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Danfoss and HOFOR are ready to optimize Copenhagen's future district heating with AI technology. The future of district heating lies in AI-based solutions that can help utility companies optimize and manage energy. Danfoss Leanheat® software In a step toward better energy management, HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Utility) has partnered with Danfoss by investing in Danfoss Leanheat® software. Alongside investments in large heat pumps, geothermal energy, and other digital initiatives, HOFO...

BOXT, a pioneering home energy installation company, is the first company in the UK to offer a fully end-to-end online heat pump purchase and installation journey. With recent research suggesting that at least one in 10 households need to install a heat pump in the next five years, BOXT has extended its proven online formula to make purchasing an air source heat pump simple and straightforward for customers.  Visitors to the BOXT website are able to complete a short ser...

Qvantum, a globally renowned expert in heat pump technology, is proud to announce its participation in a prestigious EU Pilot project, Annex 62, aimed at advancing innovation and development within the heat pump sector for multi-family residential buildings in cities. This collaboration underscores Qvantum's commitment to leveraging its extensive knowledge and expertise to contribute to significant advancements in the sector. key challenges of heating and cooling Qvantum is participating with...

Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of residential and commercial kitchen appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and pool/spa repair parts and equipment, recently sponsored the annual Guns 'N Hoses fundraising event. Held on November 27 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the event is a fundraiser for Backstoppers, which supports the families of fallen or injured first responders. Guns 'N Hoses event Marcone is a longtime sponsor of the Guns 'N Hoses fundraising event The annual event rai...

The Ghana Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from November 26-28, 2025 at the International Convention Center in Accra, Ghana. New Era In HVAC Innovatıon With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030, the Ghana HVAC market is expanding rapidly due to urbanization, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is expected to reach $258.3 million by 2029, supported by investments in residential and c...

West Africa Water Expo: 7th International Water & Waste Water Exhibition, which is organized by Elan Expo, will be held on 20-22 May 2025 at Landmark Center in Lagos, Nigeria. Improved water sources Nigeria is one of the biggest countries in Africa with its increasing population and annual GDP rates. With the increase in the population, the urbanization process is speeding and the local people have low-level access to improved water sources and sanitation. Wastewater Management in Lagos S...

Mega Clima Nigeria: 8th International Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Exhibition, which is organized by Elan Expo, will be held on 20-22 May 2025 at Landmark Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Mega Clima Expo is on the Stage in Lagos, Nigeria, for the 8th Time. Elan Expo is in Lagos again with its worldwide HVAC Shows brand Mega Clima Expo; 8th Mega Clima Nigeria Expo on 20-22 May 2025 with the product line of Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems And Equipments, Heating Systems And Equipments,...

airCore 700 with HeatForce is Hitachi's newest ENERGY STAR® certified cold-climate heat pump for light commercial and residential applications. Available up to 3 tons and utilizing low-GWP refrigerant R-32, it features a best-in-class piping length and a universal single-split outdoor unit with multiple indoor options to fit a wide variety of applications. With HeatForce technology, it offers 100% heating capacity at 5°F and 70% heating capacity or greater at -13°F,...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is partnering with Pennsylvania's Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) for the third consecutive year to expand training on heat pump technology to meet future marketplace demands. Already a supporter of ECA’s heat pump water heater installation and maintenance training program, the $50,000 grant from Bradford White’s Industry Forward® charitable giving program will allow ECA t...

Swedish heat pump manufacturer Qvantum has officially introduced its UK business, with invited guests attending the launch event at its new headquarters in Moorgate, London. Priding itself on being ‘more than just a heat pump manufacturer’, Qvantum’s ambition is to heat the cities of Europe using affordable renewable technology, alongside a commitment to generating positive change in electricity grid balancing. Unique heat pump solutions Qvantum UK CEO Phil Ord said: “...

Green Point UK, BITZER UK’s compressor services arm, is remanufacturing air conditioning compressors used in train HVAC systems to original factory specification, enabling customer Siemens Mobility to keep train fleets operating in tip-top condition and achieve its environmental and sustainability goals. To date, Green Point UK has remanufactured more than two hundred high-efficiency BITZER model 2FC-3.2Y-40S and ECOLINE 2FES-3Y-40S semi-hermetic compressors, key components of train HVAC...

Marcone Group, a renowned national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool/spa parts and equipment, announced that marketing executive - Mary Jo Hann was named to the 'Top Women in HVAC' list by ACHR News. As Vice President of Enterprise Marketing, Hann was one of 13 women nationwide selected by the publication for their contributions to the traditionally male-dominated industry. Prior roles of Mary Jo Hann "There’s no doubt that Mary Jo is a standout withi...

Modine, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer, announces they will showcase their newest heating solutions, including the recently updated line of Hot Dawg® Unit Heaters, at the 2024 Heating Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Conference in Atlanta, on Dec. 7-10, 2024. During the conference, Modine will highlight enhancements to the rest of the Hot Dawg® line, which offers improved performance and efficiency. The gas-fired units have new features, including...

Caryaire is pleased to launch its new RIF-M series, a Silent range of fans (up to 1200 cfm). The noise level of these fans is much lower as compared to normal circular fans. Further, these fans come with a standard step-less speed controller that offers air volume modulation and far lower noise levels. These fans come with a provision to incorporate an optional Prefilter, with easy access for swift cleaning and maintenance.

As Big 5 Global 2024 draws to a close, it marks the conclusion of LivableCitiesX, Future FM, and GeoWorld, which have addressed the need for new urbanism principles and cutting-edge innovations to transform cities. Prof. Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director at IAE Paris-Sorbonne and visionary behind the "15-Minute City" concept, captivated attendees with his call for a paradigm shift in urban planning. new urbanism “It is time to reflect on the future of cities; it is time for changing o...

The indoor butterfly habitat at UK's Chester Zoo is a purpose-built space which is home to an array of butterflies, stream frogs, anoles and millipedes, mainly from South America and Southeast Asia. These species require a very warm environment, kept between 22°C and 25°C, whatever the weather outside in Cheshire. The habitat, which is 471 m2 and around 10 m at its widest part, was previously heated with a liquified petroleum gas (LPG) heating system but is now entirely heated by an air...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and water products, includes in their comprehensive product range the Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler. When installed on a Hamworthy low-height frame and header kit, outputs from 40-70 kW offer the most compact cascade configuration available on the market. Stratton mk3 boilers Considerably smaller than other well-known manufacturers' models, Stratton mk3 boilers feature a compact footprint, with mod...

EQUANS has recently completed another quality project for its long-standing service client, Mercedes-Benz LSH Autos Melbourne. The project comprised the replacement of eight Dunnair Split Ducted Package air conditioning units serving the various areas at the client’s offices at 135 Kings Way, Melbourne. EQUANS was engaged as the head contractor for the project. This included the responsibility for programming and scheduling of works, engineering and selection of all new equipment along wi...

Siemens and Genea recently announced a second collaborative effort to provide security professionals and facility managers with improved security using the cloud. The security solution allows teams to leverage their existing technology, like security cameras, door readers, controllers and more, and manage it all from a modern dashboard, anytime, anywhere. Siemens’ security customers Through Genea’s customizable, cloud-based, open API platform, Siemens’ security customers ca...

Wauseon Machine, a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its End-to-End Precision Machining and Fabrication Support services. Designed to address some of the most complex and pressing challenges faced by manufacturers, Wauseon Machine’s comprehensive suite of services now includes advanced capabilities such as Saw Cutting, Welding, Heat Treating and Tempering, Laser Etching, Rapid Prototyping, Revers...

Kanthal, a global pioneer in industrial heating technology, has won the prestigious industry award ‘E-prize’ in the category of energy optimization for its technology that helps companies and industries transform to fossil-free production.  Organized by Sweden's largest business newspaper, Dagens Industri, and the newspaper - Aktuell Hållbarhet, together with the energy group - E.ON, the prize is awarded to the sharpest innovations for the 16th year in a row. a modern an...

As the UK embarks on its ambitious journey to cut emissions by 81% by 2035, Enviricard is stepping up to play a pivotal role in this environmental revolution. With a mission to eliminate plastic cards from the market, Enviricard introduces a ground-breaking alternative: eco-friendly paperboard cards that promise to transform the landscape of card usage across various sectors. Enviricard's innovative solution Plastic cards, ubiquitous in the daily lives, contribute significantly to carbon emis...

LG Electronics (LG) announced a series of organizational changes and executive appointments following the approval of its board of directors. This restructuring aims to accelerate the company’s mid- to long-term strategy, “Future Vision 2030,” by enhancing inter-organizational synergy and innovating its business portfolio. The restructuring focuses on regrouping LG’s business operation units to maximize the potential of existing businesses, strengthen platform-based serv...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage™ battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages.   xStorage BESS Energy storage is th...

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, has announced updates to its ValveWorks® program aimed at improving the sizing and selection process for globe and rotary control valves by the ISA 75.01 international standard. The latest revision introduces a new interface that aligns with the ARI brand identity and includes several functional improvements. Users can now assign a quote number on the Project Edit page, utilizing an alpha-numeric text f...

Good Energy, the clean power company, will pay customers to automate the flexible use of their heat pumps or batteries through its new cutting-edge platform FlexiRewards. Customers could earn between £5 and £20 a month without needing to take any action – FlexiRewards does the work for them. Building on the success of Power Pause, Good Energy’s implementation of National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), FlexiRewards will take ‘demand side response&rsq...

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, continues its expansion across Florida with the acquisition of Colman Heating & Air. Del-Air serves Volusia and Flagler counties including Daytona, Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, New Smyrna, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast. Colman Heating & Air Since opening in 1980, Colman Heating & Air has been a provider of home comfort along Florida’s Space Coast. Located in Titusvil...

Carrier and its partner, Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), are highlighting a number of products and services tailor-made for data centers at this year’s SC24 conference and exhibition in Atlanta. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. SC24, or SuperComputing24, is a conference and exhibition that draws over 10,000 attendees, hosted by the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and An...

NIBCO INC. has opened the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum, which honors its 120 years in business providing innovative and reliable flow control products. The museum offers a unique and enriching experience from a historical perspective, interactive learning, inspiration, community impact, and career opportunities. Not just a place to learn about the past, it’s a place to get excited about the future of plumbing and the opportunities it holds. Interactive hologram feature Located a...

New research from a government adviser, promoting the highest standards in solid fuel appliance usage, has found that despite 98% of wood-burning stove owners having a CO alarm fitted, close to one in ten have either never tested it, they can’t remember, or it has been over a year since they last checked that the alarm works.   These findings have been released by not-for-profit, HETAS, during CO Awareness Week (18–24th November) with UK Fire and Rescue services advising t...