Cooling News & Trends

Ingersoll Rand, a pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, engaged with at University of California, Davis, on research that shows thermal energy storage can provide significantly greater benefits to utilities and electricity grid operators than previously thought. “This study will help utility companies and building operators optimize resource planning and energy use by capturing the full value of thermal energy storage, which uses an energy storage&...

The Churchmanor Estates Company are a property development company with head offices in Ipswich. The company have been around for over 30 years and have developed over 2.5 million square feet of property including residential accommodation, offices, industrial parks, and shopping centers. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning was contracted by Imex M&E Ltd to supply large scale air conditioning and control systems for their client, The Churchmanor Estates Company Plc. This was the very...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration, Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, has announced its partnership with Sands International as the official distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for its Unitary Products range. The present Room Air Conditioner market in Saudi Arabia is estimated at 3.3 million units, with an annual growth of 12% per annum. Saudi Arabia, with its market share in the GCC region, is a promising market fo...

Wilo Group has once again completed a successful financial year. Sales of around 1.4 billion Euros were significantly higher in 2017 than in the previous year, with the company continuing on its growth trajectory for the eighth consecutive year, with an increase of 7.4 percent. Sales adjusted for currency effects even grew by 8.5 percent. The consolidated earnings were also record-breaking, with the pump expert achieving an increase of 13.0 percent to 85.9 million Euros. Cash flow was also at a...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...

Trane®, a global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, introduces the next generation IntelliPak® commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) rooftop system connected with Symbio™ 800, a flexible controller designed to improve the customer experience at installation and throughout the life of the system. The new high-efficiency connected IntelliPak and Symbio 800 system pairs with TRACE® 3D Plus sof...

Aggreko is pleased to announce it has acquired a 14% share in Origami Energy, an intelligent software platform developer that optimizes the revenue-earning capacity of grid-connected generation and storage assets. cutting-edge, smart technology Founded in 2013, Origami Energy uses cutting-edge, smart technology to tackle some of the key issues facing the energy industry resulting from the shift towards decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization. Origami Energy’s intelligent s...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-GrafxSet® 3.4. With this release, RC-GrafxSet now supports Integrated Fault Detection and Diagnostic (IFDD) FlexTiles™. RC-GrafxSet is a full-featured, easy to use, non-proprietary, online graphical images and software service. It allows users to quickly generate professional 2D and 3D System Group graphics. IFDD FlexTiles are a new addition to RC-GrafxSet, allowing for the creation of simple, intuitive, and flexible interface...

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) dealers spoke, and Goodman Manufacturing Company responded by providing a new angle to make outdoor condensing unit installation and service more convenient and faster. After hearing feedback from its HVAC dealers, Goodman enhanced two basic but critical parts of its residential outdoor air conditioners and heat pumps. First, Goodman redesigned the liquid line service valves on outdoor condensers to angle outward – a simple but effective im...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, continues to strengthen its Australian offer by opening a new 3,205 square meter branch facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, due to be open before April 2018. The new branch, the company’s third Australian site will support continued growth within the region, servicing territories stretching from the Hunter Valley to Far North Queensland, as well as inland to Industrial & Mining Regions as well as the Northern Territory. Tr...

With its reputation as one of the HVAC industry’s easiest units to sell, install and service, the Goodman AVPTC Smartframe Air Handler supplies consistent airflow over a range of static pressure conditions. The Smartframe chassis is designed for stability and lateral strength, yet the air handler is only 21 inches deep for easier attic access. Smartframe substructure provides a sturdy mounting framework for internal components, while securing the foil-faced insulation covering the entire...

CEFAS is the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science and a pioneer in marine science and technology. Adcock has moved four existing coldstores from CEFAS, located in Lowestoft, for facilities management company Interserve FM Ltd who are assisting with site preparation for major demolition, change and refurbishment works to one of the buildings onsite. Adcock was asked by Interserve FM to move the coldstores. Temperature alarm system Cefas have relocated these coldrooms to al...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning were asked to carry out replacement works for the University of East Anglia (UEA), working with CBRE. The project was to replace the condensing units and evaporators for the campus supermarket coldrooms. The existing units were originally designed to operate on R22 and were sited in a poorly ventilated plant room which caused issues in the summer heatwave. The new units were sited externally above a loading bay area. Purpose built scaffolding was built...

Constructionline Gold membership has been awarded following the assessment of the company policies relating to environmental management, quality management, equalities, and diversity. It also ensures that the company is abiding by legislation in areas such as modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, and equal opportunities. In addition to this, Adcock has been assessed and awarded, an Acclaim or "Deemed to Satisfy" SSIP certificate, demonstrating full compliance with Health & Safety leg...

CoolAutomation does not rest because the world is just full of opportunities to help building specialists with HVAC control challenges. That’s why , the customers can find CoolAutomation at Light + Building 2018, 18-23 of March at Messe Frankfurt. Mr. Koen Pepermans, a well known Home Automation specialist, former Founder and CEO of Vantage EMEA, will be answering the visitor’s questions on hot topics of home and building Air Conditioning integration and controls. The company furthe...

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...