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

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association — has released its 2021 edition of ACR, The NADCA Standard for the assessment, cleaning, and restoration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The NADCA Standards Committee has finalized the 2021 edition of ACR, The NADCA Standard, which reflects necessary updates to the Standard after new testing was conducted by EMSL Laboratories. The ACR i...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software for small businesses, announces that Gail Goodman has been appointed to its board of directors. Goodman brings a wealth of experience by advising technology companies that have supported the growth of small businesses. She previously served for 16 years as CEO of Constant Contact, one of the first large-scale SaaS companies to serve the small business segment. She is a board director at Shopify, a global commerce company committed to supp...

This weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, which in the past has been only used for pre-season testing since 2017 but will now be an official race venue for the series. The double-header event will be held behind closed doors and follow strict COVID-19 protocols, created under guidance from the relevant authorities, to enable the event to take place in a safe and responsible manner. The Circuit Ricardo Tormo, built in 1999, was designed to host...

THT New Cool B.V. has become the first rental company in Europe to supply customers with trailers featuring the new Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool™, the first fully autonomous all-electric refrigerated trailer system to enter serial production. The two companies joined forces to develop the product, which is billed as a game-changer for the industry and marks a major step forward in cold chain sustainability. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneeri...

NevadaNano, an innovator in gas detection sensor technology announced its Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) R-290 Propane sensor.   The new device is the most accurate on the market, making it an ideal solution for residential and commercial R-290 propane applications including air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers. R-290 as an alternative "Nearly 200 countries around the world have resolved to eliminate ozone-deplet...

The coronavirus pandemic highlights the weaknesses of the current global economic order with all its interconnected value chains. In the future, parts of the global economy will be determined primarily by autarky efforts and protectionism. Right now, experiencing “Globalization 2.0”. This will be characterized by stronger regionalization of value chains in the three major economic centers of North America, the EU, and Asia as well as by the strategic pursuit of sovereignty over syst...

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is strengthening its position in Europe with a strategic distributor agreement in Sweden with Algidus AB company. The agreement enables the experienced Algidus AB to offer Swedish food retailers cutting-edge remote display cases from Carrier. Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. “We are extremely proud that Algidus AB will...

SeaCube Containers LLC and Carrier Transicold announced a strategic refrigerated asset management systems platform engagement. As a result, SeaCube will be the first intermodal equipment leasing company to incorporate Carrier’s Lynx™ Fleet solution into its fleet with an initial deployment of 2,000 PrimeLINE™ refrigerated container units. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold...

Viessmann has developed the DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components in cooperation with its specialist partners. Gone are the days, when the transport and installation of a cylinder needed at least two people to pitch in. In cooperation with its specialist partners, Viessmann has developed the new Vitocell DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components. Installation can now easily be performed by one person, even for large DHW cylinders with capacities of up to 300 liters. Simpl...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. (GCHV Global). Giwee Group's proven strength in the VRF and light commercial market in China will expand Carrier's access to this growing, global market. Giwee Group acquisition The global market for VRF and light commercial HVAC equipment is expected to reach approximately US$ 20 b...

Thanks to added capabilities and available new options, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is solidifying its reputation as the renowned US-based manufacturer of complete room air conditioning solutions, designed to deliver healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) and tackle serious issues, such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Under a suite of new accessory offerings called Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, the company has embraced scientific recommendations for how to best achieve except...

The Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, announces a series of ambitious new targets for a green building revolution. Designed to lower energy consumption and help protect the environment, the new standards will affect all homes and businesses – existing and new build. The new targets include measures to ensure: All new buildings are constructed to be highly energy efficient. Building work in existing buildings must meet new standards. Measures to tackle overheating in existing homes to...

Air conditioning technologies and solutions firm, LG Electronics USA is continuing to pave the way for the future of connected buildings, with the expansion of its award-winning controls platform, LG MultiSITE. Empowering building owners and operators to optimize their operations and efficiency, especially with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, the MultiSITE lineup is packed with advanced features that deliver more building synergy and accessibility than ever before. LG MultiSITE contro...

Carrier China recently hosted the “2021 Carrier Air Conditioning Festival,” a new event for attendees that demonstrated and reinforced Carrier’s history of innovation and the strength of its portfolio, at its new campus in Shanghai. Carrier China is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The “2021 Carrier Air Conditioning Festival” featured the Carrier Air Conditioni...

Aggreko, the foremost global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has installed a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solution at the CET Arad Power Plant, Romania. The solution will help to increase efficiency and stability at the plant, a key provider of hot water and electricity for the district heating scheme and grid at the regional capital Arad City, for the next four years. Challenges Aggreko’s skilled team of engineers had to contend with...

Paul McCarver, President and CEO of Houston-based HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor, Delta T Equipment, announces a major office move to a larger facility for the company and its subsidiaries, Total Pump Solutions, and DT Fabrication, effective May 17th, 2021. Total Pump Solutions is a distributor of industry-renowned fire-suppression equipment. DT Fabrication manufactures Total Tanks domestic, fire, and combination water storage tanks. The state-of-the-art new facility The new facility...

The benefits of having a quiet, yet extremely efficient heating and domestic hot water system have become more obvious. Switching technologies from traditional systems powered by Mains Gas, Oil or L.P.G. to an Air Source Heat Pump can deliver significant cost savings, improvements to heating performance, and low sound levels, thanks to Panasonic’s Aquarea Heat Pump Range this is possible. Low Levels of Noise In Operation According to independent tests, the Panasonic Aquarea J Generation...

Carrier Transicold hosted a special online event showcasing the company’s forward-thinking electrification and sustainability strategy, including the launch of its new connected cold chain solution, Lynx™ Fleet. Participants in The Cool Experience event learned details of the company’s commitment to developing a healthy, safe, and sustainable cold chain, which will help contribute to the European Union’s target of reducing CO2 emissions within the transport industry by...

Carrier Transicold launched the advanced Lynx™ Fleet solution for over-the-road refrigeration transporters in Europe. The Lynx Fleet solution applies advanced IoT, machine learning, and analytics technology to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the cargo’s journey. The suite of Lynx tools provides Carrier customers with enhanced visibility, increased connectivity, and actionable intelligence across the...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) joins more than 35 other industry and environmental organizations in petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking uniform national standards for stationary air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. If promulgated, these standards will result in an additional half-billion tons of CO2 red...

DiversiTech Corp., an aftermarket manufacturer, and supplier of highly-engineered components for residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), announced on March 24, 2021, that it has merged with Fresh-Aire UV, a pioneer in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. IAQ product range “The addition of Fresh-Aire UV, a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), into the DiversiTech brand portfolio further strengthens our product leadership...

Fujitsu General America, Inc. has released the new, single-phase J-IV and J-IVs Airstage VRF heat pump systems to replace the J-II and J-IIs lines. The systems serve heating and cooling applications between 3- and 5-ton capacities, making them ideal for the residential and light commercial markets. The new air-to-air heat pumps feature expanded heating operation ranges, offering powerful heating capacity at an outdoor ambient temperature of -15°F. a broad range of indoor units With more t...

Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silent-Aire, a provider of hyperscale data center cooling and modular critical infrastructure solutions. This all-cash transaction is valued at up to $870 million, including an upfront payment of approximately $630 million and additional payments to be made subject to the achievement of post-closing earnout milestones. Silent-Aire specializes in the design,...

LENNOX EMEA, a company in the design and manufacture of heating, air conditioning, air treatment, and refrigeration equipment, through its three brands Lennox, Friga-Bohn, and HK Refrigeration, is hosting a content-rich ‘Learning Month’, which will run from April 15th to May 15th. Learning Month will comprise a series of free online webinars (in local languages) that provide professionals in the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry with targete...

Fish and chip shop supplier Henry Colbeck has taken delivery of three new 26-tonne MAN rigid trucks, each mounted with a Carrier Transicold Supra® 750 unit. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier, a pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The new MAN TGS trucks, which join Henry Colbeck’s Coatbridge operation, replace older vehicles and feature bespoke bodies from Gray & Adams with separate access points to individual...

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration’s PowerCO2OL™ system for high capacity refrigeration has won the gold Innovation of the Year award at the ATMO Natural Refrigerants Virtual Trade Show (VTS). Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. VTS attendees voted on the winning products. Five natural refrigerant systems were finalists for 2021 Innovation of the Y...

DENSO Corporation announced it has begun testing a CO2 circulation plant at its Anjo Plant’s Electrification Innovation Center. The new plant is a demonstration facility designed to capture and recycle CO2, a capability that supports DENSO’s larger efforts to eliminate CO2 emissions from its facilities. sustainability DENSO for years has been committed to sustainability. Out of that commitment, it recently implemented growth strategies in its focus areas of "Green" and "Peace of M...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its technical helpline to provide further customer support with a larger team and a host of new online tools designed to help customers when they need it most. Richard Bishop, Head of Marketing for Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions UK and Ireland commented, “During these times of change, we all accept that technical call centers and helplines will be more difficult than normal to reach, the impact of staff working from home is...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will host its “Game On” Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. free online learning experience The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK®, and TempMaster® commercial rooftop systems along with trending ind...

CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Duquette Refrigeration (formerly A. Duquette & Son), a commercial refrigeration company headquartered in Worcester, Mass. This acquisition will strengthen CoolSys’ Commercial & Industrial division and broaden its presence in the Northeast region. nationwide service provider Duquette Refrigeration has established long-term client relationships and an outstanding repu...