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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...

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...

Starting from early November 2024, Marino Tanas has joined CAREL as the new Regional CEO – Western Europe. This appointment highlights the Group's commitment to enhancing customer service and promptly addressing the needs of an ever-evolving European market. New responsibilities Tanas, with extensive experience in leadership and management roles within the industry, will oversee CAREL’s operations in its subsidiaries located in Italy, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, German...

Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools and test instruments, announced the acquisition of its Australian master distributor, Fieldpiece Australia, based outside of Sydney. The acquisition establishes a direct corporate presence in Australia and a foundation for further expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Fieldpiece Australia Since 2001, Steve and Vicki Hartelust have owned and operated Fieldpiece Australia and had tremendous success introducing, positioning, and growing the...

Marcone, North America's renowned distributor for appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts, announced that veteran customers and employees alike were invited into the U.S. branches of its HVAC division in honor of their service. Servicemen and servicewomen were provided with treats and a show of gratitude in honor of Veteran's Day, with employees given special recognition internally and on social media. Veteran employees of Marcone Appliance Parts also were recogniz...

Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center's (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Starbucks. commitment to sustainability "Carrier is honored to be recognized by the prestigious World Environment Center for our progress and commitment to sustainability," said Carri...

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) hosted Maryland government officials for a visit at its global headquarters in Jessup, MD to explore how cutting-edge cooling technologies are driving sustainable growth for the economy and society. For over 85 years, BAC has led the way in advancing cooling technologies and continues to invest in its operations in Maryland, to accelerate innovation for cooling products that minimize energy and water usage.   vision, mission, and values During the visit, B...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe (MHIAE), part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, a global provider of HVAC solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest whitepaper, ‘Commercial heating and cooling approaches in the journey to Net Zero.’ The heating and cooling sector is widely accepted as one of the greatest challenges to meeting Net Zero by 2050. This whitepaper has been specifically developed for specifiers, consultants, and stakeholders within the HVAC industry....

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a major provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. As cold weather approaches, APM Steam urges facilities to prepare their steam systems...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for decarbonizing the built environment and transport sectors, advocating and advancing climate policies, and increasing the adoption of electrified heating and cooling and other low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11 – 22, 2024. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, Trane Technologies joined more than 100 CEOs and...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality insulation products, is excited to announce that it will be showcasing its latest range of acoustic insulation solutions during the Big 5 Expo 2024, which is set to take place from 26th – 29th November, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE. The Big 5 Expo, recognized as the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, provides an ideal platform for industries to introduce the...

The need for clean, renewable energy sources requires exploring carbon-neutral fuels and their combustion behaviors. This is typically done using single-cylinder (SC) engines. The advantages of this process are to make quick hardware changes such as replacing the head or piston, or to change the fuel composition, which provide fuel cost savings compared to a multi-cylinder engine. Combustion control strategies, various air-fuel ratios, and the impact on emissions are studied using the simulatio...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is expanding its FDT range with the introduction of the New FDT ceiling cassette unit. This latest model offers improved performance, together with automatic anti-draft control and motion sensor options, to optimize airflow for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. Overall performance of the FDT The unit’s energy efficiency has been enhanced with the integration of a newly designed impeller and flow path, which optimizes its...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability customers trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the lates...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO therm...

Noritz America, a pioneer in tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, is launching the next generation of its flagship EZ Series of residential condensing tankless water heaters.  Available for immediate shipment nationwide, the upgraded EZ Series PRO range offers numerous improvements, including higher energy efficiency and Bluetooth® connectivity that provides installers with a faster startup with a built-in remote. EZ Series PRO range The product launch also...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.  Transformation and growth “Tim is an inspirational pioneer who has con...

Danfoss, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), BusinessEurope, and Danish Industry, hosted a major conference last week bringing together industry leaders and policymakers to address Europe's competitiveness challenges. The event, held in Sønderborg, focused on providing concrete input to the incoming European Commission's planned Clean Industrial Deal. The opening plenary session featured addresses from IEA Executive Director, Dr. Fatih Birol, Danfoss Preside...

A Group company of Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Electric, the Bangalore-headquartered Climaveneta Climate Technologies, is investing over INR 400 crore in the state-of-the-art plant at Narsapura, Kolar district, a key industrial hub located around 50 km from Bengaluru. Climaveneta is a pioneering manufacturer of high-efficiency cooling equipment and precision as well as data center cooling systems. Presently having an order booking of over INR 500 Cr, the company is targeting to double the...

Ideal Heating Commercial has released a new CIBSE-approved CPD: Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps. It addresses both synthetic and natural refrigerants, and provides valuable advice for customers seeking the most energy efficient commercial heat pump. Future of refrigerants A concise CPD, ideal for a lunchtime session, it opens with a brief introduction to heat pumps and how they operate, including the refrigerant cycle and key principles suc...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has partnered with Explore The Trades for the second year in a row, as they continue to bridge the technical talent gap by raising awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades and support the next generation of industry professionals. Explore The Trades, founded in 2005, is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about the trades with students in kindergarten through 12...

SODECA has announced, on European Radon Day, the launch of a new micro-learning session focused on ventilation solutions to mitigate radon concentrations in indoor spaces. The session will take place on Tuesday, 19th November, at 11 a.m. (UTC/GMT +1), online, with free registration available for anyone interested. The session will be led by Carlos Martínez, an Environmental Engineer and Head of Training and Knowledge Transfer at SODECA.  microlearning sessions SODECA’s micro...

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS), a global pioneer in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, highlights three unique products with durable, resilient and chemical-resistant designs that make them ideal for data center applications, including the “Apollo”® LD/WD 141 series resilient seated butterfly valves; “Apollo”® 70 series bronze hose cap and chain ball valve; and the Apollo”® 215 L high-perf...