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The company continues to help installers manage ongoing refrigerant change. The valves are just two of an extended well-known refrigeration portfolio of Danfoss products to be qualified for the A2L-classified refrigerants, in response to demand from customers who want to use ultra-low GWP alternatives to R404A and R134a. Danfoss has created new, dedicated versions of the popular design, an industry staple since the T2’s launch in 1966. As with all mechanical valves, each model is optimize...
One can monitor one’s refrigeration assets at any time, from anywhere with the ProsaLink mobile app- simple IoT connectivity for the small stores which have no central management control. Simple app-based solution for food store owner. For simple refrigeration monitoring, the ProsaLink app, paired with the PR-SC4 telemetry device capturing the data, is a user-friendly, 24/7 real-time temperature and automatic data-logging solution - combined with alarm notifications to enable immediate ac...
Viessmann welcomes announcement of a new Green Homes Grant by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. The government will issue vouchers of up to £5,000 per household and up to £10,000 for low income households, to cover two-thirds of the cost of home improvements such as loft, wall and floor insulation, eco-friendly boilers, heat pumps, double or triple-glazed windows, low-energy lighting and energy-efficient doors. Fossil-Fuelled boilers “We know the government...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces the next generation Lossnay Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) units, the RVX. During heating season, this high-performance ERV improves comfort and efficiency by tempering outside air with heat from the exhaust air stream before supplying it to a space, while during cooling season, the exiting cooler air re...
Jacques Technologies and Luxriot have officially announced the High Level Interface (HLI) between their systems. Combining Jacques’ quality audio intercom system with Luxriot’s renowned video management system, Evo, the solution captures and records audio streaming with the associated CCTV. Audio intercom System – Evo VMS Truly encapsulating the capabilities and benefits of third-party integration by efficiently using security resources, the integration between Jacques Techno...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled two new COMPASS R high efficiency models with ECM Motor Technology for up to 80% energy savings. COMPASS R circulators Featuring an air-cooled ECM motor and advanced Design Envelope variable speed technology, the new COMPASS R20-35 and R40-45 circulators can replace many competing models with bolt-for-bolt connection capability. The new COMPASS R models cover a wide performance range and are energy efficient upgrades for two and three-piece and wet roto...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his summer statement, announcing a number of interventions to help stimulate the economic recovery from Coronavirus. With measures tackling issues raised in the CIPHE’s manifesto for the plumbing and heating industry - such as education and energy efficiency - this mini budget is set to have a particular impact on the sector. The outlook for young people has been top of the agenda in recent weeks, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson enthusiastic about the co...
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, has produced a Heat Pump Charter aimed at ensuring the best consumer experience is obtained when heat pumps are installed, replacing other systems. It is a starting point; and represents the minimum requirements needed to give consumers confidence that their new heating system will deliver the affordability, warmth, and comfort they expect. Benefits Of The Charter Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “The heating industry wants to give c...
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced a $62 million investment to expand production at its massive, 750-acre manufacturing complex in Louisville and the creation of 260 new jobs as each of the three major manufacturing plants at Appliance Park ramp up assembly lines to produce more washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators. “The investments and new jobs we are announcing today are another demonstration of our commitment to continue enhancing our manufacturing footprint in t...
Nothing brings wintertime operations to a halt faster than a frozen and blocked pipe. When industrial and residential pipes freeze, flow stops, expensive equipment breaks, surrounding items are damaged, the valuable product is lost, and repair downtime begins. Even if the pipe’s contents have a lower freezing point, changes in viscosity can cause catastrophic damage. Applying insulation and other heating solutions before the winter months begin, saves the user time, money, and frust...
In the context of the current developments at the meat manufacturer Tönnies in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, there is currently a public discussion as to whether the ventilation system in operation could have contributed to the spread of the coronavirus. Martin Exner, professor at the Institute for Hygiene and Public Health at the University of Bonn, is quoted in a WDR report from June 24th, 2020. There it says: Exner has identified a ‘previously overlooked risk factor’ in his invest...
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, announced that its flagship destination resort has rebranded and changed its name to “Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls,” effective July 2, 2020. The Hall of Fame Village Powered by Johnson Controls possesses a contemporary vision, mission, and values that adjure the destinatio...
The BDH welcomes twelve new member companies to its ranks. The BDH's general assembly had previously spoken out in favor of admission at an extraordinary meeting. The new members produce ceramic chimneys or elements for such systems. The BDH is thus expanding the exhaust technology department, in which up until now only the manufacturers of stainless steel exhaust systems were represented. “It is expedient to bundle the interests of the producers of exhaust systems in one organization. In...
Greenheck’s latest electric duct heater, model IDHE-O with a NEMA 4 enclosure, is UL listed for outdoor applications. The IDHE-O allows for multiple mounting positions where the control cabinet can be installed on either side of a horizontal duct or in any orientation on a vertical duct. The control cabinet is offset from the heating element like traditional duct heaters. However, the installer can position the offset to the left or to the right making installation easy. Control terminal...
KNF's new N 630 diaphragm vacuum/compressor pump series delivers high pressure and gas tightness with a durable, long-life design. Four versions are available for use in industrial coolant systems, gas recycling, gas and emissions measurement/analysis, and leak detection across a wide variety of industries, from chemical processing and energy to physics research. With a long service life, vacuum down to 0.74 inHg (25 mbar abs), positive pressure up to 174 psig (12 bar rel), and a flow rate up t...
Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 17th annual Dealer Design Awards program, sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News (ACHR News) magazine. EcoNet Enabled Unit Cooler An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 93 entries. HTPG’s Center Mount EcoNet...
The Revolvair™, the Air Curtain System for Revolving Doors, supports the expectation that lobbies are comfortable and welcoming. Berner International announces the Revolvair™ Air Curtain System for Revolving Doors. The RevolvAir™ allows buildings to meet the expectation that occupants can comfortably socialize, work, and hang out in the lobby. While revolving doors significantly reduce a building’s energy consumption, they are not ‘airtight’. The revolving do...
All Belimo locations are operating with a high level of product availability. Thanks to the remarkable efforts of the company’s employees worldwide, they have been able to cope with this pandemic in such an excellent way as that their customers did not experience any increase in lead times or lack of availability of their products. At the same time, the company was maintaining safety and health of their employees as their top priority in all their facilities worldwide. Several authorities...
A. O. Smith announces that it has been named a ‘2020 Top Workplace’ by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper. The award is based solely on employee feedback gathered from a third-party study conducted earlier this year. Evaluating employee feedback “All of us at A. O. Smith are very excited that our Milwaukee headquarters and technology center have been recognized as a ‘Top Workplace’ in southeast Wisconsin,” said Mark Petrarca, SVP of human resources &am...
As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, the team at Trane is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures, and taking care of each other, the partners and the customers. They have implemented steps in an effort to protect the Trane team, the customers and the people who work, play and heal in the facilities where they provide services and systems. Trane’s business is largely categorized as ‘critical’ by the U.S. Depart...
Eurovent Middle East has opened up membership to the consultant community in a move to bring the industry in the region closer together and support technical exchange on a range of pressing issues. With his background in mechanical engineering, Dr. Iyad Al-Attar is both an Air Filtration consultant and an environmental enthusiast. He is currently a Visiting Academic Fellow in the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Air Filtration for...
Viessmann is inviting its employees, installers and partners, as well as their families and friends, to walk, run or cycle as many kilometers as they can over the next two weeks as part of the company’s global ‘ViMove for Climate’ campaign. Inspired by the need to protect the environment for future generations around the world, ‘ViMove for Climate’ involves Viessmann donating one young tree for every one kilometer completed on foot or every three kilometers covered...
J2 Innovations, the developer of the easy-to-configure and use software platform for building automation and IoT applications, FIN Framework (FIN), unveiled a strategic partnership with Clivet SpA that will enable the global maker of specialist HVAC systems to develop innovative HVAC plant and building optimization solutions. By leveraging FIN, OEMs can rapidly launch their own software and control products to the market by leveraging FIN’s open platform and wide range of building au...
HYZER is new product that integrates the latest generation of efficient products together in a system. The control implements state-of-the-art algorithms to reduce energy consumption and preventively optimize operating conditions of all units, pumps and external devices involved in the heating and cooling production. HYZER control device offers different integration levels: from the management of more units in parallel to the control of auxiliary devices, such as dry coolers and/or external pum...
As cities, states and countries begin to reopen, people that live and work in buildings will need assurance building owners and operators are taking every precaution to ensure health and safety, starting with the air they breathe. Though guidance around the transmission of COVID-19 continues to evolve, experts agree that indoor air quality should be a top priority. Johnson Controls, a pioneer in creating safe and secure building environments, is committed to helping create spaces that put people...
The Connectivity Ecosystem, a partnership between Schneider Electric, Somfy and Danfoss, welcome its newest member to the alliance, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions that enables safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. With a combined vision of driving simple, safe and seamless solutions for both residential and commercial applications, the partnership will deliver a superior value proposition to customers, combining expertise in comprehensive solutions brin...
Pump insulation jackets are specialized protective equipment designed to fit around industrial pumping equipment. Many different industries pump fluids or gases through pipes and need points of pump access on their pipeline. These industries include oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, power plants, marine and aerospace, chemical, bio-pharmaceutical, and more. These pumps are critical locations and are greatly vulnerable, regardless of their contents. Keeping pumps functional and protected...
Do not worry if HVAC equipment starts running into problems. It happens occasionally, and the Internet is full of results for “HVAC repair near me”, but there is no guarantee that they solve problems without additional charges, poor-quality parts, or simply HVAC scams. The HVAC Service offers high-quality and certified diagnostics, maintenance, installation, and repair. Advantages of HVAC repair with The HVAC Service’s team: The repair technicians are licensed, so user...
Industry-renowned efficiency, precise temperature control and new remote servicing capabilities improve home owner experience and reinforce Lennox’ leadership in product innovation. Lennox Industries (Lennox), a trusted HVAC brand for 125 years, is raising the bar on its Ultimate Comfort System, by unveiling a 99 percent efficient gas furnace with enhanced diagnostics, and a new Lennox PROs Service Dashboard for contractors, in order to improve customer relationship management and remote...
ADEY attended the Rinnai new product open house at SRGI's training center in Raynham, Massachusetts and what a success it was. Tankless water heater From the new Rinnai Sensei condensing tankless water heater & the Demand Duo 80-gallon hybrid water heater to ADEY's award-winning MagnaClean Commercial range and hot off the block, MagnaCleanse flushing unit, many contractors managed to feast their eyes on the latest and greatest HVAC products. It was an awesome day of meeting new HVAC pros,...
