RAC News & Trends

For over 25 years, Elta Group has been growing as an international group of air movement businesses – all to enhance the lives of people, animals, buildings, and equipment.  As an international group of businesses, their values have remained consistent since the beginning.  Making It Happen ‘Making It Happen’ has always been a core value of Elta Group, ensuring that as markets change and technologies evolve, they never lose their focus. This, along with other valu...

Dominic Dorfner, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Division in Semikron Danfoss, will take over as President, when Claus A. Petersen retires on August 31, after 40 years in the Danfoss Group - the last 26 years leading Danfoss Silicon Power and Semikron Danfoss. Dominic Dorfner has been named the new president of Semikron Danfoss – a pioneering global manufacturer of power electronics based in Germany and part of the Danfoss Group. Dominic Dorfner joined Semikron Danfoss in 2021 as...

Marcone announced expanded offerings in its Tulsa and Oklahoma City locations, representing the company’s growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. As a Marcone business unit, O’Connor Company added inventory in those locations to include appliance parts and plans to soon bring in plumbing products, in addition to their existing HVAC solutions. The move allows cust...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has added a new ‘soft-black’ version to its AIRSTAGE wall mount range that can be connected to split and multi-split systems. Operating on lower GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2 to 4.2kW, the new unit (model ASEH KMCG-B) has a compact chassis depth of just 220mm due to the design of its high-density multipath heat exchanger.  service and maintenance Built-in Wi-Fi capability makes it controllable via the AIRSTAGE Mobil...

Northern Business - Inergy Group has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a pioneering accreditation scheme that recognizes extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management among contractors. It is used by thousands of organizations in the UK, including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Inergy Group attains Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation Inergy Group is principally involve...

As part of its mission to create a cleaner, healthier more sustainable world, Hollingsworth & Vose, a global pioneer in filtration and energy storage solutions, is introducing PlusZero, a comprehensive line of high-performance solutions manufactured without using per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The PlusZero line is not only environmentally sound, but it also offers high-quality solutions that will help customers meet performance, reliability, and affordability go...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC equipment manufacturer, has officially launched a University for technicians and contractors in the United States of America (USA). The University focuses on two aspects – in-depth knowledge about Cooper&Hunter and crucial sales skills, which combined make a contractor jump ahead of the vigorous competition in this industry. Cooper & Hunter University The University will be available to licensed technicians who are registered in the Co...

Glenn Price has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as an Applied Specialist. He will look to support and develop the company’s offering across chillers, heat pumps, and close control systems. Following an electrical apprenticeship, Price has since spent more than 13 years in the air conditioning industry, covering installation, breakdowns and maintenance before extending his knowledge base to include chillers, heat pumps, and ventilation. He joins Fujitsu from wholesaler TF Soluti...

Marcone announced its restructured HVAC leadership team, establishing the company’s footing for continued growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts and solutions. The following pioneers now serve under HVAC President - Randall Hudspeth: Mike Henderschott, Senior Vice President of Product Management Adam Slusher, Senior Director of Product Management Ben Merritt, Vice President of...

Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services company founded in 2013 delivers five-star service to more homeowners in the greater Seattle/Eastside area with the opening of a new location in Tukwila. The Tukwila branch ensures Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians offer comprehensive coverage along the Maple Valley Highway corridor. The fast-growing company’s fourth location offers complete plumbing and sewer service as well as electrical. hyd...

Baxi has launched a complete end-to-end range of products and services, including new AquaHeat heat interface units (HIUs), to provide a single point of contact for customers involved in heat network projects. From carrying out initial feasibility and design studies to supplying prefabricated centralized energy centers and HIUs to driving efficient system maintenance and system optimization, Baxi offers total customer support at every stage.  Heat networks Heat networks are an importan...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience, proudly announces its sponsorship with the New York Yankees. This partnership reflects Cooper&Hunter’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. A Proud Partnership Jake Neto, Cooper&Hunter’s Marketing Director, expressed his excitement, stating "Cooper&Hunter is thrilled to announce our new sponsorship with the New York Yankees! " He adds, "We pro...

EDEN, a pioneering startup in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, has officially announced the launch of its Instant Quote solution that improves the transparency and accuracy of purchasing residential HVAC equipment. EDEN’s Instant Quote application integrates into an HVAC contractor’s website to provide a 24/7 interactive online experience for homeowners by providing them with accurate estimates based on the contractor’s pricing.  EDEN’...

Nearly Bergamo, Italy, there is a weather station that collects meteorological data and monitors air quality. Its operation requires professional equipment that, however, works without a permanent power supply or the presence of staff. Such conditions put the equipment and other assets at risk. In fact, the station had already suffered from several intrusion attempts and needed a security system to be put in place. Challenge Protect a remote object without a permanent power supply Like m...

Bosch, the supplier of technology and services, is continuing its growth course with a strategic acquisition. For its Energy and Building Technology business sector, the Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls. As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100 percent of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40 percent stake. acquisi...

Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems Limited (Kingsdown), a distributor of compressed air and other equipment in the UK has become part of Atlas Copco Group. Kingsdown was founded in 1996 and is located in Wrotham, Kent, England. The company has a wide range of customers in all types of manufacturing industries, such as food & drinks, textiles, printing, and advanced manufacturing. strong sales and service "Kingsdown is well renowned with strong sales and service and has an impressive mar...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the globally renowned manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to announce that Jake Wegner has joined DriSteem as Director of Sales, Americas. In his new position, Jake will be responsible for all aspects of DriSteem sales operations in North America plus Central and South America. This includes overseeing the regional sales management team, inside sales support, and OEM sales. Sales and marketing teams...

As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to attend one of the world's largest sporting events.  Due to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, they will enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. energy-efficient and sustainable By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC, and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the co...

Dedicated support from the MHI Projects team has helped provide a major climate control upgrade for the UK home of global glass processing specialist - LiSEC.   Lizzy Holmes, Sales Engineer for MHI Projects, worked closely with Matt Everall, Engineering Manager at Contractor and MHI 3 Diamond Dealer Modo Cooling, to ensure smooth delivery of a high-efficiency VRF solution.  air conditioning system Austrian-based manufacturer, LiSEC has been in its UK premises in Telford since 2...

Geoclima is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey — Geoclima Group has been acquired by Munters Group, a distinguished Swedish firm founded in 1955 and listed on the large cap of Nasdaq Stockholm. This strategic acquisition represents a major step forward, unlocking immense growth opportunities for Geoclima in the dynamic data center market. Munters’ Data Center Technologies (DCT) Munters’ Business Area Data Center Technologies (DCT) specializes in creat...

Vaisala, a pioneer in measurement technology, partners with the BMW Group to implement real-time Xweather air quality data in the new BMW X1, X2, and 2 series, as well as MINI and MINI Countryman, through the new iDrive9 infotainment system. The addition is part of the BMW Group’s rollout of Android-based OS9, which has started in the UK and will be rolled out globally as of now. Xweather air quality monitoring informs drivers about current and expected conditions during their journey. Cr...

Lewis Harrison has been promoted to National Distribution Sales Manager at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Harrison joined Fujitsu a year ago as a Distribution Account Manager, having spent the previous three years at Wolseley Climate in Branch Manager and Area Sales Manager roles. Before that, he worked at Aspen Pumps as an Account Manager.  plans and goals Lewis Harrison said, "It’s great to be a part of a company that promotes from within and I am delighted to accept...

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a renowned HVAC, plumbing, and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, has acquired Frost Air Services and will retain the company’s owner to add to its pool of expert home comfort service technicians. Cody Frost started his Tulsa-area home service business in 2018 after serving as a lead technician for other heating and air conditioning companies in the area since receiving his associate’s degree in HVAC techno...

GlassHouse introduces the first customer intelligence platform for the trades and home services industries, a digital solution transforming how contractors and business owners engage with customers. GlassHouse’s leverages the industry’s deepest catalog of consumer data to empower contractors and business owners with unprecedented buyer insights, helping businesses work with the right customers, grow their revenue, and become more profitable. GlassHouse offers "Many home...

Wauseon Machine, a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining, and fabrication, is proud to announce that Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Joe Gemma, was awarded the prestigious Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award for 2024, recognizing his exceptional leadership and contributions to the automation industry. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) recognized Joe Gemma alongside two other industry pioneers for their significant impact wi...

Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-renowned distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) food service parts, HVAC parts, and residential appliance parts, has announced the launch of its first visual search capability, their HVAC Data Plate Scanner, now available in the Parts Town mobile app. The new feature allows HVAC technicians to effortlessly identify and purchase the exact parts they need by simply scanning the data plate on HVAC equipment. OCR technology Traditional...

Seeley International is proud to announce the launch of the high-performance Climate Wizard Hybrid, the world’s most energy-efficient HVAC system. Specifically designed for the Californian market, this innovative technology promises to transform the way businesses and schools approach climate control, offering unmatched energy savings and other significant environmental benefits. Unprecedented Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits The Climate Wizard Hybrid unit delivers on average 6...

A collaboration between ABB and Arkitech has brought significant efficiency gains for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system on board MSC Magnifica. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises ship, this technology enables up to 12 percent increase in chiller efficiency to achieve monthly energy savings of 100 MW by the 15-year-old ship, while maintaining optimal air-handling unit performance. energy effici...

250 local schoolchildren have pledged to write to their local Member of Parliament about climate change, having been inspired by guest speaker, Chris Packham, at this year’s Suffolk Youth Climate Conference. The event, held on the 3 July 2024 at Suffolk One Sixth Form College, was organized by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership. It is just one way that the partnership is engaging with schools, charities, and community groups to bring about positive change, not just for the enviro...

In the corporate society, sustainability is a crucial element, and companies like Phoenix Mecano are welcoming sustainable practices. Its Green Team, a dedicated group of individuals from various departments, is driving the initiative towards an earth-friendly future. Phoenix Mecano recently sat down and chatted about sustainability, its impact on the company culture, and upcoming innovative projects. Impact of Sustainability Sustainability affects each department uniquely. For Ngoneh Je...