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Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-RemoteAccess 3.5. Users can simplify IT management and improve data communications security with RC-RemoteAccess, a flexible BACnet Virtual Private Network (B/VPN) solution that is scalable and affordable. RC-RemoteAccess 3.5 The RC-RemoteAccess 3.5 easy-to-use software does not require additional routers or controllers to deploy and permits multiple separate VLAN configurations. Users will be able to save time and money by deplo...
Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced the launch of the Resideo Home app, which will make whole-home monitoring possible for the four critical networks of the home – water, air, energy and security. At an event for industry professionals and partners at the historic Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theatre in Austin, the company showcased its vision for the future of the smart home and upcoming subscription services made possible by the new app. Through these services, homeowners will...
Viessmann celebrated a hat trick of wins at 2019’s National ACR & Heat Pump Awards. Together with its installation partners, Matrix Energy Systems and GS Renewable, the company scooped the top spot in three coveted categories: Domestic Ground Source Project, Domestic Air Source Project, and Commercial Ground Source Project. Multi-technology approach Commenting on the achievement, Jonathan Grist, Viessmann Commercial Sales Director said, “We are delighted that our heat pum...
Marley Engineered Products is excited to launch a ground-breaking new product; the out-of-sight, out-of-mind UL listed In-Floor Perimeter Convector - THX Series heater, which delivers comfort, aesthetics and safety for the ultimate supplemental heat system for both new and existing buildings. THX Series directly addresses the building's need for supplemental heat against the curtain walls and glazing, while fully integrating with the architects' designed interior spaces. The unit drops directly...
Greenheck has added two new products to its automatic balancing damper (ABD) line. Model ABD-FD incorporates a UL 555 rated 1-1/2 or 3 hour static fire damper, flanged sleeve, an ABD and an optional factory-supplied grille. The entire ABD-FD assembly is UL rated and approved and can be used in both supply and exhaust applications. Ceiling radiation damper CRD-1WT, UL classified for wood truss floor/ceiling assemblies, now has ABD-FD the option to add an ABD mounted in the plenum box. auto...
Advocates for newly introduced legislation to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants will conduct a six-figure media campaign over the next week urging Senators to support the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (S. 2754). The campaign will be led by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the HVACR industry's trade association, with support from the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy. The legislation, introduced in October by Sens. John Kenn...
Johnson Controls International plc has announced the appointment of Ganesh Ramaswamy as Vice President and President, Global Services & Transformation. In this new role, Ramaswamy will serve as an officer of the company and will provide leadership for the global service business with revenue of US$ 6.3 billion, which is a critical part of Johnson Controls' growth strategy. Service and transformation role In a combined service and transformation role, Ramaswamy will drive to improve consist...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a globally renowned provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced a number of actions to position the company for long-term success and enhance shareholder value. The company’s President and CEO, Mike Nefkens, and the board have mutually agreed to a transition, which will allow Mike to focus on family health issues. Nefkens has agreed to continue until his successor is appointed, at which time he also will step down from the board of directors. Nef...
Resideo, Inc. is set to redefine the smart-home industry at an event that they are holding on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Austin, Texas, at the historic Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater. More than 750 of the company’s professionals, distributors, partners, local stakeholders and employees are slated to attend the event, where they will share their vision to simplify the smart home industry through a network of more than 110,000 plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors, and professi...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., globally renowned provider of home comfort and security solutions, has announced a number of actions to position the company for long-term success and enhance shareholder value. CEO transition and search process The company’s President and CEO, Mike Nefkens, and the board have mutually agreed to a transition, which will allow Mike to focus on family health issues. Nefkens has agreed to continue until his successor is appointed, at which time he also will step...
In the U.S. market, that’s come about because, for a long period of time, one has had heating systems working with furnaces or old steam boilers. These older systems have flow channels of up to an inch in diameter, so they’re less susceptible to component failure as a result of iron oxide in the system. ECM technology ECM pump technology has caused a shift that all pump manufacturers are gearing up for When one moves to the more modern technology like condensing boilers and, in p...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company is excited to announce Mechanical Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in the US States of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mechanical Sales Inc. has provided expertise in the HVAC industry since 1967. The Mechanical Sales team consists of 25 engineers and more than 525 years of combined experience in the HVAC industry. Energy-efficient designs With a focus on ene...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow with a new acquisition. The high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) Fans Company is excited to announce Mechanical Sales, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma States in the US. BMI communication protocols Mechanical Sales Inc. has provided expertise in the global HVAC industry since 1967. The Mechanical Sales team consists of 25 engineers and more than 525 yea...
The Eurovent Association has released the fourth edition of the widely-applied Eurovent Recommendation 4/21 – ‘Energy Efficiency Evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes’. The updated guidelines set out a new method for the determination of the annual energy consumption for filters operating at an airflow rate other than nominal. Eurovent 4/21 was first published in 2014 and has since gone through several revisions and editions. The aim of this guideline is t...
Filtration Group- HVAC announces the launch of the Enduro-Pleat® X3, a line of tough pleated MERV 13 filters that save time and money. This new product stands up to the most demanding of HVAC applications while performing at a MERV 13 filtration efficiency, which is required for LEED certification and other specific industries. The new AEROSTAR® Enduro-Pleat X3 was engineered as the result of a specific end-user with a serious challenge. Filtration Group was contacted when standard MERV...
On the 21st November 2019, a manifest as a commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace has been signed by 73 foreign-owned multinational companies based in France. Among them also Michael Ranft, CEO of Wilo Intec S.A.S., signed this manifest and had the honor to be a part of the official hand over to the French Minister of Work, Muriel Pénicaud with an opening speech of Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Economy and Finance, at the University La Sorbonne in Paris. Gl...
The latest advance in Greenheck’s line of SP commercial ceiling exhaust fans is the Modular SP-AP exhaust fan that offers exceptional design versatility and energy efficiency. Modular SP-AP ceiling exhaust fan The SP-AP’s constant CFM EC motor technology ensures performance set points resulting in improved indoor air quality, when application static pressure is higher than expected. The SP-AP is two speed capable (constantly on low speed) with built-in time delay. Three built-in h...
Panasonic is pleased to announce they are finalists in two categories in the forthcoming and highly anticipated National ACR & Heat Pump Awards. The two categories Panasonic has been shortlisted for are; Heat Pump product with the highly energy efficient Panasonic Aquarea T-Cap, in addition to the ACR Product of the year with the innovative Panasonic GHP VRF GF3 series. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Manchester on 23rd January 2020 at the prestigious Midland Hotel. The aw...
Panasonic’s commitment to developing unbeatable, energy efficient heating and cooling solutions has resulted in the R32 PACi Water Heat Exchanger for chilled and hot water production. As a first-to-market, this ground-breaking product now provides the option of a Water Heat Exchanger for packaged air conditioning systems. This new solution offers an efficient alternative to existing boiler systems that tend to be detrimental to the environment. The new R32 WHE fits appropriately with Pana...
Ambivalence towards energy waste permeates every facet of UK life, new research conducted by Schneider Electric has found. The firm has calculated that at least 117 million tons of UK emissions were created in 2018 by wasted energy: energy that was lost in the generation and transmission process or wasted due to inefficiencies in UK buildings. The figure does not take into account emissions from energy lost in the food supply chain, industry or transport sectors. The research findings, publishe...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host four free educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place February 3-5, 2019, in Orlando. No pre-registration is required and all sessions will take place at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit AHRI in the West Hall at booth 3300, where they’ll showcase the member companies and certification program participants, share information about the world-class standards and certification program, and provide det...
WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, through its newly-established subsidiary, American-Marsh Pumps LLC., has acquired the assets of US manufacturer J-Line Pump Co. d/b/a American-Marsh Pumps. Headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, American-Marsh Pumps currently employs 55 people. Strengthening market position “The acquisition of American-Marsh Pumps strengthens our strategic market position in the US, and expands the product portfolio for our customers in the Water Management, Indu...
Johnson Controls announces the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller with R-1233zd (E) refrigerant was named a Top 10 Green Product for 2020 by BuildingGreen magazine. This marks one of numerous honors the YZ chiller has captured since its launch in 2018. Top 10 Green Products 2020 “It is a great honor for the YZ Chiller to be recognized for its contributions to help support a greener planet,” said Christine Detz, director, product management, centrifugal chillers, Building...
Members of the HVACR community reported a continued positive business outlook heading into 2020 in the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal Annual Economic Outlook Survey. The survey was distributed to past and prospective attendees, as well as industry manufacturers, to gauge the market leading into the new year. Additionally, for the first time, the 2020 report includes input on trends, issues and opportunities as outlined by representatives from industry associations regarding their respective...
The display, titled Going Green – The Drive for Energy Efficiency, is sponsored by Glasgow-based Aggreko, the global leader for mobile, modular power, heating, cooling, and energy storage. The exhibit focuses on Watt’s pioneering spirit, his legacy, and his dedication to efficiency. It aims to connect today’s pressing need for renewable energy sources with Watt’s inventions which saved large amounts of fossil fuels and improved the efficiency of existing technology such...
"In the future, we will focus even more on the respective core competencies of the two companies. Thus, create new synergies, which of course also benefit our customers," says Henrik Jørgensen, President of the Controls Division at Danfoss. With this new cooperation, Proemion will directly supply Danfoss' end customers worldwide with its products. The CANlink® mobile, Proemion's telematics control unit, is equipped with Danfoss' diagnostic communication protocol. Enabling connected m...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced the enhanced Design Envelope IPC 9521 Integrated Plant Control System designed to significantly improve the operating efficiencies of plants using either identical or non-identical chillers. Designed with advanced operating algorithms to reduce energy and water consumption, the TowerMax option is an optimization feature that can help variable speed chiller plants achieve up to 45% energy savings. It compliments both new and existing Building Management...
As outcome of the two-year Special Project ‘Evaporative Cooling 2030’, the Eurovent Association has published a set of documents including a new Eurovent Recommendation and a dedicated flyer, providing a clear overview of what the evaporative cooling industry saves in terms of CO2 emissions today and what it can save tomorrow. These documents are complemented by the first-ever European evaporative cooling industry monograph providing a clear indication on its size and scope. Euroven...
Danfoss has entered into collaboration with Microsoft to bring domain expertise in Refrigeration and HVAC to the cloud. Through this collaboration customers will benefit from long-standing industry knowledge on a new platform powered by Microsoft Azure. The new cloud services will enable major savings, operational efficiency and can further increase sales effectiveness for Refrigeration and HVAC system owners and professionals. Accelerating digitalization with cloud-based services Danfoss ext...
Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is celebrating its 60-year anniversary of producing commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment in Clarksville. Celebrating with Trane is the Clarksville mayor, Kim McMillan, who recognizes current and retired employees for six decades of dedication, commitment to customers and the plant’s positive impact on the community. The Ingersoll Rand foundation also provided a...
