Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VRF or VRV) News & Trends

GF Building Flow Solutions advances its carbon-neutral journey, adding three more manufacturing sites – Cerkezkoy (Turkey), Ecoflex production in Hassfurt (Germany), and Apple Valley (USA) – to its carbon-neutral operations (Scope 1 & 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.   Manufacturing of products and solutions “Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting c...

Medford Wellington, a business continuity company that has been providing New England enterprises with commercial services and construction for almost 60 years, announced a strategic partnership with Morris Mechanical, a well-respected HVAC service provider based in Clinton, MA.  This marks Medford Wellington’s third expansion in the past year, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand and serving as a single-source partner for businesses across New England. Morris Mechan...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year. Of the record 22,400 companies that received a climate score this year, Trane Technologies is distinguished as part of the 2% of scored companies to earn an ‘A’ rating. CDP’s rigorous scoring process CDP’s rigorous scoring process assesses the compr...

NIBCO INC. introduces its PressACR® 1 3/8” OD jaw that is compatible with the RIDGID® and Milwaukee Tool® 32kN tools, as well as NIBCO’s PC-280 tool. The NIBCO PressACR fitting press end connection reduces installation time while the patented interior groove design and gray HNBR seal make it suitable for high-pressure HVACR applications rated up to 700 psi. PressACR 1 3/8” OD next generation jaw “At NIBCO, we are dedicated to providing the HVACR industry wi...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has completed a major transformation at Hertfordshire University in Hatfield. The five-month project formed part of a wider renovation project by Carmelcrest at the University’s School of Creative Arts. The works included a complete overhaul of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, as well as the refurbishment of the male, female, and disabled WC facilities...

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its state-of-the-art training academy in Stockport, where it will offer industry-renowned education and support for HVAC engineers across the UK. The flagship facility represents a significant investment in professional development, providing a dedicated center of excellence for engineers to train on the latest heating and cooling technologies. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pionee...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings, released a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting quantifying the Total Economic Impact™ and benefits of its OpenBlue platform. In the study, Forrester found that a model organization representing a composite of interviewed customers from multiple industries deploying OpenBlue, including FM:Systems solutions, could achieve up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years. Smart bu...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. A-Gas' commitment A-Gas' commitment to delivering enhanced refrigerant keys and support to busi...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK will showcase its expanded portfolio of heating and cooling solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW, to be held from June 24th to 26th, 2025, at the NEC, Birmingham. Viessmann Climate Solutions UK Ltd is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann’s newest boiler Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s stand will unite the Carrier and Viessmann brands on stand 5D20 Under the theme - 'Power Play...

The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term. Eurovent Task Force's initiatives Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager at CAREL, brings over 25 years of experience in the HVACR sector and has been an active member of Eurovent for many years. He is widely recognized for his leadership, technical exp...

Master is proud to announce the nationwide addition of Hitachi residential HVAC products, marking a major expansion of its industry-pioneering portfolio and a strengthened partnership with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning. With more than 70 years of expertise in residential air conditioning, more than 40 years of pioneering DC inverter technology, and most recently, the introduction of the groundbreaking FrostWash™ technology, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is a global...

The 2025 regional and sustainability winners, as well as the finalists of the Rising Star and HVAC categories of the Heating Installer Awards 2025, have been announced. The shortlists have been decided by a panel of experts including representatives from the awards’ partners the CIPHE, The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Refresh, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad and Powered Now, who recently attended judging day and scored all of the entries on their technical expertise, problem-s...

Boiler manufacturer, Navien UK, has unveiled a brand-new compact system boiler, helping homeowners benefit from all the advantages of its NCB500 combi boilers, such as a 10-year warranty, stainless steel heat exchanger and cupboard fit dimensions. Designed for modern family homes, Navien’s NCB500 system boiler is a great option for homeowners looking for a cost-effective yet advanced heating solution, which is the ideal choice for properties having an existing hot water cylinder. First g...

Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge lies in embracing adaptable technologies capable of swiftly accommodating frequent redesigns. Precise and automated machinery emerges as a cornerstone in maintaining quality, accuracy and aesthetics in manufacturing processes. With the industry facing a shortage of skilled labor, the significance of intuitive, highly automated...

Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as Vice President in the U.S., will succeed Moore as Executive Vice President of Sales, effective May 1, 2025. Victaulic's growth “Gary Moore has had as much to do with Victaulic's growth over the last 2...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has streamlined the online services it provides to installers to make them more user-friendly, instant and intuitive.  Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann customer service VPlus portal includes a range of easily accessible extras designed to enhance the customer service The new VPlus portal, which is live now, includes a range of easily accessible amenities de...

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the German city of Essen in April 2026. The main theme of the conference is 'Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency!': High energy efficiency is essential to making the buildings ready for the future. The conference with its varied programme will take place in Essen's House of Technology. The call for Papers has begun and will run until the end of June 2025. Future-proof building stock The Passive House Institute and it...

Quilt, a pioneering innovator in smart home climate technology, announced that Matt Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Mill, co-founder of Nest, and founder of Incite, has joined its board of directors. A prominent figure in the smart home, design, and climate space, Rogers is widely respected for creating the iconic smart thermostat and for accelerating growth for mission-driven organizations. Quilt's growth and innovation Quilt, Nest and Mill are among the most successful startups in the smart h...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors.  Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...

CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...

As temperatures rise, Air-Con International, a trusted pioneer in HVAC solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses stay cool and comfortable with its wide range of innovative products. From versatile Mini-Splits to powerful Central AC systems and essential accessories, Air-Con International is the go-to provider for reliable cooling solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and HVAC markets. Mini-Splits: Compact with Advanced Features Air-Con International’s Mini-Splits are des...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a pioneer in cooling solutions, will participate as an exhibitor at Data Center World 2025, the global conference for data center IT infrastructure, mission-critical facilities management, new power designs and solutions, emerging construction practices, and the innovative tools and technologies needed to become an AI factory, in booth 125. The event takes place April 14-17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Data Center World is the longest-running data center con...

The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill failed to address the core challenge of how decarbonization will be delivered, with no mention of workforce skills, installer training or targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s). This support is crucial, as 80% of heat pump installations are expected to be completed by SME’s. How Scotland will develop the skill...

Building on a successful collaboration established in 2019, Danfoss and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions that enable the industry to optimize energy consumption, reduce food waste, and lower emissions across food retail. Danfoss Alsense® helps supermarkets reduce food waste by up to 30%, while also reducing energy consumption on refrigeration by up to 15%. generation of sustainable solutions Danfoss...

Navien is introducing the PEM750 heat pump to the UK market, offering a high-performance, eco-friendly heating solution designed for quick, easy installation - saving installers time while reducing complexity on-site. As the UK moves towards its net-zero targets, demand for simply smarter, more efficient and future-proof heating solutions continues to grow. Eco Heating Excellence The PEM750 has been engineered to meet these requirements, delivering heating and hot water solutions more sustain...

Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 launches in Kuala Lumpur on 9 and 10 April 2025, aimed at helping Malaysia make significant strides towards a more sustainable future and meet its renewable energy generation targets. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), the free-to-attend expo and conference brings together thousands of industry pioneers, developers, installers, policymakers, technology experts, solution providers, investors, and innovators under one roo...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Colin Crain to vice president of specialty and retail sales. In Crain’s new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of both retail and specialty channels at NIBCO while creating and implementing a strategic growth plan and developing talent. Crain will report to Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing. Prior roles of Crain Crain brings 28 years of experience in the industry to this new role. He joined NIBCO in Decem...

GF Piping Systems, Swiss provider of high-performance Flow Solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies at HVAC Korea 2025. From 9 to 11 April, attendees can visit booth B34 to explore the comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of mission-critical cooling infrastructure. Advanced liquid cooling solutions GF Piping Systems raises its advanced direct liquid cooling solutions, leveraging water’s s...

Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network through new representative agreements with H & V Equipment Sales Inc., in the Buffalo area, and Thermotech Combustion FDC inc., in Quebec, Canada. H & V, based in Cheektowago, NY, will represent Sussman Electric Boilers products in Western New York State, from Syracuse to Buffalo. Additionally, for the first time, Sussman pro...