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An AIRMATICSTM customer is a pioneer US manufacturer of health and beauty cotton products in the Americas. Having grown exponentially since it first opened its doors in 1983, the firm’s production lines and manufacturing capabilities have expanded in order to meet growing demand for its comprehensive range of cotton products. When a significant issue with its Charlotte plant’s compressor regulation mechanism threatened to halt production and cost the firm substantial amounts of mon...

CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global information security market, announces that GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has been recognized with the ‘IoT Device Security Solution of the Year’ award in the sixth annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. GE Appliances continues to lead in the IoT and smart appliance space and prioritize security in its connected pr...

On 6 October 2022, Eurovent will be at FinnBuild, one of the largest international construction and building technology trade fairs taking place in Finland, which brings in operators in the construction industry. Building technology products The trade fair presents the latest construction and building technology products and services, work methods and solutions, as well as a large number of expert programs. The Eurovent Deputy Secretary General Stijn Renneboog will be at the trade fair where h...

Danfoss is turning down the heat in offices, factories, and warehouses. In Denmark alone, Danfoss says it could save the equivalent of heating up to 100 households by lowering the temperature. Winter is approaching and Danfoss is turning down the heat in offices, factories, and warehouses to help lower energy demand across Europe. Danfoss has decided to make its contribution by lowering the temperature at locations across Europe in a range of 3 to 4 degrees Celsius. The locations include factor...

Japan's Daikin which has always relied on China for air conditioner parts in the last decade, got fed up with China's long zero COVID policy and decided to dump China for AC parts. Daikin Industries has planned to dump China as it has failed to supply parts for the manufacturing of Air conditioners, reported The Singapore Post. Daikin's decision to find an alternative has caused a huge embarrassment to China even as relations between Japan and China completed 50 years. Global chip shortage In...

NAVAC, the supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, recovery units, and other industry-specific items, has hired Keith Keller for the role of Southern Regional Sales Manager. In this position, Mr. Keller will spearhead sales efforts and play a fundamental role in expanding the company’s brand and sales network in a geographic area ripe for further growth. Effective technician tools As NAVAC continues to position itself as a pioneer i...

NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, and other industry-specific items, will exhibit a variety of innovative products at the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference to be held December 1-4 at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. This four-day event is the HVAC/R industry’s initiative to bring together distributors, manufacturers, and other vendors. User-Friendly equipment NAVAC recently joined the North America...

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products unveils the enhanced Rheem® Professional Prestige® Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard™ and Demand Response. Providing homeowners with advanced electric solutions designed to comply with new energy regulations, Rheem now offers a seamless connection to the electric grid. To meet new energy regulations in several states, Rheem’s 40-, 50- and 55-gallon demand response-ready electric water heaters include a...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is making residential energy efficiency more affordable and accessible for homeowners through robust financing options and rebates intended to maximize newly announced savings available through the Inflation Reduction Act. With higher-efficiency HVAC equipment from Johnson Controls, homeowners can reduce their heating and cooling costs by as much as 50% compared to low-efficiency systems. Opportunity to save &nbs...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces a new resource program to help residential HVAC distributors and contractors navigate savings incentives available to residential customers from clean energy programs, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. With a record US$ 370 billion reserved spending on climate and energy initiatives, and a carbon reduction goal of 40% by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act places a strong focus on providing...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces its partnership with The Dean Hotel, Cork, and the successful installation of the boutique hotel’s air conditioning and Heat Recovery Ventilation (HVAC) systems. The project was won and installed by Airflow Services Ltd, an innovative specialist in heating and cooling based in County Cork, Ireland who were acquired by Johnson Controls in November 2021. Opened in December 2020, The Dean is Cork’s f...

CoolSys™, the HVAC-R services, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Anesa Chaibi as the company’s next President and CEO. Ms. Chaibi will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Adam Coffey has stepped down from the President and CEO role and will serve as Senior Advisor to the CoolSys Board of Directors. Ms. Chaibi is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of operating experience at high-quality organizations. S...

When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...

For the second time within six weeks, the Danfoss-INSEAD senior leadership development program has been recognized for “Excellence in Executive Leadership Development”. Hot on the heels of receiving a special mention at the Merits Awards in July, the INSEAD program for Danfoss won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the “Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program” category. The key focuses of the Danfoss program include learning how...

Emerson announces the launch of its new E360 Blog, a thought leadership platform that extends its previous Climate Conversations blog to include a broader range of industry topics, expanding its reach to refrigeration, air conditioning, and other HVACR stakeholders. The platform is intended to support overcoming industry challenges such as refrigerant regulations, technician shortage/trade skills gap, sustainability initiatives, industry trends, technology advancements, and improved efficiencie...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates 125 years of its Sabroe brand as a pioneer in industrial refrigeration systems in Denmark and abroad.   What started with a high-performing refrigeration machine – produced in a small company founded by engineer Thomas Ths. Sabroe in 1897 in Aarhus – has since developed into a global brand that has increased sales year-over-year by consistently providing customers with reliabl...

At IFA2022, Panasonic opens its doors to greater wellbeing by means of technology. From the creation of comfortable room climates and pleasantly clean and well-tempered air, through to first-class picture & fantastic sound quality with Panasonic’s products, the exhibition celebrates how the company can turn houses into a feel-good oasis (Spatial Wellbeing). Looking inwards, the kitchen appliances allow consumers to prepare healthier food in a more energy-saving way (Inner Wellbeing) w...

CoolSys™, the refrigeration, HVAC, engineering and energy solutions company, announced that the Denver division of CoolSys Energy Solutions has earned the 2021 Energy Efficiency Partner Award from Xcel Energy for its work with Albertsons Companies in the Denver metro region. As a large utilities company in Colorado operating in eight states in the West and Midwest regions, Xcel Energy presents this award on an annual basis to recognize customer projects that result in energy savings. Aut...

Danfoss has named Pro Refrigeration, Inc., as its 13th EnVisioneer of the Year. The Washington-based manufacturer and supplier of chillers for the industrial and beverage processing market, and a long-time customer of Danfoss, used the company's components to develop its PROGreen CO2 Chiller system that brought big dividends to a California dairy farm and ultimately, to the environment. Launched in 2010, the annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition recognizes North American original equ...

Humidity in homes is both a blessing and a curse. Much of Canada faces exceptionally dry winters and oppressively humid summers. This means, everyone is trying to increase humidity, during part of the year, and remove it quickly, during other times. Measuring and maintaining the home humidity levels can be a challenge, one that never seems to end. Throughout the winter months, humidity has to be increased in homes, making it easier to breathe, keeping the houseplants happy, and bringing some re...

Air conditioning and heating systems are one of those things that residents take for granted at home - until it stops working. Only then its value of silently running in the background to maintain good indoor air quality and keeping everyone comfortable comes to the fore. For those who have not been keeping up with their home’s HVAC maintenance, then a lot of things could go wrong at any time. Knowing the most common issues and how to troubleshoot HVAC systems can help to diagnose where t...

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics. On August 22, less than five months after it was first announced, the new leader in power semiconductor modules started doing business as Semikron Danfoss. With an existing workforce of more than 3,500 dedicated power electronic specialists, Semikron Danfoss will provide world-class technology expertise to its loyal customer base. The merger comes with a strong growth plan and a firm co...

The electrical trades instructor was named one of three grand prize winners of the prestigious Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The award earned Bertke and his program at Upper Valley Career Center (UVCC) in Piqua, Ohio a prize of $100,000 and lots of national attention. The recognition for Bertke didn’t stop there. Just a few months later in April 2022, he was presented with the Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (TORCH) Award, a recognition...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched a new line of 14.3 SEER2 residential air conditioners, designed to meet the upcoming Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards that go into effect January 1, 2023. The re-designed air conditioners are available in 1.5 to 5 tons and feature aluminum alloy micro-channel coils to ensure maximum energy efficiency and durability at an entry-level price point. The new product line is avail...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched a new line of 14.3 SEER2 residential air conditioners, designed to meet the upcoming Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards that go into effect from January 1, 2023. The re-designed air conditioners are available in 1.5 to 5 tons and feature aluminum alloy micro-channel coils, in order to ensure maximum energy efficiency and durability at an entry-level price point. The n...

If one lives in an older home, he or she may be dreading the coming warm months. It can get hot and stuffy in a house very quickly without proper ventilation, and even with the windows open, it may be too hot to feel any relief. As an alternative to a traditional central air conditioner, which may not even be possible in that persons home, it may be time to consider a ductless air conditioner. These popular alternatives involve less intrusive installation, are quiet and energy-efficient, a...

HVAC systems play a critical role in keeping homes comfortable through varying seasons, that’s why it’s important to keep them running in tip-top shape with regular maintenance. While an HVAC system typically has a lifespan ranging from 10 to 25 years, the durability of the HVAC components directly affects this number. In this HVAC tune-up checklist, Napoleon will discuss what one need to do to keep the HVAC running at peak performance. General reminder Basic HVAC tune-up or...

As  everyone wave goodbye to the summer season, they already knows they will be spending a lot less time outside. Now, it’s vital to ensure that the quality of indoor air is ideal. Because of this, indoor plants are currently enjoying skyrocketing popularity. This has a lot to do with the idea that they improve air quality in homes. While it is true that plants have the ability to remove toxins and volatile organic compounds from the spaces they occupy, there’s a lot of informa...

AC unit works hard to keep houses cool, and it’s user's responsibility to make sure it knows all its efforts are highly appreciated by giving it a nice deep clean. Napoleon rounded up the top six air conditioner maintenance tips needed to ensure that AC unit is in it for the long haul. This is a great way to prevent major issues and high electricity bills. Cleaning/replacing filters If an air conditioner doesn’t seem to cool the house like it once did, the first thing to check wou...

For most people, their home’s HVAC system heats and cools the entire home whenever it is running. Sure, one can close vents in unused rooms to redirect some of the flow, but there is a lot of energy being wasted heating and cooling them. A different type of home heating and cooling system called Multi-Zone HVAC is a great alternative, saving user's money and reducing energy consumption. Understanding  a multi-zone system Instead of a home comfort system heating and cooling the...