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Baxi Heating UK And Ireland Appoints Ryan Kirkwood As The Heat Pump Business Development Manager

Baxi Heating UK and Ireland have appointed specification specialist Ryan Kirkwood to the role of Heat Pump Business Development Manager. The move is part of the company’s continuous improvement and development strategy, ensuring it is well prepared for the future as the heating industry makes the transition towards zero carbon and sustainable solutions, and to meet the changing needs of its customers. Maximizing system performance Ryan joined the business in 2013 as an Area Sales Manage...

Danfoss Launches Smart Sensors And Edix™ Communication Tool

With the brand-new Danfoss Smart Sensors™, water pump and air compressor industry OEMs and customers now get innovative design-in features – for instant fine-tuning, programming, and diagnostic capabilities. And all this via a fast, easy, and intuitive web-based user-interface. Danfoss Smart Sensors™ is a digital and editable sensor electronics platform that enables you to use new programmable features when developing and integrating...

Danfoss Introduces DST P3xx, A Digital-Ready Series Of Pressure Transmitters For Harsh Water, Air, Marine, And Cooling Applications.

State-of-the-art reliability meets future-proof innovation in the DST P3xx series of robust new pressure transmitters, designed for scalable performance. The new DST P3xx series is a range of robust pressure transmitters optimized for the future with scalable digital technology, engineered on decades of experience in intense water, air, marine, and cooling environments. Available with a variety of electrical and pressure connections for seamless integration...

Charlie Black Elected To AMCA International Board Of Directors

Ruskin, a global provider of air control solutions, announces that Charlie Black, the Director of Air Control Solutions, Sales, and Marketing, has been elected to the Air Movement and Control Association's (AMCA) International Board of Directors.  Charlie Black elected to AMCA Board of Directors Charlie Black was among four new members elected to the Board. The term for each seat is three years and expires in October 2023. “This year’s candidates were among the most experienc...

JB Industries Announces The New Valve Core Removal Tool With Slide Valve Side Port For Faster Evacuations And Charging

JB Industries, a premier manufacturer of American-made HVAC/R tools and equipment, announces their DDA Silver Award-Winning (Hand Tools Category) Valve Core Removal Tool with Slide Valve Side Port designed for faster evacuation and charging. The A32525SV is a valve core removal tool that utilizes an additional slide valve on the side port to easily attach and isolate a micron or vacuum gauge. This new tool swaps out damaged valve cores under pressurized HVAC/R systems. It also removes valve cor...

Greenheck Offers Rectangular Bubble-Tight Damper In Larger Sizes

Greenheck’s HBT-221 rectangular bubble-tight damper is available in larger sizes up to 48 in. x 52 in. in a single section. This allows larger openings to be filled with one pre-engineered damper to provide zero leakage rather than a multi-section assembly that can add a significant amount of pressure to the system. In addition, larger-size HBT-221 dampers can be configured with a single actuator versus two actuators found in a multi-section damper assembly. mechanically fastened blade...

Danfoss Climate Solutions Will Attend The Mostra Digital 2021 Event

Danfoss Climate Solutions will attend the Mostra Digital 2021 event from April 8th to 9th. MCE 2020, originally scheduled to run March 17-20, 2021, was finally canceled under virus restrictions. The MCE Live + Digital virtual platform will offer visitors a wide range of services, from meeting with companies attending the event, access to webinars and conferences. Danfoss will focus primarily on air conditioning, commercial refrigeration and heating applica...

Baxi And Worcester Bosch Provide Hydrogen Boilers For UK’s First 100% Hydrogen Public Showcase

Baxi Heating and Worcester Bosch are proud to be able to showcase hydrogen boilers in the UK’s first 100% Hydrogen Home public demonstration. The project will demonstrate the use of hydrogen-fuelled appliances in a real-world setting, and signals a clear step in the progression of clean, sustainable hydrogen technology for heating, hot water and cooking in UK homes.  The innovative semi-detached properties, built in partnership with Northern Gas Networks, the Government’s Depa...

Aircuity CEO Dan Diehl States COVID-19 Makes Healthy Buildings A Permanent Requirement At CERAWeek 2021

Dan Diehl, CEO at Aircuity, the pioneer in accurate ventilation for healthy sustainable buildings, told CERAWeek 2021 attendees last week that healthy buildings will remain a permanent part of all emerging sustainability goals in a post-COVID world. CERAWeek by IHS Markit is the world’s premier energy event with comprehensive insight into the global and regional energy future. This marks the third year Mr. Diehl has been invited to speak at the distinguished conference. During his Agora-X...

Tom Overs Joins The METUS Team At The Metro Atlanta Headquarters

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, is pleased to announce the hiring of Tom Overs as vice president, residential business. Tom's experience  Before joining METUS, Overs spent 18 years with Lennox International and affiliated companies, serving in continually advancing roles including product manager, district manager, general manager, and vice president of Heatc...

Carrier Introduces XCT7 Latest Generation Of Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

Carrier launches XCT7 in Europe, the latest generation of Carrier Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology. The XCT7 systems provide advantages for customers including improved reliability, enhanced system performance, high efficiency, a large operating range, easy installation, and incredible flexibility. The systems can be customized to meet the specific demands of most projects.  Climate-Sensitive VRF System   Up to four outdoor units can be combined to reach 104 horsepower with...

Greenheck Group Honored As One Of America’s Best Midsized Employers For 2021 By Forbes

Greenheck Group, the globally renowned manufacturer of air movement, control, and conditioning equipment, with manufacturing locations across the United States of America (USA), was named as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Employers are chosen based on results from an independent survey that is distributed to more than 50,000 U.S. based employees, who are working for companies that employ more than 1,000 individuals. America’s Be...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Awards Distributors For Outstanding Performance

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and the foremost supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, recently honored seven distributors with Diamond Service Group (DSG) Distributor of the Year Awards for outstanding performance. The Mitsubishi Electric DSG network comprises more than 300 technical service support professionals employed by distributors in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. DSG members ser...

Rinnai Launches Building Management System To Remotely Control And Monitor Their Commercial Tankless Water Heaters

Having a way to control and monitor hot water usage creates efficiencies for business leaders and facility managers, but is often critical to keeping businesses’ doors open. That’s why Rinnai has launched the Building Management System (BMS) Gateway, a new product that will provide commercial and vertical markets with a software system, used to remotely control and monitor Rinnai Commercial Tankless Water Heaters. Adjusting water temperature “Our brand promise is Creating a...

New Trane Offerings Help Cut Energy Costs And Increase Building Efficiency

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is launching several new offerings to support customer demand, help address energy use and building efficiency while meeting stricter local and national regulations. The showcased solutions are designed to address carbon emissions and energy use through heat recovery and simultaneous cooling and heating. “Trane takes a holistic approach to innovation by working closely with customers to help meet both their curren...

Cementex Announces New Lift-Front Hoods For Ultralight Series Arc Flash PPE

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the updated clear gray color shield, and remain compatible with Cementex’s hood ventilation system, for the possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. The ventilation system helps to reduce the risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather conditions. larger view...

Baxi's Remeha Introduces New Quinta Ace 135 Wall Hung Boiler

Heating manufacturer Remeha, part of Baxi Heating and BDR Thermea Group, has launched the Quinta Ace 135, a brand new addition to the premium Quinta Ace 30-160 range of high-efficiency, low-NOx, wall-hung condensing boilers. Available in 30, 45, 55, 65, 90, 115, 135, and 160 outputs, the comprehensive Quinta Ace series provides specifiers and contractors with even more versatile options for both new and retrofit installations. Compact design The new Quinta Ace 135 has similar dimensions and c...

Baxi Heating Appoints Mark Harmshaw As The New Area Sales Manager

Baxi heating is delighted to introduce their new Area Sales Manager Mark Harmshaw. Mark has extensive knowledge of the heating industry as well as a wealth of sales experience, so he’s the go-to for quotes as well as any product advice or other information users might need.

Aggreko And SailGP Announce New Three-Year Partnership To Deliver Sustainable Event Operations Powered By Nature

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with SailGP – the sport’s pinnacle league to support the championship’s commitment to a better future.  cleaner energy systems SailGP recently announced it has achieved the Carbon Neutral International Standard and joined the UN Climate Neutral Now Initiative, plus the international sustainability standard ISO20121 ensuring it delivers its events to the highest operatin...

Uponor Announces The Launch Of Next-Gen Ecoflex VIP Thermo Pre-Insulated Pipes

A high-performance pipe designed to make heating systems more sustainable than ever before has been launched by Uponor, a total solutions provider of systems for the safe transportation of water around a building.  Ecoflex VIP Thermo Ecoflex VIP Thermo represents the next generation of pre-insulated pipes, thanks to its ability to significantly minimize heat and energy losses. The product’s efficiency stems from its unique hybrid design that combines technology from bonded and unbon...

DEC’s Heavy Support Equipment For HPC Project Delivered

On January 26, 2021, the delivery ceremony of the heavy support equipment for the Unit 1 nuclear island of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station (“HPC project“) was staged at the nuclear island plant of Dongfang (Guangzhou) Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. (DFHM). rigorous quality control The project opens up a new cooperation between DEC and Framatome. Besides independently purchasing materials, DFHM conducted procurement, design, and project management in strict accordance with the...

Motili Discusses How Strategic Electrification And VRF Systems Offer Sustainable Heating And Cooling For Residential And Commercial Units

In a new video series from Motili, the company has outlined how strategic electrification and variable refrigerant flow or VRF systems are bringing environmentally-friendly heating and cooling options to residential and commercial building owners. Strategic electrification in HVAC Recent government programs, code requirements, and utility rebates have been driving a movement of the electrification of the HVAC industry. This strategic electrification in HVAC sees increased use of electricity in...

Johnson Controls Announces Expansion Of Its YORK Brand Of Premier Commercial Rooftop Units

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, through its YORK brand, has expanded its line of premium commercial rooftop units, now available in 25-80 tons variants with new and dynamic features. YORK Sun Premier platform The expanded YORK Sun Premier platform is designed to offer contractors faster installation and simplified start-up while providing building owners with high-efficiency levels that significantly reduce operational cos...

Armstrong Announces Two New Virtual Technology Sessions That Will Be Presented During Digital ISH 2021

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces two new virtual technology sessions that will be presented during Digital ISH 2021, which is taking place March 22-26. The first session, Advanced Pumping Technology, will be streamed live through official ISH channels on March 24, 2:50 – 3:20 pm (CET). The second session, HVAC Pump and Pumping System Optimization, will be streamed live on March 25, 11:15 to 11:45 am (CET). Both sessions will be presented by Andrew Harrop, Director, Sales Enablement Ce...

RGF’s Active Air Purification Technology, Distributed In UK By Better Indoors, Becomes The Only Tested Solution To Inactivate COVID-19 Virus

Innovative active air purification technology, manufactured by globally renowned HVAC and IAQ technology solutions firm, RGF Environmental Group, Inc., has become the only commercial product validated by third-party testing to confirm actual airborne inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus by as much as 99.96%. active air purification technology Distributed and installed in the United Kingdom via renowned HVAC specialists, Better Indoors, the RGF active air purification technology was...

ROCKWOOL Launches HVAC Resource Hub To Aid Specifiers To Select Insulation Products For HVAC Settings

ROCKWOOL has unveiled a new HVAC Resource Hub to help designers and engineers select insulation products for HVAC settings. The online area features a wealth of technical literature, CPD learning modules and useful specification calculators helping users balance air quality versus thermal, acoustic and fire performance. HVAC Resource Hub Within the new HVAC Resource Hub, which can be accessed on the company’s official website, specifiers will find a comprehensive suite of tools to help o...

Baxi Heating Celebrates International Women’s Day With Focus On Carbon Neutral Target And Diversity In Workplaces

Baxi Heating is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day, at an exciting time for the heating industry. Living in changing times, led by a reassessment of how people treat the planet and each other, increasing digitization, and the roll-back of globalization towards national priorities. These ‘megatrends’, which have been accentuated and accelerated by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, are incredibly relevant to the roles that women take up in the workplace and the wi...

DiversiTech Corp. Announces The Acquisition Of Packard, A Global Supplier Of Electrical Aftermarket And OEM Components

DiversiTech Corp., a globally renowned supplier and manufacturer of highly-engineered components, accessories and tools for heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) professionals, has announced that it has acquired Packard, the global supplier of electrical aftermarket and OEM components in the HVAC/R industry. Susan Kirkland, the President of Packard, said “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Packard, Inc., one where the joining of two great...

Carrier Launches Healthy Buildings Program In Europe To Help Customers Reinvent Their Buildings For Occupant Health

As people around the world adjust to a new normal, the health of the buildings and how they influence personal health is critically important. Carrier introduced its Healthy Buildings Program in Europe, an expanded suite of advanced solutions to help deliver healthy, safe, efficient, and productive indoor environments across key verticals including commercial buildings, healthcare, hospitality, education, and retail. In support of this, Carrier launched to help customers consult with Carrier&rs...

Carrier Launches The Performance™ Series High Wall Ductless System

Carrier recently launched a new Performance™ Series high wall ductless system including the 40MAHB indoor unit and 38MARB outdoor unit, and the multi-poise 40MBAA air handler. As the latest, fully communicative additions in Carrier’s evolving ductless line of heating and cooling offerings, the products provide versatility and energy efficiency, as well as single and multi-zone capabilities. The indoor high wall 40MAHB unit provides seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) ratings up...

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