RAC News & Trends

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Joe Choflet to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Joe's responsibilities In his new role, Joe Choflet will continue to lead wholesale, retail, specialty, and international sales. He will oversee product marketing for plastic and metal fittings and valves. Choflet will continue to report to Ashley Martin, President and COO of NIBCO. “Joe’s natural leadership skills, combined with his energy and extensive industry knowled...

The CAREL Industries Board of Directors has approved the results as of 31 December 2023, with consolidated revenues equal to € 650.2 million, +19.3% compared to 2022 (net of the impact of currency exchange rates, growth would have been 21.1%). On a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rates, growth would have been 10.0%. Statement by the CEO Francesco Nalini, CEO of the Group, commented, “I am particularly proud to present the results of 2023, as the year just e...

On John Kerry’s announced departure as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change, Nathaniel Keohane - President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) said: “John Kerry is one of the most dedicated and effective pioneers on climate change America has ever seen, with an influence that reaches far beyond our own borders." He adds, "As a U.S. Senator, he participated in the Commerce Committee’s global warming hearings as far back as 1989, and he later led b...

Hoshizaki America, Inc., a major innovator in commercial kitchen equipment, is proud to announce the ground-breaking for its new two-story warehouse, located adjacent to its current manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, USA. The ground-breaking marks the beginning of construction for a 120,000 square foot facility that will revolutionize Hoshizaki’s material flow throughout fabrication and assembly processes for its commercial ice machines. This investment in infrastructure...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton has again been recognized by Ethisphere, a global major in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and init...

Interplay Learning, the global provider of immersive skilled trades training, has been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers by the trusted business publication - Forbes. The America's Best Startup Employers ranking examines best-performing startups as employers through defined KPIs. The goal is to guide potential candidates in finding innovative and stable startups to work for. Workplace culture “Attracting and retaining top talent is essential for organizations that want...

ECM Technologies, a pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, has named Andrew Soulier as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). In this role, Andrew Soulier will oversee all aspects of sustainability for the business, including strategic leadership, market development, and stakeholder engagement. He is also responsible for embedding environmental stewardship and leading practice in all aspects of manufacturing, operations, and distribution. Prior roles of Andrew Soulier Ext...

 Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global pioneer in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, marking the 17th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list.  Ethics at Johnson Controls "What we do every day at Johnson Controls makes the world more productive, more secure, and more sustainable. Creating winn...

Sensibo, the major Climate Tech company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, has released its 2023 Climate Impact report. The report outlines the remarkable achievements of Smart HVAC technology in 2023, where Sensibo successfully mitigated 111,011 gross tons of CO2-eq–equivalent to eliminating over 22,000 gasoline-powered vehicles from the roads for an entire year. Additionally, the company saved 272 GWh of energy and managed 868 MW. Sensibo’s smart heating products...

Belimo achieved strong results and continued to deliver on its growth strategy despite complex economic conditions. Belimo pursued its long-term growth and investment strategy unwaveringly and successfully throughout 2023. Thanks to highly engaged employees and a strong network of suppliers, Belimo was able to master the year’s challenges exceptionally well. In line with its strategy, the Group welcomed almost 100 additional new talents during the year under review. Belimo invests in res...

Danfoss is supporting the transition to low GWP refrigerants with its new DST G series of A2L refrigerant detection sensors, which feature a revolutionary patented inverted design.  DST G series As HFC phasedown continues and A2L refrigerants become more widely adopted, the G series of sensors allows building owners and HVAC/R manufacturers to implement these new refrigerants with confidence. Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing. Built with thermal conducti...

Airmo Inc. Pressure Technologies, an industry pioneer in high-pressure technologies manufacturing, named Lucas Schmit as a Customer Relationship Engineer. Schmit will bring his vast knowledge of engineering to match clients’ unique needs with the best high-pressure systems, tools, and services. “Lucas brings a technical perspective and a personable communication style to help strengthen our customer communications and business relationships, as we continue to provide clients with th...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has been named to the Indiana Chamber®’s 2024 list of Best Places to Work in Indiana, USA. The Chamber announced this year's winners on its website; rankings will be unveiled at an awards event held on May 8, 2024.  The recognition is one of several the company received in the past 12 months, including awards at the national level presented by Newsweek and USA Today. Best Places award The Chamber’s nomination review process also includes a comp...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has again been named to the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, recognizing the world’s major companies for sustainable business practices. Based on S&P Global's rigorous Corporate Sustainability Assessment, only companies scoring in the top 15% of their industry are included. The more than 9,400 companies assessed for the 2023 CSA were considered for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook 2...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce its latest CPD, which addresses High-Temperature Axial Fans & Variable Speed Drives (VSDs). This new CPD has been introduced to clearly explain the standard ‘BS EN 12101-3:2002 Smoke and heat control systems-Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators’, and advise on compliance. Various smoke applications Simon Plummer, Nuaire Axials Divisional Manager and one of the UK...

TG Lynes has further improved the sustainability and versatility of its fleet by investing in a new electric dropside van. The pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier has purchased a dropside Ford E-Transit, which is being used predominantly for daily deliveries into Central London. The van has a range of up to 150 miles and a payload of 750 kg. E-Transit It can be charged on-site at TG Lynes’ Enfield base. On a sunny day, all of the required electricity comes...

Cogeneration plants simultaneously generate electricity and heat, suitable for a wide range of settings from residential buildings to businesses. Their sustainability stems from the high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) cycle and the use of renewable energy sources. Consequently, public funding supports both the investment in cogeneration plants and the injection of generated energy into the grid. Purchasing used plants can further accelerate return on investment (ROI) and promote the s...

Low-carbon heating specialist, Daikin UK is working in partnership with colleges and training providers across Greater Manchester to help train the next generation of green heating installers, as the nation shifts away from fossil fuel boilers. Train the Green Trainer Daikin UK in partnership with Quantum Group and the Green Skills Academy will deliver the first ‘Train the Green Trainer’ program for college tutors and staff at nine Greater Manchester colleges, including Hopwoo...

Danfoss’ new Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) couplings provide superior performance and reliability for liquid cooling, ensuring peak performance for critical applications. Engineered for the precision cooling requirements of modern data centers, the couplings drive a strong return on investment through robust design, long service life, and lower maintenance. Ideal for liquid cooling applications that use smaller hose lines, Danfoss UQD couplings are available in four sizes, as well as v...

Trane - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator - celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. The Trane Fort Smith employees achieved 5,000,000 work hours, approximately twelve years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on October 31, 2023. Trane Fort Smith Plant The Trane Fort Smith facility is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost time incident by October 2025...

Trane® − by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. The Trane Fort Smith employees achieved 5,000,000 work hours, approximately twelve years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on October 31, 2023. culture of safety The facility is on track to reach 6 million hours without a lost time incident by October 2025. There...

Pfannenberg, a global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, announces its new Green Series DTI 6000 Cooling Units. These cooling solutions represent a transformative leap in enclosure cooling technology, protecting vulnerable electronics while protecting the environment.  closed-loop design By employing a closed-loop design, these units effectively seal out ambient air, ensuring the recirculation of clean, cool air throughout the enclosure. This innovative approa...

Alat (Alat), a PIF company, and Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, have announced their commitment to build a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia that will deliver advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The partnership will serve customers in the Kingdom, and its visionary Giga projects, such as NEOM, as well as ensure broader regional and even global distribution. Alat was establis...

The Eurovent Board of Directors recently welcomed DOGU Iklimlendirme, a Turkish HVAC manufacturer, as a Corresponding Member, during its first 2024 Board Meeting on 30 January, at its Headquarters in Brussels. DOGU Iklimlendirme DOGU Iklimlendirme established in 1999 is a Turkish ventilation and air conditioner manufacturer that mainly focuses on seven major product groups: Air Handling Units, Rooftops, Heat/Energy Recovery Units, Air Distribution & Management Products, Air Purifiers, Kitc...

The first installation of BITZER’s Digital Network (BDN) in Ireland is providing high-level monitoring, system diagnostics, and optimization for an award-winning deli food specialist. The BDN system is integrated into a new high-performance low-temperature pack, based on BITZER ECOLINE inverter-controlled compressors supplied by RSL Ireland Ltd. new refrigeration system The new refrigeration system replaced two 30-year-old BITZER condensing units and Searle evaporators operating on R-40...

At the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) 2024 trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a broad range of innovative and sustainable products, systems, and solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and installers to accelerate the decarbonization of real estate.  The global marketplace and event, which takes place from March 12 to 15 in Milan, Italy, brings together companies and industry experts from the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVACR),...

CAREL continues its journey towards excellence also in sustainability performance. The year 2024 has started, in fact, with a further important recognition by CDP of the efforts made by the Group in that regard. CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the global non-profit organization that monitors, among others, corporate performance in the fight against climate change has improved its rating on CAREL, giving it a "B" (in 2022 the rating had been "B-"), thus strengt...

The AHR Expo 2024 brought together the entire spectrum of HVACR industry professionals to showcase new innovations, spotlight trends and build relationships. They had the opportunity to share the pioneering portfolio of building products, technologies, software and services, including the latest BAS & Controls solutions. Hear from Robert Harland, Product Management Pioneer, BAS & Controls, about how they are constantly enhancing the controls lineup to deliver on the building managemen...

CAREL’s participation at MCE 2024 CAREL will coincide with the presentation of two innovative new products for the residential heat pump market. Heat pumps are a fundamental element in the decarbonization of the residential heating sector, helping reduce CO2 emissions. The constant growth in sales of heat pumps in Europe and the United States demonstrates the increasing importance of this technology in the HVAC industry. Heat pump refrigerant circuits To address the emerging challe...

Eurovent warmly welcomes MANDIK as a Corresponding Member. MANDIK is one of Czechia’s major manufacturers of air handling units, industrial heating systems, and firefighting components. MANDIK The family-owned company MANDIK, founded in 1990, supplies its products beyond standard applications, such as healthcare buildings, gigafactories, and various industries, as well as for construction projects such as subways, tunnels, and especially nuclear power plants in many European countries....