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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....

Johnson Controls (JCI), the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Landmark Development, in partnership with Samford University, have launched the first phase of a 15-year campus master plan to design, develop, operate and maintain campus improvements at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. The plan positions Samford University for growth, mission fulfillment and long-term financial success by building and servicing the new facilities to accommodate planned enrollmen...

Danfoss is excited to announce the Alsmart™ Universal Controller platform. Alsmart is a new-generation programmable controller portfolio for the HVAC market. The platform has been designed to meet advanced needs, as well as tomorrow’s combining flexible and advanced control features, multiple communication options, the highest levels of cybersecurity protection, and powerful and easy-to-use programming tools. Alsmart is an enabler allowing manufacturers and end users to deliver sust...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) has released its third version of Recommendation 9/11–2023: Application of Machinery Safety Regulation for cooling towers.  It outlines the elements composed in machinery and their importance. Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers of cooling towers,...

Following the achievement of AHRI certification for their ranges of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, Geoclima is proud to announce another significant milestone. Geoclima’s Test Center has been officially certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. This certification underscores Geoclima’s unwavering commitment to pursuing quality and excellence. The AHRI-certified Test Center represents a significant recognition for the company, confirming the comp...

Victaulic, the US-headquartered expert in mechanical pipe joining systems, is set to exhibit its comprehensive solutions for piping and flow control systems at the Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 26-29 February, 2024. consistent, reliable quality With Saudi Arabia experiencing a surge in construction across housing, infrastructure, and tourism, Victaulic stands ready to offer seamless support throughout project lifecycles. From design and engineering with 3D mo...

A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has launched the first laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against the globally recognized AHRI Standard 700.  Refrigerants that conform to AHRI Standard 700 meet international quality standards on moisture and purity specifications that ensure they are fit for purpose when used in vital refrigeration and cooling systems.  A...

Danfoss has released a new paper, 'Data Centers and Energy: Reaching Sustainability', focused on designing and managing sustainable data centers. Part diagnosis, part roadmap, and part inspiration to meet the sustainability test provide a robust framework for developing best practices for data center design and management. As data centers grow in size and number, their energy usage and carbon emissions are also forecast to grow. With the push toward decarbonization to meet the goals of the Pari...

Johnson Controls is again recognized for transparency and performance on climate change and named by global environmental non-profit CDP to its annual ‘A List.’ CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world and inclusion on the list underscores Johnson Controls’ unwavering focus on sustainability. 2023 Climate Change questionnaire Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, Johnson Controls is among less than 400 companies that a...

Daikin Applied has introduced enhancements to its award-winning Rebel Applied™ commercial heating and cooling system. The packaged rooftop HVAC system is available in a bigger cabinet that provides 45-75 tons of air-conditioning capacity with supply airflow volumes of up to 29,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM).  climate-friendly refrigerant The new unit also features low-global warming potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. With the transition to a more climate-friendly refrigerant,...

The new year marks the start of a new era for Elta, as it celebrates 50 years in business and accelerates its agenda to move the dial on indoor air quality. Major investment will be made into the company’s manufacturing capabilities in 2024 and as of February 2024, the business previously known as Elta Fans will be repositioned as Elta. This is a poignant branding transition for the company as it signifies an identity that better represents the company’s full capability beyond fan m...

UK provider of life insurance and critical illness cover, Beagle Street, has created a guide to life insurance for gas engineers.  The guide is designed to offer objective pointers for those considering how life insurance might benefit their family. Demanding work of gas engineers The work of a gas engineer can be demanding. Professionals in the trade are sometimes put in hazardous situations and are frequently dealing with hazardous materials, depending on the nature, place, and demands...

Select Global Events (SGE), a prominent UK-based exhibitions organizer, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Rubber Division, ACS. This collaboration will see Silicone Expo USA join forces with the International Elastomer Conference, aligning their events to run concurrently during their respective 2024 editions. The event is scheduled for September 9-12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, offering an enhanced value proposition for attendees and exhibitors. strategic ag...

Customers seeking a compact drive that will enhance their HVAC system’s reliability and efficiency have an option with Danfoss’ new iC2 Micro family of drives. With all the functionalities of a full-featured unit, the drive is perfectly crafted to be easy and durable allowing users to seamlessly integrate with existing drives and building automation systems. compact and intelligent drive This compact and intelligent drive is tailored to optimize a wide range of applications, like...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire will be discussing its ventilation solutions at five Specifi Mechanical Services events in 2024, kickstarting the new year off in Manchester in January, before moving on to Bristol and Birmingham in February, London in April and Leeds in October. Held in the evening, Specifi events provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, conducive to learning and sharing knowledge. It enables specifiers to discuss their requirements with manufac...

CEO Warrior, a nationally recognized business development, training, and implementation organization for the service business industry, announced that it has become a gold sponsor of Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades. CEO Warrior’s gold sponsorship is in the consultant and services category. empowering women in HVACR “Women in HVACR’s mission of encouraging women to e...

Mitsubishi Electric will again attend the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCeL Centre from the 6th to the 7th of March 2024, to showcase its advanced range of data center solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in IT cooling solutions, will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centers as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. Data centers in decarbonization “Data center...

On John Podesta’s appointment as Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy, Nathaniel (Nat) Keohane, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), said “The announcement that John Podesta will take over the international climate portfolio from John Kerry is a strong signal of the Biden Administration’s continued commitment to climate leadership globally. While he will have large shoes to fill, he is an ideal candidate to take on the role.&rdq...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a marketplace pioneer in cooling solutions, highlights their efficient, reliable cooling solutions for green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. To achieve peak performance, these emerging green technologies depend on BAC's extensive range of cooling solutions, including evaporative open and closed circuit cooling towers, hybrid systems, adiabatic cooling, and dry cooling systems. Energy-efficient cooling solutions...

Ensuring a healthy learning environment is crucial for the well-being of students and staff in any K-12 school system. One key aspect often overlooked is indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts the health, focus, and productivity of everyone within the school community. In this blog article, Pure Air Control Services will explore the recommendations provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for improving indoor air quality in schools, with a specific focus on the indis...