Heating News & Trends

CAREL is proud to announce the presentation of its near-term emissions reduction targets to SBTi, confirming its commitment to the fight against climate change and achieving its environmental sustainability objectives. The Science Based Targets initiative is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas emissions The SBTi is included as a charity, with aid that will host i...

Johnson Controls announced the grand opening of its new Innovation Center – Warren Johnson Engineering Lab. The new 109,000-square-foot facility houses approximately 250 employees dedicated to advancing smart building technologies and sustainable solutions. new facility Since the company’s founding in 1885, innovation has been at the heart of Johnson Controls. The newly completed facility marks a significant milestone for the company, demonstrating its commitment to innovation, su...

Two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW Ideal Heating Commercial condensing boilers have been installed at Hull Maritime Museum as part of a major restoration project to the Grade 2* listed building. Dating back to 1871 when the building was Hull’s Dock Offices, the Hull Maritime Museum has been in operation since 1975 and had been heated by the same cast iron section boiler for the last 30 years. Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers The old boiler has been replaced by two Imax Xtra 2 240 kW boilers installed in...

Polymer pipework manufacturer - REHAU is set to hold an online showcase on its latest district heating pipework, RAUVIPEX, which will explore how the product can help address common challenges for heat network designers and installers. RAUVIPEX Hosted by Alexandra Leedham, Technical Team Leader for Renewable Energy at REHAU Building Solutions, the showcase is set to take place from 11 am to 11:45 am on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024, with prospective attendees able to register their interest now....

Danfoss is proud to announce that their BOCK HGX56 CO2 T compressor has been named the winner in the Refrigeration category of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at 2025 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo 2025) in the categories of Building Automation; Cooling; Sustainable Solutions; Heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refr...

Weil-McLain® has launched its latest promotion, offering contractors two chances to win big this heating season. Contractors who purchase residential high-efficiency boilers from an authorized Weil-McLain distributor can earn valuable rewards. Those who register and install the units can unlock even more incentives. Additionally, by joining The Weil-McLain Advantage™ program during the 2024 Double Down, Double Chance promotion, contractors can compete for regional prizes, including a...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is supplying the municipality of Neustadt in Holstein, Germany, with a state-of-the-art heat pump that will use water from the Baltic Sea to generate green energy. The system will provide part of the heat supply to a new district in the city's harbor via its heating network. This seawater solution is the first-of-its-kind in Germany on this scale and represents a model for the transformation of heat supply.  Heat...

Ideal Heating Commercial is delighted to have won a coveted BESA award for Training Provider of the Year, which was announced at the BESA Industry Awards 2024 on 17th October at The Brewery, London.  This is the first year this specific award has been introduced by BESA, which aims to place a spotlight on the increased need for training and skills. Commercial heating systems Ideal Heating Commercial’s range of CPDs are designed to provide customers with the knowledge Ideal He...

The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program and Air Pros USA, a pioneering residential air conditioning services company and an official Air Conditioning partner of the Miami Dolphins, came together to provide new A/C units for three households in need. The first recipient was Army Sergeant First Class - Daniel Matthews from United States Southern Command. Matthews lives with his wife, Jonell, and their two sons Dillon and Solomon in a home with an 18-year-old A/C unit. Un...

Danfoss has announced the winners of its 2024 EnVisioneer of the Year awards. ThermalWorks, Cloward H2O, and Jetson by Modine took top honors in the annual competition recognizing companies that use Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy or environmental savings. ThermalWorks, a manufacturer of modular cooling systems based in Bloomingburg, New York, was the winner in the System Integrator category. Danfoss Turbocor® compressor The unit uses a flooded pumped-liquid ov...

On 1 October 2024, Paolo Faraldi joined CAREL as the new 'Group Chief Technology Officer'. This strategic appointment reflects the Group’s commitment to strengthening the scope and development of its technical areas, with the aim of increasing the integration and coordination of its technological processes. Paolo Faraldi brings to the Group more than 20 years’ experience acquired at major international companies, such as Fiat, Indesit, Philips, and Electrolux, both in Italy and abro...

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) has made further advances on its journey towards carbon-neutral operations, adding Hutchinson and Zella-Mehlis to its range of manufacturing locations that have reached carbon-neutral status (scope 1 and 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.  sustainable water solutions Thomas Fuhr, Chief Technology Officer at GF Building Flow Solutions, said, "GF Building Flow Solutio...

New from Noritz America, the NRCR Residential Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series uses a fully integrated pump to keep hot water close to even the farthest outlet in the home, minimizing the wait and, therefore, the waste of unused potable water down the drain. The Auto Mode on the new NRCR quickly learns household water usage and automatically triggers recirculation-loop activation in line with that expected usage. The correct water temperature is delivered quickly when and where occu...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire officially launched its new NICEIC-approved training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes, north Wales on 10th October with a morning of presentations and activities attended by over 50 invited guests. Tŷ Gwyrddfai is the first decarbonization hub of its kind and has been created to ensure that north Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda. The facility is a collaborative project between Adra, north Wa...

Wauseon Machine (WM), a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its Redeployable Automation Module, a transformative solution designed to enhance automation efficiency across industries.  Engineered for versatility and cost-effectiveness, this platform integrates seamlessly into various manufacturing processes, offering flexibility from manual to fully automated operations. modular design Its modular...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, offered its Rapid Recovery® services in the cleanup of Western North Carolina following  Hurricane Helene. With a Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas is poised to provide the region with on-site refrigerant recoveries as needed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizing the risk...

Cool Designs Ltd, the independent air conditioning and heat pump distributor, is expanding its technical and customer support team in response to continuing growth across the UK.  Clive Dearlove Clive Dearlove joins as Contracts Manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery, and provide after-sales technical support.  With 30 years of experience in the trade, inc...

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently completed a chiller replacement project at one of London’s most extraordinary venues, the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Carrier Commercial HVAC is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of the most striking and enduring visual legacies of the London 2012 Olympic an...

The HVAC and Cleanroom market in the ASEAN region is projected to experience substantial growth over the next several years, fueled by infrastructure development, an increase in residential and commercial construction, and stringent environmental regulations. Governments in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are setting ambitious targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, creating a conducive environment for HVAC and cleanroom manufacturers and service...

The Olsen Group, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national pioneer in HVAC energy optimization. Donald Olsen and his seasoned team of HVAC control specialists have been in business for two decades, integrating energy-saving solutions into over a thousand commercial and large-scale residential projects. In the process, the Olsen Group has become one of North America’s top suppliers of Verdant thermostats. Verdant devices leverage intelligent occupancy sensors and proprietary software to...

Mitsubishi Electric, the manufacturer of the UK’s award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, has published a new white paper revealing that air source heat pumps can be integrated with microbore pipework, commonly found in new homes built from the 1970s and 1980s. This will reduce the retrofit cost of installing a heat pump and make it more attractive for homeowners to move away from fossil fuel-burning boilers. home heating challenges As the UK pushes towards its legally binding net zero target...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its innovative HVAC insulation services, designed to provide significant energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency for healthcare facilities, colleges, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers, and government facilities. The Heat Loss Study offered by APM Steam includes a detailed site walk and thorough review of hot water, steam...

Supporting LG Electronics’ global business-to-business (B2B) expansion, the company aims to double its U.S. HVAC product sales by 2030, executives announced at LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA’s 2024 Dual Channel Leadership Summit. The two-day summit, which brought together pioneers from LG’s distribution customers and applied representatives, cultivated a collaborative environment supporting LG’s substantial B2B growth strategies. LG executives and gain insights A...

BITZER has appointed Ernest West & Beynon Ltd as an authorized Marine Service Partner, with a particular focus on the specialist cooling requirements of the marine and offshore industries. The agreement includes access to BITZER compressors, components, and refrigeration oils, plus Green Point services, including remanufactured compressors and site support. Refrigeration solutions Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, said: "With more than a century of experience in the marine and...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is introducing the latest advancement in PEX-a piping technology with the launch of Uponor ServicePEX™ for water service applications. Designed for both new construction and the replacement of outdated service lines, ServicePEX delivers clean, safe water from the main to the structure, offering a modern, dependable solution that prioritizes health, safety, and top-tier perfor...

Projective is pleased to announce that Bonheur ASA, the Norway-based industrial investment company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, has acquired a controlling stake in the Company. Building on 176 years of experience in, inter alia, renewable energy, shipping, and various maritime activities, Bonheur has developed a strong ecosystem of renewable energy-related companies. Projective is a global technical consulting and engineering firm that specializes in providing tailored solutions to large...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching six new radiant manifold wall cabinets for greater options in residential and commercial projects. Designed for secure protection, durability, and reliability, the cabinets are available in both recessed or surface mount in various dimensions to meet any residential or commercial radiant application. Uponor Commercial Stainless-Steel The entire offering accommodates...

Ameren line workers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, later this week. The event, often coined as the ‘Lineman Olympics’, will take place on Oct. 19 and offers line workers from around the world the opportunity to compete in events based on the common tasks performed by journeymen line workers and apprentices. Ameren line workers at the ‘Lineman Olympics’ Ameren Illinois is sending 12 lin...

Interplay Learning’s Skill Advisor and Mentor (SAM), the first artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant for the skilled trades, has been named 2024’s top innovation in technology integration by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). SAM has been honored by IACET with the Innovation of the Year Award – Technology Integration, which recognizes the best of the best in the use of eLearning design, simulation programs, v...

Wauseon Machine, a pioneering provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its End-to-End Precision Machining and Fabrication Support services. Designed to address some of the most complex and pressing challenges faced by manufacturers, Wauseon Machine’s comprehensive suite of services now includes advanced capabilities such as Saw Cutting, Welding, Heat Treating and Tempering, Laser Etching, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engi...