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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...

Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems, is excited to unveil its new CO2 Transcritical Certification class, designed to empower experienced refrigeration professionals with advanced knowledge. This course builds on the foundation of the CO2 Transcritical Technology 101 program. This advanced class focuses on CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, equipping attendees with the skills to master controls, startup...

Kelvion's new online tool guides users to the right heat exchanger for HVAC and refrigeration applications with just a few clicks. In supermarkets, data centers, or food processing, cooling is indispensable. By using the appropriate heat exchanger, plant operators can work efficiently while reducing CO2 emissions. But how do find the most suitable heat exchanger for the system? With the interactive online platform, K°oolville, Kelvion is launching an innovative product finder that lead...

Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced two key achievements: the Fieldpiece CAT85K2 Combustion Analyzer HC was a Gold Winner in the 2023 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) Dealer Design Awards, and the privately-held company was honored as one of 83 companies named in the 2023 Best Places to Work SoCal list. Dealer Design Awards Program The Dealer Design Awards Program, sponsored by ACHR the News magazine, recognizes product d...

Karen Boswell OBE, Managing Director of Baxi UK and Ireland, has been appointed the new chair of the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC). Succeeding the outgoing chair Steve Keeton, Director of External Affairs and Future Portfolio at Vaillant, Karen is the first female chair of the HHIC and is set to lead the membership following the Council’s recent AGM. Innovations and experience Since joining Baxi as Managing Director almost three years ago, Karen has successfully led Baxi...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators. The list ranks 100 global companies from a variety of industries that empower its employees to create new products, invent new ways of doing business or improve processes. Trane Technologies was also named as a finalist in the Sustainability category. “Relentlessly innovating for a more sustainable world is core to our business strategy, and every day...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced it has earned the Great Place to Work Certification for the third consecutive year. The certification is based entirely on feedback from the company’s employees. Great Place to Work® This year, 87% of Trane Technologies.’ employees say it’s a great place to work compared to 57% at a typical U.S.-based company. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadersh...

UK-based renowned HVAC firm, Ideal Heating has unveiled a new dedicated training facility in Scotland, as it expands its world-class support to installers. The facility is located within The Energy Training Academy, in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh, a high-quality training and education center which opened its doors to engineers in January 2023. Ideal Heating unveils new training facility in Scotland The training room has now been launched with a special event attended by industry guests Ideal He...

ANEO Retail and Danfoss, the multi-national engineering group, are expanding their collaboration of innovative energy service solution for the food retail industry. After a successful establishment in Sweden, the journey now moves on to Denmark. ANEO Retail has developed a unique service model, ‘Energy as a service (EaaS)’, which allows grocery stores to subscribe to technical facilities as a service. The concept provides the customer with a highly flexible solution that gives acces...

Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...

Baxi has launched a new range of Baxi direct and indirect hot water cylinders to complement the existing range from its Megaflo brand, giving installers a full choice of hot water storage options for customers. Designed and manufactured in the UK by the Heatrae Sadia hot water storage experts at Baxi, the new cylinders provide a high-performance and cost-effective option for heat-only and system heating setups. outstanding hot water performance Delivering up to 76 liters per minute of hot wat...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions was pleased to receive a visit from Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, to its Welwyn headquarters to see first-hand the new fully equipped training center for heating and cooling systems. This visit follows Mr. Shapps’ recent trip to Japan for the G7 Summit, during which time he also visited the Panasonic factory and R&D (research & development) facility in...

A-Gas, the pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has expanded its operations into New Zealand.  LRM Capabilities  “Building on our leading market position in Australia and globally, we are excited to be bringing our Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) capabilities to New Zealand,” said Brett Ferguson, Managing Director, A-Gas (Aust...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs (rooftop units) surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. New product line of Choice RTUs We've ele...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions will be exhibiting its range of advanced solutions for retail refrigeration and indoor air quality (IAQ) at EuroShop 2023, the world’s largest trade fair for retail investments. Taking place every three years, EuroShop 2023 will be held from 26 February – 2 March, 2023, in Düsseldorf, Germany, and attendees will find Panasonic in Hall 6, Booth D19, in collaboration with Panasonic CONNECT, TOUGHBOOK, and Blue Yonder. Panasonic’s i...

With rising energy costs and gas boilers to be banned in all new homes by 2025, before being phased out completely by 2033, heat pumps are currently hot news for home owners looking to replace their heating and hot water systems. Information on this popular renewable technology is in demand and so Panasonic has launched a radio campaign with Bauer Media and talkSPORT to give home owners a simple way to learn more on how heat pumps can turn energy from outside into warmth inside. High demand fo...