Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) News & Trends

During the meeting of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) on 27 October 2022 at the Eurovent Summit in Antalya, Turkey, the participants elected Laurent Petiot as Chairman and Ulf Bergmann as Vice-Chairman of the Group. Laurent Petiot, General Manager France Benelux Maghreb at Baltimore Aircoil Company, was elected as the new Chairman of the Product Group during its meeting last year in Antalya at the Eurovent Summit. New Eurovent PG-CT Chairman and V...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of solutions for energy management, home comfort, security, and safety, announced a partnership with A. O. Smith, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of water heaters, in order to help customers reduce demand on the electric grid during peak times. Resideo Grid Services Resideo Grid Services manages ‘bring your own device’ demand response programs on behalf of more than 27 U.S. utilities, retail energy providers and...

Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a major provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate, have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more sustainable environments for their customers and occupants. Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly bring next-generation solutions to their customers. Digital twins p...

Since its opening in the fall of 2019, the 800 North High Street Building has become a fixture in the community. Part of Columbus, Ohio’s Short North Arts District, a neighborhood known for promoting local businesses and culture, this modern, mixed-use development features a co-working space, two restaurants, and Marriott’s new, modern hotel brand, Moxy. hottest submarket “When you look at the Short North, you’re talking about the hottest submarket within the hottest c...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, unveils its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo (booth #B1227) in Atlanta to help professionals protect what matters most.   "With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help homeowners protect their most important investment," said Scott Ziffra, Senior Vice President, Engineering &...

Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...

As National Apprenticeship Week begins, a heating and hot water industry pioneer is highlighting the progress that must be made to encourage more young people into the industry. With Government mandates for greenhouse gas emission reduction looming, concern around the lack of new talent entering the heating engineering and manufacturing sector, and preventing net zero progress, is mounting.  Creating an appealing and accessible pathway into engineering for the next generation of heati...

IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-th...

Digital Solutions OpenBlue Enterprise Manager (OBEM): Enterprise Manager is a comprehensive suite of apps to monitor and improve energy efficiency, tenant satisfaction, asset performance, maintenance operations, space performance and ultimately comfort of all occupants. Using a single pane of glass approach, Enterprise Manager delivers the next generation of smart building capabilities for portfolios ranging from commercial offices, healthcare, mixed use high-end, transportation, retail and...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British commercial heating manufacturer, is pleased to announce it will be attending a series of Specifi Mechanical Services events being held throughout 2023. Giving specifiers and suppliers the opportunity to meet face-to-face in a relaxed conversational environment, Specifi events offer a tried and tested format to connect, relax, and network with fellow professionals. Relaxed conversational environment Hamworthy Heating will be attending ten events in major ci...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its latest YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, which is taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat P...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced airCore, the first line of precision air conditioner (PAC) heat pump systems in the U.S. to use R-32 refrigerant. R-32 is a refrigerant with low global warming potential that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than R-410A. Low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 reduce the impact of heating and cooling equipment on the environment and can meet upcoming refrigerant regulations. New airCore PAC heat pump systems Many states, such as California, have alread...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - is addressing complex industry challenges with leading solutions and expertise at the AHR® Expo 2023, the premiere event for HVACR professionals worldwide. The Trane exhibit (Booth B3217) will showcase the latest advancements for optimal, energy-efficient indoor environments, as well as expert insight on pressing industry issues, including growing demand for building decarbonization solutions, such as electrification, dri...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its new YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat Pump and YORK...

Daikin, a pioneer in air conditioning company, announced that it will spotlight its work to extend the boundaries of energy efficiency at the 2023 AHR Expo. A proud expo exhibitor and attendee for decades, Daikin will display its research and development efforts, core technologies, and new offerings, which demonstrate a unified approach to efficiency-focused innovation across the company’s portfolio of brands. Efficiency in HVAC systems “From homes to high-rises, the climate impac...

From 04 February to 08 February, 2023, the Eurovent Team is going to be at the ASHRAE Winter Conference 2023 and AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Both the conference and expo provide forums where manufacturers and suppliers come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo events Visitors can request a meeting by simply sending Francesco Scuderi an email ASHRAE Winter Conference - an event that brings together HVACR experts...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi continues to exceed demands for sustainable, energy-efficient heating and cooling products with the North American launch of the Yutaki M R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pump. This all-in-one solution can deliver heating, cooling and even serve as a domestic water heater with an external tank. The three-ton and four-ton systems are engineered to deliver a consistent, 140 F heating capacity even within sub-zero ambient temperatures and can generate up to four times more t...

Interplay Learning, the scalable, effective training solution for engaging the new generation of maintenance technicians, has partnered with Dominium Management Services to offer highly effective, engaging, and scalable training solutions. Dominium is one of the nation’s affordable housing developers, owners, and managers, and is offering Interplay’s training solutions to its technicians of all experience levels. With Interplay Learning’s immersive, on-demand training courses...

The IEH High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water will be used for heating their greenhouses and reducing emissions. The 20MW Electrode Boiler with a 20kV connection has a design temperature of 130°C and a design pressure of 6 Barg. PARAT will also deliver the Control Panel, Heat Exchanger, Pumps, and Chemical Dosing unit. PARAT will take care of the Start-Up, Testing, Commissioning, and Training. Rainbow Growers was granted the Dutch SDE++ subsidy to build the Power to Heat system that w...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming AHR Expo 2023 (booth B1617), from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance align...

Ripley PR, the global public relations agency specializing in home services, franchise and B2B tech, offers three strategies for home service companies looking to stand out among competitors and gain market share in an increasingly crowded, marketing-savvy industry. “Most great home service companies, from plumbing to HVAC and from electrical to landscaping, understand the importance of marketing in growing their businesses,” said Heather Ripley, Founder and CEO of Ripley PR and aut...

As the host of the 26th International Passive House Conference, the Passive House Institute is looking forward to welcoming participants in Wiesbaden, Germany. With the focus "Efficiency NOW!", the research institute emphasizes that there is no alternative to making buildings more energy efficient as quickly as possible. The renovation of existing buildings, in particular, offers great potential for climate protection. The conference will take place from 10 to 12 March 2023, the conference prog...

The energy experts at BOXT looked at each local authority and the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above to reveal where in the UK has the most energy-efficient properties. The 10 areas with the most energy-efficient homes Taking first place in London’s Tower Hamlets with an incredibly high score of 73%. This is 33% higher than the average and 10% higher than second place. In second place with a score 23% higher than the average across England and Wales is the City of London, with a v...

As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero goals, Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, recently signed the Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge initiated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) being hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this pledge bolsters the UAE’s climate leadership in the region, as it prepares to harness innovation a...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analyzed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is ranked #1...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, connected and inspired nearly 400 home service professionals at SPARK 2023, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors. The second annual industry event on Jan. 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona, was an opportunity for contractors, distributors, and other professionals to cultivate new ideas and develop strategies for communicating with new generations and collabor...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces a new three-part series that helps business owners power up their skills and set their companies up for success in 2023. Owner Power Up series The Owner Power Up series consists of three virtual courses scheduled for Feb. 16, March 23, and April 20. Each three-hour course delivers targeted content designed to help owners prepare for the evolution of their role...