RAC News & Trends

New research from Fair Fix, the boiler engineer experts, reveals that the carbon footprint caused by heating homes in England has increased by as much as 5.9% across some areas of the nation. Fair Fix has estimated the amount of carbon emissions created by heating England’s homes in 2021 and 2022 to see how well the country is managing its carbon footprint. The calculation is based on an estimated carbon footprint for the average home, multiplied by the country’s entire dwelling sto...

Danfoss has announced the winners of its 2023 EnVisioneer of the Year competition. ThermalWorks, Polar Engineering, Canal Marine and Industrial Inc., and Weis Markets took top honors in the new, expanded format that allows for multiple winners.  ThermalWorks ThermalWorks, based in Bloomingburg, New York, was the winner in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) category for its advanced waterless cooling system. The company built a modular, hyper-efficient, waterless chiller for the d...

CAREL announces its participation at Refrigera Show 2023, the Italian event focusing on the entire industrial, commercial, and logistics refrigeration supply chain, to be held in Bologna, Italy, from 7 to 9 November, 2023. efficiency and connectivity At stand F06, hall 30, CAREL will be presenting its offering of advanced solutions with high efficiency and connectivity. The proposal covers the main refrigeration applications, a rapidly evolving sector in terms of sustainability thanks to the a...

XOi, a global provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces a new partnership with the Independent Contractors Exchange (ICE) Group, a select group of independent HVAC contractors specializing in the service and installation of applied HVAC systems. As the premier commercial technical HVAC peer organization in North America, the ICE Group provides service excellence and innovation for applied HVAC systems including chillers, air systems, cooling towers, boilers, water systems a...

IMBAT, one of Türkiye’s major manufacturers of rooftop units, water chillers, and close control units, has been formally approved to join the Eurovent family during a recent meeting of the association’s Board of Directors. Since 1991, IMBAT has been one of Türkiye’s market pioneers in developing solutions in air conditioning and food refrigeration areas by manufacturing energy-efficient products such as rooftop units, cold storage devices, air conditioners, and water...

Daikin UK has opened the doors to four new centers as part of its now 35-strong national Sustainable Home Network. The centers have been opened in partnership with Plumbco in Northampton, Aberdeen Training Center in Aberdeen, LBS in Port Talbot, and Tucker French in Surrey, United Kingdom (UK). Daikin, the UK’s pioneering heat pump manufacturer is partnering with builders’ merchants, heating specialists, and energy companies across the UK to create walk-in locations for homeowners t...

Danfoss is proud to announce that their DSG compressor has been named the winner in the Cooling category of the 2024 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at this coming January’s International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in the categories of building automation; cooling; sustainable solutions; heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refri...

Amid an impending reform of UK F-gas legislation, a temperature control specialist is calling upon manufacturers to re-evaluate their approach to equipment procurement in order to futureproof against legislative shifts. This call to action, from Aggreko, follows the EU’s recent decision to completely phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) by 2050. However, with the UK expected to revise existing EU legislation and adopt its own stance from 2025 onwards, manufacturers face an uncert...

Danfoss is extending the expansion ecosystem. With stable performance, superior operating conditions, and six models to choose from, the EKE 100 range of superheat controllers and valve drivers supports highly reliable system functioning — encapsulating 20+ years of experience in superheat management. This new solution for superheat and valve drive control is easily integrated with other Danfoss products ensuring a simplified system design and implementation process. In addition to combin...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of AlphaChill, a scalable, low-GWP, reversible heat pump chiller range to join its new series of sustainable cooling solutions. With individual unit capacities between 24kW and 102kW, and optimized for lower GWP refrigerant R32, AlphaChill delivers excellent efficiency, versatility and performance. Launched to meet the demands of developers and consultants looking for versatile thermal comfort solutions, the AlphaChi...

The 5th Intersec Saudi Arabia trade show is currently taking place (3 – 5 October 2023) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  It is hosting over 200 exhibitors, and among the presence of key government leaders, agencies and global organizational (with their world-class speakers, innovative products, and technological solutions are IFC Certification. Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 serves as the central...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has announced the appointment of Ana Paula Assis to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Assis is the Chair and General Manager of IBM in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “Ana Paula has been instrumental in driving growth and transformation in markets around the world throughout her career,” said Dave Regnery, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trane Technologies. Ana Paula Assis joins Trane Technologie...

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...

Ameristar® by American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning, an affordable and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems brand, announced the launch of their new website, Ameristarhvac.com. The new platform allows homeowners to take advantage of an all-in-one destination for seeking out product support, both before and after making a purchase decision. New website launched - Ameristarhvac.com American Standard has been making homes comfortable for more than a century and now th...

BITZER will be attending the international trade fair for buses and coaches, Busworld Europe 2023, in Brussels, Belgium, from 7 October to 12 October 2023. At Stand 528 in Hall 5, the specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies will be presenting components for energy-efficient, future-proof mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems, including the CO2LITE, its new, compact reciprocating compressor for the natural refrigerant CO2 (R744).   eco-friendl...

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center, located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA.  Boasting 4,500 square feet of hands-on displays, full-scale residential and commercial training areas, and cutting-edge innovation showcases, the new Uponor Experience Center is a flexible education and discovery space designed to advance the technical skills of current and potential customers. In addition, it will hel...

XOi, the globally renowned provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces two new sales promotions as the company continues to build opportunities and provide support for contractors and field service business owners. In their new roles, Enterprise Account Executive - Austin Piazza and Account Executive - Lindsey Fisher are responsible for developing and enhancing relationships, and educating the industry about XOi’s unique...

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...

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...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has introduced its Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System – a first-of-its-kind solution to advance electrified, low-carbon heating in buildings, including in climates below zero-degrees Fahrenheit. The innovative system converges four proven technologies to accelerate building decarbonization: Thermal energy storage ice tanks, reclaiming and storing excess building heat like a battery, for optimal ef...

Ideal Heating has supported an initiative led by Hull City Council to help residents during the cold winter months. The Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme offers grants of up to £12,000 to organizations such as charities, faith groups and residents’ associations to keep residents warm and well as temperatures drop. Ideal Heating partners with Hull City Council Hull-based Ideal Heating has supported the £250,000 scheme with a significant donation, wit...

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...

The building facade serves as its protective shield against external elements, but its significance extends beyond aesthetics and weather protection. It plays a crucial role in determining the indoor air quality (IAQ) within the building. Poorly designed or maintained facades can lead to a host of IAQ issues, which can negatively affect the health and productivity of building occupants. In this article, Pure Air Control Services Inc. will explore how a commercial building’s facade affects...

Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...

Germs are brewing! Here’s why residents should prioritize cleaning the air ducts in their homes. On an average, Americans spend around 90% of their time in indoor spaces. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air, due to an increase in the usage of personal care products, pesticides, household cleaners, and furnishings. With how important the air quality of indoor space is, air duct cleaning plays a bi...

CAREL announces its participation in HOST 2023, the important Italian event dedicated to the hospitality and catering sector, presenting its offer in the field of professional refrigeration for safe, smart, and efficient food preservation. Central to the CAREL proposal is the iJ solution, an electronic control platform designed to meet the needs of the professional and commercial refrigeration market, winner in 2021 of the Gold European Product Design Award, and last 28 August awarded the SMART...

Fujitsu General Australia and Fujitsu General New Zealand have partnered with Sensibo to provide Smart Home Air Conditioning (AC) solutions. Sensibo is a pioneering climate technology Internet of Things (IoT) company that develops smart AC and heat pump solutions, using data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for a more sustainable world. Fujitsu anywAiR® technology The strategic partnership will further strengthen Fujitsu General’s anywAiR® technology product lineup th...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce the addition of four more models to its RL series refrigerant dehumidification line of products. RL series dehumidifiers are available in six capacities ranging from 3 to 31 lbs/hr at 80°F, 60% RH, with voltage options of 120V, 208-240V, and 277 V. RL series dehumidifier features Key features of all RL series dehumidifiers include: Sel...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the release of the CMS-2000 Central Monitoring Station. The CMS-2000 helps ensure laboratory and healthcare settings are safe for occupants by providing instant status verification of room pressure, airflow and other important room parameters. “Monitoring and controlling airflow in critical spaces is a vital component of any healthy buildings strategy,” said Tyler Smith, Vice President, Healthy Bui...

Calhoun Community College, the largest two-year institution in The Alabama Community College System, and Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, celebrate the opening of Calhoun Community College’s new building automation system lab. The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers. Immersive learning environment The immersive learning environment was designed to s...