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NevadaNano develops portable gas sensors that are made to detect any flammable gases. For nearly 100 years, pellistor/catalytic bead sensors have served as high-tech canaries in the proverbial coal mine. Portable gas sensors NevadaNano’s gas sensors alert workers in potentially explosive atmospheres NevadaNano’s gas sensors alert workers in potentially explosive atmospheres, especially in the mining, gas and oil industries, to dangerous levels of flammable gasses. In the 1960s, no...

Porex, a globally-renowned company in the field of advanced porous solutions and member of the Filtration Group, has won a Bronze Edison Award in the medical category for its FORTRESS Pipette Tip Filter. In its 32nd year, the annual Edison Awards honors the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services. FORTRESS pipette tip filter The FORTRESS pipette tip filter, used in liquid handling for analytical, clinical and blood transfusion medicine markets, is a ma...

Filtration Group Corporation has announced the expansion of their product line of self-supported pleat air filters with the release of the MERV 10 AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X. AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X The new AEROSTAR NOVAPLEAT X was engineered to improve indoor air quality while having an equal or better total cost of ownership compared to traditional MERV 8 pleated filters on the market currently. Its design incorporates an increased air particle removal rate that captures 2.5x more airborne irritants...

Vaillant, the heating technology specialist from Remscheid, is working with Microsoft on the digitalization of its heating systems. Vaillant is showcasing new developments for the Internet of Things at the Microsoft stand of the 2019 Hanover Fair. The focus is on the digital networking of products with virtual systems and therefore on one of this year’s key topics at the international industry exhibition. Vaillant is set to expand its portfolio of digital products and services even furthe...

At the Annual General Meeting held in Rapperswil on April 1, 2019, the shareholders of BELIMO Holding AG were informed about the results of the Belimo Group for the 2018 financial year, which were based on robust sales growth and sustained profitability. The shareholders approved all motions by the Board of Directors. They agreed to a dividend distribution of CHF 100.00 per share. The dividend will be paid out on April 5, 2019. 2018 Remuneration Report The 2018 Remuneration Report containing...

Voltas, India’s pioneer in cooling products, and an AC brand, from the house of the Tata’s, has further strengthened its leadership position in the Cooling Products space, by launching its new range of Voltas Adjustable Inverter ACs. Launching the new range of air conditioners, Mr. Pradeep Bakshi, Managing Director & CEO, Voltas Limited said, “Having already built a strong equity in the savings and comfort space, we want to take our product offerings to the next level of c...

There’s a good chance that, for the past few years, users have been hearing HVAC contractors talk about the R-22 phase-out or the ‘Freon’ phase-out, especially if they own an AC system that still relies on it. But what even is the phase-out? And how does it impact users? Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to clue everybody in on it. What Is R-22 Refrigerant? Nearly all modern cooling systems rely on a refrigerant loop, in order to cool homes Nearly all...

ISH, the trade fair for HVAC + Water, once again gave an impressive demonstration of its importance for German and international visitors and exhibitors. Achieving the climate targets is only possible by interconnecting systems and trades. With innumerable solutions, the global meeting place generated a plethora of fresh and future-oriented impulses. Latest innovations and trends From 11 to 15 March, around 190,000 visitors (2017: 198,810) from 161 countries (2017: 153) made their way to Fran...

Weil-McLain® introduces its full line of advanced, high efficiency gas boilers designed to meet the unique heating demands of residential and commercial applications. The line now includes the Evergreen®, Ultra™ Series 4, GV90+® cast iron boiler and the AquaBalance® Series 2 – all operating with natural or propane gas and featuring the latest hydronic heating technology for ideal heating comfort and energy-saving performance. “Our high efficiency boiler line is...

Comfort control just got easier for consumers as Google Home devices will soon offer voice control of ceiling fans from Haiku® by Big Ass Fans®. Google Assistant voice commands will allow users hands-free control of connected Haiku. Spoken commands include turning the fan on and off and adjusting both fan speed and overhead light intensity. Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity and occupancy sensors for automatic speed adjustment as environmental conditions change....

Ingersoll Rand, globally renowned provider of comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, is slated to exhibit its latest advances in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) from Trane, American Standard, Nexia and Ameristar, at the 2019 International Builders’ Show (IBS), slated to take place from February 19 - 21 2019 in Las Vegas (booth #N727 – North Hall). ‘Comfort Solutions for Every Home’ Ingersoll Rand will spotlight its commitment to providing...

The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. They’re excited to announce ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and construction market in the Northwest United States. Providing superior solutions For more than 30 years, ACI has led the way in the Pacific Northwest as the premium vendor for heating, ventilating, air distribution and filtration equipment. “ACI has exceeded customer needs in Oregon and Washington since 1985,” s...

EVAPCO is a globally renowned manufacturing company that provides a host of solutions globally in the field of heat transfer applications, with products that service the commercial HVAC, industrial refrigeration, power generation and industrial processing sectors. Enhanced infrastructure Its new office, which opened recently here in Dubai, is aimed at providing enhanced infrastructure Having successfully delivered installations in the region over the years, EVAPCO's track record in the Middle...

The YORK® brand of Johnson Controls releases two new options to deliver maximum energy efficiency and comfort control to commercial spaces. The 6.5 – 12.5 ton Predator™ series and 15 – 23 ton Large Sunline™ series ultra-high efficiency products achieve improved efficiency with intelligent control and operational flexibility. “Building professionals are continuously faced with rising energy costs and evolving sustainability standards,” said Eric Newberg, d...

Johnson Controls is launching an advanced sound conditioner optimized for low frequency sound attenuation. This innovative, patent-pending silencer delivers comparable performance levels in half the space of a traditional three-foot duct silencer. The product is optimized to target specific frequencies of sound generated by air handling units (AHUs). This is the first silencer developed specifically for AHUs. These devices are exclusive to YORK® AHUs and can be validated to meet the perform...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Hospitality, a simple, flexible, and sustainable guest-room integration solution. RC-Hospitality automatically assigns the HVAC/lighting occupancy setting for any room upon guest check-in, enabling the MACH-System to improve guest-room comfort and operational efficiency, while delivering analytics for the entire facility. Features of RC-Hospitality include: Property Management System Integration Provides custom integration int...

Filtration Group Corporation has announced that Tim McCarty will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 2019. McCarty joined Filtration Group in 2012 as CFO and played a critical role in growing the company to more than $1.5 billion in revenue. He has been instrumental in shaping Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Filtration solutions expert George Nolen, CEO of Filtration Group since 2016, said, “T...

Keeping with its long history of sustained environmental responsibility, Carrier has once again taken a pivotal role in offering the refrigerant of the future. After extensive tests and evaluation, Carrier has identified R-454B, to be known commercially as Puron Advance, as its primary lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) solution to replace R-410A in all of its ducted residential and light commercial packaged solutions sold in North America. R-454B Puron Advance refrigerant Carrier will sele...

Johnson Controls is carrying forward the charge on sustainable manufacturing with its continued commitment to green energy. Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions has selected one of its largest facilities as the first plant to shift 100 percent of its electricity to wind power. The plant located in Wichita, Kansas, manufactures residential heating and air conditioning equipment for the YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman® and Champion® brands. The facility will produce zer...

NevadaNano makes industry firsts with the release of the MPS LEL gas sensor. It’s the first of its kind to be able to detect and classify gases with a single calibration. Furthermore, the MPS LEL gas sensor is able to measure the concentration of combustible gas mixtures. From there, it can then classify detected gases and mixtures into hydrogen, methane, or light/medium/heavy gas. Flammable gas sensor The MPS flammable gas sensor delivers accurate detection of hydrogen and other hydroc...

Adcock is delighted to announce that its Derby office has just moved to new larger premises in Ilkeston, serving the Derbyshire region with cooling and heating installations, maintenance and breakdown service. The Derby Service Manager, Ben Moulson, has been serving the area for a number of years and his hard work enabled the establishment of the branch over two years ago. Derbyshire clients include local authorities, hospitals, car dealerships and occupiers of commercial property across the re...

At Adcock they strive to provide cooling and heating solutions that are sustainable with minimal environmental impact. Not only that, they are forward-thinking with the way they run their own business on a day-to-day basis to reduce the carbon footprint. SHEQ Manager ensures Adcock meets stringent environmental and quality levels too: “Adcock is joining the drive force to promote sustainable growth and address global warming, along with other environmental challenges associated with our s...

Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata’s launches its new Brand Store – M/S Global Electronics, in Bokaro’s premier shopping area, City Centre, Sector 4. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, dishwashers, air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers & water coolers. Technologically Advanc...

Data Aire, Inc. is proud to announce the dap4 touch for its precision cooling controller. The dap4 is the industry’s most advanced controller serving the telecom, government, special constant environments and indoor agriculture markets. Variable Compressor Screen The modern color touch screen allows easy access at your fingertips. The at-a-glance simplified screens offer a holistic view of the environment including: air temperature, humidity and unit operation status. New trending sc...

Bodmin-based network service partner Carrier Transicold Cornwall has won the 2018 Carrier Safe award for the first time, after demonstrating its commitment to Carrier Transicold’s stringent health and safety program. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold (UK) Limited, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Maintaining Safe Working Practices Over the past few years, we have targeted the development of our health...

As a family-owned and family-run business, corporate and social responsibility (CSR) has always been part of the fabric, even before it became the mainstream notion it is. Undertaking charity challenges At Adcock they like to ‘give something back’ to the local community. They support staff with charity endeavors that they choose to undertake in the UK and overseas by sponsoring them, sharing their fundraising missions and allowing them time to prepare, perform and recover. For thos...

Carrier Transicold is showcasing its Supra CNG, a compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered multi-temperature refrigeration unit, at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 show – picking up yet another award in the process. The Supra CNG unit was honored with the Trailer Innovation Award in the environment category, the third award since its launch less than a year ago. High-performance refrigeration solution The new unit is attracting attention for its PIEK- compliant, high-performance refrigerati...

Cylon, a pioneer in smart buildings and energy efficiency technology, launches new products, updates and innovative solutions for the Building Management Systems industry. These products and solutions will help to drive efficiency and productivity for System Integrators, Real Estate Developers, Building Owners, Facilities Managers, and Building Occupants. Minimal Engineering Effort The new Q3 products, updates, and solutions announced include: The software is designed to integrate a variety o...

It has been a long, long, hot summer across the world. For many tens of millions of people, managing scorching temperatures inside their homes and workplaces has been a major priority. Knauf can help. Insulation may traditionally be associated with keeping interiors warm when it is cold but in regions where soaring summer temperatures are becoming a serious challenge, insulation can play an important role in making buildings cooler. High-Temperature summers “Insulation is fantastic at c...

Carrier is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office and newly expanded product offering in Sri Lanka. Leveraging global expertise and an extensive portfolio, this newly formed entity will increase the accessibility of Carrier staff and services and the availability of our end-to-end air conditioning solutions, enabling shorter lead times and better customer service. Carrier Aircon Lanka Pvt Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of United Technologies International Corporation Asia Pte...