Commercial HVAC - News
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company said in a statement that they are excited to announce Tom Barrow Company as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the new design and construction market in the US States of Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. Online Learning Center Since 1955, Tom Barrow has provided a premier HVAC product line-up coupled with quality customer service Since 1955, Tom Barrow has provided a premier HVAC product line-up coupled with quality customer servi...
ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. ASHRAE and DOE sign MoU The MoU was signed by 2018-2019 ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter, P.E. and DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Daniel R. Simmons, on May 22. The agreement defines parameters on how ASHRAE and the DOE will collaborate more close...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the addition of Aaron Gunzner in the new role of advocacy manager. Gunzner will assume responsibility for many activities related to advocacy in North America, including participation in code hearings, conferences, and meetings; service on advocacy-related committees; contributing to advocacy-related content and member advisories; improving infrastructure for advocacy; and contributing to positive industry relations. HVAC...
LondonEnergy is a long-standing client of Adcock and they have secured a maintenance contract extension for a further three years. Adcock is providing maintenance, reactive works as well as emergency breakdown cover for over one hundred air conditioning units. air conditioning equipment Yvonne Mitchell-Owen, Supply Chain Officer, commented: “Your response time was in some cases, within that workday, as LondonEnergy explained and prioritize our workload to your teams, the support and rec...
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is proud to announce Sean Robertson as ACCA’s new Vice President of Membership and Business Operations and Todd Washam as Vice President of Public Policy and Industry Relations. Sean Robertson comes to ACCA with more than fifteen years of experience leading advocacy and member engagement efforts at the Alzheimer’s Association, the Land Trust Alliance, and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. In each role, he harnessed the...
The second largest global mobility supplier - DENSO and powertrain supplier - Aisan have reached a basic agreement based on the Board of Directors meeting on May 20, 2019, to begin studying the possibility of increasing DENSO’s stake in Aisan and also transferring part of DENSO’s powertrain business to Aisan. This initiative would help strengthen the companies’ competitiveness in powertrain and future growth areas. The auto industry is facing a once-in-a-century paradigm...
Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata's launches its new Brand Shop — M/s REKO Electronic, near Girja More, Asansol. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Exceeding Customer Expectations Our new range of adjustable inverter ACs, co...
Carrier Transicold’s free app for mobile devices that helps refrigerated truck operators find nearby Carrier Transicold dealerships has been upgraded with a fresh appearance, a significantly expanded dealer database and helpful new user features. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. Helpful Reference Material The improved app now cover...
Carrier continues to invest in training programs to provide resources for dealers and to attract new technicians to the industry. To further its goal of providing cutting-edge training materials for dealers and distributors, Carrier will be working with Interplay Learning to create custom virtual reality (VR) training modules. Carrier users will also gain access to Interplay’s growing catalog featuring more than 100 hours of training The modules will feature product-specific content excl...
Rheem announces the appointment of its Director of Digital Marketing, Brian White, to the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Board of Directors. CABA is a non-profit industry association that provides information, education and networking to help promote advanced technologies for the automation of homes and buildings. "I sincerely welcome Brian White to the CABA Board of Directors," said Ronald J. Zimmer, CABA President & CEO. "His appointment will enhance the Board's expert...
ASHRAE announced the launch of a webpage to encourage the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application. The new Refrigeration webpage, referred to as the “R” in ASHRAE, highlights the Society’s commitment to supporting the role of refrigeration worldwide. The webpage features resources information and publications concerning refrigeration and refrigerants such as standards, design guides, ASHRAE courses and more. This page incorporates ASHRAE’s past in re...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the revision of ANSI/AMCA Standard 610, Laboratory Methods of Testing Airflow Measurement Stations for Performance Rating. Accuracy Of Airflow Measurement The newly designated ANSI/AMCA Standard 610-19 establishes uniform test methods for determining the performance characteristics and accuracy of airflow measurement stations under varied airflow rates and conditions. Revisions to ANSI/AMCA Standard 610 include: Updat...
Robertson Heating Supply Co. is taking a few days, in the second week of May 2019, to celebrate its 85th anniversary. On May 14th night, company officials and vendors enjoyed a banquet at Alliance Country Club, in Ohio and on May 15th, the company is conducting a private event to showcase its vendors. 85 years of excellence The company’s President, Scott Robertson, in remarks given on May 14th, offered thanks to those who have played a significant role in Robertson Heating Supply’s...
Robertson Heating Supply Co. continued its 85th anniversary celebration Wednesday with a vendor expo that brought hundreds of people to the West Main Street business. The private event gave the company a chance to showcase vendors from several states. One special guest in attendance was retired NFL football player Joe Thomas, who was on hand to sign autographs and take photos with guests. Thomas, who is regarded as one of the best offensive linemen of all time, played 11 seasons with the Clevel...
Adcock was recommended to South East Water and asked to provide the most effective solution for issues they were experiencing with their VRF equipment. Engineers quickly identified the cause of the problems and proposed to only replace the condensing units instead of providing a brand-new system. Panasonic Pro Partner As a Panasonic Pro Partner, Adcock has an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and of the most cost-effective way of carrying out repairs of this type. South East Water Plc was...
Big Ass Fans announced unveiling its latest LED product family release, Double LED Bay Light. Double LED Bay Double LED Bay Light is the most advanced high-bay light in the world. Engineered and built to be the pinnacle in long-lasting efficiency, Double LED Bay Light’s thermodynamic design dissipates heat quickly and keeps light shining bright, worry-free for years, thanks to a 10-year, full-fixture warranty. With three mounting options (aircraft cable, pendant, and flush), rotatable m...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will acquire the remaining shares of ICONICS, Inc., a U.S. software company focused on SCADA, IoT, mobile, analytics, and cloud software products for the manufacturing, industrial, and building automation markets, to make the company a 100% subsidiary within the Mitsubishi Electric Group. Mitsubishi Electric aims to enhance its software product lineup to realize e-F@ctory, including edge computing, by combining ICONICS' software-developing capab...
The Sentinel™ system from Sensaphone® uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of temperatures inside industrial food refrigerators and freezers and other environmental conditions that can affect the operation of cold storage units. The system is ideal for food manufacturing, processing and storage facilities, research and testing laboratories, food service establishments and retail locations. Notification via phone call, text or email Each unit monitors up...
Johnson Controls has announced Sensormatic Solutions, its renowned global retail solutions portfolio, expanded its offerings to help retailers protect its employees, customers and assets in brick-and-mortar store operations and warehouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sensormatic Solutions Additionally, these new offerings help retailers to adhere to recommended store occupancy and social distancing guidelines during the current situation and in preparation for the reopening and recovery period....
A notable New York City building owner is setting a high bar in energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades. Trane, global provider of indoor comfort solutions, and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has recognized SL Green Realty Corp. with an Energy Efficiency Leader Award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to best energy practices. SL Green engaged Trane to install two energy efficient centrifugal chillers and 1.37MW of thermal energy storage at its iconic 11 Madison Avenue building in Ne...
With warmer days ahead, users want to make sure the AC is ready to go. Sometimes the long break during winter will stop the unit from running properly when the user needs it to start up. A little maintenance can go a long way. It’s always a good idea to clear any debris around the AC unit before turning it on. Sticks and leaves from the fall and winter can collect around the system and interfere with its airflow and overall function. Requiring professional expertise After checking that...
The DCS Awards are designed to reward the product designers, manufacturers, suppliers and providers operating in data center arena. Now in its 9th year, DCS Awards recognize the achievements of the vendors and their business partners of the data center market in Europe. Mitsubishi Electric Hydronic & IT Cooling Systems, through its brand RC, has been shortlisted for the ‘Data Centre Cooling Innovation of the Year’ category with its high efficiency air-cooled chiller, TRCS-EFC-Z...
Hear an insightful case study on how Energy Efficient Scotland are implementing successful strategies to make homes and buildings warmer, greener, and more efficient. The initial success of The Energy Efficient Scotland Program is set to play a major role in Scotland's ambitious targets to reduce emissions in residential and services sectors by 23% and 59% respectively by 2032. The second keynote will feature Vedantha Kumar, Stakeholder Engagement Lead for the Strategic Heat Review, Department...
Adcock is proud to announce that we have been awarded a contract by the University of Kent to provide maintenance and service support for over 300 air conditioning units. Adcock received feedback from Colin Flux, university’s Mechanical Manager, who praised the engineers, “Adcock engineers are always smart, polite, and very helpful.” motivating atmosphere Adcock has a wealth of experience working in the higher education sector. Providing a motivating atmosphere for students...
For homeowners and property owners, the quieter the better when it comes to heating and cooling solutions. That’s why just in time for the start of hot weather season, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is unveiling its ‘QuietMaster’ technology, designed to operate up to 45 percent more quietly as compared to competitive room air conditioning units. Optimizing Comfort And Convenience QuietMaster is now available with Friedrich’s complete lines of popular window and through...
At the 2019 National Hardware Show held May 7-9 in Las Vegas this year, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. (booth # 4317) is unveiling a wide range of of Wi-Fi-enabled room A/C product options, earning the mantle as a distinguished manufacturer of smart room air conditioning solutions. That includes updates for the popular Friedrich Kühl line, which will now offer integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. Kühl’s advanced connectivity goes beyond enabling customers to remotely control their uni...
Viessmann launches the next-generation of its flagship domestic gas condensing boiler, the Vitodens 200-W, making wall-hung boilers easier to install, operate and maintain than ever before. The new Vitodens 200-W highlights: Offers outputs of 1.9 - 32 kW (200-W and 222-F models and 1.9 - 19 kW (242-F). Reduces NOx emissions by up to 40% with a newly-developed MatriX Plus burner. Requires around 50% fewer spare parts for maintenance thanks to reduced complexity. Achieves exceptional energy...
Danfoss has taken over the full ownership of Finnish startup company Leanheat Oy specialized in the optimization of heating in centrally heated buildings by using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors. By acquiring the remaining shares in Finnish company Leanheat, Danfoss has further strengthen its position in the global market for Multi-Family Houses and District Heating Systems. The combination of Danfoss’ deep system- and application know-how and Leanheat’s strong capabilities...
Friedrich is proud to announce that Friedrich's FreshAire PTAC has been selected as a top product in Building Design & Construction's Building Systems Best Products of 2018. The award winners were selected by BD&C readers, editors, and staff in Jan. (2019). Building Design & Construction annually ranks the best of building products in multiple categories. In their recently published 2018 “Best of Building Systems” category, Friedrich has topped the list as the #1 selectio...
Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co., Ltd., a gas appliances manufacturer, and Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home technologies, announced a global strategic partnership to develop and promote Resideo’s iXQ gas adaptive technology for residential applications. The partnership, announced at ISH China & CIHE 2019 (China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems), will include collaboration on dedicated tech...
