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Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, hosted and sponsored the 2018 Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls of the Lehigh Valley. The week-long camp invites high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. Revit demonstration by VDC team On the morning of Wednesday, July 11, Victaulic welcomed about 30 participants and volunteers at...

Hospital applications require clean air and a sanitary environment. In response to this requirement, we must ensure that our HVAC solutions & products are energy efficient and create a healthy indoor climate for patients, staff and visitors. Cleaning time should be minimized, space should be used effectively and the product must be resistant to dust in order that bacteria is not able to grow. The Coil in this Chilled Beam has flexible hoses and a locker so that it can easily be opened in or...

July 5th, 2018 marks 70 years of the National Health Service (NHS), a national celebration day to appreciate the vital role that the health service plays in citizens’ lives and to recognize the NHS staff, those everyday heroes who are there for everyone 24/7. Partnership with National Health Service Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) is extremely proud to play a part in the delivery of NHS services. Adcock’s cooling, heating, and ventilation can be found in ove...

Viessmann Technical Director, Christian Engelke, has been elected to the position of Chairman of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Micro CHP (MCHP) Working Group. Roles and Responsibility "I am looking forward to raising awareness of the opportunities presented by the wider deployment of the family of micro CHP products in the UK. This will require me to work on addressing the low uptake of MCS certification by installers and improving the process for introducing innovative micro...

Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, announced that it is introducing the Wellness Week, held for employees at the company headquarters, from June 18 through June 22, 2018. Victaulic has traditionally held a health fair and ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’ in June, and has now extended events to an entire week for added focus on wellness. Wellness Week Wellness Week begins with ‘Market Monday’, where the Easton Public Market will...

Without even taking machinery apart, it’s a warning sign when visible parts of the system don’t look quite right on the surface. Are parts loose, missing, blocked or one can see obvious leaks? Also, take a look at the occupants or products being cooled… are they suffering because the air con is not maintaining the optimum temperature? There could even be an issue with the thermostat itself so have a look at the display for anything unusual. Unusually loud, or different (squea...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announces the launch of its QuickVic™ SD Installation-Ready™ System, a plain end pipe joining technology designed for use on carbon steel HVAC systems sized 2”/DN50 and down. The Victaulic QuickVic SD System is the most economical and efficient pipe joining solution for small diameter commercial and industrial HVAC applications. The product line offers a significant total installed cost savings when compared to cu...

One must have heard of Difluoromethane, better known as refrigerant R32. It’s been hailed the next generation of refrigerant for its outstanding properties and compliance with the European phase down of HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons) / man made F-gases (fluorinated greenhouse gases) used in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. The EU Regulation is a response to environmental concerns, as F-Gases’ global warming effect is huge: 23,000 times greater than CO2. H...

Stephen Beynon, Managing Director of Aggreko Power Solutions, and the Governor of Chukotka region, Roman Kopin, met at St. Petersburg Economic Forum to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on combined heat and power generation for Bilibino city and the Chaun-Bilibino power center, so as to compensate the abandoned capacity of the Bilibino Atomic Power Plant, which had reached the end of its useful life. The capacity of the project is estimated as 24 MW of electrical and 70 MW of thermal power wit...

EnergySolutions, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ken Robuck as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 30, 2018.   Ken was previously President of EnergySolutions’ Nuclear Decommissioning division. David Lockwood, the current President and CEO, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Largest decommissioning contract "Ken is an outstanding pioneer with proven managerial and operational skills," said David Lockwood, adding...

Trane®, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is proud to recognize facility managers around the world who have taken strides to reduce energy demand and improve overall operating costs and environments in celebration of the ninth annual World FM Day. Led by Global FM, the Global Facility Management Association, World FM Day honors facility management professionals and the vital work that they do to ensure the productivity, health, and overa...

Water shortage is one of the megatrends of our times. Coincidentally, sewage treatment faces an increasing solids content and ever greater energy-efficiency requirements. Also, challenges such as the wet wipes impact operational reliability. Reliable and digitally networked high-efficiency solutions like the new Wilo-Rexa SOLID-Q with Nexos Intelligence are needed to create future-proof infrastructures and processes. With this intelligent system solution for smart sewage pump stations, Wilo of...

When the weather’s mild and summer seems months away, it’s actually an ideal time to get the cooling system serviced. One can never know when a heatwave is about to strike, but they will certainly feel it if the air con is struggling and productivity slows right down. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning can provide a full range of maintenance services for both Adcock installed HVAC equipment and any systems that the company did not originally install. If the reader of this art...

Knauf Insulation has appointed a new Product Manager to lead the development of its Rock Mineral Wool range. Luke Davies joins from the architectural aluminum manufacturer, Kawneer and brings extensive product marketing experience in sectors including construction, retail, and technology. Luke Davies said, “Knauf Insulation’s long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and sustainability has seen it become one of the best-known names in the industry. Its ethos of constantly evo...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems (Bryant) is proud to announce the release of a new line of mid-tier single-zone ductless outdoor units that offer stronger performance in extreme temperatures as well as increased efficiency. Preferred Series outdoor units These units replace the existing line of Preferred Series single-zone ductless systems currently available. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The new Preferred Series out...

After the successful completion of a smaller project two years ago, Adcock is working on the larger Ashford Commercial Quarter project with Quinn Estates Ltd to supply and install Fujitsu VRF Systems. Quinn Estates Ltd is a Property Development and Investment company based in the South East. They have completed a variety of Residential and Commercial developments with multiple future developments planned. About Ashford Commercial Quarter Taking inspiration from the existing brick warehouses i...

Aggreko will be the Official Power Sponsor at the prestigious Datacloud Europe 2018 premier congress and awards event, taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, 12-14 June. Aggreko’s capabilities cover the full life-cycle of a data center – ranging from portable, adaptable power until grid connection or upgrades can be obtained, through to testing and commissioning with their extensive fleet of loadbanks, temperature control, and contingency planning to ensure maximum uptime in...

LUX Products Corporation is proud to announce that its top-selling smart thermostats are now ENERGY STAR® certified. ENERGY STAR is a joint partnership program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps businesses and individuals save energy and protect the environment through energy-efficient products, homes, and buildings. The LUX KONO, LUX KONO Pro Edition, LUX GEO, and LUX GEOx have all earned their ENERGY STAR certification. EPA Tested S...

May 1 marks World Asthma Day, a global annual event to improve awareness and care for this life-changing respiratory condition. Here in the UK they, unfortunately, have some of the highest levels of asthma in Europe: 5.4 million people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for asthma – that's 1.1 million children (1 in 11) and 4.3 million adults (1 in 12). Asthma is a condition of the airways whereby sufferers face symptoms from wheezing to potentially fatal attacks. Poor outdoor ai...

Victaulic, manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has developed the world’s first grooved piping system for saturated steam. Designed for use on commercial and industrial steam applications, the system features the Style 870 rigid coupling, a full line of fittings, a gate valve, and a grooving tool to process the Victaulic proprietary OGS-200 groove profile. Innovated groove system Victaulic steam couplings and fittings make installation and maintenance easier, shorten constru...

The engineers have completed the two-year course at the Adcock training center in Kings Lynn. The in-house training is accredited by City & Guilds and forms the foundations of our technical staff’s continuing professional development. The engineers undertake in-house fundamental and advanced level training programs. These courses provide comprehensive training on maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning plant. F-gas 2079 accreditation It covers fundamental princi...

Bryan Rast II has joined American Coolair as a sales representative in the Farm Sales Division. Rast works with American Coolair customers in greenhouse, poultry, and dairy industries. A 2016 cum laude graduate from the University of Florida, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Food and Resources Economics with a specialization in agribusiness management and marketing. In college, Rast served internships with Ranger Pumps and Cal Maine Foods Inc. Evaporative cooling systems Founded in 1928...

Wilo Group has once again completed a successful financial year. Sales of around 1.4 billion Euros were significantly higher in 2017 than in the previous year, with the company continuing on its growth trajectory for the eighth consecutive year, with an increase of 7.4 percent. Sales adjusted for currency effects even grew by 8.5 percent. The consolidated earnings were also record-breaking, with the pump expert achieving an increase of 13.0 percent to 85.9 million Euros. Cash flow was also at a...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...

Representatives from all areas of the heating industry, along with trade bodies, consumer groups, housing associations and the media joined Baxi Heating at an event in Westminster to herald the introduction of Boiler Plus – changes to the Building Regulations that will increase the energy efficiency of domestic heating in existing homes in England only. Andrew Keating, Aftersales and Marketing Manager, Baxi Heating, welcomed guests to the event and gave an overview of Boiler Plus and how...

According to the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and IG Metall, the heating market and its employees play a decisive role in achieving the climate targets. In a joint future memorandum, the two organizations call on the new federal government, as stated in the coalition agreement, to create suitable framework conditions for the implementation of the heating transition. Heating system inventory “The heating industry has around 74,000 employees, a good half of the...

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, continues to strengthen its Australian offer by opening a new 3,205 square meter branch facility in Eagle Farm, Brisbane, due to be open before April 2018. The new branch, the company’s third Australian site will support continued growth within the region, servicing territories stretching from the Hunter Valley to Far North Queensland, as well as inland to Industrial & Mining Regions as well as the Northern Territory. Tr...

Constructionline Gold membership has been awarded following the assessment of the company policies relating to environmental management, quality management, equalities, and diversity. It also ensures that the company is abiding by legislation in areas such as modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, and equal opportunities. In addition to this, Adcock has been assessed and awarded, an Acclaim or "Deemed to Satisfy" SSIP certificate, demonstrating full compliance with Health & Safety leg...

EEBUS Initiative e.V. and BDH demonstration show networked energy management in the house and in the smart grid/lecture program on digital heating and sector coupling. Digital heating will play an important role at the IFH Intherm 2018 trade fair from April 10 to April 13, 2018, in Nuremberg, Germany. Heating in smart homes The EEBUS initiative e.V., together with the Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH), will be showing the possibilities that heating will offer in the smart home of the...

Ingersoll-Rand plc, a world pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, has acquired the technology assets and intellectual property of Raleigh, N.C.-based Agilis Energy, LLC, an energy data analytics company.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO), co-founder, and chief technology officer of Agilis Energy, Joseph (Joe) Hirl, joins Ingersoll Rand as the new vice president of energy services and controls for the company’s commercial heating, ventilating, and air-...