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

GE Profile is expanding its ClearView window air conditioner line to include enhanced energy-efficient inverter technology, offering additional cutting-edge innovation to consumers just in time for the warmer temperatures. The expansion builds on ClearView’s breakthrough over-the-sill design that maintains the window view, so owners can let more natural light into the room. Expanded GE Profile ClearView line The expanded GE Profile ClearView line will now include additional BTU sizes in...

Polypipe Building Products has launched a new campaign to support heating installers through the updates to the Building Regulations as the grace period draws to a close on 15th June this year. The campaign began in March and will run throughout 2023. It kicks off with the launch of the new game show ‘A Question of Regs’ and will include a number of regional events and educational activities to offer installers support through this transition period.  Multi-Faceted campaign...

ECM Technologies, the pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, announces it has been named a finalist in the Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence awards for its signature product, ThermaClear™, an advanced nanotechnology HVAC treatment that helps decarbonize commercial buildings to accelerate a more sustainable future. The Environmental Excellence awards program, presented by SRP, is Arizona’s most prestigious recognition related to statewide projects that impact qual...

Bluon, Inc. and Sera Systems, Inc., two of the most innovative software companies in HVAC, announce their plan to join forces to modernize and bring a new level of productivity to the HVAC industry from OEM to distributor to contractor to technician and all the way to the consumer. HVAC is a well-established $150 billion industry, yet Gallup estimates that on average HVAC businesses are operating at a staggering low 38% efficiency. Together, Bluon and Sera, for the first time, can materially im...

NIBCO INC. expands its BenchPressG® carbon steel fittings line to include 2" sizes to its existing product assortment, bringing press technology to fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications. Allowing for fast and economical installation of residential, commercial and industrial carbon steel piping systems, BenchPressG press technology gives users consistent joint integrity and a professional appearance. Since it requires no threading equipment and lubricants, it offers easier, cleaner an...

ABB’s production hub in Xiamen has become a flagship site for sustainable manufacturing and is paving the way to a clean energy future in China, with its scalable blueprint for success, which uses ground-breaking new energy monitoring systems combined with on-site renewable energy generation and storage for impressive emission and cost reductions. China is aiming to hit peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. To make this net zero energy transition a reality, colla...

Uponor is continuing to innovate in the residential radiant market with the launch of its newest radiant panel — Xpress Trak™. Designed for residential new construction and remodels, Xpress Trak is a single-panel system with lightweight XPS foam at its core and laminated aluminum around the entire surface to provide exceptional heat-transfer capability. Residential radiant market The XPS foam in Xpress Trak provides numerous benefits for both the installing contractor and the hom...

From humble beginnings in Kenya, where he built his own toys to innovating a rail refrigeration unit that meets industry needs, Felix Okoth has always been up for a challenge. His path to engineering started in his youth, with a natural curiosity and inquisitive mind. “I always enjoyed challenging tasks. It started out as a way to entertain myself when I was a child,” said Felix Okoth, adding “I’d make all types of toy cars with tiny rubber tires, sticks, battery-powered...

11 Madison Avenue, an Art Deco marvel located in Manhattan’s Midtown South neighborhood, has for more than 70 years stood for the finest in New York architecture and innovation, while reflecting the city’s dynamic evolution and reinvention. SL Green Realty, which owns 11 Madison Avenue, is a pioneer in building sustainability. Among the company’s sustainability initiatives was installing an energy-efficient system that would cool the building, while continuing to decrease gree...

Trane - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - and the City of Alton, Illinois have entered into an agreement for a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on all five City facilities. Trane collaborated with a City of Alton project team to identify opportunities that support the City’s sustainability focus and energy reduction goals. Trane offers Comprehensive HVAC Upgrades Planned upgrades include replacing the outdated HVAC systems in the City Hall, public w...

Sustainable construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced that its pioneering recycled plastic kerbing solution Durakerb, has been installed in a range of projects by Fife Council in Scotland. The construction work, part of the Council’s sustainable energy and climate action plan, involved the installation of 4km of Durakerb on the A909 Fife Highway, Cowdenbeath. Range of construction projects Made from 88% recycled polymers, Durakerb offers a lightweight solution providing a s...

Eurovent India invites senior consultants and key industry stakeholders to an expert workshop on energy efficient IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) solutions. It will take place on 12 April 2023, 16:00-21:00h in New Delhi, India and will conclude with a networking dinner. The workshop is organized by Eurovent’s local Indian Working Group comprised of major HVACR companies active and manufacturing in India. Eurovent workshop on energy efficient IAQ solutions Aside from technical topics related to...

Facility managers understand that ventilation plays a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ), especially in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. Ventilation in hospitals is the process of exchanging indoor air with outdoor air, in order to improve the quality of indoor air. It is essential to maintain adequate air change rates, so as to ensure a healthy indoor environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Importance of Good Ventilation Explained below are three main point...

For those who are looking to replace or upgrade their HVAC system, they’re in luck as there are new tax credits available that can help them save quite a bit. These tax credits were created as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. They allow property owners to get up to a few thousand dollars back, when they purchase and install a new qualifying heat pump, air conditioner, furnace, or biomass boiler. The tax credits also cover certain high-efficiency appliances or appliances that have...

Viessmann has introduced the Vitovolt 300 solar PV system to the UK to make it easier for British home owners to cover as much of their electricity needs as possible through renewable energy. The powerful and efficient, quality-assured photovoltaic solution comes with a 15-year product guarantee and incorporates a modular package of accessories that fit together seamlessly. The result is a Viessmann ecosystem for tailoring to the needs of individual households, which can include sustainable he...

Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92 percent of respondents feel that the continuing instability of energy is threatening their profitability and competitiveness. Energy costs and insecu...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2023, marking the 16th time Johnson Controls has been named to this list. The 2023 list recognized 135 honorees spanning 19 countries and 48 industries. "We are immensely proud of our role as a global leader in ethical practices and are resolute about doing what is right to fuel employee empowerment and drive business value," said George...

Webstone, a brand of NIBCO, releases a new Hydraulic Separator to ensure ongoing system performance and efficiency. The Webstone Hydraulic Separator combines multiple components to balance flow between primary and secondary piping, protects systems from debris, and eliminates accumulated trapped air. Its unique, patent-pending design includes a 12,000 gauss magnet, an air separator, a dual-scale temperature/pressure gauge, mounting brackets, and hardware. Available in Press, SWT, FIP, and MIP...

International technology specialist ebm-papst is putting its trust in the expert consultancy services offered by Bosch Climate Solutions as it develops a climate neutrality strategy. Analyzing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions  Over a period of around five months, the two companies worked together to analyze the energy needs of the ebm-papst Group’s international sites and draw up a roadmap for reducing emissions by over 47,000 metric tons of CO2 in Scopes 1 and 2, in other words, direct...

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and co...

Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’ has published the first release of its Guidebook on rooftop units. The Guidebook gives an insight into types, design, applications, operation, selection and maintenance of rooftop units. Eurovent has published it’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units, which provides a comprehensive overview of the rooftop technology. Eurovent’s first-ever Guidebook on rooftop units The Guidebook is the first compendium of its kind developed by t...

At ISH 2023, to be held in Frankfurt from 13 to 17 March, CAREL will be participating for the first time ever as a Group, presenting a global HVAC offering together with Group companies Enginia, HygroMatik, Klingenburg, and Recuperator. Sustainable solutions On show will be a complete range of innovative and sustainable solutions to improve indoor air quality, increase performance and reduce energy consumption. The primary objective is to guarantee correct air recirculation, as well as to co...

Meet the Eurovent Team at ISH in Frankfurt from 13-16 March. ISH is one of the trade fairs for HVAC which focuses on sustainable heating and air conditioning technology as well as intelligent home systems. The Eurovent Team members Francesco, Igor, Ngoni, and Stijn will be at the trade fair. Visitors can request a meeting with them by simply sending them a message or calling on their mobile phones. Their contact details can be found on the Eurovent website. joint reception Eurovent will hav...

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has launched its first air-cooled scroll chiller in the U.S. to use R-454B refrigerant, the YORK® YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller, and the first free-cooling screw chiller in the U.S. to use R-1234ze refrigerant, the YORK® YVFA Free-Cooling, Variable-Speed Screw Chiller, driving efficiency of performance and getting ahead of the regulatory curve. R-454B and R-1234ze refrigerants have among the lowest g...

Airzone, the pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, announces the long-awaited launch of Easyzone in the North American market. Easyzone is a plug-and-play, all-in-one zoning solution for concealed inverter and VRF HVAC units. At launch, Airzone will offer custom zoning kits for Samsung, Daikin, Mitsubishi, and LG systems, with more to come throughout 2023. Easyzone is well established in the European marketplace as an easy-to-install and energy-efficient zoning solution. It ships as a pre-...

DENSO Corporation and DENSO Fukushima Corporation have announced that they will start a demonstration project at DENSO Fukushima in March 2023, in order to produce and use green hydrogen at its plant, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of the initiative to realize carbon-neutral manufacturing. Through the demonstration project, the two companies aim to build a model of local production for local consumption of hydrogen and realize carbon-neutral plant. Under the slogan...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft. An A321neo took off from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France with both of its engines powered by 100% unblended SAF. Since the end of February, the aircraft has been closely followed by a data-collecting airplane with the mi...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a renowned global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held distributor BTX Technologies, Inc. ("BTX"), based in Hawthorne, New York, USA. Founded in 1967, BTX Technologies, Inc. is a major distributor of professional audio, video, data communications and broadcast equipment. Additionally, BTX offers a private brand port...

Budderfly, the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints, announces a high-volume contract with Carrier, a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, to deploy thousands of Carrier’s most efficient commercial packaged rooftop units to small and medium-sized businesses across America, primarily fast food, quick service and casual dining restaurants. This agreement will enable Budderfly’s customers to start saving...

AGronomic IQ is a globally renowned company that builds all-in-one grow room HVAC systems to deliver precise temperature and humidity control with exceptional energy efficiency. Servicing the commercial cannabis grower industry, the Ottawa-based manufacturer, which also operates from a 150,000-square-foot facility in Montreal, has been a flag-bearer for energy efficiency from the get-go. Agronomic IQ opts for A readily applicable solution When supply chain constraints forced Agronomic IQ to s...