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GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced new packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) models from Zoneline and Hotpoint that offer the latest in innovation, reliability and efficiency across all price points. The new Zoneline Energy Management System and first-ever Hotpoint-branded PTACs will be on display at the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta (booth C7261), Keeping commercial buildings with random occupancy patterns energy efficient just got easier. Zoneline, the industry’s quietest and most...

The Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c) (3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced scholarship awards totaling $65,000 to 39 students, including five military veteran program recipients, studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water heating industry. Promoting HVACR careers “We are pleased to award scholarships to these qualified and dedic...

Baxi Heating UK has announced proposals for a reorganization of its UK business. The intention is to grow the market positions across all brands and it is therefore important that the business prepares for the many challenges and opportunities that are presented by the UK’s heating market. It has successfully launched a new generation of compact boilers that use stainless steel heat exchangers. This, and the strategic decision to outsource aluminum heat exchangers used in some older boile...

Digitally networked heating technology is the focus of this year's technology and energy forum as part of the trade fair ISH. For the eighth time, the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), together with Messe Frankfurt and 14 partner associations, is organizing the special show in an area of ​​around 500 m2. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has taken over the patronage of the forum. The location is new: for the first time, the exhibition will take place in Hall 1...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Hospitality, a simple, flexible, and sustainable guest-room integration solution. RC-Hospitality automatically assigns the HVAC/lighting occupancy setting for any room upon guest check-in, enabling the MACH-System to improve guest-room comfort and operational efficiency, while delivering analytics for the entire facility. Features of RC-Hospitality include: Property Management System Integration Provides custom integration int...

Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its award-winning YORK® YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller to include chillers beyond 1,000 tons (3,516 kW), now up to 1,350 tons (4747 kW) of refrigeration. In early 2018, the YORK® YZ Chiller, the first chiller fully optimized for ultimate performance with a next generation low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant—R-1233zd(E), was launched with a capacity range of 165 to 1,000 tons (580 to 3516 kW). After capturing t...

Sensaphone will introduce its environmental monitoring system, the cloud-based, rack-mounted Stratus EMS, at the 2019 AHR Expo in Hall C, Booth C5124. The Stratus EMS is ideal for HVAC professionals because it provides real-time status of all monitored equipment and environmental conditions from a smartphone, tablet or computer.  Stratus EMS The Stratus EMS can monitor up to 64 Modbus registers and 12 universal digital or analog inputs for HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, refrigeration...

Filtration Group Corporation has announced that Tim McCarty will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 2019. McCarty joined Filtration Group in 2012 as CFO and played a critical role in growing the company to more than $1.5 billion in revenue. He has been instrumental in shaping Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Filtration solutions expert George Nolen, CEO of Filtration Group since 2016, said, “T...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. is announcing its latest Honeywell Home T-Series Smart Thermostats; the T9 and T10 Pro at CES 2019. Featuring innovative wireless smart room sensors, the T-Series Smart Thermostats effortlessly help deliver a desired temperature when and where it's needed. "A smart home is only as smart as you make it," said Mike Nefkens, president and CEO of Resideo. "Our latest smart room sensors extend the reach of your thermostat, beyond the hallway, and adapt to your life in real...

Bigger, more powerful and with the capability to deliver conditioned outside air, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of air conditioners and other home environment products, is now offering its award-winning VRP (Variable Refrigerant Packaged) Heat Pump system in a larger three-ton size. Originally available in one or two-ton capacities typically used for lodging and hospitality properties, Friedrich is debuting the larger capacity VRP as the ultimate solution for multi-fa...

DR Thermea Group B.V., global smart thermal comfort solutions provider, has strengthened its position in the fast-growing heat pump market with the acquisition of Dutch specialist Techneco. Effective 1 January 2019, this is part of BDR Thermea Group’s strategy to facilitate the energy transition and reduction of carbon emissions. Heat pump solutions The heat pump market, including hybrid solutions, is expected to quadruple in the next decade in Europe alone" “With the heat pump ma...

RGF Environmental Group, a manufacturer of air, water, and food purification systems positions themselves as the comprehensive source for indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions. Exhibiting at the AHR Expo in Atlanta from January 14-16, RGF will be releasing their new whole home, fan powered HEPA filter to their impressive line-up of innovative IAQ solutions. RGF’s new Microcon® whole home HEPA filters can be installed into any existing commercial or residential HVAC system to provide 99.9...

IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market, has announced Rheem Manufacturing’s EcoNet Smart Thermostat, the latest innovation in the company’s EcoNet enabled product line, as the winner of the ‘Smart Heating and Cooling Product of the Year’ award in the global 2019 IoT Breakthrough Awards program. IoT Breakthrough Awards program The mission of the IoT Breakthro...

Rheem Manufacturing’s EcoNet Smart Thermostat, produced by Rheem, received the 2018 Good Design Award. This award is the world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. EcoNet Smart Thermostat We take great pride in the innovation and intelligence built into the EcoNet Smart Thermostat" The awa...

Rheem Manufacturing Ltd. has announced the release of The Professional Prestige Combination Boiler in the market. This high-efficiency combination boiler is the latest innovation to the company’s expanding high-efficiency products portfolio. With its compact design, Rheem Manufacturing’s Combi Boiler is suited for smaller homes or multifamily applications to free up valuable space without sacrificing optimal performance. The ENERGY STAR certified Combi Boiler from Rheem is a modern a...

Rheem recently announced the realignment of its business units in support of its global air and water growth strategy, and the company is announcing key leadership appointments within the new organizational structure. These organizational changes will position Rheem for future growth and expansion. Mike Branson Named President, Air Mike Branson has been promoted to President, Air effective January 1, 2019. Mike Branson joined Rheem in 2010 as the leader of Rheem’s Advanced Technology...

The growing demand for HeatLink’s innovative range of radiant heating and plumbing solutions means that the company now requires additional warehousing and distribution capacity. HeatLink has doubled its available space in its new US distribution hub in Covington, Tennessee, a facility that is co-located with HeatLink’s parent company Mueller Industries. Ensuring consistent service Shipments from the current Grand Rapids warehouse facility will cease in early January, and orders w...

Greenheck has developed a UL-approved three-sided retaining angle installation method for fire and combination fire smoke dampers. This method is ideal for installations where the damper sleeve is tight up against a wall, floor, or other obstruction with no room for a retaining angle on one side. Greenheck’s installation does not require the use of any firestop material, while other three-sided angle installation methods require fire stop material to be applied to a specified minimum thic...

The company’s intention is to grow their market positions across all brands and it is therefore important that the business prepares for the many challenges and opportunities that are presented by the UK’s heating market. They have now successfully launched a new generation of compact boilers that use stainless steel heat exchangers. This, and the strategic decision to outsource aluminum heat exchangers used in some older boiler types, has led the company to take the decision to clo...

The new Mega-Stack option for Greenheck’s Model FJI FumeJet® fume exhaust fan offers extended discharge from 10 to 15 feet in overall stack discharge height, making it ideal for low flow applications requiring higher plume rise. Greenheck’s FumeJet is a pre-engineered, centrifugal fan exhaust package that reduces and prevents exposure to harmful fumes and disperses odors. Designed per ANSI Z9.2 standard for local exhaust systems, the FumeJet provides a compact footprint with mot...

The 2018 ControlTrends Awards which celebrates the best of the best in smart buildings and HVAC controls was held in conjunction with the AHR Expo. On January 14, 2019, Belimo was awarded with Best Technical Support Company of the Year — Large Manufacturer. Assist Customers Quickly Belimo offers extensive customer service and support over the life of the product. Belimo’s award winning service is known to assist customers quickly and effectively, either remotely or on-site. In ad...

Create a comfortable living experience for the guests with an indoor air purifier from Bob’s Heating. While most of the to-do checklist likely consists of cleaning visible dirt and grime, consider the less obvious areas that need cleaning, such as the home’s indoor air! The U.S. EPA has estimated that indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outdoors. Clean the home and keep it that way with an indoor air purifier! Babies, guests, and even pets will benefit from purifi...

To meet growing demands for greater design flexibility, higher performance and improved cost effectiveness, Carrier China offers a modular unit portfolio, featuring simplified design, coupled with products. As a versatile solution, the modular units allow for flexible investment, easy maintenance and very stable performance. Carrier China is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. Allowing Building Owners To C...

Carrier is pleased to introduce innovative new EcoBlue Technology to select models of its WeatherMaker® and WeatherMaster® rooftop units (RTUs). EcoBlue Technology has been designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a pioneer in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is part of Carrier, a provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. Bel...

Keeping with its long history of sustained environmental responsibility, Carrier has once again taken a pivotal role in offering the refrigerant of the future. After extensive tests and evaluation, Carrier has identified R-454B, to be known commercially as Puron Advance, as its primary lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) solution to replace R-410A in all of its ducted residential and light commercial packaged solutions sold in North America. R-454B Puron Advance refrigerant Carrier will sele...

Johnson Controls is carrying forward the charge on sustainable manufacturing with its continued commitment to green energy. Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions has selected one of its largest facilities as the first plant to shift 100 percent of its electricity to wind power. The plant located in Wichita, Kansas, manufactures residential heating and air conditioning equipment for the YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman® and Champion® brands. The facility will produce zer...

Following the success of Worcester Bosch’s earlier promotions, the company has announced extending the guarantee offer for its top-of-the-line Greenstar gas and oil boilers installed with a Greenstar System Filter until December 31st 2019. The extended guarantees will give users peace of mind when recommending the company’s award-winning Which? Best Buy boilers to potential customers. Martyn Bridges, the Director of Technical Communication and Product Management, Worcester Bosch, sa...

Oliver Hermes, CEO of the Wilo Group, has been unanimously elected to the Executive Board of the German Eastern Business Association (OAOEV). The association promotes the interests of the German economy in 29 countries of Central, East, and Southeast Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia. The Wilo Group has been a member of the association for many years and uses this platform to continually extend its activities in the region. As a matter of fact, Wilo is already represented in all partner...

Working for Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd as an engineer is a hands-on, rewarding, technical role requiring a high level of responsibility and customer care. For a snapshot of engineer life, the company has written an ‘Engineer Career’ series based on insight, tips and feedback from their own engineers. In part one, the company explored the route to becoming an engineer. In part two, discover a day in the life of an Adcock engineer. Adcock publishes this article with...

Recently, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Quality Assured (QA) program has accredited the company as a Quality Assured Contractor. This accreditation means Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning is able to meet nationally recognized, industry-developed standards to provide excellent support of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes and Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes. Most importantly, this ensures the customers that the company is a professional in the field and...