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Marcone announced an expansion of its HVAC executive team, building on its position as one of North America's largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing, and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. Industry veterans - Ben Merritt, Brian Klaus, Chris Alonso, and Hector Jimenez are new contributors to Marcone's leadership team. Ben Merritt As Vice President of Revenue Optimization, Merritt is homing in on pricing optimization across Marcone's HVAC division to...

Every building can be renovated to be energy efficient, and every renovation step counts. This will be demonstrated at the 27th International Passive House Conference, which will begin immediately after Easter. Retrofit. Have an impact Following its focal theme, 'Retrofit. Have an impact', the conference will present the successful transformation of buildings with high energy consumption into climate-friendly structures with low energy costs and high living comfort.  There will also be e...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units (MSZ-GS/MSY-GS), an update to the former models (MSZ-GS/MSY-GL). Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units Part of a mini-split system, Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units can heat or air-condition any residential room. Premier MSZ-GS Indoor Units are compatible wi...

Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024. Shafer will lead the company’s global business units in this role, including operations, engineering, and IT. “Steve will work with me and our team to drive enhanced performance and continued growth in sales and profitability,” said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO. Shafer's work experience Shafer is an...

Air Pros USA, a residential air conditioning company has hired industry pioneer, Debra Held, to be its National Director of Plumbing Services. The new executive role was established especially for Debra Held to spearhead the expansion of plumbing services across all brands and markets within the company. The hiring of Debra Held for this strategic position was expedited by the recent acquisition of Drain Genie’s customer list. Debra Held's responsibilities With deep roots in the plumbin...

The 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event in the Kingdom concluded in Riyadh, having welcomed 64,331 attendees across four days from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre at ROSHN Front. Big 5 Construct Saudi 2024 The event was held under the patronage of and inaugurated by His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing in Saudi Arabia.  “As the 2024 edition c...

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...

Global Energy Storage Group (GES), a pioneering provider of innovative energy storage solutions, is delighted to announce the successful sale by its subsidiary, GPS Innova Singapore Pte. Ltd., of 100% of the issued share capital of SRS Middle East FZE to Paragon Capital Pvt Ltd, a prominent investment firm specializing in the energy sector. SRS is a terminal comprising of 178.6 thousand cubic meters of storage capacity for petroleum products and petrochemicals. GES began developing the terminal...

CEO Warrior, a nationally recognized business development, training, and implementation organization for the service business industry, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Daikin Industries, Ltd., the world’s top indoor comfort solutions provider. CEO Warrior and Daikin partnership “This agreement with Daikin is another example of our continued support for our membership by providing them with preferred access to the products and services that make their jobs easie...

Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) partners with Facilio and deploys its IoT-powered Connected CaFM platform to digitally transform its campus operations and deliver a world-class experience to students. modernization drive RGSGD is owned and funded by Cognita, a global school group. Designed to be sustainable from day one, the 40,000 sqm. Dubai campus located within Majid Al Futtaim’s exciting new Tilal Al Ghaf development, is the first nearly Zero Energy School with a B...

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...

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at AHR Expo 2024, taking place in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., from January 22-24, 2024. LG’s energy-efficient residential and commercial HVAC lineups on show at the event delivered exceptional performance and demonstrated the company’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. Air Solution booth In the Air Solution booth, LG is putting the spotlight on several of its cutt...

A new report from ABB Motion, entitled 'Circularity: No Time to Waste', reveals that 94 percent of HVAC businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting 69 percent to increase their investment in circularity initiatives within the next three years. scarcest resources Raw materials, energy, and labor are seen as the scarcest resources (all cited by 41 percent, 41 percent, and 38 percent respectively). This resource scarcity has led to increased costs for 38 percent of HVAC bu...

Berkshire MP James Sunderland says the “sky’s the limit” for fast-growing Bracknell HVAC specialists company Campbell West thanks to their commitment to apprenticeships. The Conservative MP for Bracknell predicted a bright future for the business when he was invited to the Campbell West HQ to learn about the company’s investment in apprentices ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which starts on February 5. Role model Mr. Sunderland also described company owners Steve...

With the deadline fast approaching, heating installers across the UK have less than a month left to enter the highly esteemed Heating Installer Awards 2024. Free entry After a remarkably successful eighth year, the competition is set to close entries on February 26th, offering installers the chance to compete for the prestigious title of National Heating Installer of the Year. Supported by industry leaders including The IPG, Polypipe, Refresh PR, Samsung Climate Solutions, CIPHE, an...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the launch of BDR U+, a flexible training voucher program that allows businesses of all sizes to unlock their team’s potential and maximize opportunities in their market. annual voucher-based service An extension of the BDR University program, which has provided training to thousands of contractors across North America over the last decade, BDR U+ is an a...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2024 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 110 free seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications, and continuing education courses.  Education Program “The Education Program has grown into a true complementary asset to the show floor experience,” said Show Manager, Mar...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) returned to Chicago for a lively week of learning, reconnecting, perusing, and demoing everything new coming to market in HVACR. Notable topics included all things decarbonization from equipment on the floor to discussions in education programming refrigerant regulation updates, the heat pump resurgence, and the unveiling of many new products that are shaping the path forward for HVACR.  Driving business &ld...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) 2024 Innovation Awards call for entries is open. Entries will be accepted through July 25, 2023. The competition, held annually, looks to honor the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies to be featured on the floor in Chicago’s McCormick Place on January 22-24, 2024. Exhibitors with a signed contract are encouraged to submit new or upgraded products. 2024 innovation awards  ...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive skilled trades training, has joined forces with Lenoir Community College (LCC) to advance the mission of Centro Educativo Latino, its workforce development program, and increase access to the nation’s first North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC certification hybrid program in Spanish. Technical education offerings Students can get online 3D simulation and VR training from Interplay, presented entirely in Spanish. This initiative...

Musanadah Facilities Management, a full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. cloud platform Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customize and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience and gain a single-pane glass view of its entire portfolio operations.  The collaboration signifies M...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, is introducing, and now taking orders for, its new state-of-the-art commercial liquid desiccant air conditioner, ArctiDry, at this week's AHR Expo in Chicago. The company is showcasing the product with its patented technology at its booth S7996. "Mojave's ArctiDry technology sets new standards in efficiency and addresses critical environmental challenges," said Phil Farese, CEO, Mojave. "We're crea...

With energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation continue to trend in commercial building design and construction, Uponor is responding with valuable resources and solutions that will help engineers design more efficient, sustainable buildings that can provide greater performance and longevity, while also minimizing risk. Uponor Academy for Engineers The first resource, Uponor Academy for Engineers, is an online webinar series that helps professionals build their knowledge base,...

Belimo demonstrated substantial sales growth in a year characterized by inflation pressures, rising interest rates, and slowing business momentum in the construction industry. In 2023, net sales grew 7.2% in local currencies and 1.4% in Swiss francs to CHF 858.8 million. The Americas market region reported impressive results with a sales growth of 7.7% in local currencies. This follows an extraordinary previous year in which Belimo was able to gain significant market share due to delive...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced that its ArctiDry pilot program units have surpassed ten thousand hours of runtime.  The units have recorded uptime of more than 96% and real-time data from the pilot units reveals that the dehumidification capacity represents 116% of the product design specification.   ArctiDry “Our commercial air conditioning system, ArctiDry, is outperforming expectations in all of our installations,&rdq...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, informed and inspired 400 business pioneers at SPARK 2024, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors. The third annual SPARK event, held from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, USA, presented contractors, distributors, and other home service professionals with opportunities to connect with industry pioneers, enhance their leadership skills, an...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and that any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather. condensate discharge pipe With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and become blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to...