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Intelligent power management company Eaton announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty has been named general counsel, effective January 27, 2025. Dougherty will succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as executive vice president and chief legal officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In this role, Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global Legal organization, including the Corporat...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous HVAC controls and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) building technology. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, a global AI hub, BrainBox AI has developed an industry-pioneering enterprise autonomous building platform. An estimated 15% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are directly related to the heating and cooling of buildings....
Ameren Missouri marks 40 years since Callaway Energy Center rose to full power for the first time. The energy center, which has been in operation since 1984, has received a 20-year extension on its operating license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and has been approved to operate until 2044. “Callaway Energy Center has been a fixture in Ameren Missouri’s energy portfolio for four decades as a safe source of reliable, carbon-free energy for our community,” sai...
Parts Town Unlimited, the parent company of Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a pioneer in the high-tech distribution of business-to-business OEM residential appliance parts and accessories, as well as business-to-consumer brands including PartSelect.com, eReplacementparts.com, Fix.com, GenuineReplacementParts.com and EasyApplianceParts.com, announced the expansion of its Home division leadership team to drive accelerated growth and innovation. As part of this expansion, Mark Bickenbach has bee...
Kensa, the UK’s pioneering ground source heat pump manufacturer and provider of networked heat pump solutions, welcomes new government-backed research confirming ground source heat pumps are the most efficient form of heating, and significantly more efficient than gas boilers. Heat Pump Performance report The In-Situ Heat Pump Performance report, which examined heat pump performance shows: Ground source heat pumps are on average 324% efficient Air source heat pumps are on a...
Ameren Corporation announced that Steven O. Vondran has been elected to the Ameren Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of American Tower Corporation, a global real estate investment trust and independent Owner, Operator and Developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of over 148,000 communications sites and a highly interconnected footprint of U.S. data center facilities. Steven O. Vondran has held various le...
Employees of Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of residential and commercial kitchen appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and pool/spa parts and equipment, recently took part in a nationwide initiative to honor fallen soldiers by placing holiday wreaths on their gravesites. On Saturday, December 14, Marcone employees were among more than two million volunteers involved in Wreaths Across America at more than 4,600 cemeteries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and abroad. Marcone honors fallen so...
Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has decided to seek new challenges outside the company. Daniel Winter will join the Danfoss Group Executive Team and take over as President of Danfoss Power Solutions on January 1, 2025. He is well-prepared for the new role and has extensive experience within the company. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for D...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning won the Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 for its Air Conditioning Unit design concept that features a multipurpose digital display. For its sleek form factor, the concept was a winner in the Design Concept, Heating and Air Conditioning category. The exploratory “airPure” concept consists of a minimalist round-shaped body with a multifunctional, wall-mounted digital display. the airPure concept The OLED screen can be used a...
Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a globally renowned engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment and systems, is pleased to announce the launch of a new product aimed at the medical community. An offshoot of their SuperPlate (SP) Series of advanced plate-type water heaters, the new SPC Liquid to Liquid Cooling Heat Exchanger is a high-efficiency, brazed plate packaged cooling system. SPC Series The SPC Series satisfies the most demanding liquid-to-liquid cooling nee...
Darren Finley, Managing Director for Commercial Products at Groupe Atlantic UK & ROI Division, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) - a not-for-profit trade association, representing and promoting the interests of the non-domestic heating sector since 1933. Having worked in the heating industry for over 37 years and, as MD for Groupe Atlantic commercial brands Ideal Heating Commercial, Hamworthy Heating and ACV, Darren&rsq...
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...
UK government responsible authorities announced a doubling of funds available to help household occupants to switch their old heating systems to new heat pump systems to keep comfy its premises without large costs for heating. This program means the liberalization of rules of HVAC heating pump installations to get it more easier. The Labour government committed the country to an ambitious climate goal: at the United Nations COP29 climate summit of cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by...
Mega Clima Kenya is HVAC+R industry exhibition, which will be organized by Elan Expo, will take place on 18-20 June 2025 at Sarit Expo Center at Nairobi, Kenya. Mega Clima Kenya The General Manager of ELAN EXPO - Mr. Suer AY expresses their success, "After the successful years with ELAN EXPO’s experience in HVAC+R sector, and lengthy discussions with the industry regarding the need for a focused HVAC+R event in Nairobi- Kenya, we have responded and will launch Mega Clima Kenya." H...
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...
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...
A whitepaper exploring the policy landscape around hybrid heat pump systems has been launched to provide a series of key findings that inform a recommended rollout of the technology in the UK. Global manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions - Baxi commissioned Gemserv (a Talan Company) to research and produce the report – entitled Unlocking the Power of Heat Pumps with Hybrid Installations – which was launched at an event in Westminster this week. heat pumps in hybrid config...
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...
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...
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...
