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Morgan Truck Body has unveiled its latest body innovations with the introduction of an electrified refrigerated concept truck body during Work Truck Week, March 8-11, 2022 in Indianapolis (Booth #4949). “Morgan is at the forefront of our customers’ transition to an electrified refrigerated fleet,” says Tom Diez, Vice President, Sales, and Marketing at Morgan Truck Body, adding “We have been partnering and collaborating with OEMs, customers, and end users to drive the inn...

Facilities Resource Group, LLC (FRG), a globally renowned provider of single source, turnkey commercial domestic hot water solutions, has recently unveiled the TTS Synergy Series, in order to help engineers, contractors, commercial facility owners and building managers to streamline and accelerate the process of changing out a centralized water heating system. tankless rack solution TTS Synergy Series systems are pre-engineered and pre-fabricated to install quickly and without complications...

New independent testing conducted by the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), one of the world's top biosafety testing facilities, shows that ActivePure Technology inactivated over 99.9% of highly concentrated airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus—the virus that causes COVID-19—in an enclosed setting to below detectable levels in a 60 second testing period. This recent testing round shows definitively that the technology works even faster than previously indicated. ActivePure’s puri...

The ‘Living by Design’ Virtual Showhouse launches with Carrier as the official Healthy Home sponsor. The first-of-its-kind showhouse produced by Embello and national media partner Martha Stewart Living demonstrates what’s new and next in home design while highlighting the importance of healthy indoor environments. Because creating a healthy indoor environment is as critical to home design as aesthetics, the home features Carrier products that deliver improved indoor air qualit...

Baxi air source heat pumps from globally renowned HVAC equipment and services firm, Baxi Heating UK Limited, are to be used in a pioneering project, launched to implement low carbon heating in new houses. From 2025, the proposed Future Homes Standard will ban gas boilers in new build homes and require more stringent building energy efficiency requirements, all with the aim of reducing carbon emissions by 80%. Baxi Assure air source heat pump systems Two complete Baxi Assure air source heat pu...

Encycle Corporation, a software technology company focused on helping commercial enterprise and utility customers dramatically improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems using IoT-enabled services announced a new set of patented data-driven tools that allow facility managers to gain unprecedented visibility into the maintenance and efficiency of their HVAC assets. easy-to-use platform With Swarm IQ, Encycle customers subscribed to the company’s Swarm Logic® energy management techno...

Encycle Corporation, a software technology company focused on helping commercial and industrial customers dramatically improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems and energy efficiency programs using IoT-enabled services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its SwarmLogic™energy management technology to the heating side of HVAC system optimization. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offering Swarm Logic deployed on cooling systems has been the mainstay of Encycle’s autonomous Energy-a...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the s-MEXT Indoor Unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications. Ideal uses include small-to-medium size data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, laboratories, archiv...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O™, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities. Introducing Heat2O Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for rou...

The HVAC industry is a very secure field with a positive job outlook. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2020 to 2030 with more than 38,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade. Despite the vast opportunity, women remain significantly underrepresented – only making up 1.5% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2021. Johnson Controls is actively working to inc...

Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announces plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The $30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and add nearly 300,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity designed to enable and sustain the company’s future growth. Thermo King revolutionized the cold chain with its invention of transport refrigeration in 1938. The company is a worldwide pioneer in the design and manufac...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has announced that company leadership will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference 2022. They will speak at 11:20 a.m. ET, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies’ official company website, under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, following the event.

Airedale is pleased to announce the launch of their new IoT-enabled software framework, IQity, which provides a blueprint for intelligent data center cooling at a product, system, and site level, and safeguards uptime and sustainability. IQity serves as a digital framework, transforming individual plant items like chillers and precision coolers into intelligent systems. These systems flex with their environment and work as one to ensure critical cooling that delivers high availability at the lo...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced a bold initiative in 2018, to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions among its global customer base by 2 million tons, targeting completion by the year 2022. At AHR Expo 2022 in January, Armstrong announced that they had reached and surpassed that lofty goal. In the process they have helped customers save 2.5 billion kWh of electricity usage, resulting in more than $300 million in cost savings. Achieving this goal is the equivalent of taking 600,000 cars...

A home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) can have an impact on how comfortable homeowners are in their homes every day. Not only can mold, mildew, dust and other allergens affect allergy and asthma sufferers, but also airborne bacteria and viruses can cause us to get sick. With more concerns surrounding the latest viruses, indoor air quality continues to be top of mind. Air purifiers Air purifiers continue to be a popular option to help clean home air for better breathing all year long. In gen...

Mikrofill Systems Ltd. recently brought its thoroughly time- and application-tested Mikrofill 3 hydronic system pressurization unit to the North American HVAC market. Originally unveiled in the mid-1990s in the United Kingdom, the product made its debut on this side of the Atlantic at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas (Jan. 31-Feb. 2). As a result, U.S. and Canadian mechanical engineers and contractors are now able to experience first-hand what their U.K. counterparts have known for the past qua...

Kanomax USA is proud to introduce the next generation of research-grade airflow measuring instruments: the Airflow Transducer – Model 6333, Multi-Channel Anemometers – Models 1580, 1590, 1591, and 1592, and matching probes. Multi-Channel Anemometers Model 1580 The Kanomax Multichannel Anemomaster – Model 1580 is an entry-level next-generation multi-channel anemometer. Perfect for measuring airflow in semiconductor manufacturing. Measure up to 12 channels with the indust...

Even before the pandemic began, facilities managers understood the importance of indoor air to the health and safety of building occupants. Of course, COVID increased the attention paid to proper ventilation. As a result, smart building managers developed plans to keep their HVAC systems in peak condition. For those who’ve yet to take this step, ASHRAE provides guidance on HVAC testing and ways to achieve acceptable IAQ. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning...

Introducing a 2" Recessed Base from ClimateCraft, the design option that facilitates wash down and provides safe and efficient drainage from the HVAC unit. ClimateCraft Recessed Base Made with a choice of heavy gauge smooth aluminum or non-slip aluminum diamond treadplate, the ClimateCraft Recessed Base is recessed 2” and continuously welded with thermal break gaskets, in order to keep vital equipment protected and keep it running longer, to extend the life of the vital equipment. Featu...

From the leaders in geothermal and water source heat pump technology comes a complete line of packaged rooftop DOAS systems built for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. The units are configurable to fit almost any project or application. From primary schools and higher education to condos, office buildings, hospitality, and more. Engineered to provide innovative solutions for indoor air quality, ClimateMaster DOAS units fit industry-standard curb, making them perfect for new installat...

Hoshizaki America, Inc. has appointed Allan Dziwoki as the company’s new Senior Vice President (SVP) of Sales and Marketing. Allan Dziwoki has an extensive background with Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Watsco Inc., and most recently, at Panasonic Corporation of North America, where he served as the Division Vice President and General Manager. Sales, marketing and technical expert Allan Dziwoki brings with him a wealth of knowledge to the company and will be leading sales, m...

The 13 MW offshore wind turbine developed by DEC has been rolled off the production line in Fuzhou, East China’s Fujian province on Feb 22, 2022. Typhoon-proof wind turbine unit The typhoon-proof unit is slated to annually generate 50 GWh of clean power, which meets the electricity demand of 25,000 three-member households a year, while cutting coal consumption by 15,000 tons and CO2 emissions by 38,000 tons. The latest 13 MW wind turbines are expected to contribute to global green energ...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced that their products are included in the BIMobject.com online catalog. BIMobject Online catalog BIMobject offers free access to schematic details about DriSteem’s products that include CAD and Revit files along with specification details, brochures, installation, operation manuals, and more.  “We are excited to have our products added to this well-known platf...

Helping the North American refrigerated trucking industry reap the benefits of telematics to improve operational efficiencies, expand cold chain compliance and add value for its customers, Carrier Transicold is making telematics a standard feature on its most popular trailer refrigeration units. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. benefits of a telematics solution&nbs...

Eurovent has announced extending its welcome to ABB, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of HVACR drives, motors and controls, as its newest Corresponding Member. The membership for ABB was approved during the Eurovent Board of Directors meeting, held in February 2022. New Eurovent member - ABB ABB is one of the internationally recognized manufacturers of drives, motors and controls for HVACR applications, with a global footprint, supporting the HVAC industry across the world, with...

WIKA has formally joined Eurovent as a corresponding member. It is one of Europe’s manufacturers of mechanical and electronic pressure, temperature, level, and force measuring devices. WIKA, a family-run business founded in 1946 and active globally, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial measurement technology including measuring instruments for HVAC applications for pressure, temperature, humidity, and air quality. Good communication platform It also sets the standards in the mea...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce the addition of a new Silver Ionization Filter to their catalog of products. DriSteem’s Silver Ionization Filter will provide an added layer of protection against viral and bacterial proliferation within supply water for humidification and other applications where water hygiene is a concern. Silver Ionization Filter The Silver Ionization Filter...

Against a turbulent backdrop of unprecedented energy price rises that will affect all members of society, ground source heat pumps offer stability by remaining the lowest cost (and lowest carbon) electric heating option. The energy regulator - Ofgem announced the new energy price cap for April – the maximum amount that suppliers in Great Britain can charge domestic customers on standard tariffs. Rates have risen steeply because global wholesale prices have increased exponentially. Ground...

 Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is continuing to invest in customer service to increase response times and improve satisfaction. Panasonic has partnered with two different support centers to strengthen service operations across Europe. The new partnerships guarantee the right service at the right time, putting customers first and strengthening support. Panasonic is dedicated to providing a high level of support with readily available customer liaison.  Panasonic’s sup...

Some European manufacturers are developing high-temperature heat pumps, which they suggest could ease the UK’s transition from fossil fuels to electric heating. But Kensa, the UK’s pioneer manufacturer of ground source heat pumps, cautions that the lower efficiency of higher temperature heat pumps would mean higher running costs for the consumer, wiping out any potential savings made by retaining existing radiators and insulation. James Standley, the Managing Director of Kensa Heat...