five new all-electric Renault Kangoo vans. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold (UK) Limited, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The new car-derived refrigerated vans equipped with the all-electric NEOS 100 systems support Petit Forestier’s plans for commercially viable sol...

Johnson Controls announced that the highly anticipated GLAS smart thermostat is available for online pre-order on the Johnson Controls GLAS website as well as the official Amazon website. Units will begin shipping on August 24, 2018, at which time e-commerce orders with select retail partners will commence as well. GLAS will initially be available for purchase at the GLAS website, Amazon website, Microsoft Store Online, as well as Microsoft brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. It will cost $319....

Aggreko is excited to have signed a new three-year contract with the island of St Croix, a US Virgin Island, to deliver 20 MW of flexible, reliable power. This Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)-powered Next Generation Gas (NGG) generator power plant will help the island provide essential power to residents, meeting the energy needs of both businesses and homes and providing power to approximately 26,000 customers. This is Aggreko’s first deployment of an NGG solution using LPG. Benefits NGG...

As part of the complete selection of FläktGroup Air Handling Units ranging from 360-108 000 m3/h (0,1-30 m3/s), the company has recently launched the latest advancement in the new compact range of Air Handling Units. Not only does this top-connected compact unit achieve a better hygienic standard (VDI 6022) it can now also be offered with a faster delivery time… creating further success for this range! With an airflow from 360-2800 m3/h (0,1 – 0,8 m3/s), F7/F7 bag filters and...

Adcock has completed a replacement and installation project for Unex Group, a real estate investment and development company based in Cambridge. Unex Group is a family-owned company that focuses on commercial and mixed-use properties in East Anglia and London. They have a large portfolio of property types, including projects developed by themselves and investments acquired. Replacing Chiller Adcock was asked to replace the existing chiller at Unex House in Hills Road and install a new Daikin...

Lennox Industries, a provider of innovative home comfort solutions, launched Feel The Love in partnership with its dealers, a North American community outreach initiative focused on providing home comfort to families in need. The Lennox Feel The Love program invites individuals and local organizations in participating areas to nominate families or individuals in their communities to receive heating equipment at no cost, including installation. Recipients are chosen based on a variety of criteri...

Most of the UK is currently experiencing a heatwave and a couple of weeks ago in July one of the highest UK temperatures ever was recorded. Some scientists predict this is a sure sign of global warming and that long, hot summers will become commonplace in Britain. While this may sound appealing to some, it’s a serious issue for health and also for businesses. The UK is not accustomed to such high temperatures for weeks on end so many buildings are not equipped to maintain a safe, comforta...