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Organized by Elan Expo, the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Expo International Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HVAC exhibition will be held from 24-27 November 2025 at the Safex Expo Center, Algeria. Algeria is ready to cool off Elan Expo proudly announces the 4th Algeria Mega Clima Show, a landmark event that has proven its position as the premier meeting point for industry pioneers, innovators, and major brands in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. Where innovation will mee...
Maintaining a clean and organized home often seems like a daunting task, but for those who always seem to have pristine spaces, it comes down to habits. Incorporating simple daily practices into the routine can make cleanliness second nature. Let’s explore the five habits of people with extremely clean homes and how they can adopt them for themselves. They Clean as They Go Whether it’s rinsing dishes right after a meal, wiping down the counters after cooking One of the secrets to...
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. For homes experiencing energy loss, that weak link could be deficient ductwork. When addressing the energy expenditure of a home, they want to first tackle the weakest link. For a thorough investigation of the home and HVAC system, they’ll perform a pre-assessment. This will help them find what’s producing the problem and what corrective actions are needed. Then they can work with the homeowner and decide how to solve it. Variety of sc...
A long-standing relationship established in 2002, EQUANS delivers planned and reactive mechanical maintenance services through a permanent on-site team of technicians, providing quality support 365 days a year. Being a 48-year-old, highly operational building, hosting more than 10.9 million visitors every year, the Sydney Opera House (SOH) consists of a number of assets varying in age and criticality requiring fast and responsive servicing. The temperature- and humidity-critical envi...
From February 10 to 12, 2025, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, alongside ICONICS Inc., will demonstrate solutions to help HVACR facilities operate more efficiently and sustainably at booth #1761. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. provides HVACR solutions to remotely monitor operations, ensure redundancy, adapt to temperature changes, eliminate noise, unify management, and detect anomalies, all while maintaining the performance and reliability required for these kinds of applications. Reliabi...
Caryaire Group has been honored as the Best HVACR Company in the Employee Engagement category at the recent RATA MSME Awards. This prestigious recognition reflects the core values established by our Founders and underscores the commitment of the Human resources team to cultivating a culture of inclusivity, mutual respect, and empowerment. employee-centered workplace Caryaire firmly believes that an organization’s success is fundamentally tied to the strength and dedication of its employ...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous HVAC controls and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) building technology. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a global AI hub, BrainBox AI has developed an industry-pioneering enterprise autonomous building platform. An estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly related to the heating and cooling of buildings....
Ameren Missouri marks 40 years since Callaway Energy Center rose to full power for the first time. The energy center, which has been in operation since 1984, has received a 20-year extension on its operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and has been approved to operate until 2044. “Callaway Energy Center has been a fixture in Ameren Missouri’s energy portfolio for four decades as a safe source of reliable, carbon-free energy for our community,” sai...
Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a pioneer in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and innovation. As part of this expansion, Mark Bickenbach has bee...
Kensa, the UK’s pioneering ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, welcomes new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. Heat Pump Performance report The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance shows: Ground source heat pumps are on average 324% efficient Air source heat pumps are on a...
Volume Control Dampers are the most common type of dampers used in the HVAC Ductwork. The dampers can be operated with an actuator or with a manual lockable handle. Standard Control dampers Standard Control Dampers offer the functionality of Air Volume Control, however the Pressure Drop across the damper must also be considered. Caryaire tested a damper of 600×600 mm with standard blades and also another damper of the same size with blades that offer a lower pressure drop. Their t...
UK-based conglomerate - Grob Group Ltd announced it has switched 100 percent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in order to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means that Grob Group is among the first within the HVAC Industry to be entirely fuelled by HVO. saves carbon emissions According to Certas Energy, which is the official fuel supplier of Grob Group, this decision will have saved the company roughly 78 tons of carbon...
Eurovent has released a quick guide to European incentives for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems during renovations of single-family homes and apartment buildings. support schemes Several European Member States have put in place dedicated support schemes for building renovations, most of which are co-financed by the European Union. In many of these countries, support is also available for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The new Eurovent publication p...
Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various le...
Employees of Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of residential and commercial kitchen appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and pool/spa parts and equipment, recently took part in a nationwide initiative to honor fallen soldiers by placing holiday wreaths on their gravesites. On Saturday, December 14, Marcone employees were among more than two million volunteers involved in Wreaths Across America at more than 4,600 cemeteries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and abroad. Marcone honors fallen so...
Over the last two decades, Metro Rail has transformed Urban public transport in India. Many cities have state-of-the-art trains running on overhead tracks and underground tunnels with world-class stations and support Infrastructure. underground Tunnel Each underground Tunnel is equipped with several shafts, which are used for intake and exhaust air and require intake and Exhaust Louvers at the Street Level. CARYAIRE intake louver Model no IL-449 G series suits such kinds of applications....
Caryaire are pleased to announce the commencement of operations at their new factory at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India. A Havan ceremony was held in early December to kick-start the operations of this facility. The 32000 sq. ft. facility has modern manufacturing amenities and multiple 55 design elements. With four dedicated truck bays, ample goods movement space and advanced production capabilities, the factory has production and material processing capabilities to meet the growing customer d...
Caryaire announces the launch of its High-Performance Weather Resistance Louvers. Suitable of Intake and Exhaust, Model IL-352 is a Dual Layered Extruded Aluminum Drainable louver designed to have superior resistance to water penetration. The Louver consists of front drainable blades, characterized by gutters incorporated at the front edge to prevent water droplets cascading from blade to blade and becoming entrained in the intake airflow. Drainable Intake/Exhaust Louvers Vertical g...
Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company. Daniel Winter will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Power Solutions on January 1, 2025. He is well-prepared for the new role and has extensive experience within the company. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for D...
Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. Trane, a pioneer in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy-saving and emissions-reduction program. energy-saving solutions Over the course of the next 18 months, Trane and NIU will upgrade the DeKalb campus with compreh...
MM Metacraft has been a pioneer in the manufacturing of aluminum extrusions/profiles/sections, with a wide combination of alloys, tempers, shapes, and weights. The company has a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant equipped with a microprocessor-based PLC-controlled extrusion press of 1600 tons, 1100 tons and 600 tons, along with an in-house hot-top melting furnace. The plant has an installed production capacity of 12000 MT per annum located in Greater Noida, India. The plant is e...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning won the Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 for its Air Conditioning Unit design concept that features a multipurpose digital display. For its sleek form factor, the concept was a winner in the Design Concept, Heating and Air Conditioning category. The exploratory “airPure” concept consists of a minimalist round-shaped body with a multifunctional, wall-mounted digital display. the airPure concept The OLED screen can be used a...
BITZER UK’s Samantha Buckell has been appointed Co-chair of the Institute of Refrigeration's Women in RACHP Network (WiRACHP). Working with Co-chair Astrid Prado of Star Refrigeration, they succeed Lisa-Jayne Cook, who has stepped down to become IOR President. Sam joined BITZER UK in 2016 as PA to Managing Director Kevin Glass, and has played a key role in the company and wider industry in championing the contribution of women across the sector, highlighting the importance of diversity an...
Daikin Applied has introduced enhanced versions of the Trailblazer® AGZ-F air-cooled scroll chiller, Maverick® II packaged rooftop system and SmartSource® water source heat pump (WSHP) — all featuring R-32, an ultra-efficient, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. These products are now part of Daikin’s extensive lineup of low-GWP solutions, giving consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners and operators an array of technologies to decarbonize facil...
Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their Women in HVACR Conference in October 2024. With the generous donation, the total endowment fund contributions reached $150,000 in 2024. With a goal of reaching $1 million to provide six scholarships to women in perpetuity, the fund was created to ease the cost of education for women see...
Carrier Commercial recently welcomed a record number of customers to its annual conference, held at Silverstone, which included special guest speaker, former Formula 1 World Champion - Damon Hill. Carrier Commercial is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. intelligent building solutions Throughout the day, Carrier experts provided insights into its ongoing innovations in sustainable and intelligent building solutions...
Danfoss Drives’ Hannes Leichtfried has been elected to serve on the National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s (NEMA) Board of Governors. NEMA announced the election of three new board members and three new officers on November 13, following its 2024 Annual Meeting. Hannes Leichtfried Hannes Leichtfried, an industry veteran and current Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Danfoss Drives in North America, brings nearly 30 years of experience in electrification to th...
Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new product aimed at the medical community. An offshoot of their SuperPlate (SP) Series of advanced plate-type water heaters, the new SPC Liquid to Liquid Cooling Heat Exchanger is a high-efficiency, brazed plate packaged cooling system. SPC Series The SPC Series satisfies the most demanding liquid-to-liquid cooling nee...
Daikin, in partnership with Bolton College, is launching a recruitment campaign to engage five apprentices for its Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship program. The trailblazing course is being rolled out for the first time this year, so the apprentices will be among the first in the UK to achieve this qualification. Carbon neutral by 2038 Daikin plans to recruit a significant number of more trainees from the GMCA area in the coming years This initiative marks a s...
Danfoss is proud to announce that their BOCK HGX56 CO2 T compressor has been named the winner in the Refrigeration category of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at this coming January’s International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in the categories of Building Automation; Cooling; Sustainable Solutions; Heating; Indoor Air Qual...
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