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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that its European subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. acquired on April 1 all shares of AQS PRODUKTER AB, a comfort, process, and IT cooling and heat pump distributor in Sweden, a market with promising prospects. AQS, which has been selling commercial cooling and heat pump products for 35 years, possesses excellent technical capabilities and know-how. Until now, Mitsubishi Electric has been selling mainly residential and light commercial products...

Spring has sprung in Texas. While Texans know this means beautiful bluebonnets, lots of tree pollen, and some wicked thunderstorms, they also know it means that summer is just around the corner. In the 21st century, it’s hard to imagine enduring a Texas summer heat wave without air conditioning, but many Texans throughout history did just that. Nineteenth-century Texas settlers “worked smarter, not harder.” They would split their workday between the cooler morning hours and th...

A.O. Smith, a manufacturer of hot water solutions for homes and businesses, has been named a 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for its contribution and dedication to manufacturing high-efficiency water heaters. This is the second consecutive year that A. O. Smith has received this honor. Award winners are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Each year, ENERGY STAR acknowledges businesses and organizations in their respecti...

AgriD Inc., which DENSO Corporation and Asai Nursery, Inc., jointly established, has started shipping cherry tomatoes cultivated at its newly built greenhouse, one of the largest in Japan, in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture. Japanese agriculture faces severe labor shortages due to the decreasing number and aging of farmers. Smart farming based on robot technology and ICT holds the potential to help farmers compensate for lost labor, while achieving high-quality agricultural production. AgriD AgriD...

DENSO Corporation (DENSO), the second largest advanced automotive technology supplier in the world, has announced its investment in Certhon Group (Certhon), operating mainly in Europe and the United States, to expand the horticulture business in the global market. DENSO and Certhon will collaborate to develop and provide greenhouse solutions. agricultural production system While food demand increases as the global population continues to grow, the number of the agricultural population is decr...

DENSO Corporation announced it is joining a project from D-Wave Systems Inc., the pioneer in quantum cloud service “Leap2”, to give anyone working on problems related to COVID-19 free, immediate access to the company’s quantum computer. As researchers in every industry, such as medical care and infection prevention, are trying to find solutions, the initiative comes in response to a request from the Canadian government for solutions to the pandemic across industries. Hybrid q...

Multi-zone Ductless installations, when applied correctly, can heat or cool multiple spaces effectively. They may even present an easier installation than a traditional unitary system installs when running ductwork seems almost impossible. When the situation presents itself, one must make sure that all bases are covered when designing and installing these Multi-zone systems.   Here are a few tips and tricks to help better understand and apply Multi-zone Ductle...

The Annual General Meeting of March 30, 2020 was held at the headquarters of BELIMO Holding AG in Hinwil (Switzerland) excluding personal attendance of all shareholders. Having regard to ordinance 2 on measures to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) the Board of Directors decided to take this precautionary measure for the protection of its shareholders. The independent proxy therefore represented 86.91 percent of voting share capital at 2020's Annual General Meeting. The shareholders approved all mo...

With a fresh and modern design that will adapt to any electronic device for comfortable viewing, the new website of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) will provide user-friendly access to the most relevant information in refrigeration As the only independent intergovernmental science and technology-based organization dedicated to refrigeration, the new website will continue to support the IIR mission to deliver quality refrigeration information resources whilst also promoting kn...

Friedrich’s ductless line of products will happily replace their gas or expensive electric heaters with extremely efficient heat pump operation all the way down to 0°F. While typical heat pumps only operate down to ~40°F before switching into “Emergency heat” electric heat mode, Friedrich heat pumps can continue to work for 40 more degrees, offering Heating Seasonal Performance (HSPF) ratings as high as 11.00.   Heat pumps work by taking the heat energy from...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announces that a significant portion of the products it makes over the next two weeks at its nine manufacturing sites in the United States will be donated to American heroes working across the country on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.  “These men and women are working around the clock to keep us safe. We’re relying on them, and they are relying on us and the products we make to keep their families safe and fed,” said Kevin N...

The purpose of this communication is to confirm that ALL Evapco USA operations, including subsidiary companies, are open for business and ready to do their part to help the great country navigate the difficult waters created by COVID-19. Evapco is currently operating with full force and complying with all COVID-19 directives while the company designs and manufactures products which serve the critical infrastructure needs of the country, including business sectors in the food industry, healthcare...

The current national emergency with COVID-19 is unprecedented and at Baxi Heating, they are doing their best to continue to keep UK homes, hospitals and businesses supplied with heating and hot water during this difficult period. The vital work they are doing at this time was highlighted), when they were contacted by a supplier that had been asked for 32 hot water heaters to equip NHS isolation units. Although they had run out of stock of these water heaters, colleagues at the company’s f...

On behalf of the employees and management at Uponor North America, the company stated that they are operating safely in their multiple plants and distribution centers with office teams working from home to cater to all the requirements and queries of customers and partners. Key COVID-19 Precautions Key Coronavirus precautions adopted: Instituting an internal task force to continually monitor the situation; Moving office workers to remote locations; Practicing and monitoring social distanc...

Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has made it easier to improve cooling efficiency in edge applications and data centers with the SmartRack® Aisle Containment System. The new aisle containment system, which keeps hot and cool air separated, promotes better temperature control and improved equipment performance in hot or cold aisle environments. The system incorporates existing rack infrastructure and can be easily installed and modified without assis...

Australia’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturer, Seeley International calls on the Federal and State Governments to confirm that it will be recognized as an Essential Service provider, should wider geographic and industry lockdowns come into force as part of escalating COVID-19 response measures.  Seeley International Group Managing Director, Mr. Jon Seeley, said, “Good heating and fresh air ventilation are essential to good health, and must be maintained, es...

During the current situation and the Government's instructions to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the very difficult decision has been taken to temporarily reduce Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’s operations. This is to reduce movement of staff, both site and office based to protect not only the company’s own staff and their families, but also their clients and the wider community. As part of this temporary suspension, all site-based installation works will cease...

These are unprecedented times. At Carrier, protecting the health, safety and well-being of the employees and serving customers is Carrier’s top priority. The solutions are essential to healthy living – to maintaining indoor air quality, transporting the world’s perishable food and medical supply and keeping people protected from smoke and fire. As they navigate the evolving circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID19), they are taking actions aligned with the la...

When guests stay at a hotel, they expect to be comfortable. Whatever they may put up with at home or at work, they don’t expect to have those same issues at a hotel. Matt Ganser, who has worked on both office buildings and hotels as EVP of technology and engineering at the energy-savings-as-a-service company Carbon Lighthouse, said the guest experience at hotels consequently plays a much larger part in deciding how to handle maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning syst...

In these challenging times, the likes of which no one has ever witnessed in the lifetime, CoolAutomation wishes customers’ families and communities good health. CoolAutomation also wants to let customers know that they at CoolAutomation continue to be open for business. Remote management, control and service of HVAC systems The company has taken all the necessary steps to ensure the team is protected as much as possible and that the business has the financial resilience to overcome the...

Due to the recommendations of the Government, business will be closed for three weeks. The closure of the business will take effect on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The business will be back on Tuesday April 14, 2020, unless otherwise noted.

As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trane Technologies team is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures and taking care of each other, along with the organization’s partners and customers. Trane Technologies’ business is largely categorized as ‘critical’ by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They provide heating, cooling and ventilation solutions for essential spaces like homes, hospitals, ph...

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., the home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, unveils Haier Internet of Clothing (‘IoC’) Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform. Using the platform, Haier IoC helps the world fight COVID-19 by connecting companies with donors and manufacturers across countries and industries, allowing them to combat material shortages and source high-quality resources. Launched in early...

As part of the commitment to employees and the communities where all live and work, GE Appliances (GEA) is investing in the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund. Created by Louisville Metro Government, the Community Foundation of Louisville, Metro United Way and other corporate and community partners across Louisville, One Louisville is an emergency response fund that will rapidly deploy resources to individuals and community-based organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in the region...

Ariston is constantly monitoring the progress of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and evaluating its effect on the valued customers and colleagues. Customer safety and wellbeing remain Ariston’s top priority in these uncertain times. Following the latest guidance and advice issued by the World Health Organization and the Government, they’ve taken practical steps to ensure they can continue to provide consistent levels of service and customer care. Ariston is aware daily lives are...

Good news for building owners, engineers/architects, and HVAC contractors who can now save energy, construction costs, and space in commercial facilities with this latest approved code addition. Doorway air curtains were approved June 25, 2019 as alternatives to vestibules on most commercial building entries in the upcoming ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.” The professional association’s approved addition requires...

Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO, George Oliver, reaffirmed that the Company is delivering 'essential products, services, and personnel' during the COVID-19 pandemic. "At times like these, it is critically important to reach out and let people know that we are here and that we continue to help hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses as needed to continue their operations," said Oliver. The Company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced the appointment of Cynthia Hostetler as a new member of its Board of Directors. Hostetler has more than 20 years of leadership experience managing large investment funds, allocating capital for businesses - including restructuring and mergers and acquisitions transactions - and overseeing governance and regulatory compliance. Former president and board member Previously, Hostetler served as preside...

Danfoss’ precautions keep the business running : First and foremost, the company’s focus is on keeping everyone safe and they have taken prompt action all over the world to get the needed health and safety precautions in place to help ensure the wellbeing of all their colleagues. This is key to ensure that the company continue to operate and serve their customers. They are following the different requirements by local authorities, and their contingency plans have been quickly put...

Hi-line Industries, a supplier to the compressed air sector, has a solution for all companies seeking a temporary way of delivering high-quality, dry compressed air. An affordable and responsive rental scheme is now in place at the company, covering Hi-line’s comprehensive range of compressed air dryers. Although hiring a compressor is easy enough for short-batch emergency runs or exceptionally busy periods, finding specialist drying equipment is not so straightforward. And yet air qualit...