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GE Current, a Daintree company (Current), announces the acquisition of Forum Inc. (Forum), a privately held, Pittsburgh-based architectural linear luminaire company with a 50-plus-year record of high-quality exceptional products and proven manufacturing capabilities. Forum has manufactured lighting for numerous landmark projects, including the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City, Cleveland Clinic and the Roberto Clemente Bridge in Pittsburgh. Delivering new solutions This t...

UltraViolet Devices Inc. partnered with Badger Technologies to equip the Badger UV Disinfect robot with its advanced UV-C technology to create an autonomous disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food service, and retail environments. UV robot “We partnered with them to develop a UV robot that can come to life at the end of the shift when everyone goes home, can take a couple of hours, and do a normal-sized grocery stor...

Carrier is proud to support Habitat for Humanity International’s Home is the Key campaign, aimed at unlocking more families’ futures with homeownership – a fundamental stepping stone to better health, more financial freedom, and security. The company has begun its fundraising effort with an initial $250,000 donation to the campaign and will continue to raise awareness throughout the month of April by engaging its distributor and dealer network and employees through advertising...

Beginning in the second half of 2019, Decsa was engaged by its own pioneering oleochemical customer to design and supply new cooling towers to serve their plants. Decsa installs new cooling towers Important order for Decsa. For a major oleochemicals company in Cremona, Italy, the Italian company specializing in the manufacture and sale of cooling towers, evaporative coolers, and evaporative condensers was actively involved in the design and supply of new cooling towers to serve their plants: o...

AC Supply has decided to partner and stock the most trusted brand in PTACs, Friedrich, at all four of its Tarrant County locations. As a manufacturer, Friedrich believes that Air Conditioning is at the heart of what they do the same philosophy that AC Supply has thrived on for the last 60-plus years. With this mutual mindset of quality and care, a partnership between AC Supply and Friedrich came naturally. Customer solutions When looking at our PTAC line in 2021, we knew that getting the best...

Trane®, by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is establishing new operations in Dayton, Ohio, to serve the market effective April 1, 2021. Trane optimizes indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy-efficient heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, energy management and contracting services, aftermarket parts support, and connected building solutions. Trane will expand its existing workforce as part of the new operation and plans to hire additional e...

Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products, has announced a new campaign to inform contractors and distributors in the Pacific Northwest about the advantages of energy-efficient heat pump water heaters (HPWH). The effort, which runs from April 1 through June 30, 2021, in four US states, namely - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, is a supplement to Hot Water Solutions’ campaign to raise...

As the heating season begins to wind down, use the upcoming calls to pre-book customers in for the summer maintenance checks – it’s a chance to test for any potential system issues and resolve them proactively before Fall 2019. Often, poor water quality is the leading cause behind systems issues or failure. Also known as black iron oxide sludge, magnetite is a result of oxidation inside untreated hydronic systems and if not dealt with, can foul pumps; deposit in low flow areas such...

During its recent online meeting, the Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) elected Mr. Frank Stocker (Managing Director, Gohl-KTK) as the successor of Mr. Doïc Hordern (CEO, JACIR) in the role of Vice-Chairman of the group. Mr. Laurent Petiot (General Manager France Benelux Maghreb, BAC) continues as Chairman of PG-CT. The Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ recently met in a fruitful online session. The meeting included...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has approved its ambitious emissions reduction targets. The targets covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Johnson Controls’ operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. Johnson Controls’ target for emissions from its value chain (scope...

Ali Group, a global company in the foodservice equipment industry, announced that it has successfully closed on its agreement to acquire KOLD-DRAFT® International from The Legacy Companies based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Filippo Berti, Ali Group’s Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are very pleased to welcome KOLD-DRAFT into the Ali Group. The KOLD-DRAFT acquisition is strategically important to our Group as it strengthe...

All three of Hunter Industrial Fans’ HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fan lines have been certified by the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA): the Titan, Eco, and XP. AMCA, an international, not-for-profit organization in the air movement and control industry, bases its certifications on product tests for energy efficiency, sound, and overall performance. AMCA International’s Certified Ratings Program (CRP) assures that a product line has been tested and rated in conformance w...

BEIS Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Climate Change, Lord Callanan, joined an expert panel to discuss the beginning of the journey to zero emissions, on which the heating industry and its customers are about to embark. A key theme and outcome of the panel discussion was the pressing need for government and industry to engage consumers and influential heating installers. The widely-held view was that it was becoming essential to explain the benefits and transition path to new forms of...

In a new video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech,CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video outlines how residential and commercial building owners can increase their property’s energy efficiency utilizing smart thermostats. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for about half of the total energy consumption for a typical household. That translates to approximately $900 USD spent on heating and coolin...

Taneytown, MD-based EVAPCO has selected Delta T Equipment as its manufacturer’s representative to serve the Southeast Texas region. The Houston-based HVAC distributorship offers a broad array of products and services to consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users. Delta T Equipment, now rep for EVAPCO “At EVAPCO, we strive to bring better solutions to the heat transfer industry,” said Jamie Facius, VP of North America Sales. “Delta T shares our deep commitment to cu...

The Viessmann Group has announced a record revenue in 2020 of 2.8 billion euros (previous year: 2.65 billion euros). Following a global market slump at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the family-owned company and its installer partners quickly consolidated and kept day-to-day life going for customers internationally, growing sales by 6 percent over 2019. Maximilian Viessmann, Co-CEO of the family business, said, at the Viessmann Live digital event on March 22nd: "Thanks to a unique sense...

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining. The companies will explore possibilities to apply ABB’s electrification, automation, and digital solutions to mining trucks and excavators provided by Hitachi Construction Machinery as part of wider efforts with mine operators to electrif...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in energy management and automation, has appointed Chris Collins as the new Country President for Ireland. Chris Collins takes over from Kelly Becker, who became the Zone President for UK & Ireland at the start of this year. Based in Maynooth, Chris Collins, who now reports to Kelly Becker, will play a vital role in directing the next phase of growth and strategy for Schneider Electric Ireland. Supporting Irish Customers Commenting on the appointment,...

Johnson Controls, the global company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, will host its ‘Game On’ Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK and TempMaster commercial rooftop systems along with trending industry topics, which are available for pr...

Danfoss A/S and Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation are about to implement a well-planned generational succession of the representatives of its family ownership. This means that, following decades of passionate contribution to Danfoss and the Foundation, Jørgen Mads Clausen at Danfoss A/S and Peter Mads Clausen at Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation will be passing the baton on to the next generation of the family in 2022. foundation- and family ownership...

Viessmann has introduced the next-generation of its most popular gas-condensing boiler, the Vitodens 100-W, with PIONEERING capabilities for installers. The WiFi-integrated Vitodens 100-W’s new control platform makes commissioning and servicing the boiler easier. It is now possible to monitor and make adjustments to customers’ boilers remotely. No third-party controls are required, meaning a Vitodens boiler with ViCare Thermostat provides homeowners with a load-compensating smartp...

Jobber, the globally renowned provider of home service management software, has unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and long-time home service entrepreneurs are invited to apply for free grants, ranging from US$ 1,000 to US$ 20,000, depending on the category that their business qualifies for. Funding for Entreprenuers Twenty home service businesses across 50+ i...

It doesn’t take much effort to convince homeowners of the benefits of tankless water heaters. Whether it’s unlimited hot water (meaning no more cold showers), high energy efficiency, or taking up less space in basement, there’s a lot to like about going tankless. Tankless water heaters However, many customers experience a bit of sticker-shock when they get an estimate to install a tankless water heater in their home. Tankless water heaters have a higher upfront cost tha...

Alamo Austin Air was recently named a recipient of the prestigious 2021 President’s Award from Carrier. The award provides recognition for outstanding dealers in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry. One of Carrier’s highest honors for its dealers, the President’s Award, is given to Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers who achieve excellence in product promotions and deliver superior customer satisfaction. Recipients of this award demonstrate the very b...

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has announced the launch of its manifesto, calling on the new parliament and new parliamentarians to understand the huge role that the engineering community will play in the future success of the United Kingdom.  CIPHE manifesto Covering major issues, such as the safety, health and welfare of the public, the environment, education, regulation and licensing, the CIPHE’s manifesto places the plumbing and heating indus...

Delta T Equipment has been selected as the EVAPCO, Inc. representative in the Southeast Texas commercial HVAC and light industrial markets. EVAPCO, Inc. is a manufacturing company with global resources and solutions for worldwide heat transfer applications. Delta T Equipment will now add evaporative coolers and cooling towers to their extensive product line. Bringing better solutions EVAPCO Vice President of North America Sales Jamie Facius applauds the core values that drive Delta T Equ...

The family company Viessmann received the ‘No. 1 trade partner’ award for the 16th consecutive time. Several thousand German heating contractors participated in a survey conducted every two years in the run-up to the ISH by the industry service ‘markt intern.’ The manufacturers' performance was assessed in various product and service categories. Thanks to a total of two top places, one-second place, and one-third place, the overall victory once again went to Viessmann....

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) sets out its mid-term strategy in the CLC Strategy 2021. The strategy sets out more detail on: Vision and strategic priorities The CLC’s delivery plan How the CLC works How the industry can get involved In particular, the strategy sets out one-year and three-year plans against their priority themes, focused particularly on Building Safety and the Race to Net Zero Carbon.

NGH, a major manufacturer of HVAC equipment, announced Tom Barrow Company (TBCo), Atlanta, as the manufacturer’s representative for all Reznor branded HVAC products in Florida. The agreement also calls for TBCo to represent Reznor engineered products in Georgia. TBCo’s Florida presence TBCo’s expansive Florida coverage will also be instrumental in maintaining the brand’s aftermarket parts sales TBCo’s Florida presence includes offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, T...

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and HVAC Excellence are collaborating to bridge the skill gap in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) education. The organizations are working collectively to improve the effectiveness of these training programs. Their combined vision is to provide comprehensive education resources that will enable instructors to produce the highly skilled technical and safe workforce the construction industry demand...