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Samsung have extended the warranty on their residential and commercial single and multi-split ranges to seven years, to fall in line with the warranty already offered on their Heat Pumps and VRF ranges. To support this, installation engineers are able to attend training sessions online or at one of the Samsung Training Academies in Chertsey and Mansfield. Samsung training courses are open to FGas qualified air conditioning engineers and are free to attend. Split systems products By completing...
Tewkesbury-based Cotteswold Dairy has taken delivery of four new insulated curtain side trailers, each mounted with a Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 unit. The units will help improve sustainability across Cotteswold Dairy’s 70-unit refrigerated transport fleet. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and cold chain solutions. A Carrier Transicold customer for more than 20 years, this is the first...
Schneider Electric., the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that BPX, the distributor of industrial automation components has been appointed as a UK Alliance Master Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD). The appointment is recognition of the level of expertise BPX holds in the industrial integration of Schneider Electric systems. BPX has the proven industrial automation solution knowledge, experience, and capabilities to h...
The EE212 humidity and temperature sensor by E+E Elektronik is suitable for challenging measurement tasks in climate technology, agriculture, and the pharmaceuticals industry. Thanks to the modular probe design the sensing module can be easily replaced directly on-site if needed. E+E sensor coating, the wide choice of filter caps, and the robust IP65 / NEMA 4 enclosure ensure accurate and reliable measurements even under challenging working conditions. Interchangeable Sensing Module The EE212...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, has expanded its line of Premium commercial rooftop units, which are now available in 25-80 tons variants. Premier platform units The Johnson Controls Premier platform units provide building owners with state-of-the-art efficiency levels that significantly reduce operational costs over the life of the unit, while ensuring indoor air quality (IAQ) is maximized through optional features, such...
Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has announced that the company leadership will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Wolfe Industrials Virtual Conference 2021. They will speak at 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The live webcast will be accessible on the Trane Technologies official website, under the investor relations section. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, following the virtual event.
Emerson announced it will host an E360 Webinar on Thursday, May 27 at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) titled, ‘Preparing for the Safe Use of A2L Refrigerants in Commercial Refrigeration.’ It will be co-hosted by Dr. Rajan Rajendran, Emerson’s Vice President, systems innovation center and sustainability. The webinar, aimed at retailers and equipment manufacturers, will be a roundtable discussion featuring European retailer, ASDA. Commercial refrigeration equipment With the U.S. Enviro...
Ninety percent of American homes use some form of air conditioner, whether it’s central heat and air or window units. These essential systems help keep American homes cool and comfortable when the weather gets hot. Unfortunately, air conditioning systems don’t last forever. The average system will last between twelve and seventeen years under normal conditions. During this lifespan, a few common air conditioner problems could arise. What are the most common AC issues...
Bradford White Corporation, the manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products, announces a partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, a grassroots non-profit organization working to increase global access to safe water and sanitation. The partnership affirms Bradford White’s commitment to impactful engagement within the industry and supports Plumbers Without Borders’ ongoing contributions to professional training, promoting careers in the...
Aircuity, the front-runner in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, announced it is offering the company’s proprietary, industry-first exhaust fan control application in combination with its Lab Efficiency solution to deliver maximum savings and compliance with the requirements of California’s ‘Title 24’ Building Standards Code for energy efficiency in buildings. Aircuity introduced the exhaust fan control application in 2010, recognizing that this “last mi...
The Commission has submitted the Roadmap for feedback within 4 weeks. After this period, a dedicated meeting of the Consultation Forum will be organized to discuss the preparation of the Working Plan. It is expected that the Working Plan could be published as a Communication in the third quarter of 2021. Of the possible new items listed two may be relevant to Eurovent: swimming pool heaters and industrial sensors. Relevant to all members will be horizontal measures relating to lightweight des...
Carrier is pleased to announce a series of informative webinars focused on its Healthy, Safe, Sustainable Cold Chain Program, designed to help customers meet rapidly evolving supply chain demands and make their cold chain activities more effective. Carrier Global Corporation is the foremost provider of innovative healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The need for safe and sustainable cold chain technologies to preserve and protect the supply of food, medicine, and v...
Now more than ever, indoor air quality (IAQ) – and how it influences personal health – is critically important. Indoor environments should be controlled, safe, comfortable, and reliable. Today, CIAT shares its commitment to help preserve the health and well-being of everyone in everyday life with the launch of #CIAT4life, a campaign to spread awareness of CIAT’s advanced IAQ solutions and services to help create healthier indoor environments. CIAT is part of Carrier Global Corp...
The new range of Pearl air conditioning units from Haier HVAC Solutions sets the standard for comfort cooling and heating. The range offers greater protection against airborne health hazards, features innovative self-clean technology, and comes with an in-built wi-fi module giving the user complete flexibility and control. The modern, stylish design is available in a crisp, matt white finish and is a perfect solution for a residential mono-split or multi-system heating and cooling. UVC Generat...
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 Robert D. Smith as vice president of supply chain management. A long-time employee of Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies, Smith joins METUS with over 27 years of experience in product engineering, plant management, distribution, logistics, and supply chain. Work experience Smith most recently...
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced that the organization joined two of its sister industry associations – the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), in seeking ‘fairness’ in government assistance and policy, with respect to the shortage of semiconductors. AHRI joins NEMA and AHAM In a letter to Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, the heads of the three organiz...
On April 29, Kurt’s AC & Heat and YORK® Factory Direct partnered with Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Ocklawaha, FL., for Army Specialist James Lipscomb. During a mission in Iraq, Specialist Lipscomb was injured when his truck hit an IED. He suffers from degenerative joint disease, PTSD, and a traumatic brain injury. For his service to his country, Specialist Lipscomb was awarded a Purple Heart. Wi-Fi® enabled YORK system To support...
Power over Ethernet (PoE) offers several benefits for process engineers, as it omits the need for a separate DC power infrastructure, providing power and communications via the same cable. This brings new agility as flowmeters can be installed wherever needed. In addition, ABB 4-wire Ethernet combines classic outputs with future communication protocols. Offering a modular design allows the combination of both worlds and ensures that devices are future-proof, increasing the longevity of the flo...
AAON, INC., announced its results for the first quarter of 2021. Net sales for the first quarter of 2021 decreased 15.8 percent to $115.8 million from $137.5 million in the first quarter of 2020. The year over year decline in net sales was partially attributable to fewer production days due to an extended holiday shutdown in early January and winter storm in February and is a reflection of our markets temporarily moderating at the end of 2020.
Adcock has a long working relationship with Sky UK Ltd and takes great pride in being involved in some of their very important projects. It was contracted to provide an additional water chiller for Sky’s new data center office located in the heart of Leeds. The site had very strict noise restrictions due to local adjacent properties, this meant a standard chiller could not be fitted. However, for experienced designers and engineers, this wasn’t a barrier. Adcock designed and...
Strict sound regulations typically apply in inner-city or residential areas where buildings are built closer together. This means that choosing highly-efficient HVAC equipment to decarbonize the premises might pose challenges to sound regulations. The latest-generation commercial heat pumps are already designed for quiet operation, however, for sound-sensitive projects, this new low-sound enclosure further reduces sound power levels by up to 10 dB(A). Additional calculations of sound, capacity...
Lúcia Veiga Moretti has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of BDR Thermea Group, starting 3 May 2021. Lúcia joins BDR Thermea from security industry pioneer Allegion, where she served as senior vice president and president of Europe, Middle East, India & Africa region for seven years. Experience and education Before Allegion, Lúcia spent nearly 25 years in the automotive industry, most recently as senior vice president of Delphi and president of Delphi Produ...
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 announce the hiring of Robert D. Smith as vice president of supply chain management. Robert Smith A long-time employee of Ingersoll Rand and Trane Technologies, Smith joins METUS with over 27 years of experience in product engineering, plant management, distribution, logistics, and supply chain. Smith most recently served as a globa...
In a new video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video outlines the importance of dehumidification in HVAC systems and a recent discovery that holds the promise of increasing HVAC system energy efficiency. In humid climates, dehumidifiers are typically incorporated into HVAC systems. Dehumidifiers are important for removing extra moisture in the air and helping prevent the growth of mold and other bacte...
If one has ever done anything even remotely related to HVAC, they have probably encountered ASHRAE at some point. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is a widely influential organization that sets all sorts of industry guidelines. Though one don’t technically have to follow ASHRAE standards, doing so can make ones systems a lot more effective and energy efficient. This guide will cover all the basics so that one can make sure ones data centers g...
Carrier has announced the availability of evaporative pre-cooling technology on Carrier’s AquaForce® 30XV product line. This technology harnesses the power of evaporation to lower ambient air temperatures entering Carrier’s 30XV chiller – helping to reduce chiller power consumption, increase reliability and extend the life of the chiller. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chai...
Atlanta-based manufacturer’s representative will work with the Noritz sales team, promoting tankless in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Noritz America recently announced that Sunbelt Marketing, Inc. (Austell, GA) will help cover the Southeast tankless water heater market, effective March 11, 2021. The master distributor and buy/sell manufacturer’s representative will work alongside Noritz’s sales team staff in that region. expertise in water heating Sunbelt M...
Studies confirm commercial air filters reduce the spread of airborne viruses. When a person sneezes, coughs, or speaks, tiny airborne droplets that could contain viruses not only travel many feet but can spread through the HVAC system to all areas inside buildings. a portable air filtration system To provide an additional layer of protection against viruses, American Air Filter, Co. Inc., and its subsidiary Flanders Corp (AAF Flanders), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, developed AstroPure&tr...
FläktGroup SEMCO is introducing a new phase in the Elite Series. The FläktGroup SEMCO Elite Series provides superior indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy recovery, in an affordable compact design. The design addresses the industry need of providing humidity control while also acting as part of an integrated system, which provides total space conditioning. The Elite Series The UWC offers the highest latent and sensible heat transfer efficiency media in its class The Elite Series is e...
AccuAir, Inc., a Bard heating and cooling systems specialist and distributor serving educational and commercial customers throughout Florida, has announced the introduction of a new Bard QC model to its Chilled Water Single-Zone (SZ), Variable Air Volume (VAV) product line. As Frank Suranyi, AccuAir’s Engineered Products Manager, points out, the SZ-VAV system is not a new concept but the updated Bard QC Chilled Water Unit was developed in response to input from Florida school districts cu...
