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Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced that they were recognized with the prestigious Kepner-Tregoe Critical Thinking Cultural Excellence Award. Kepner-Tregoe (KT) is the pioneer of rational process development, and the KT Excellence Award is bestowed to an organization that displays outstanding performance in developing an environment and support structure that enables critical thinking skills to flourish and thrive. process excellence Fieldpiece&r...
The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralized mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for newly built residential properties. MEV systems iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as a cost-effective alternative to whole-house mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) systems. Instead of working on a whole house basis, these compact, unobtrusive fans are individually i...
Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has introduced its Thermal Battery™ Storage-Source Heat Pump System – a first-of-its-kind solution to advance electrified, low-carbon heating in buildings, including in climates below zero-degrees Fahrenheit. The innovative system converges four proven technologies to accelerate building decarbonization: Thermal energy storage ice tanks, reclaiming and storing excess building heat like a battery, for optimal ef...
Johnson Controls has been named to TIME’s World's Best Companies 2023 list. In this inaugural list, conducted in partnership with Statista, an international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, TIME named 750 companies forging the path into the future. The study was based on three primary dimensions: Employee Satisfaction, Revenue Growth, and Sustainability (ESG). “We are honored to be included in TIME’s World’s Best Companies list in its inaugural year. It...
BITZER UK, the pioneering compressor specialist, has appointed Chris Carter as Financial Controller. Reporting to Kevin Glass, BITZER UK Managing Director, Chris will be responsible for finance across both BITZER UK and Green Point UK, the company's specialist compressor remanufacturing and services arm. Chris has wide experience in finance and accounts, with particular knowledge of the logistics and supply chain industries.
Ideal Heating has supported an initiative led by Hull City Council to help residents during the cold winter months. The Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme offers grants of up to £12,000 to organizations such as charities, faith groups and residents’ associations to keep residents warm and well as temperatures drop. Ideal Heating partners with Hull City Council Hull-based Ideal Heating has supported the £250,000 scheme with a significant donation, wit...
Thermo King unveiled latest in all-electric transport refrigeration, shared digital solutions and participated as guest panelist in discussion around current and future zero emission TRU technologies at the at IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference. The annual IFDA Solutions Conference is the only event designed by and made for operations professionals in the food distribution industry. Thermo King was proud to display its latest innovative solutions at the IFDA 2023 Solutions Conference, which was hel...
Abatement Technologies, a manufacturer of HEPA-based air filtration and construction containment equipment designed to help protect those in and around construction in critical and commercial spaces, has released a new white paper on best practices for controlling, containing, and remediating indoor mold growth. Titled, ‘Mold & Indoor Air Quality’, the white paper also highlights key equipment for removing harmful mold spores and particulates from the air, including reusable co...
Building material solutions pioneer KOVA launches KOVA Comfort Intelligent HVAC, an innovative, AI-powered HVAC system that seamlessly integrates into building projects creating healthier, more comfortable environments based on a variety of inputs, including users’ daily routines. Pushing beyond the current industry offerings of IoT and ‘smart’ systems, KOVA Comfort leverages behavioral, environmental, and unit-specific occupancy inputs to learn, personalize, and optimize com...
Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management announced a partnership with Convergint, a global pioneer in service-based systems integration. Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint's vast global footprint and Verkada's best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base. improving response time "Convergint is focused on being our customers' best servi...
With heating season just around the corner, and energy costs expected to spike again, installers are being urged to fit energy-efficient heating circulator pumps and always look to improve a home’s efficiency where possible. Heating circulators Heating circulators, also known as central heating pumps, circulate hot water around the central heating system and can help certain heating systems run more effectively. Given the alarming scale of inefficiency across the UK’s building fab...
BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous decarbonization for the built environment, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Trane–by Trane Technologies, a climate innovator. The collaboration paves the way for the companies to create a one-of-a-kind solution that couples Trane’s cloud-based Tracer SC+ building automation system with BrainBox AI’s autonomous decarbonizing AI-tech to help Trane customers further reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions a...
BT and Johnson Controls announced a new collaboration to help business customers in the UK and internationally benefit from smart building technology to digitally monitor, analyze, and optimize energy use in workplaces. sustainable building management Buildings from offices to factories can all benefit, helping customers reach Net Zero faster while reducing operating costs. The global leaders in their respective fields will build on their extensive expertise in sustainable building management...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning introduced the new Hitachi air365 Hybrid dual fuel system, which combines a heat pump and furnace to provide efficient, economical comfort to homeowners year-round, while reducing carbon emissions. The air365 Hybrid system features an innovative, dual fuel module that attaches to a gas furnace and is paired with an external, Hitachi Mini VRF heat pump as the primary heating and cooling source. Depending on the outside temperature, it automatically uses...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s smart buildings portfolio, designed to help building owners create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings, whether greenfield or retrofits has been recognized by WiredScore’s Accredited Solutions. The accreditation for smart solution providers is granted by WiredScore, a US-based company that sets a global standard for technology in the built world through certification and education. Building X One of the Accredited Solutions is Build...
A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...
A prominent sector expert is advising against ‘improvised’ installations for so-called ‘remote’ heat pump installations, in order to avoid low-quality installations. This message, from polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU, comes amid a nationwide push on the technology, with the Government targeting 600,000 installations per year by 2028. In order to help drive uptake, the flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) was introduced in April 2022, offering homeowners grants of bet...
The building facade serves as its protective shield against external elements, but its significance extends beyond aesthetics and weather protection. It plays a crucial role in determining the indoor air quality (IAQ) within the building. Poorly designed or maintained facades can lead to a host of IAQ issues, which can negatively affect the health and productivity of building occupants. In this article, Pure Air Control Services Inc. will explore how a commercial building’s facade affects...
An exciting new partnership between Wolseley and Friga-Bohn will provide contractors and end-users with access to the latest advances in high-efficiency refrigeration products for commercial and industrial applications. Continuing their expansion of suppliers and distributors across the UK, France-based refrigeration equipment manufacturer Friga-Bohn (part of the Lennox EMEA group) and Wolseley Climate, have signed an agreement with a specific objective: boosting growth in customized and semi-c...
Laars® Heating Systems, a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, will highlight innovation and efficiency at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, September 28 - October 1. Delivering opportunities “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the premier annual events for the plumbing industry,” said Chuck O’Donnell, director of marketi...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, will introduce a new integration for its all-climate heat pumps with SPAN.IO, INC. (SPAN), maker of the smart electrical panel. The collaboration between these award-winning category leaders is anticipated to accelerate household electrification and energy efficiency. The METUS-SPAN product integration, once available, is antici...
Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase a wide range of its high-performing and energy efficient products at the 2023 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Tech Symposium in Bellevue, Washington, USA, from September 28 - October 1, 2023. “The ASPE Tech Symposium is one of the most informative and inspiring events of the year for the rapidly evolving plumbing industry,” said Neal Heyman, Directo...
Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its fall BDR University training programs designed to help contractors achieve sustained business success. Author's quote “With our BDR University courses, business owners can prepare everyone on their team to grow in their roles and increase their value to the company,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and CEO of BDR. H...
Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in Busworld 2023 event, which is taking place at the Brussels Expo, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 7-12, 2023. This will be the first time that the company will exhibit at the trade show, since acquiring BOCK GmbH in March 2023. Danfoss representatives will be on-hand to demonstrate the entire line of BOCK mobile CO2 and low-GWP compressors – including the CO2 StarCO2mpressor with its innovative 'star' drive design – as well as th...
BDR Thermea Group strengthens strategic partnership with G.I. Holding expanding its offering of energy transition solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group, the provider of smart indoor climate solutions, is acquiring a 25 percent stake in G.I. Holding, a market pioneer in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions. Headquartered in Latisana, Italy, G.I. Holding manufactures and markets a range of heat pumps, liqui...
Germs are brewing! Here’s why residents should prioritize cleaning the air ducts in their homes. On an average, Americans spend around 90% of their time in indoor spaces. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants than outdoor air, due to an increase in the usage of personal care products, pesticides, household cleaners, and furnishings. With how important the air quality of indoor space is, air duct cleaning plays a bi...
CAREL announces its participation in HOST 2023, the important Italian event dedicated to the hospitality and catering sector, presenting its offer in the field of professional refrigeration for safe, smart, and efficient food preservation. Central to the CAREL proposal is the iJ solution, an electronic control platform designed to meet the needs of the professional and commercial refrigeration market, winner in 2021 of the Gold European Product Design Award, and last 28 August awarded the SMART...
Fujitsu General Australia and Fujitsu General New Zealand have partnered with Sensibo to provide Smart Home Air Conditioning (AC) solutions. Sensibo is a pioneering climate technology Internet of Things (IoT) company that develops smart AC and heat pump solutions, using data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for a more sustainable world. Fujitsu anywAiR® technology The strategic partnership will further strengthen Fujitsu General’s anywAiR® technology product lineup th...
Carrier has introduced a comprehensive new line of high-temperature and very high-temperature heat pumps for use in industrial, commercial, and public buildings and district heating. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. AquaForce® and AquaSnap® Designed to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs, the new line consists of AquaForce® and AquaSnap® air and water source heat pumps with varying ca...
After a busy first half of the year, Ideal Heating’s sales team is back on the road again to meet more installers throughout the autumn and winter heating season. The UK tour has now got even bigger, as they scale up visits as part of their dedicated heating engineer nationwide roadshow. They’re inviting installers to attend their local ‘Heat & Greet’ events, taking place at a variety of merchant branches up and down the United Kingdom (UK), and speak to their local...