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Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, will feature the new Amp Dawg™ electric unit heater, during the AHR Expo 2024, from January 22-24, 2024, in Chicago. The Modine Heating team will be at booth N1721 in the north building. innovative heating solutions “Over the past couple of years, there has been a push for more electrification for residential and light commercial heating applications in the HVAC industry,” said Jon Schlemmer, Vice...

Reducing carbon emissions is a huge focus for the UK’s housebuilding sector, and the recently published Future Homes Standard (FHS) consultation firmly recognizes heat networks as a key zero carbon-ready solution for new build. GTC has been providing heat solutions to housebuilders since 1995, and over the course of the last 12 months, the utility infrastructure partner has launched a new product that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK. Heat network solution Networ...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase the variety of high-performance and high-efficiency products available through its subsidiary brands at AHR Expo 2024, the premier heating and cooling industry event. AHR Expo, the top annual networking and education event and product expo for heating and cooling professionals, will be held in Chicago, from January 22 to January 24, 2024. AHR Expo Every year, AHR Expo serv...

Laars® Heating Systems, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corporation and a pioneering U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, announced that they acquired Electro Industries, Inc., based in Monticello, Minnesota, USA. Electro Industries is a manufacturer of electric boilers, air-to-water heat pump technology, electric duct heaters, and controls.  Heating solutions “Electro Industries...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announces the release of its new Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters. Brute XTR boilers and volume water heaters are available in six sizes, ranging from 399 MBH to 1500 MBH, and deliver AHRI-certified thermal efficiency of 96-plus percent. Brute XTR commercial boilers and volume water heaters “With the Brute XTR, we’re offering an advanced solution that...

In response to the publication of the Scottish Government's 'Starting a National Conversation on the Heat Transition in Scotland,' Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), said, "We welcome the start of this crucial dialogue by the Scottish Government and particularly applaud the increased commitment to incorporating industry expertise into establishing achievable targets." She adds, "This represents a significant step forw...

Baxi Heating’s parent company BDR Thermea Group announced that its CEO, Bertrand Schmitt, will be stepping down with effect from 31 December 2023 to pursue other opportunities outside the company. Under Bertrand’s leadership over the past seven years, BDR Thermea entered a new phase of growth and innovation. He drove and implemented his vision to make BDR Thermea Group a pioneering, globally recognized provider of sustainable heating solutions and services. heat pumps and hybrid sy...

Full-scale testing of the EnergiVault cold thermal energy storage system from Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has seen performance exceed expectations in areas including peak load support, resilience, and reliability.  Benefits A 650kWh commercial demonstration unit with a cloud dashboard and integration to a building management system was installed at the Alnwick facility of drug development and manufacturing accelerator Quotient Sciences earlier in 2023, with benefits to date i...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is providing critical support for the fight against hunger this holiday season with a $10,000 contribution to Mel Trotter Ministries. The donation will help Mel Trotter Ministries meet the needs of struggling families and individuals in the Grand Rapids area through its annual Thanksgiving Day meal and turkey distribution.  ongoing support “Bradford White is commit...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is providing critical support for the fight against hunger this holiday season with a $10,000 contribution to Philabundance. food distribution program The donation will help Philabundance’s year-end food distribution program, which provides holiday food items to individuals and families struggling with food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area. Bradford White als...

To recognize the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families, Air Pros USA honored eight Veterans in eight cities by surprising them with new air conditioning units. Employees helped select deserving recipients through Air Pros USA’s annual Veterans initiatives and exclusive partnerships. After a careful vetting process, the company installed brand new HVAC units free of charge for Veterans in LaGrange, Georgia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fort Myers, Florida; Gainesville, Fl...

An Aston University research project is to help improve living conditions in Ukraine by developing a warmer and greener system of heating homes. In Ukraine, many buildings have outdated and inefficient heating systems which not only waste energy but also limit the use of modern heating technologies. The project aims to change the lives of many Ukrainians by developing affordable cascade heat pumps. These will efficiently heat homes, even during the severe Ukrainian winter, during which temperat...

Pioneering UK heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi has held an inaugural graduation ceremony at the Coventry Building Society Arena to celebrate the successes of its first group of apprentices. The event recognised the outstanding achievements of Baxi’s first cohort of field engineer apprentices, its degree apprentices, and colleagues from departments across the company who have completed apprenticeships in the last twelve months to help further their career. A visit to the Engin...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced a $50,000 grant through its Industry Forward® initiative to help Pennsylvania’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) launch a pilot internship program for youth and emerging workers from Philadelphia’s disadvantaged communities. The grant will support a 60-hour internship program for up to 30 participants in ECA’s signature heat pump water heater installation a...

Weil-McLain®, a global provider of high-efficiency commercial and residential hydronic comfort heating solutions, has launched a limited-time promotion for members of the company’s new growth and loyalty program, The Weil-McLain Advantage™. From now until the end of December, contractors from Weil-McLain’s five sales regions (West, Central, Mid-Atlantic, New York/New Jersey, and New England) can compete to register the most Weil-McLain boilers. The top “driver&rdquo...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announces a new partnership with Explore The Trades that aims to bridge the technical talent gap in the service trades and advance positive public awareness of the plumbing and HVAC industry. Explore The Trades, a nonprofit organization founded in 2005, is bridging the technical talent gap to the skilled trades of plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical by raising awareness of t...

A Dumbarton-based global pioneer in temporary power, temperature control, and energy solutions, Aggreko, is reaffirming its commitment to development, skills, and training as its successful apprentice program celebrates its latest class of graduates. Andrew MacNaughton, Calum Michie, Lewis Chisholm, Derek Collie, and Rafal Fijalkowski will all be graduating from Aggreko’s apprentice program in Scotland, with all being offered permanent roles within the company. developing talent Aggreko...

British Gas and Dimplex have partnered to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. The Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater, from manufacturer - Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation (GDHV), is a revolution of the traditional storage heater; a heat battery, designed to deliver the electrification of heat in buildings. Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater The Dimplex Quantum is a great elec...

Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, announced the introduction of a new electric heating line targeted at the residential market. The Amp Dawg™ broadens Modine’s portfolio of electric heating products featuring quiet performance and exceptional heat throw that rivals gas-fired units in a slim, low-profile design. Amp Dawg™ electric heater The Amp Dawg™ electric residential unit heater is designed to be a quiet, efficient solution for...

Air Pros USA, a pioneering residential air conditioning services company and one of the fastest-growing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning companies in the nation, is honored to announce it has become the official Air Conditioning partner for the Florida Panthers. This is a multi-year partnership and the first NHL partnership for Air Pros USA. Starting this fall, Air Pros USA will receive corporate partner benefits with the NHL team, most notably their logo embellished on the state-of-t...

With the clock ticking to decarbonize schools and colleges, low-carbon building services consultant - BREng has identified key lessons from recent pioneering school projects, to help education estate managers plan their path to net zero. Rob Smelt, Director of BREng, will present the findings in a webinar, entitled 'Meeting Heat Demand in Schools', part of a series on Decarbonizing Education Buildings organized by elemental, taking place on 10 October, 2023. Reducing Space heating in schools...

The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralized mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for newly built residential properties. MEV systems iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as a cost-effective alternative to whole-house mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) systems. Instead of working on a whole house basis, these compact, unobtrusive fans are individually i...

Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, announces their debut exhibition at the Cannabis Science Conference on Sept. 20-22 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Experts in the heating industry, Modine will be showcasing its Effinity™ High-Efficiency Commercial Gas-Fired Unit Heater during the event. Effinity™ unit heater Often recommended to help maintain an optimal growing environment for grow houses in the winter months, the Effinity™ unit...

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...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...

Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase a wide range of its high-performing and energy efficient products at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, USA, from September 28 - October 1, 2023.  “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the most informative and inspiring events of the year for the rapidly evolving plumbing industry,” said Neal Heyman, Directo...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its fall BDR University training programs designed to help contractors achieve sustained business success. Author's quote “With our BDR University courses, business owners can prepare everyone on their team to grow in their roles and increase their value to the company,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and CEO of BDR. H...

Baxi has appointed James Matthews as the new Head of Public Health to lead its technical specification and sales team in supplying energy-efficient low-carbon hot water solutions involving Heatrae Sadia and Andrews Water Heaters products. James joins Baxi with a wealth of experience gained from previous roles within the construction industry, most recently as Business Development Director at Polypipe. James Matthews appointed new Head of Public Health Commercial hot water generation is a vita...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announces the launch of its new For the Pro® mobile app. The new app, available for iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, is loaded with a variety of information and features to support the professional service and installation of Bradford White products.  digital and web-based tools “Our industry is becoming more and more reliant on digital...