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Climaset S.r.l. Algorithm For Heat Pump & Water Heater

The Climaset s.r.l. energy costs optimization algorithm works by smartly combining the heat pump and the water heater. The regulation software calculates which of the two energy sources it’s the cheapest to use in every moment. By inserting the energy needs of the house, the yield curves of the energy sources, the price of the fuel, and the price of the electricity per unit of measurement, the Climaset s.r.l.’s algorithm real-time calculates the hourly cost of operation and, accord...

Electrolux AGM 2025: Nomination Committee Members Named

The members of the Nomination Committee for AB Electrolux Annual General Meeting in 2025 have now been appointed. In accordance with decision by the Annual General Meeting, AB Electrolux Nomination Committee shall consist of five members. The Nomination Committee shall include members selected by each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights that wish to participate in the committee, together with the Chairman of the AB Electrolux Board. Proposal regarding amendments The mem...

Airzone Partners With Bodhi For Improved HVAC Efficiency

Airzone Control, the provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions, announces an integration partnership with building intelligence software provider Bodhi. This new partnership will allow the cloud-based Bodhi building operating platform to monitor and control Inverter (VRF/mini-split) HVAC units, simplifying property operations management and supporting superior guest and tenant experiences. Building operating platform Bodhi bridges the gap between property managem...

Energy Audits Key For ESOS Phase 4 Compliance By 2027

The fourth phase of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is on the horizon with the deadline for Action Plan submissions set for December 5. And sector pioneer Green Zone Surveys is in a pole position to streamline a process aimed at reducing UK emissions by 78 percent come 2035, on the journey towards a net zero future. ESOS compliance “We understand that there’s a lot to get to grips with when it comes to the issue of compliance around ESOS,” says Ben Palmer, Green...

Johnson Controls' Metasys 14.0 BAS: New Features & Updates

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-pioneering Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, regardless of industry.  The new iteration, Metasys 14.0, is designed to elevate a commercial building’s overall performance and sustainability while enhancing occupant comfort, health, and safety. Dig...

Team Air Expands HVAC Distribution In Northern Georgia, USA

Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing, a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has been awarded new territories in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area from its OEM partner - American Standard, a division of Trane Technologies. Team Air will open six new branch locations in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area, beginning with three branches in January 2025 and an additional three branc...

Marcone Opens New Dallas Distribution Center

Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of plumbing, appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa repair parts, celebrated the opening of its regional distribution center in suburban Dallas earlier this week. Located at 165 N. I-35 East, Ste. 141, the distribution center boasts 200,000 square feet of warehouse space – or roughly the size of four football fields. It is filled with thousands of repair parts for the plumbing, appliance and commercial kitchen industries. Stre...

MHIAE Opens New Branch In Lyon For French HVAC Market

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Lyon, France, effective from October 2024. The new branch, named Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe, Ltd., France Branch (MHIAE-FR), reflects MHIAE’s long term growth plan and commitment to strengthening its market presence, providing enhanced support to local partners, and further promoting the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) brand in the region. Stringen...

Trane Technologies Honored For Workplace Excellence And Sustainability

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, was recently recognized for workplace excellence, uplifting culture and its commitment to sustainability by TIME, PEOPLE and Fortune . The company was named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the second consecutive year, made its first appearance on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list and achieved its highest ranking to date on Fortune’s list of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production , securing 5th positi...

Eaton Launches New VS6 Differential Pressure Sensor

The Filtration Division of power management company, Eaton, has launched their new VS6 electronic differential pressure sensor. This advanced clogging indicator continuously measures the differential pressure within hydraulic and lubrication oil filters for users to easily evaluate the status of the filter elements. The VS6 sensor features a dust and splash-proof stainless steel housing and is suitable for operating pressures of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). Preventative maintenance strategy Ea...

Electrolux Group Names Ann-Sofi Jönsson New IR Head

Electrolux Group has appointed Ann-Sofi Jönsson as Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Reporting as from latest February 10, 2025. Ann-Sofi Jönsson is currently Head of Investor Relations, Group Risk Management and Sustainability at Munters Group AB, and has previously held similar positions within Saab, ABB AG, Accenture AG and Siemens Building Technologies. She will report to Therese Friberg, Chief Financial Officer of Electrolux Group.

ASK Hamworthy: Expert Advice For Heating & Hot Water Projects

Hamworthy Heating is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ASK campaign, designed to provide customers with the right technical advice, help to specify the right solution for the building’s needs, and expert knowledge to suit a wide range of heating, hot water, and low carbon projects. The ASK Hamworthy campaign provides customers with valuable technical advice during each stage of their commercial project.  Latest industry developments Moreover, as a British manu...

Johnson Controls Launches Industry-First Refrigerant Detection System Calculator For Mobile Devices

Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app. A first for the residential and light commercial HVAC industry, this innovative calculator is designed to help users determine the need for refrigerant detection systems based on specific conditions, such as space dimensions and the amount of refrigerant being used. Initiative to transition The calculator i...

National Plumbing And HVACR Apprentice Contests At CONNECT 2024

A strong line-up of top apprentices will have their opportunity to shine at the PHCC Educational Foundation’s National Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests. This two-day competition will take place during CONNECT 2024, October 7-10, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Apprentices' skills and expertise These contests — always a popular attraction on the trade show floor — will highlight the skills and expertise of the nation’s top appre...

CLIMASET's Retarder Prover Room Control Kit

CLIMASET s.r.l. Offers the regulation for retarder prover rooms. The control kit is composed of a pCO5+ programmable controller and one or more pGDN user terminals. The program for retarder prover rooms may operate in two different modes: Manual mode, with fixed parameters set by the user, Automatic mode, with programs with four cycles and an infinite maintenance phase. user interface The program manages the room in its entirety, controlling: Cooling, heating, humidifi...

Veteran Franchise Ownership Opportunities With Neighborly

Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company, is proud to support the upcoming Military Thriving™ event, taking place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at “The Hive” in Virginia Beach. Organized by ZeroMils, the event aims to empower Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on franchise ownership opportunities available through Neighborly’s extensive network of home service brands. Impactful solutions This all-day convening w...

Preventative Maintenance With GulfClean® Coil Cleaner And Salt Reducer Products

Contractors know that hurricanes and severe storms bring more than just wind and rain. They also carry debris, salt, and other corrosive elements that can compromise the performance and lifespan of HVAC systems. For contractors committed to delivering top-quality service and ensuring system longevity, hurricane season is the vital time to promote care and maintenance of HVAC systems. regular maintenance program Even hurricanes that leave minimal structural damage can cause problems behin...

Modulating Condenser Regulator By CLIMASET

CLIMASET srl offers the modulating condenser regulator for controlling the inverter of condensation fans, with a variable setpoint depending on external temperature value. A modulating system control allows for achieving greater efficiency and energy savings. Working logics Case A:  Modulating condenser setpoint based on the external temperature The variable condenser setpoint control, based on the value of external temperature, keeps the condensat...

Rheem Honors 9/11 Day With Meal Packs For Hunger Relief

Rheem®, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, joined forces with the 9/11 Day Meal Pack to honor the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.   "We are proud to support 9/11 Day and its mission to inspire the spirit of unity, service and shared humanity throughout the country and in our own backyard," said Dipa Homer, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources and Communications, Rheem. 9/11 Day Meal Pack Program Dipa Homer adds: "The 9/11 Day...

Del-Air Acquires ARS® Vero Beach For Enhanced Home Services

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, has announced the acquisition and merger of ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Vero Beach. ARS® Vero Beach is a trusted brand serving Florida’s east coast with plumbing, air conditioning, and heating services. The new partnership will provide diversified services for ARS®/Rescue Rooter® customers and clients to include a full suite of home services from Del-Air, including; air conditio...

Emerson Unveils TESCOM AGI BR Series Flushing Ring

Emerson has announced the TESCOMTM AGI BR Series Flushing Ring, a comprehensive packaged solution for flushing and bleeding applications in petroleum refineries, biofuel refineries, and petrochemical facilities. By providing a complete, modular valve assembly with a single part number, the AGI BR Series flushing ring streamlines ordering and allows for easy reordering with customer-specific test requirements. Flushing ring products Most flushing ring products are sold as separate components a...

LG Partners With Hudson For Sustainable Refrigerants

Underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship, LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA is working with Hudson Technologies, Inc., a globally renowned provider of innovative and sustainable refrigerant products and services to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry, to support LG Air Conditioning Technology USA’s customer base with access to Hudson’s reclaimed EMERALD Refrigerants™. Darren Gibula, Vice President of Operations for LG Air Co...

Daikin's New Multi+ Heat Pump: Efficient And Versatile Solution

Daikin has launched its game-changing Multi+ system. It combines the best of an Air-to-Air heat pump with a domestic hot water tank, as well as air purification in one energy-saving system.  The Multi+ system uses state-of-the-art technology to create a comfortable home all year round, while ensuring a plentiful supply of hot water. The system can be programmed to meet the individual user’s needs for heating, cooling and hot water.  Electric booster heater The system also feat...

Geoclima Asia Impresses At Bangkok RHVAC 2024

From September 4th to 7th, Geoclima Asia proudly participated in Bangkok RHVAC 2024, one of the world’s premier HVACR events, held at the BITEC Trade & Exhibition Center. The event was a huge success, attracting visitors and professionals from across the globe, eager to explore the latest technological innovations. Particular attention was drawn to the Circlemiser, the chiller featuring microchannel cylindrical condensers, that continues to impress with its increased heat ex...

Team Air Distributing Inc. Expands With Best Choice HVAC Acquisition

Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing (“Team Air”), a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has completed the acquisition of Best Choice Supply (“BCS”), a family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor. BCS was founded in 1988 and has a long track record of providing high-quality service to the Lexington and Somerset, KY regions. The company is committed to providing exceptional ser...

Xylem's McDonnell & Miller Unveils boilerwize® FPC-1000 Field Configurable Low Water Cutoff Device

McDonnell & Miller, a Xylem brand, introduces the boilerwize® FPC-1000, the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. With patented technology that monitors water level conditions, it ensures optimal protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.  The FPC-1000 reduces the number of models from 19 to 5, cutting travel time, carrying costs and storage space – making it a smart and efficient choice. Water cut-off technology “Electronic low water cut-...

DENSO's New Plant For Advanced ECUs Production

DENSO CORPORATION announced that it will build a new plant by expanding the site of the Zenmyo Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Construction will start in the first half of FY2025 and will be completed in January 2027, with production slated to start in the first half of FY2028. The total investment will be about 69 billion yen. Automotive Business DENSO has been expanding the value that it offers in the “green” and “peace of mind” domains DENSO has been expand...

KTH Sensor: Accurate Climate Control With MODBUS Protocol

KTH is a temperature and humidity sensor, to detect the data necessary for controlling the climatic conditions in an environment. KTH is for the standard Keystone RJ45 connector (NOT supplied). The sensor can thus be placed on the wall, reducing the overall dimensions and increasing the aesthetic result. Technical features Rated supply voltage: 12 Vdc (10.8-13.5 V) Maximum absorption: 25 mA Connections: screw terminals Operating temperature: from +5 to + 50°C...

GLD Small Series Gas Sensors For Environmental Monitoring

The new range of GLD Small series gas sensors has been designed for: comply with EN 378 and F-GAS standards, avoid downtime or significant economic damage due to poor conservation of food, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, provide for continuous monitoring of the environment where the refrigeration units are located, ensure the safety of people who are in the proximity of the unit. Modbus RTU RS-485 serial The ra...

CAREL T, H, IAQ Sensors For Indoor Air Quality

CLIMASET s.r.l. offers the T, H, and IAQ CAREL sensors for offices, houses, shopping malls, and wherever there is a need to monitor building indoor air quality. With these sensors, it is possible to measure: Temperatures and relative humidities, Carbon dioxide levels, VOC levels, also known as volatile organic compounds, PM2.5 and PM10 levels, are also known as particulates. The probes could show the current value using a display or they can share the value with other de...

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