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Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) all-climate heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, now offers the EZ FIT® MLZ-06 Recessed Ceiling-Cassette for those looking for the benefits of a recessed ceiling cassette in a smaller design. This sleek, narrow-body ceiling cassette is compatible with Mitsubishi Electric Multi-zone Outdoor systems. It can be easily installed as a system replacement or in new con...

Toshiba Air Conditioning is transforming its approach to equipment commissioning, warranty registration, and installer training to provide a simple and quick online system with major benefits for contractors and end-users. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The online commissioning and warranty tools are now fully integrated, with Toshiba Air Conditioning’s w...

To sustain investments in learning initiatives and address aging facility assets, Abbeville County School District needed a way to control operating costs and ensure capital funds could equitably improve facilities for students in every school.   ABM’s custom energy savings project creates a projected $4.9 million in energy and operating cost savings over 15 years. To enable general fund relief, the integrated facility upgrade solution provides an opportunity to transform the distric...

On the basis of years of expertise gained in the air filtration industry, they have decided to create their own reference point providing expert technical/commercial support in response to the growing demand on the German market. They are pleased to announce the opening of their new Sales Office, which will be located in: Fritz-Vomfelde-Str. 6 – 40547 Düsseldorf, Germany.

The Eurovent Task Force ‘Polyvalent Units’ has elected Alberto Ferrandi (Swegon) as the new Group Chairman. He will be supported by the newly elected Vice-Chairman - Francesco Di Giovanni (Daikin). Alberto Ferrandi, Product Manager at Swegon Group was elected as the new Chairman of the Task Force during its first physical meeting in Antalya on 28 October, 2022. He has in-depth knowledge of thermotechnics, thermofluid-dynamics, electrical engineering, transmission, and production of...

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Wright Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. As part of the partnership, Wright Sales, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services and the complete line of GulfCoat® Contractor Series products...

Superior Sensor Technology announced its precise differential pressure sensor technology has the potential of greatly improving the detection of ammonia leaks or clogs in HVAC or industrial refrigeration equipment. Using an advanced pressure sensor technology, called NimbleSense, the company’s differential pressure sensors achieve extreme pressure measurement accuracy within 0.05% of the selected pressure range. When used in HVAC and industrial equipment, this precise measurement capabili...

Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is sponsoring the venue for BBC Earth Experience, a brand new attraction in London featuring Seven Worlds, One Planet. This ground-breaking new attraction will offer visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary diversity of the seven unique continents, featuring bespoke narration from David Attenborough. BBC Earth Experience BBC Earth Experience will showcase footage, including extended scenes to fully immerse the visitor, and music from the BBC Studi...

Belimo has formally joined Eurovent as a Corresponding Member. It is one of the global manufacturers of innovative damper actuator, control valve, sensor, and meter solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The Belimo Group, founded in 1975, is one of the pioneers in the development, production, and sales of control devices for energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Actively working together The shares of BELIMO Holding AG has b...

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household’s annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy use, drive 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. Many Americans can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while saving on operation costs and enjoying greater comfort control when they choose to use an all-electric, all-climate heat pum...

To meet the needs of HVAC design engineers, Carrier released a new version of Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), its peak load and energy modeling software. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. HAP v6 To reduce the time and effort required to create high-quality building models, HAP v6 combines a streamlined workflow with an extensive array of advanced 3D building modeling features, all woven...

Aceleron, which has designed and built the only battery energy storage system (BESS) that can be taken apart for repair, replacement, and upgrade, has partnered with Nuenta, one of the largest distributors of renewable and environmental supplies in the UK. Using Aceleron’s patented technology, the Offgen is an all-in-one, modular energy storage system designed for off-grid or grid-tied residential and light commercial use. Designed to work seamlessly with solar PV systems, it has several...

After two long years PCIM Europe is back as a live event and will be opening its doors from 10 to 12 May 2022, bringing the world of power electronics to Nuremberg. What to do when someone wants to attend but can’t be there in person? That’s not a problem! For the first time, PCIM Europe will be running as a hybrid event, meaning parallel to the on-site event, the conference papers and the forum presentations from the Exhibitor, Industry, and E-mobility Forum will be available on de...

Toshiba Air Conditioning has extended its acclaimed Digital Inverter (DI) air conditioning series with the introduction of the new DI Classic range, also on lower Global Warming Potential R-32 refrigerant. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Available in capacities from 2 to 6 HP, the compact DI Classic offers outstanding size-to-efficiency ratio, and cost-effective co...

Mike Foster, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), said: “The Chancellor confirming the energy price cap will see a whopping increase up to £3,000 in April will inevitably worry millions of hard-pressed families. Our recent consumer survey found 78% of Brits support keeping the price cap on energy bills in place, so an increase that plunges millions into fuel poverty is not what any households wanted to see.” He adds, “This is part...

Redwood Services, a home services firm focused on investing in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets announces it has invested in Apollo Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing (Apollo). Apollo was founded in 2004 to serve homeowners in Northeast Ohio. The business has more than 60 employees and 4,500 active customers. Apollo provides heating and cooling, as well as plumbing, sewer, and drain services to residents across Greater Akron. Strong revenue grow...

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Federal Republic of Germany, and approximately 80 other individuals, including German government officials and business leaders visited Panasonic Corporation’s Kusatsu site to see the H2 KIBOU FIELD demonstration facility of the RE100 solution and the fuel cell factory. At the H2 KIBOU FIELD, President Steinmeier was given a briefing on and observed a demonstration of a system for supplying power generated from renewable sources for factory operations...

Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced it has earned accreditation for its OpenBlue suite of connected solutions through WiredScore, a global front-runner in the assessment and certification of digital connectivity and smart technology in homes and offices worldwide.   Newly launched by WiredScore, the Accredited Solutions program certifies that smart, connected building products perform to the latest industry standards and provide valu...

Airedale, part of Modine Manufacturing Company, a diversified global pioneer in thermal management technology and solutions, officially marked the launch of its new production facility in Rockbridge, Virginia, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The newly repurposed plant, previously a warehouse, will manufacture cooling solutions under the Airedale by Modine™ brand to capture opportunities in the growing data center industry. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by Modine employees a...

Panasonic Group (hereafter referred to as “Panasonic”) will host the Kid Witness News (KWN) Global Summit 2022 online on Saturday, December 3, 2022. This year's summit will be held from 9:00 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. (Japan Standard Time, GMT+9), with the participation of children from a total of 19 schools from six countries, in addition to various stakeholders. The children were selected to represent their countries in contests to choose the best video production entry from among the app...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces a jam-packed program of speakers and breakout sessions for SPARK 2023, the ultimate networking event for home service contractors. SPARK 2023, scheduled for Jan. 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona, features two days of impactful keynote talks, breakout sessions, best practices workshops, networking opportunities, activities around Tucson, great food and drinks, and more....

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...

The HVAC industry has experienced rapid changes over the past years that have pushed professionals and manufacturers to rethink how they approach sustainability, building health, and workforce development. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), both at home and within commercial buildings. The effects of climate change backed by the governmental policy have accelerated the need for energy-efficient systems that can help to support aggressive sustainability g...

As people spend more time working from home, garden rooms have become a common facility, built to provide room for a wide range of domestic and professional activities. Having high-quality heating and cooling is crucial for their usability and Evergreen Air Conditioning Ltd, a global air conditioning installer in Essex and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (UK) has used Panasonic’s split systems with mounted AC wall units that all come with nanoe™X technology, to provide year-round comf...

Nationwide air-conditioning specialists Coolair Equipment Limited have announced the departure of Deane Flint, the company’s former Commercial Director. Deane, who joined specialist installer Coolair Equipment Limited from Mitsubishi Electric Europe, was with the Manchester headquartered firm for 14 months. During that time, he helped Coolair Equipment Limited capitalize on new opportunities in the industry. Commercial cooling solutions John Otterson, Managing Director of Coolair Equipm...

Each second year, Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), and Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) welcome the Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain industry from Europe and international markets to their EUROVENTSUMMIT. With on average more than 500 manufacturers, industry associations, engineering societies, laboratories, and political decision-makers participating in around 50 meetings, seminars, and events, it has developed into a major meeting place of our indus...

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall. With eight additional technical trainers in place throughout North America, Heatcraft provides more access than ever to the product and refrigeration training, including certification, to increase proficiency in specifying, installing, and maintaining Heatcraft equipment and syst...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of a new, redesigned line of high-efficiency air handlers that will improve comfort, increase energy savings and provide lasting performance. The new air handlers feature high-efficiency blowers that use up to 10 percent less energy and feature a modular architecture ideal for space-constrained applications. In addition, these new air handlers – when matched with new outdoor condensers by John...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced enhancements to its product line of FRICK® AcuAir® Hygienic Air units with the goal of reducing overall delivery times and improving customer experiences. The line of precision-engineered systems now includes a standard mixed air-style product line featuring 19 models (ranging from 7K – 100K) and has been designed to improve the delivery of sanitary air to food-process rooms. Using standardized...

Along with their Coalition members, they have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonizing its 29 million homes. ‘Home is Where the Heat is – Progress Report’ sheds much-needed light on the importance of customer-first approaches to the home retrofitting industry, by showcasing the real-life experiences of nine households from Tyne & Wear to Pontypool. Increasingly imp...