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Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will unite its growing portfolio of companies in one booth at AHR Expo 2025, the premier education and networking conference for the HVACR industry. The event will be held Feb. 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Product and technical experts from Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems, Niles Steel Tank, Electro Industries, Heat-flo, and FloLogic will be available at Booth...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 250 sessions, including free industry seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product presentations, and more. AHR education program “Educating our current and future workforce is an area of dedicated attention and effort across most industry conversations,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. &ldq...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the new PENN® System 550, a modular electronic control solution that provides temperature, humidity, and/or pressure control.  The user-friendly and intuitive System 550 is the first of its kind to include A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity, providing a solution for HVAC contractors and building managers for low globa...

On February 20 2024, the new F-gas (UE) Regulation 2024/573 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, coming into effect on March 11, 2024. The new F-gas Regulation limits the market introduction and export of fluorinated gases and equipment containing such gases. Fluorinated gases (including hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) are greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential (GWP), used in common appliances such as refrigerators, chillers, air conditioners, and heat pumps....

Hamburg, since it was founded in 1947, the STULZ family business has evolved into one of the world’s leading suppliers of air-conditioning technology for critical applications. Stulz already began persistently expanding its global air conditioning business and specializing in data centers and telecommunications systems as early as 1974. climate control solutions Stulz is one of the world’s pioneering manufacturers of reliable and energy-efficient precision climate control sol...

A highly successful Refra Ignis reversible heat pump installed at a new €20 million flower processing facility in Ireland is the recipient of a prestigious industry award. Refra propane heat pump This advanced Refra propane heat pump with its state-of-the-art technologies has been delivering sustainability and energy efficiency at Keeling’s newly constructed flower processing facility in St Margaret’s, County Dublin, since opening in July 2023. The level of innovation that th...

Investing in smart HVAC charging machines represents a significant advancement in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of HVAC services. These sophisticated tools streamline the charging process, minimize errors, and save valuable time, providing numerous benefits to HVAC professionals. Explore why incorporating smart HVAC charging machines into operations can be highly beneficial: Enhanced Efficiency Automated Precision Smart charging machines automate the refrigerant charging...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Point-Of-Use (POU) Electric Tankless Water Heater to its family of tankless products. The new unit features a reduced, compact footprint, making it easy to install at or near fixtures in light commercial and residential applications.   POU tankless water heater The POU tankless water heater does not require venting, making it an ideal fit for various applications that need immediate hot water...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has become the first company to publish a full set of documents for a forest carbon offset project in the national carbon units registry in both Russian and English. aerial forest fire protection In May 2024, RUSAL completed the verification of the results for the first reporting period of its forest carbon offset project, aimed at aerial forest fire protection in the Krasnoyarsk Region. In June 2024, the operator of the Russian carbon u...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Voltex® MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) to its growing family of sustainable products. The Voltex MAX HPWH uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings at all times. The Voltex MAX HPWH can deliver homeowners around 40% higher First Hour Ratings than similarly sized electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Usin...

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) published the company’s Sustainability Review 2023. global sustainability initiatives The Review, prepared by the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and assured by an independent third party, details the company’s ambition, work, and achievements in sustainability throughout the year and highlights people heading sustainability development in different parts of the organization. Sustainability initiatives in 2024 and beyond...

In the dynamic world of HVAC/R technology, they at NAVAC are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to address the industry’s evolving needs. One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the emergence of A2L refrigerants, such as R-32 and R-454B, promising a greener future for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. While these refrigerants offer lower global warming potential, their higher flammability presents challenges that demand innov...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces its upcoming launch of a new line of products utilizing a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, marking a significant step forward in environmental sustainability in light commercial and residential heating and air-conditioning solutions. The new products are anticipated to be available in early 2025...

Geokey announced a new app integration with Resideo Technologies, a pioneering global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security, and safety, to provide multi-family dwellings access to enhanced smart home comfort and energy efficiency. The integration will transform the way residents take control of their indoor comfort and give building owners a way to monitor energy use and achieve savings. As part of this collaboration, Resideo’s Honeywell Home smart ther...

The HVAC industry is beginning to transition to new refrigerants required by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, which gradually phases down the use of existing classes of refrigerants and establishes new requirements for the refrigerants used in air conditioners and heat pumps. The new class of refrigerants has a lower global warming potential than current ones. As part of this transition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set transition dates for new equipm...

To address growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, regulatory bodies, consumers and other stakeholders have placed an increased focus on the reduction of potent greenhouse gas emissions, such as traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, to the atmosphere. In the U.S., several states have introduced measures curtailing the use of these products, including the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) global warming potential (GWP) limit of 750,...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneering manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce that Eric Skare has joined DriSteem as Senior Product Manager. Eric will oversee DriSteem’s Adiatec® evaporative cooling and humidification systems, which include high-pressure atomization and ultrasonic technologies. He will also manage DriSteem reverse osmosis water treatment systems and pre-treatment solutions. Compliance to t...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has launched a brand-new suite of redesigned, innovative, and environmentally friendly residential products that have been optimized for use with the low-GWP refrigerant R-454B, with delivery dates this quarter.   “Designing future-ready technologies to meet upcoming standards reflects our overall commitment to driving sustainability while reducing install time and maintenance costs for our custo...

Danfoss is supporting the transition to low GWP refrigerants with its new DST G series of A2L refrigerant detection sensors, which feature a revolutionary patented inverted design.  DST G series As HFC phasedown continues and A2L refrigerants become more widely adopted, the G series of sensors allows building owners and HVAC/R manufacturers to implement these new refrigerants with confidence. Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing. Built with thermal conducti...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

For over 55 years, Danfoss Sensing Solutions has supplied innovative sensing solutions to HVAC/R system builders around the world.   Now, as the industry transitions to low-GWP refrigerants, Danfoss has put its decades of sensing experience to work to design the safest and most accurate A2L refrigerant detection sensor on the market. A2L refrigerants Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing Built with thermal co...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump, the first screw heat pump in North America to use R-1234ze refrigerant. R-1234ze is a refrigerant with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1, enabling the YVWH to go considerably beyond the refrigerant regulations that go into effect starting January 1, 2025, as currently proposed by the U.S. Environmental...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at AHR Expo 2024. The conference and exhibition will bring HVACR industry professionals together in Chicago, Illinois, USA from January 22-24, 2024.  Conference attendees can visit A-Gas at booth #S7197 in the South Building to learn how lifecycle refrigerant management incentivizes safe recovery and capture of refrigerant gases, which, in turn, enables a continued supply of HFC r...

Trane Supply, Trane Technologies’ HVAC parts and supply solutions business, and A-Gas are making refrigerant reclaim easier than ever for Trane Supply Customers so that together, they can increase their positive impact on the environment.  Refrigerant reclamation involves processing used refrigerants to meet AHRI-700 specifications and performance. Reclaiming refrigerants reduces the need to manufacture virgin refrigerants, substantially reducing potential emissions and contrib...

The fourth edition of UL 60335-2-40, the Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers, was published on December 15, 2022. This bi-national standard includes the following updates:   Updated definition and test method for releasable charge with relation of refrigerant leaks into the occupiable space Refinement of leak detection system requirements to accommodate variou...

A new zero GWP/ODP compact ammonia chiller has been developed to future-proof end users against F-gas changes, while offering excellent energy efficiency, low running costs, and extended working life.  The AMChill packaged chiller, developed by natural refrigeration specialist KGM Refrigeration Ltd with support from BITZER UK, runs on an ultra-low charge of ammonia, made possible by a new design that overcomes the need for a flooded evaporator.  lightweight and compact Based on high...

Mitsubishi Electric will be exhibiting at CIBSE Build2Perform Live 2023, from 5th to 6th December, 2023 at ExCeL, London, United Kingdom, showcasing the range of commercial heat pumps and Hybrid VRF air conditioning solutions, including the Ecodan QAHV commercial heat pump and the City Multi Vertical Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). The Ecodan QAHV utilizes CO2 and is specifically designed for commercial sanitary hot water applications. It can deliver hot water up to 90°C, making it an ideal...

In recent years, the field of refrigeration has witnessed a transformative shift, marking the dawn of a new era guided by ecological consciousness. As environmental concerns gain momentum and the need to mitigate climate change becomes more urgent, synthetic refrigerants known for their harmful impact are making way for a generation of ecological alternatives. Widely used but harmful Refrigeration equipment with standard, synthetic refrigerants is still widely used in many countries. The most...

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, received top honors in the plumbing category for its Triton® Light Duty (50- and 75-gallon) product in the AHR Expo’s 2024 Innovation Awards.  Developed as a solution for small business owners seeking maximum hot water delivery, Triton Light Duty commercial units provide up to 97 percent thermal efficiency. “Rheem is committed to leading the industry with innovative, sustainable and smart products,” sai...

Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...