Packaged Units/RTU News & Trends

The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation and UN-Habitat has honored ProjectZero with its Award of Distinction for Public-Private Collaboration in Cities in recognition of the positive and measurable impact demonstrated in the city of Sønderborg in southern Denmark. The award ceremony took place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, as part of the World Economic Forum’s Urban Transformation Summit which brings together visionary pioneers from business, government, civil...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, has worked with Clandillon Civil Consulting and Killeshal, to install over two kilometers of its shallow profile linear combined kerb and drainage system (CKD), Duradrain, within road and pavement structures on the N63-Majors Well Road in Longford, Ireland. The project, designed by Clandillon Civil Consulting and supplied by Dura Products’ Irish stockist, Killeshal, based locally in Daingean, Co Offaly, involved a new shallow profile design for...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce Deidra Parrish Williams and Britt Smith have been named 2023 Women on the Rise by Paradigm for Parity®. The annual accolade highlights women who are breaking barriers in corporate leadership and showing the value of gender parity, including racial equity in the workforce. uplifting, inclusive culture “We are extremely proud to see Deidra and Britt recognized with this prestigious award,” said Mairéad...

Eurovent Middle East launched its new HVACR Leadership Academy during a press conference at the Le Meridian Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai Marina, UAE.  The Academy is an open platform to bundle course programs for the professional development of HVACR Technicians and Engineers, considered a critical missing link between technology and energy savings in the fight for lower greenhouse gas emissions. certified training courses The initiative will implement certified training courses for engin...

Wauseon Machine, a provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining, and fabrication, reveals its next-generation 1004EL Electric End Forming Machine. This tube-forming machine is ideal for automotive, stainless steel medical products, HVAC, and other appliance applications. The machine features a Servo Ram for precise tool positioning and stroke adjustment for different length tools. Servo Ram The Servo Ram offers users multiple position capabilities with unma...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph., has been named senior vice president of internal Audit, effective September 27.  He succeeds Christina Bosserd, who was named vice president of finance for Electrical Sector, Americas, at Eaton. Wadecki will report to Tom Okray, Eaton’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, and will join the company’s senior leadership team. Work experience and education Wadecki join...

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions and a strategic brand of global climate innovator - Trane Technologies, proudly announces the launch of TracKing Pro telematics. This latest premium digital offering harnesses the power of cutting-edge algorithms that use machine learning to estimate fuel usage and increase fleet uptime, enabling transportation companies to operate more efficiently. TracKing Pro Telematics TracKing Pro telematics p...

Water and energy efficiency company Cenergist has acquired a specialist Dutch installation company to accelerate its European expansion strategy. Installatiebedrijf Vriend B.V. (Vriend) has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company and will continue to operate under its name. All values relating to the transaction are undisclosed. Control Flow HL2024® technology Based in Emmeloord, Netherlands, Vriend employs eight people and provides installation support across a range of...

Baxi has united with eight pioneering organizations in the construction industry, representing over two hundred and fifty thousand workers, to launch a new coalition that aims to tackle a lack of diversity across the industry. The Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC) has been established by CEOs at pioneering organizations including Baxi, Bradfords, Ibstock, Knauf, Travis Perkins plc, Wavin, Wolseley, the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS)...

Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced that they were recognized with the prestigious Kepner-Tregoe Critical Thinking Cultural Excellence Award. Kepner-Tregoe (KT) is the pioneer of rational process development, and the KT Excellence Award is bestowed to an organization that displays outstanding performance in developing an environment and support structure that enables critical thinking skills to flourish and thrive. process excellence Fieldpiece&r...

Big Data LDN (London), the UK’s Data, Analytics, and AI event, organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions Ltd) reveals Data Director at OVO, Katie Russell, and Monte Carlo CEO, Barr Moses, will explore how they empower their customers with data to reduce their carbon footprint. The news comes as the final speakers are announced ahead of the conference taking place on Wednesday 20th - Thursday 21st September 2023 at Olympia, London. Visitors can register to secure their free tickets. advanced data...

Danfoss' Mobile CO2 Training Unit closes out its 2023 North America tour on Wednesday, September 27 at 10 a.m. ET, with its first-ever livestream training, provides installers, service technicians, and OEM engineers a unique opportunity to receive accessible CO2 refrigeration systems knowledge and training virtually. The industry's passion for the Mobile CO2 Training Unit remains steadfast, so Danfoss is making it more accessible than ever before by offering virtual training at no cost to atten...

Jobber, a provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced a new integration with Gusto, an online platform that offers payroll, employee benefits, and HR solutions for small businesses. With this integration, users can automatically sync timesheets and reimbursable expenses from Jobber to Gusto, saving valuable time while ensuring accurate, on-time, and compliant payroll. Users have the tools they need to hire, pay, and manage teams quickly and efficiently. ...

Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies at the at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference. The annual IFDA Solutions Conference is the only event designed by and made for operations professionals in the food distribution industry. Thermo King was proud to display its latest innovative solutions at the IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference, which was hel...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base. improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...

Eurovent is pleased to announce the launch of its new, redesigned website. It features an enhanced user experience with access to exclusive member resources, the latest policy updates, and more. user-centric experience The new website features a streamlined corporate look that caters to easy navigation and access to specific information. The primary goal during the redesign process was to create a more user-centric experience and to focus more on easier accessibility of the required informati...

BT and Johnson Controls announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart building technology to digitally monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use in workplaces. sustainable building management Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing operating costs. The global leaders in their respective fields will build on their extensive expertise in sustainable building management...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s smart buildings portfolio, designed to help building owners create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings, whether greenfield or retrofits has been recognized by WiredScore’s Accredited Solutions.  The accreditation for smart solution providers is granted by WiredScore, a US-based company that sets a global standard for technology in the built world through certification and education. Building X One of the Accredited Solutions is Build...

Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit its Floor to Cloud™ packaging solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 11-13, 2023. As the future of automation, Floor-to-cloud solutions empower smarter packaging lines and more efficient processes that make it possible for manufacturers to continuously improve plant productivity, sustainability, and safety. Floor to Cloud portfolio Visitors to South Lower Hall, Booth 6107, can view highlights from the compreh...

Carrier is expanding its line of WeatherExpert® packaged rooftop units with the new high outdoor air system, a light commercial rooftop unit capable of conditioning up to 100% outdoor air. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. WeatherExpert high outdoor air The WeatherExpert high outdoor air system can operate with up to 100% outdoor air for ventilation make-up air or building ventilation. WeatherExpert hig...

Bluon, Inc., an innovative software company focused on bringing productivity gains to HVAC contractors and their service technicians introduced MasterMechanic, a breakthrough AI tool for HVAC technicians that allows them to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language. The beta product is available publicly to the entire industry for a limited time at bluon.ai.  MasterMechanic MasterMechanic is the first generative AI tool created to assist HV...

Inc. revealed that XOi, the pioneering provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, ranks 2,313 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been named to Yello’s Top 100 Internship Programs list for 2023. The list is released annually on the last Thursday in July 2023, recognized as National Intern Day, a holiday created in 2017 as a nationwide celebration of the contributions interns make and the importance of establishing equitable internship programs. ideas, ambition, and insights  “Johnson Controls is invested in helping b...

Hydronic cooling systems (also known as chilled water systems) are closed-loop, tempered water systems that convey heat away from a conditioned space or process, using water as the heat transfer medium. These systems use standard compressed refrigerant in tubes or coils, or evaporative cooling, to cool the water. The cooled water is pumped through the system piping to an end-point heat exchanger/cooling coil. The heat-exchanging coil surface is cooled by the chilled water. Air-to-air heat exch...

The 27th International Passive House Conference will be held in April 2024 in Innsbruck, Austria! The focal theme of the conference will be "Retrofit. Have an impact.”  In order to effectively bring the building sector on course towards climate protection, reliable energy retrofits are indispensable. The conference will take place at the University of Innsbruck. The Call for Papers is open until the beginning of September 2023.  Passive House projects The dates are set: The 27...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA),  also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces a scholarship program for its 2023 Fall Technical Conference that will take place September 7-9 at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas.​ ​Scholarship availability Scholarships are available for first-time attendees only. NADCA membership is not required. Interested individuals are invited to submit an application for considerati...

Johnston County Public Schools, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, chose Carrier to improve energy efficiency and comfort at five schools. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. AquaSnap® 30RB Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, is the seventh-largest school district in the state. JCPS used money from the U.S. Department of Education’s Element...

With extremely hot temperatures reaching triple digits during the week, Ameren is advising customers to stay safe by keeping their homes cool with these tips that will help cut energy costs, while staying comfortable and safe.    Necessary precautions “We urge our customers to take whatever measures necessary to stay safe and cool during the heat wave," said Dan Isom, vice president, of corporate safety, security, and crisis management at Ameren.  “While usage of ai...

In a pioneering effort to combat the high costs of commercial refrigeration, Ameren Illinois has partnered with the Schnucks supermarket chain to install a cutting-edge radiative rooftop panel system at its Fairview Heights store. As it becomes operational in July 2023, the SkyCool System at the Fairview Heights Schnucks represents the first of its kind in Illinois and one of only 20 such systems installed around the world.    Improve performance “Refrigeration consumes more e...

Bosch Home Comfort (formerly Bosch Thermotechnology), a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, recently launched Bosch Home Comfort PRO, HVAC contractors’ new one-stop shop for their every servicing need.  Benchmark User Interface This new portal improves upon the features offered by Bosch’s previous ABC program, brandishing a host of valuable new tools and rewards for loyal installers. Its industry benchmark user interface (UI) is designed for...