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Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the event for the environmental services industry, will be gathering the sector’s top players to showcase the latest innovative solutions, designs, technologies, and services. Returning to the NEC in Birmingham on 11-12 September, this year’s event will welcome over 550 exhibitors including big names such as Defra, Biffa, Engie, Adler and Allen, British Plastics Federation, Honeywell, OfWat, and Mercedes plus other pioneering companies such as AEROCOMPACT, RSK Group, Voom AI, ACCIONA, and more. Most innovative companies Amongst those showcasing their products and services will be a selection of some of the most innovative companies in the field. The Royal Mint, will launch its new E-waste facility, developed in partnership with Excir Against the backdrop of global e-waste production soaring to 62 million tonnes in 2022 (an 82% increase since 2010), the UK’s official maker of British coins, The Royal Mint, will launch its new E-waste facility, developed in partnership with Canadian clean tech company, Excir. Visitors will be able to explore a display showcasing the process with team members on hand to discuss the significant benefits for partners engaging with Precious Metal Recovery at the facility. Traditionally difficult materials PROTOMAX Plastics Ltd, a pioneer in environmental solutions for recycling the unrecyclable, will unveil groundbreaking technology designed for processing hard-to-recycle materials, including vapes and post-consumer plastics with ERMAFA EET. At the forefront of the innovation is ERMAFA's BACS system, a state-of-the-art solution that tackles the complexities of recycling traditionally difficult materials. By combining advanced blending and compounding technologies with energy efficiency, the BACS system delivers high-quality output, positioning it as a key innovation for the circular economy across multiple industries. In addition, attendees will be introduced to Storm Board, an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plywood developed with PROTOMAX Plastics Ltd.'s cutting-edge board-making technology. Engineered to meet the demands of the construction and building industries, Storm Board offers a sustainable, recyclable solution that significantly advances green construction practices. Carbon capture facility Heidelberg Materials UK will become the first company globally to offer net-zero cement Heidelberg Materials UK, one of the pioneer building materials manufacturers, will take center stage with the launch of their new evoZero range, a groundbreaking step towards sustainable construction.  The launch is backed by the development of an industry-first carbon capture facility at their Padeswood cement works in North Wales, set to become the UK's first carbon capture-enabled cement plant. With this innovative project, Heidelberg Materials UK will become the first company globally to offer net-zero cement through the application of CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) technology, marking a significant milestone in the industry's journey toward sustainability. Truck-mounted sweeping solutions Scarab Sweepers, a pioneer manufacturer of cleaning vehicles and part of the FAYAT Group, will unveil a brand-new electric sweeper. Known for its high blending quality, refinement, and cutting-edge technology, its Marden facility produces a unique range of single and twin-engine sweepers that have earned us worldwide recognition. In addition to the new electric sweeper, attendees will have the opportunity to explore its globally renowned truck-mounted sweeping solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore its globally renowned truck-mounted sweeping solutions Sensolus, a European pioneer in non-powered asset tracking, and Alps Alpine, a global IoT innovator, will launch a groundbreaking tracking solution for the waste management industry. Fresh off of securing $3.25 million in venture funding, Oslo-based waste-management startup, Sensorita, will also showcase its latest sensor technology live on the showfloor. Latest sensor technology As part of its commitment to sustainability, IPL Global, represented by the teams from IPL Rotherham and IPL Brightgreen, will spotlight its Buy Back Scheme. This circular solution for bins, kerbside collection boxes, and food waste caddies involves working closely with local authorities and councils to collect no longer usable bins and recycle them into usable materials to create quality recycled products. Joining the show for the first time will be Tech Air Solutions, an innovative UK startup which is s enhancing local air quality in environments like hospitals, drive-thrus, and transportation hubs, making them safer for customers and employees. Vapor intrusion barriers The Vapor Pin® will introduce its latest innovation: the Vapor Pin® Insert Elsewhere, The Vapor Pin® will introduce its latest innovation: the Vapor Pin® Insert. Renowned globally as the standard for sampling devices, The Vapor Pin® excels in applications such as sub-slab soil gas sampling, de-pressurization studies, stray gas evaluations, source area characterization, and mitigation monitoring.  This new Insert is designed to enhance the collection of soil gas samples and pressure measurements beneath engineered vapor intrusion barriers (like Geo-Seal®) and vapor mitigation coatings (such as Retro-Coat™), further advancing the capabilities of vapor intrusion management. Multiple gas species Designer and manufacturer of high-quality industrial and scientific instrumentation, Turnkey Instruments, will demonstrate its full equipment range on the show floor, including the new iGASair unit for recording and reporting multiple gas species, viewable remotely through its AirQWeb cloud server, and the iVIBEpeli Integrated Noise & Vibration monitor. Turnkey Instruments, will demonstrate its full equipment range on the show floor Pioneer in the cleaning and maintenance industry, Spinaclean, will showcase its latest innovation, FloodVac—a fully mobile dual-pump water extraction system set to revolutionize the flood and water extraction sector, whilst pioneer in tank storage, process safety, and fluid transfer. Rapid and reliable performance Assentech, will display its flagship and award-winning Vent-Less Test Bench. The technology efficiently tests tank or digester breather valves for both pressure and vacuum ports in just 3 minutes, setting a new standard for rapid and reliable performance. Rob Mowat, Managing Director of ESS Expo, said: "ESS Expo is designed to be the epicenter of innovation, and a place where the industry comes together to collaborate and draw inspiration. Not only will the net zero, biodiversity, and the circular economy be explored extensively throughout the conference program, but the show floor will be alive with over 550 exhibitors’ inventions and innovations. This year, we are excited that we will welcome a high number of particularly advanced solutions that will address the current environmental challenges we are facing, and beyond.”

Marcone announced expanded offerings in its Tulsa and Oklahoma City locations, representing the company’s growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. As a Marcone business unit, O’Connor Company added inventory in those locations to include appliance parts and plans to soon bring in plumbing products, in addition to their existing HVAC solutions. The move allows customers to rely on Marcone-O’Connor as a full-service provider for solutions in a range of industries. Marcone’s vast resources "Marcone’s vast resources allow us to bring even more options to the Tulsa and Oklahoma City repair communities," said Jennie Bryan, O’Connor Company President. Jennie Bryan adds, "We are thrilled to provide our customers an easy way to access the full range of products they might need to complete a job." Marcone-O’Connor branches The Marcone-O’Connor branches are located at 1850 N. Indianwood Ave. in Broken Arrow and 315 Hudiburg Circle in Oklahoma City. Among the products they carry are: Appliance – Parts for cooktops, dishwashers, ice makers, microwaves, and more from top brands including GE, Whirlpool, and Electrolux. HVAC – Air handlers, flex duct, thermostats, registers, and more from quality manufacturers such as Trane and Mitsubishi. Coming soon: Plumbing – Supply lines, angle stops, gaskets and drains, and more from premier providers like Honeywell, Fluidmaster, and Milwaukee. Marcone Group's distribution network Marcone Group has expanded its footprint and product offering in recent years, entering the HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool/spa sectors. The company boasts nearly 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada, including distribution centers in most major metro areas. That vast distribution network affords next-day delivery to 93% of the United States and 100% two-day. "With a catalog spanning five industries, Marcone has created something that doesn't currently exist in today's marketplace," said Avichal Jain, Chief Executive Officer of Marcone, adding "Many of our customers work across multiple industries but always have had to keep their suppliers separate. In the parts distribution arena, the one-stop shopping offered by Marcone is truly unique."

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2024 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help optimize the way commercial buildings sense and securely control energy consumption. smart energy solutions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings' operations contribute to 30 percent of global final energy consumption and 26 percent of global energy-related emissions, so decisions will significantly impact future energy use and potential savings. Currently, smart energy solutions increasingly leverage machine learning and data analytics to enhance buildings' autonomy and energy efficiency. flexible automation platform The collaboration aims to help make buildings operate more intelligently by integrating NXP Semiconductors The collaboration aims to help make buildings operate more intelligently by integrating NXP Semiconductors' neural network-enabled, industrial-grade applications processors into Honeywell's building management systems (BMS). The MOU will initially focus on the Honeywell Optimizer Suite, which offers a flexible, more future-proofed building control and automation platform. energy efficiency More broadly, the efforts aim to deliver smart energy solutions powered by AI/machine learning and data analytics to enhance building autonomy, driving energy efficiency while guiding service technicians. The goal is to fully leverage NXP's neural network-enabled i.MX chipset capabilities to further enhance Honeywell's BMS product offerings. machine learning solutions "Buildings are increasingly relying on data and the ability to control operations via automation to make them more sustainable while operating more efficiently," said Suresh Venkatarayalu, Honeywell's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Suresh Venkatarayalu adds, "NXP's latest machine learning solutions will help us deliver excellence in building automation for our customers." sustainability NXP's advanced portfolio of securely connected processing solutions are supported by easy-to-use tools" "It has never been more important to increase the sustainability and comfort of smart buildings," said Lars Reger, NXP Semiconductors' Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Lars Reger adds, "NXP's advanced portfolio of securely connected processing solutions are supported by easy-to-use tools for rapid AI model development and service platform for provisioning and managing IoT devices throughout the long building management lifecycle. This capability, combined with Honeywell's expertise as one of the pioneering building management solution providers, marks an important milestone in our shared vision to enable a smarter, more connected world for all." observe, learn, and adapt Honeywell will build on NXP's scalable semiconductor and software solutions, such as the i.MX 8M applications processors and i.MX RT crossover microcontrollers, to help securely observe, learn, and adapt in real-time, enhancing analytics and decision-making in the same on-site BMS equipment that manages critical building systems. Augmented by cloud-based big data analytics through the Honeywell Forge analytics solutions, buildings can increasingly leverage better foresight and insight for energy usage optimization to enable improved sustainability outcomes.

The HVAC market is in the midst of monumental change this year as trends such as electrification, refrigerant transition, and greater connectivity transform the technology building blocks central to our business. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable to weigh in on this question: What will be the biggest trends in the HVAC industry in 2023?

A landmark UN scientific study has once again highlighted the short window available to prevent irreversible climate change. Businesses are coming under pressure to dramatically accelerate their net-zero carbon initiatives. This comes at a time where market dynamism is returning across a range of key sectors following a downturn triggered by the pandemic. Businesses are also being pressured by stakeholders to recover revenues lost during the pandemic and to start rebuilding commercial activity. Typical supermarket products With refrigeration sitting at the heart of some of the biggest industries across the globe, including food commerce, healthcare, manufacturing and technology, decisions on refrigerant technology tap into the heart of the debate around environmental credibility, consumer expectations and economic recovery. So how can businesses balance the need to adopt more environmentally-preferable refrigerants with the urgent need to boost revenues? The technology factors into many of the most important facets of modern society Often when you think of refrigeration, you instantly think of cold storage and supermarket refrigeration. Without refrigerants, we wouldn’t be able to extend the life of many typical supermarket products or have the convenience of home storage. However, that isn’t the only role refrigeration play in our daily lives. In fact, the technology factors into many of the most important facets of modern society. The healthcare sectors, for example, would struggle to reduce the spread of infection without the use of modern air-conditioning, while the pharmaceutical industry requires refrigeration to store life-saving medications. Preserving human life On top of this, the digital revolution would not be possible. Without coolants, the data centers run by companies such as Amazon, Facebook and Google would overheat, resulting in system failures and service outages. And finally, with temperatures rising across the planet because of global warming, and heatwave events becoming more common, refrigeration is increasingly important to preserving human life. Without refrigerants, recent extreme weather events would have been even more devastating. However, although refrigeration has been a solution for many human challenges, finding a refrigerant that is both safe and environmentally preferable is a challenge. In fact, before recent breakthroughs, many of the chemicals used as refrigerants, such as ammonia, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and methyl chloride, were poisonous, corrosive and even explosive. Non-Flammable alternative CFCs were found to be extremely harmful to the ozone layer and were therefore phased out In the 1930s, a compound called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) was commercially introduced as a non-toxic, non-flammable alternative to established refrigerants and was in widespread use for a variety of applications by the mid-20th Century. However, CFCs were found to be extremely harmful to the ozone layer and were therefore phased out in favor of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The story wouldn’t end there, however, as HFCs were found to be potent greenhouse gases with high global warming potential (GWP). EU regulators therefore demanded their phase-out from 2016. By 2024, HFCs must be phased out so industries have been scrambling to find alternative low-global-warming-potential solutions. Unique chemical bonds The answer came in the form of hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), developed by renowned chemist, Rajiv Singh. HFOs are known for their unique chemical bonds, which allow them to break down in just a few days, so they don’t linger in the atmosphere if released and therefore don’t meaningfully contribute to global warming. Since launching its Solstice line of HFO refrigerants in 2012, Honeywell has averted the production of more than 200 million metric tons of greenhouse gases, equivalent to emissions from more than 42 million cars, more than all passenger cars in Germany. Honeywell has averted the production of more than 200 million metric tons of greenhouse gases The automotive industry was one of the first sectors to recognize the strengths of HFOs. During the past 10 years, nearly 75 million cars made in Europe have been fitted with HFO-based air conditioning systems. Supermarkets have also been reaping the benefits; more than 30,000 grocery stores currently use Honeywell’s non-flammable HFO refrigerant, Solstice N40, reducing their energy consumption by 10% and their global warming potential by a factor of three. Residential heat-Pumps HFOs are on the brink of being adopted for domestic use as well. New Honeywell HFO solutions are ideal for residential heat-pumps which enable the elimination of fossil fuel burning in our homes, for heating and for hot water generation. HFOs superior performance deliver ‘best-in-class’ energy efficiency, hence enabling heat pumps to generate more renewable energy from the waste heat vs. alternative solutions. As enablers for energy efficient solutions and systems, HFOs also offer unique opportunities for future developments such as domestic air conditioning, cooling of electronic vehicle batteries and the fast growth of data center cooling. The ‘Green Deal’ is EU flag ship regulation on climate and economy recovery. Overall, buildings are responsible for about 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption, and for 36% of its greenhouse gas emissions from energy. Greenhouse gas emissions These new regulations and the corporation sustainability goals create a range of new opportunities To make it specific, heating and cooling, in the EU is responsible for 80% of energy consumed in residential buildings. Rapid adoption of Heat pumps and improved energy efficient solutions; are key contributors for Europe to reach the ‘Green Deal’ goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 and the recently adopted accelerated ‘fit for 55’ goal to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Adopting Low Global warning refrigerant, safe & energy efficient cooling solutions and replacing fossil fuel burners with heat pump systems to generate heat; are also key contributors to corporations’ sustainability goals (ESG). These new regulations and the corporation sustainability goals create a range of new opportunities for HFO solutions. As the popularity of HFOs grows, they’ll have a major role in mitigating climate change and enabling a carbon neutral economy. Pharmaceutical supply chains Happily, what’s good for the environment is also good for the economy. HFO production is already creating thousands of long-lasting jobs. The global pandemic stopped many people from enjoying a range of everyday pleasures such as visits to sporting events, restaurants and cinemas; activities at venues that are often reliant on some form of air conditioning and refrigeration, a sharp reminder of the role played by modern refrigerants. The technology continues to develop and evolve ensuring that a range of activities can continue to happen. From protecting the food and pharmaceutical supply chains to ensuring the continued operation of modern communication technology, next generation refrigerants will support some of the most important parts of the modern economy and a better environment.

If the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is ratified in the United States, the HVAC industry could benefit for years to come. Overall, the amendment could provide an additional 33,000 jobs and $12.5 billion in annual economic output. Those numbers are from a study by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy. It’s one quantifiable estimate of the economic impact of the Kigali Amendment, which promises to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) more than 80% over the next 30 years. Next-Generation Technologies HFCs were embraced at the time as a replacement because they are safe for the ozone layer The amendment provides a gradual phasedown of currently used HFCs to allow a more cost-effective transition to next-generation technologies. The Montreal Protocol (ratified in 1989) originally pledged to phase out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), including the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) R-22, which was previously used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. HFCs were embraced at the time as a replacement because they are safe for the ozone layer, although they are a greenhouse gas and thus contribute to global warming. That was not as big a concern in the 1980s. The Kigali Amendment, which was negotiated in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2016 and ratified in November 2017, now targets use of HFCs in signatory countries beginning in January 2019. Economic Benefit To Businesses The amendment is expected to prevent up to a 0.9 degree Fahrenheit increase in global warming through the end of the century. That impact is significant given the 2015 Paris Agreement’s goal to keep the increase in global temperature below 2 degrees Fahrenheit through 2100. President Trump has not submitted the Kigali Amendment to the Senate for approval So far, 65 countries have ratified the Kigali Amendment, but it has not yet been ratified by the U.S. Senate. President Trump has not submitted the Kigali Amendment to the Senate for approval, although they would likely approve it because of the potential for economic benefit to businesses. Earlier, Barack Obama attempted to implement the Kigali Amendment without Senate approval but was undermined by the Supreme Court. Addressing Damage To The Ozone Layer An issue is whether the Kigali Agreement should be made part of the 1992 United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change because it targets global warning, rather than part of the Montreal Protocol, which is aimed at addressing damage to the ozone layer. The Kigali Amendment freezes HFC usage at certain annual levels for various countries and then seeks to reduce use of HFCs after that. Developed countries (such as the U.S.) would freeze HFC production and use in 2019, while developing countries such as China and Brazil would freeze usage in 2024. Developing countries, such as India and Pakistan, would freeze usage in 2028. Alternatives to HFCs include hydrofluoro olefins (HFOs) and natural refrigerants such as R-717, R-744, propane and butane. Heat Pump Equipment Switching away from HFCs requires a replacement of heat pump equipment HFOs are a new class of unsaturated HFC refrigerants that have a lower global warming potential and shorter atmospheric lifetimes; they are not included as substances to be phased down in the Kigali Amendment. Switching away from HFCs requires a replacement of heat pump equipment. During the transition, the industry will depend on hybrid refrigerants that combine HFCs and HFOs to meet regulatory targets without requiring HVAC equipment to be replaced. While HFCs are out of patent and cost around $7 a pound, the patented replacements, such as Solstice (Honeywell) and Opteon (Dupont), cost around $71 a pound. Replacing a heat pump to accommodate the newer substances will cost consumers thousands of dollars in equipment and installation costs. For the HVAC industry, it represents a potential business boon.