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Some of the heating industry's most active heat pump installers will now be able to offer homeowners a range of flexible payment options thanks to a new partnership between Daikin and back-office support app, hiber. The new partnership is set to revolutionize the way homeowners can access and pay for heat pump technology and overcome one of the main barriers to achieving the government's target of 600,000 heat pump installations by 2028. Heat pump technology The flexible payment options will...
Panasonic UK has continued its efforts in tackling environmental issues and striving for a greener future by partnering with climate action NGO WRAP to become a Courtauld 2030 Affiliate Member. Maximizing GHG, water, and food waste targets Ensuring full value chain representation to achieve food system transformation, the new Courtauld Affiliates membership was developed to enable businesses that are part of the Food System, but don’t manufacture or retail food and drink...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed two new members, Mark George, and Melissa Schaeffer. “Mark and Melissa will add valuable strategic and financial insights to our Board of Directors as we continue to grow and innovate for a healthier, more sustainable world,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. Business development experience “Mark brings extensive leadership and business development experi...
If users have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system. A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in the California home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of the home but can also lower the energy bills. Zone control system At Tassio Temperature, they always look for ways to improve the comfort, h...
As part of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment provides extensive support for the sporting community in the Burton upon Trent area. The company is a main sponsor at both Burton Albion Football Club and Burton Rugby Football Club. Hi-line Industries, which has its headquarters in Burton’s Green Street, is a member of the...
FROST ITALY SRL designs and produces special units for Air Conditioning and Cooling systems with low environmental impact using NATURAL refrigerants, such as Propane and SUSTAINABLE refrigerants, such as R452B and R1234ze. The constant search for WELL-BEING within domestic, commercial and industrial environments leads them to continuous constructive evolutions paying particular attention to the energy consumption/efficiency ratio. Experience in the HVAC sector The company specializes in the c...
Endeavor Business Media is proud to announce that out of 7,000+ entries and a few hundred selected, six of Endeavor Business Media’s design projects were recognized as 2022 American Inhouse Design award winners. This competition recognizes the outstanding work of in-house creative professionals and the value they bring to their companies and brands. Endeavor Business Media's very own Creative Director, Charles Thomas, was invited to be one of the “Graphics Person To Watch” in...
In September 2022, NTT DATA Corporation (NTT DATA) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) started to build an industry-wide ecosystem for electric vehicle (EV) batteries to create a global trusted data space, where only necessary data can be shared, while also protecting private data. The new battery regulation currently being reviewed in Europe will require disclosure of CO2 emissions and the resource recycling rate throughout battery lifecycles to the European Commission. New battery regulation revie...
SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, has introduced the Marley® CoolBoost™ Opti FC Control Panel, a new and intuitive control system designed for Marley MH and DT fluid cooler models. CoolBoost Opti FC gives users the ability to optimize their system’s performance with flexible operating modes designed to conserve energy or water, depending on the selected mode...
SPX Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McClenaghan as President, of Global Cooling and an Executive Officer of SPX Technologies. As President, McClenaghan will lead the team at SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling systems and air-cooled heat exchangers, and their associated brands, including Marley®, Recold®, SGS Refrigeration and more. President's comment “We are very ple...
Rising relative humidity rates across the UK are presenting challenges for the construction and maintenance of a range of buildings, not least data centers. With critical infrastructure requiring particular humidity levels for optimal operations, Billy Durie, Global Head of Sector – Data Centres at Aggreko, discusses best practices in temperature and moisture control for data centers. Due to the sensitivity of their systems and equipment, data centers have a specific relative humidity lev...
Lennox EMEA participates in the Chillventa tradeshow, and for this edition, the Refrigeration and HVAC leader sees things big. “We are thrilled to attend this new edition of Chillventa, it is for us the opportunity to showcase our brand new products and solutions to our customers and prospects. Today, the market is looking for eco-efficient systems, offering a top-level performance with the smallest energy consumption and environmental footprint. This is exactly what we offer today to our...
The plant hire offering of heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has been enhanced by substantial six-figure investment. The Enfield-based business has used the investment to further increase the size and variety of its range. More than 350 products are now available to hire from TG Lynes including benches, compressors, dehumidifiers, drills, gas bottles, press guns, grinders, ladders, hand tools, staging, and trestles. Mechanical services engineers Steven Watts, rece...
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its latest air-source chillers and heat pumps, developed by the company’s Italian factory. air-source chillers and heat pumps The new range offers an R32 air-cooled chiller (the MECH-iS-G07) and an R32 air-source reversible heat pump chiller (the MEHP-iS-G07). Both are manufactured to the exacting standards of quality associated with the company’s Mitsubishi Electric Quality, produced in Italy for the first time....
The HTM502 sensing module by Austrian sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik offers a cost-effective solution for humidity and temperature measurement. It is characterized by easy implementation, high accuracy, and reliability. Integration and interchangeability via the I2C interface allow for rapid project implementation. The integrated sensor protection and the mechanically robust enclosure support a wide range of applications. The module is particularly suitable for price-sensitive applications...
Carrier announced the release of Abound™ predictive insights, a part of the Abound suite of solutions that helps reduce the total cost of asset ownership by enabling smarter, more predictive maintenance to optimize equipment health and performance. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, implementing a functional predictive maintenance program can reduce equipment breakdowns by 70% to 75%, reduce maintenance costs by 25% to 30% and reduce downtime by 35% to 45%*. Building automation...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces new emergency relief rebates that HVAC contractors can offer eligible homeowners who live in and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Contractors can provide rebates on qualifying YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, and Fraser-Johnston® brand equipment installed between October 1 and December 31, 2022, to those who live and work in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina counties...
The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the prestigious Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company’s efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency. Alliance President, Paula Glover presented the award to Rick Sporrer, President of Danfoss North America, at the 30th annual Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala at the International Spy Museum, in Washington, D.C., USA on October 4, 2022. energy efficiency The event brought to...
New evaporator technology for air conditioning systems and process cooling with the BITZER hybrid falling film evaporators. The company is presenting a new evaporator technology. hybrid falling film evaporators The BITZER hybrid falling film evaporators, which are available in five housing sizes, achieve significantly better levels of efficiency than dry expansion evaporators in full and, especially, in part load operation with stable operation under all conditions thanks to optimized internal...
The LHL7E joins the BITZER ECOLITE LHL3E and LHL5E condensing units. The ECOLITE series with the LHL7E models offers an even wider capacity range with up to 6.5 kW in low-temperature applications and up to 25 kW in medium-temperature applications. The LHL3E, LHL5E, and LHL7E condensing units are approved for use with refrigerants of the A1 and A2L safety groups and can therefore be used in a variety of both low and medium-temperature applications across all climate zones with a single device. O...
Full cooling capacity for large systems and heat pump applications with fewer compressors than before: the new 8-cylinder reciprocating compressors for transcritical CO2 applications enhance the ECOLINE CO2 series for even larger capacity ranges with CO2 as a refrigerant in refrigeration and heat pump applications. BITZER developed the compressors for systems with a larger capacity range which were once developed for use with HFC refrigerants and ammonia. commercial refrigeration and industria...
Uponor, the global solutions provider for the delivery of safe drinking water as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, launched the first PEX pipes worldwide and revolutionized the entire industry back in 1972. resistant and versatile pipes Fifty years later, the pipes have proven to be resistant and versatile and are not only still around, but continue to be the basis for further sustainable innovations. This is because the durable and non-corrosive material is not only incred...
ABM, a provider of facility solutions, announced that The YMI Group has signed an agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. The YMI Group is a full-service provider of mechanical contracting based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in the Chicago market area. Linc Service is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM. construction and service expertise “The YMI Group is a stellar exampl...
On October 11, Ajax Systems held its fourth Special Event called ‘Comfort Zone’. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security systems. The philosophy of comfort also expanded to software, business activities and daily work with partners. This year’s online presentation was broadcasted in 19 languages and was viewed by Ajax users and partners from over 130 countries worldwide. The mai...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is recognizing October as Indoor Air Quality Month by recommending that K-12 schools showcase their dedication to providing a comfortable, safe learning environment by keeping IAQ top of mind. As seasonal allergies and viruses increase, it will be important for schools to have the right HVAC solution in place to provide clean air for children. importance of indoor air quality “The COVID-19 pandemic brought much-...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is proud to announce it has been named to the 2022 Fortune Change the World list, for its OpenBlue solutions and OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. Fortune's Change the World list recognizes companies that use creative tools to address society's unmet needs and is evaluated based on measurable social impact, business results, and degree of innovation. First-of-its-kind digital solution OpenBlue is...
Sustainable electric heating – is that even possible? That thought probably preoccupies many. Understandable, when cozy warmth can be generated with minimal material costs. With the roof tile heating, Mr. Rainer Dubrikow, Developer and Inventor, demonstrated that the mature infrared heating technology can even be improved. The heating fronts were built with old roof tiles. The tiles’ radiating, differently formed and oriented surface structure produces overlapping heat waves which t...
Suffolk County Council Public Health launches an Air Quality survey in the Ipswich area to help inform future intervention in the town. The survey aims to measure current levels of understanding about air quality and current work going on in this area to mitigate its impact, in order to inform future approaches to improve air quality in the town. The survey will be supported by an air quality event held on Ipswich Cornhill, on Monday, 24 October, 2022, between 11 am and 3 pm. Raising aw...
Genesis Controller plays an essential role in heat tracing applications, which range from freeze-protecting water lines to maintaining elevated process temperatures. The Controller hardware is built on a modular framework allowing simple configuration of various circuit counts in a single panel. Genesis Controller is a fully featured control and monitoring solution necessary for critical heat tracing applications. Multiple RTD Types These systems conserve energy, extend system life, and ensur...
On 6 October 2022, Eurovent will be at FinnBuild, one of the largest international construction and building technology trade fairs taking place in Finland, which brings in operators in the construction industry. Building technology products The trade fair presents the latest construction and building technology products and services, work methods and solutions, as well as a large number of expert programs. The Eurovent Deputy Secretary General Stijn Renneboog will be at the trade fair where h...
