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The new Danfoss MBT 3310 bearing sensor is specially designed for measuring the temperature in the bearings on wind turbines. Aimed at applications where reliability, longevity, and accuracy are crucial, the bearing sensor helps collect data to improve turbine performance and optimize predictive maintenance. "The wind industry is focusing increasingly on climate, wind, and turbine performance data to optimize the energy output from individual turbines. Bearing temperature is one of the most cri...
GE Appliances is proud to announce that it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the third year in a row. This annual benchmarking tool assesses the equality of a company’s policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees. “The perfect score is a testament to our inclusive culture at GE Appliances,” said AJ Hubbard, Executive Director of Inclusion and Diversity. &ldq...
Environmental responsibility is at the very core of everything they do at Airedale. They invest heavily in research and development, and commit to constant improvement when it comes to the refrigerants that they use in their equipment. The result of many years of research and development, the Azure R32 range was launched earlier this year. The R32 units have been specifically developed for use with next generation R32 refrigerant; with both a low GWP and zero ODP, it has a significantly lower i...
Biasi will be exhibiting at the very popular HVAC industry event, Installer2020 exhibition, slated to take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, United Kingdom. The exhibition which was normally slated to run from the 12th to 14th May (now postponed to 1st Dec to 3rd Dec, 2020 in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic spread) will be showcasing Biasi’s latest range of products and Pro-Fit installer loyalty scheme. The company’s area sales managers will be on hand to meet both install...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) expressed strong support for legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Pete Olson (R-TX), Scott Peters (D-CA), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) that would boost American manufacturing of next-generation refrigerant technologies, promote American technology, and create tens of thousands of new jobs. The American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act, HR 5544, would bring about a ph...
Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the appointment of Levi Tully, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, CLCP, to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In January 2020, Levi will move from his current position as Manager of Application Engineering to take on new responsibilities as EVP of Sales, where he will inspire sales teams in their important goal of cultivating the excellence of Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer locations around the world. Building automation industry “I am honored...
Ingersoll-Rand plc introduces its pure-play climate company, announcing the new company name, strategy and executive leadership team. The climate company will be named Trane Technologies plc, elevating its Trane® brand and celebrating the power of technological innovation. Trane Technologies will be a pioneer in climate control and is expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ‘TT.’ Through its strategic brands, Trane® and Thermo King®, and portfol...
Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with Ad Hoc Electronics, globally renowned manufacturer of Illumra controls. Ad Hoc Electronics is an innovative wireless control solutions provider with products that are very complementary to HVAC and lighting controls. Illumra wireless control peripherals Based on EnOcean technology, Illumra wireless control peripherals include light switches, relays, 0-10 V dimming drivers, temperature sensors, occupancy sensor...
AAON, Inc. a manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announces that it achieved Gold level in the 2019 Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card verification program. The company reported on cornerstone directives in the areas of Energy, Healthy Work Environment, Materials Management, Transportation, Water, Community Stewardship and Communications. AAON has focused on energy conservation and waste reduction. Advanced Lighting Control System One example of the company’s sustainability efforts is...
Advocates for newly introduced legislation to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants will conduct a six-figure media campaign over the next week urging Senators to support the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (S. 2754). The campaign will be led by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the HVACR industry's trade association, with support from the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy. The legislation, introduced in October by Sens. John Kenn...
Resideo, Inc. is set to redefine the smart-home industry at an event that they are holding on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Austin, Texas, at the historic Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater. More than 750 of the company’s professionals, distributors, partners, local stakeholders and employees are slated to attend the event, where they will share their vision to simplify the smart home industry through a network of more than 110,000 plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors, and professi...
Johnson Controls announces the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller with R-1233zd (E) refrigerant was named a Top 10 Green Product for 2020 by BuildingGreen magazine. This marks one of numerous honors the YZ chiller has captured since its launch in 2018. Top 10 Green Products 2020 “It is a great honor for the YZ Chiller to be recognized for its contributions to help support a greener planet,” said Christine Detz, director, product management, centrifugal chillers, Building...
As outcome of the two-year Special Project ‘Evaporative Cooling 2030’, the Eurovent Association has published a set of documents including a new Eurovent Recommendation and a dedicated flyer, providing a clear overview of what the evaporative cooling industry saves in terms of CO2 emissions today and what it can save tomorrow. These documents are complemented by the first-ever European evaporative cooling industry monograph providing a clear indication on its size and scope. Euroven...
Airedale are delighted to announce that they have signed an agreement with CyrusOne, the global data center real estate investment trust (REIT). CyrusOne specializes in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties, and Airedale have been selected to supply cooling solutions for several upcoming data center projects in Europe, including Amsterdam and Dublin. Airedale will supply complete cooling solutions for multiple CyrusOne data centers over an initial two-year per...
Through its ongoing support of U.S. military charities, Fresh-Aire UV donated its APCO-X system to K9s for Warriors, which is the latest technology in indoor air treatment. The advanced system dramatically improves air quality at the K9s for Warriors 17,000 square foot main campus in Ponte Vedra, Florida. K9s for Warriors is the nation’s provider of service dogs to military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma a...
Wednesday 13th – Thursday 14th November 2019 SALUS traveled to PHEX Chelsea 2019 to London’s prestigious – Stamford Bridge. There they joined with their merchant partners Wolseley and Plumbase. On the day there were: 100s of top suppliers and manufacturers in the heating and plumbing industry All the latest product innovations in the market Updates from the Gas Safe Register Great EXCLUSIVE show-only deals and discounts It was...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) announced that they have recertified their REFCOM Elite membership, which allows the company to demonstrate the very best practices and also reaffirms the trust and standard that they deliver in competently installing, commissioning, decommissioning and maintaining HVAC systems containing refrigerants. This recertification assures that: They are licensed waste carriers. They handle refrigerants safely. They are compliant with all curre...
AAON, Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer of heating and cooling products, has announced a New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation for its new facility expansion at the Longview, Texas manufacturing plant. New Markets Tax Credit allocation AAON received a US$ 23.0 million NMTC allocation for the project and secured low interest financing and the potential for future debt forgiveness related to the expansion. In August, AAON broke ground on a 195,000 square foot building with an expected c...
The Federal Cabinet passed the draft of the Building Energy Act (GEG). “With the approval of the Building Energy Act, construction experts receive planning security,” said the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) President, Uwe Glock. Building Energy Act (GEG) However, the Building Energy Act (GEG) only contributes to a limited extent to climate protection, because the CO2 reduction potentials are in the inventory, which are hardly recorded by the GEG. “For the necess...
Mars Food UK Ltd has been a long standing client of Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) and recently announced renewing the maintenance contract for the 12th year at their site in Kings Lynn, United Kingdom. ACs and chillers service The HVAC equipment covered under the agreement ranges from air conditioning to cold storage, along with processing chillers. Adcock also carries out temperature monitoring calibration checks on refrigeration equipment twice a year. Harrison McN...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) was approached to carry out a health check survey on a chiller plant at Leicester City Football Club’s (LCFC) King Power Stadium home ground, as the club believed the plant needed to be upgraded. Maintenance of chiller plant Adcock’s report findings showed that replacement of the plant was, in this case, unnecessary and in fact, following several recommended repairs, the system just needed maintaining correctly by experi...
Introducing the NEW LS (Large-Single) & LD (Large-Dual) Chiller Families. Expanded LCR-C Chiller Highlights: Approximately doubled the original SS (Small-Single) capacity of 130 TR to 250 TR at 22°F supply glycol in the LS (Large-Single) and LD (Large-Dual) The new LS is available with larger single compressors with Variable Vi technology, allowing the owner to operate very efficiently without a compressor VFD, including part load operation The LD offers redundant dual compressors,...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. presents its Distinguished Service Award to three individuals—Rad Ganesh, PhD, PE, director, product applications, Twin City Fan Companies Ltd., Tim Mathson, principal engineer, AMCA, and Bob Valbracht, PE, vice president of engineering, Loren Cook Co. —during its 2019 Annual Meeting Oct. 5 in Maui, Hawaii. Fan-System Regulatory Compliance Rad Ganesh, PhD, PE, has over 32 years of experience in the air-movement industry...
In celebration of MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) 2019 on Friday, October 4th, AAON, Inc. is hosting students from Tulsa MET High School and Webster School, in partnership with Youth Entrepreneurs, for tours as part of an effort to highlight the modern manufacturing sector, which is a vibrant and growing industry that offers diverse, high-paying career opportunities and future prospects for students. MFG Day celebrations MFG Day, an annual national event held in communities across the United State...
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) hosted a roundtable discussion between officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and ACCA members, to discuss the refrigerant reclamation industry. The roundtable discussion focused on educating policy makers about refrigerant reclamation issues and was not related to any pending regulations or rulemakings. ACCA has an excellent working relationship with officials from the EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Division and regular...
Frank R. Cuaderno of Mars Air Systems was re-elected and Armin Hauer, Dipl.-Ing., of ebm-papst Inc. and Edmond Rizk, PE, of Ontario Specialty Architectural (OSA) Products were elected to the board of directors of Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International during the organization’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Maui, Hawaii. Cuaderno, who is vice president of engineering for Gardena, Calif.-based Mars Air Systems, maker of air curtains, has nearly 25 years of industry experience. H...
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released the following statement from Barton James, ACCA President and CEO, regarding the confirmation of the Honorable Eugene Scalia to serve as the Secretary of Labor: “ACCA is pleased that the Senate confirmed Mr. Scalia to serve as the new Secretary of Labor. The Department of Labor plays a pivotal role, helping address the workforce challenges that contractors are facing. ACCA is thankful for the Senate's swift action to confirm him and...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is offering the chance to win an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) secure asset connection starter pack. The pack acts as an ideal solution for machine builders and end users seeking integrated asset-to-cloud connectivity, as well as cybersecure end-to-end remote access to program and monitor other control equipment. Businesses are under increasing pressure to understand and utilize IIoT in their s...
Danfoss adds to its extensive range of air conditioning system components qualified for future-ready R1234ze and oil-free systems with the newly qualified Danfoss EVR V2 solenoid valves. Danfoss EVR V2 solenoid valves As part of Danfoss’ wide range of servo-operated solenoid valves, its newly-qualified EVR valves have been designed to be used in liquid, suction, and hot gas lines, and are now compatible with R1234ze refrigerant and oil-free systems. R1234ze is a viable, long-term refrig...
Filtration Group HVAC announces the launch of the FP Dual-Pak, a combination filter with particulate and airborne molecular contamination performance for all types of applications. The new AEROSTAR® FP Dual-Pak was engineered to improve indoor air quality by filtering at a MERV 15 particulate performance level and while containing significant amounts of activated and impregnated carbon to remove nuisance odors and gaseous pollutants alike. Industrial HVAC Filtration System The FP Dual-Pak...
