Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) News & Trends

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), the pioneer in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, published the fifth edition of its HVAC Systems Duct Design Manual, which is available digitally and in print. This edition presents the methods and procedures for properly designing an HVAC air distribution system, with new detailed information on duct design, duct fitting selection, examples, calculations,...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched an air-cooled chiller with a new proprietary single-screw compressor to offer greater energy efficiency and high reliability for a longer operating life. The MECH-iF range offers capacities from 345kW to 921kW and is available with R1234ze (G04) or R513A (G05) refrigerant and brand-new proprietary screw variable speed compressors. MECH-iF range MECH-iF is a milestone in the company’s air-cooled screw chiller portfolio, paving the way for the development...

Galletti, an Italian-based HVACR manufacturer has joined Eurovent as its newest member. The Eurovent Board announced Galletti’s membership during its online meeting on Tuesday 19 March 2024. chillers and heat pumps Galletti, a family-owned company founded in 1906, manufactures hydronic indoor units, chillers, and air-water and water-water heat pumps. Through its new ‘Open Innovation’ approach, the company develops advanced design solutions for the tertiary and residentia...

St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Ind., took a significant step towards heating modernization by installing three state-of-the-art Weil-McLain Stainless Steel Vertical (SVF) 725 boiler units. G.L. Jorgensen Heating & Cooling, the installation contractor, played a pivotal role in the hydronic heating replacement project. St. Paul Catholic Church, spanning roughly 18,000 square feet with seating for 950 parishioners, sought a heating solution that not only accommodat...

In a bid to address the nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions emitted by buildings, Johnson Controls has joined forces with the Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the electrification of heating and cooling systems in commercial buildings. One powerful tool to decarbonize buildings are heat pumps. However, less than 15% of commercial buildings in the United States currently utilize heat pumps, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to promote their adoption. Heat pump adoptio...

NIBCO INC. continues to expand its line of patented carbon steel fittings to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. BenchPress and BenchPressG BenchPress and BenchPressG fittings allow for easy, clean, and fast installation of residential, commercial, and industrial carbon steel piping systems. These heavy-duty fittings feature stainless steel grip rings and separator rings to ensure premium...

Inta (Intatec), one of the UK’s major heating and plumbing product manufacturers, has launched its new Inta Tenant Hub.  This cutting-edge assembly has been designed to give specifiers a simple solution to water management and measurement in multi-tenant buildings. Inta Tenant Hub The Inta Tenant Hub combines several essential components into one compact unit, including a stop valve, an adjustable pressure-reducing valve, a pressure gauge, a Class D water meter carrier, and a doubl...

Following a record year for its residential building services division, Wilo has announced the appointment of Dan Williams to its business development team. Dan Williams Dan Williams, a former Assistant Manager at a national plumbers’ merchant and a plumbing and heating engineer by trade, has joined Wilo as a Business Development Representative, to continue growing the pump manufacturer’s presence in the UK. With ten years of experience in the HVAC industry, Dan will be covering t...

XOi, the global provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, and AAON, a world major in HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments, are collaborating to create a fully connected equipment lifecycle, empowering technicians and factory experts to quickly and efficiently resolve issues, improve productivity, and enhance customer experience.   XOi’s field intelligence-powered solution and deep data insigh...

Vaisala, a global pioneer in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, announced the launch of the Air Quality Transmitter 560 (AQT560), the gold-standard compact air quality sensor with a wide detection range — PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 — and a unique calibration system and algorithms that enable unmatched detection accuracy and efficiency. The AQT560 stands out as the most dependable compact air quality sensor for measuring particle matter (PM). Its precision in dete...

Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, announced that it has won the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda creates an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean energy economy, and private sector partners through programs like ENERGY STAR are pioneering the way,” said EPA Administrator, Michael S. Regan. He adds, “I congratulate this ye...

BREng, the low-carbon HVAC and heat pump specialist, has moved to its new headquarters at 1 Parliament Street in Hull City Centre.  The move to the Grade-2 listed building follows rapid growth of the company's activities locally and nationally, with cooling and heating decarbonization projects underway for schools, public buildings, and national retailers across the UK. low-carbon technologies Rob Smelt, BREng Managing Director, said, "There is a tremendous surge in demand for HVAC proje...

LG Electronics has been named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. This honor recognizes LG’s exemplary commitment to fighting climate change and protecting the environment through leadership in ENERGY STAR-certified products and promotions. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. Innovation for a Better Life “ENERGY STAR supports LG’s...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the fifth consecutive year. ENERGY STAR program “We’re honored to be recognized for our continuing commitment to energy efficiency and innovation, and ongoing work to develop and deliver educational content for professionals,” said Rebecca Ow...

Carrier’s AquaEdge® 19DV water-cooled centrifugal chiller line is certified to comply with seismic requirements. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. 19DV centrifugal chiller The 19DV is the latest in Carrier’s lineup of chillers to be certified by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). It also meets the current International Building Code, California Building Code, and...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerants with 78% less global warming potential (GWP). Designed for even higher efficiency, the company’s re-engineered products will enable homeowners to meet their heating and cooling needs while reducing their energy costs and carbon footprints. new, sustainable technologies...

Team Rubicon is announcing an additional investment by Chevron towards the proposed TRades Academy to train skilled tradespeople. The $100,000 grant by Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit is expected to fuel the growth of the TRades Academy being developed by Team Rubicon to fill the gap of skilled trades professionals in times of crisis. “We are grateful for the support of Chevron and this investment into our new TRades Academy,” said Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, add...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units (MSZ-GS/MSY-GS), an update to the former models (MSZ-GS/MSY-GL). Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units Part of a mini-split system, Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units can heat or air-condition any residential room. Premier MSZ-GS Indoor Units are compatible wi...

The Midea IN Cassette is a breakthrough in heat pump technology given its built-in design, blend-in style, and energy efficiency. The IN Cassette is ready to fit into home joist spaces, making it an ideal option for new homes, add-ons, and conversions at a later date. Users can precisely heat and cool the needed spaces and spots throughout their homes – its industry-exclusive compact size of 50.3" W x 13.19" D x 9" H means it can fit just about anywhere. IN Cassette features With the H...

Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024. Shafer will lead the company’s global business units in this role, including operations, engineering, and IT. “Steve will work with me and our team to drive enhanced performance and continued growth in sales and profitability,” said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO. Shafer's work experience Shafer is an...

On 6th March, Mitsubishi Electric hosted its new rebooted Partner conference and expo-PACE24. The event equipped Partners with information around net zero, and support to help their businesses to thrive in the future. The goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is changing the way that the built environment must operate. Across the industry, there is a need to consider new technologies and ways of working, understand upcoming changes to legislation, and be prepared for the opportuni...

Resideo has announced that configuring its pioneering Honeywell Home evohome smart zoning system is now even simpler with its new online system builder tool. Installers, or homeowners, can build a tailor-made zoning solution using evohome - which lets consumers easily manage their home temperature room-by-room via an app or locally - with just a few clicks on a phone, tablet, or laptop. There is no sign-up required to use the tool or download the detailed system builder evaluation. Four-step...

Global materials supplier - TG Lynes has further demonstrated its commitment to supporting women in plumbing by sponsoring an all-female competition for a third consecutive year. Sixteen female plumbing and electrical apprentices attended Lewisham College on International Women’s Day, March 8, to take part in skills challenges. plumbing category prizes The eight up-and-comers in the plumbing category were scored on their ability to carry out common trade tasks, including press-fitting a...

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) has announced six recipients of its bursary to help kick-start their careers in the plumbing industry. The winners are from colleges across the country, including Dundee and Angus Kingsway College, Borders College, St Helens Green Energy Centre, Windsor Forest - Langley Campus, South Lanarkshire College, and Kendal College. professional-grade tools Each winner will receive £1,000 in vouchers for tools and equipment from Monument Tools, a de...

Energy and water efficiency company - Cenergist has started work on its £1.7m decarbonization solution for the British Geological Survey (BGS) headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.  The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by the MP for Rushcliffe, Ruth Edwards, who was also briefed on the project, which is a critical part of the BGS’s plan to achieve Net Zero by 2040. decarbonization solution Cenergist was appointed to provide the new decarbonization solution by the BG...

It is fantastic to read about the recent first-of-its-kind international alliance between green building organizations from the UK, US, and Australia who have come together to unlock finance for sustainable buildings. This partnership, instigated by global leaders from The Building Research Establishment (BRE), the US Green Building Council, and the Green Building Council of Australia is a powerful step towards standardizing sustainable building practices and securing the finance to widen adopt...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ (PG-CUR) has elected Michael Hims (Carver) as its new Chairperson. He will be supported by the newly elected Vice-Chairperson, Xander Van Bree (Frico BV). The election took place during the online Product Group meeting held on 13 February 2024. Michael Hims (European NPD Manager at Carver) will succeed Carsten Dittmar (Commercial Product Area Director at Systemair), who served as the Eurovent PG-CUR Chairperson since October...

Philip Ord, with extensive commercial experience in the heating and cooling industry, has been appointed CEO of Qvantum's UK operations. There is an increasing need for modern, connected, and modular low-carbon heating and cooling systems in the UK and throughout Europe. Mr. Ord will, with his experience in marketing and sales at Mitsubishi Electric, lead the way to enable Qvantum to be a secure energy partner for new developments and retrofitting projects. innovative heat-pump systems &ldquo...

Viessmann Climate Solutions is offering a host of rewards to heat pump installers qualifying to join its newly launched VIPartner loyalty scheme. VIPartner is an elevated offering that builds on its established VPlus incentive program, which continues to offer installers points on purchases from all of its products when they are registered through its portal. VIPartner loyalty scheme VIPartner offers Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-registered installers fitting a minimum of fi...

Toshiba Carrier UK has appointed Viridus Energy as its new distributor in Ireland for its full range of Toshiba air conditioning products. Toshiba Carrier UK is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viridus Energy takes over from GT Phelan, which worked successfully with Toshiba for more than 40 years. The Dublin-based company already had a relationship with Toshiba Carrier UK before becoming its new distributor. Successful partne...