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Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, introduced two new infrared products to its portfolio of heating solutions. Modine is expanding its residential electric product offerings to provide customers and contractors with a variety of heating solutions for commercial and residential spaces. New MEQ and MES series “At Modine, we remain committed to providing our commercial and residential customers with the necessary tools to meet their heating needs,&rdquo...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) has released its third version of Recommendation 9/11–2023: Application of Machinery Safety Regulation for cooling towers. It outlines the elements composed in machinery and their importance. Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers of cooling towers,...
Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) partners with Facilio and deploys its IoT-powered Connected CaFM platform to digitally transform its campus operations and deliver a world-class experience to students. modernization drive RGSGD is owned and funded by Cognita, a global school group. Designed to be sustainable from day one, the 40,000 sqm. Dubai campus located within Majid Al Futtaim’s exciting new Tilal Al Ghaf development, is the first nearly Zero Energy School with a B...
Following the achievement of AHRI certification for their ranges of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, Geoclima is proud to announce another significant milestone. Geoclima’s Test Center has been officially certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. This certification underscores Geoclima’s unwavering commitment to pursuing quality and excellence. The AHRI-certified Test Center represents a significant recognition for the company, confirming the comp...
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what employees say about their experience working at Viessmann Climate Solutions UK. This year, 90% of employees said that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is a Great Place To Work! What really shines through is that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s company culture is the top priority and the people see them as a Great Plac...
The head of SuperFOIL Insulation, William Bown, is warning homeowners of unexpected consequences from insulating a property to make it more energy efficient. Having a well-insulated home can reduce heating bills and carbon footprint, but without adequate ventilation, it can lead to condensation, mold, and even structural problems. good, effective insulation SuperFOIL is the UK’s manufacturer and supplier of foil insulation products, supplying major retailers including Wickes, Travis Per...
During National Apprenticeship Week Feb. 5-11, Carrier reaffirms its commitment to training and investing in the next generation of HVAC engineers and technicians with a new apprenticeship campaign. Apprenticeship Scheme New investments include the appointment of an apprenticeship manager and the creation of the Bracknell Training Centre of Excellence. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Many of Carrier’s lon...
Victaulic, the US-headquartered expert in mechanical pipe joining systems, is set to exhibit its comprehensive solutions for piping and flow control systems at the Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 26-29 February, 2024. consistent, reliable quality With Saudi Arabia experiencing a surge in construction across housing, infrastructure, and tourism, Victaulic stands ready to offer seamless support throughout project lifecycles. From design and engineering with 3D mo...
Friedrich Air Conditioning, a major U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, has named Southwestern HVAC Sales as the company’s newest manufacturers’ representation group. A distinguished pioneer in the industry, Southwestern HVAC Sales will extend Friedrich’s distribution network across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and southern New Mexico. strategic partnership The partnership with Southwestern HVAC Sales marks a strategic move by Friedrich to fortify its posit...
A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has launched the first laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against the globally recognized AHRI Standard 700. Refrigerants that conform to AHRI Standard 700 meet international quality standards on moisture and purity specifications that ensure they are fit for purpose when used in vital refrigeration and cooling systems. A...
Danfoss has released a new paper, 'Data Centers and Energy: Reaching Sustainability', focused on designing and managing sustainable data centers. Part diagnosis, part roadmap, and part inspiration to meet the sustainability test provide a robust framework for developing best practices for data center design and management. As data centers grow in size and number, their energy usage and carbon emissions are also forecast to grow. With the push toward decarbonization to meet the goals of the Pari...
Johnson Controls is again recognized for transparency and performance on climate change and named by global environmental non-profit CDP to its annual ‘A List.’ CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world and inclusion on the list underscores Johnson Controls’ unwavering focus on sustainability. 2023 Climate Change questionnaire Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, Johnson Controls is among less than 400 companies that a...
Daikin Applied has introduced enhancements to its award-winning Rebel Applied™ commercial heating and cooling system. The packaged rooftop HVAC system is available in a bigger cabinet that provides 45-75 tons of air-conditioning capacity with supply airflow volumes of up to 29,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM). climate-friendly refrigerant The new unit also features low-global warming potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. With the transition to a more climate-friendly refrigerant,...
The new year marks the start of a new era for Elta, as it celebrates 50 years in business and accelerates its agenda to move the dial on indoor air quality. Major investment will be made into the company’s manufacturing capabilities in 2024 and as of February 2024, the business previously known as Elta Fans will be repositioned as Elta. This is a poignant branding transition for the company as it signifies an identity that better represents the company’s full capability beyond fan m...
UK provider of life insurance and critical illness cover, Beagle Street, has created a guide to life insurance for gas engineers. The guide is designed to offer objective pointers for those considering how life insurance might benefit their family. Demanding work of gas engineers The work of a gas engineer can be demanding. Professionals in the trade are sometimes put in hazardous situations and are frequently dealing with hazardous materials, depending on the nature, place, and demands...
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that its Little Giant brand is expanding its condensate pump product line with the addition of the EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split. The new pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view. It joins Little Giant’s extensive line of industry-renowned condensate pumps. EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split The EC-1U-DV brings the performance of the EC-1-DV Series to a slim undermount un...
On January 22-24, 2024, The 2024 American HVACR Exhibition (AHR 2024) was held at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA. Wolong Group, as a pioneering global industrial enterprise committed to providing safe, efficient, smart, and green power drive system solutions with lifelong supporting services to global users, also joined the grand event and focused on low-carbon and energy-saving technologies. Customized EC Fan Wolong EC Fan was featured with four key technical advantages in its sys...
In recognition of its environmental leadership and comprehensive disclosure in the area of climate change, Siemens has been included by the CDP on its annual Climate Change A List, the highest possible performance ranking. CDP is a pioneering organization evaluating corporate action on climate strategies. The non-profit assessed more than 21,000 companies on the basis of data reported in its 2023 climate change questionnaire. Siemens is one of the few companies to have received an “A&rdqu...
Select Global Events (SGE), a prominent UK-based exhibitions organizer, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Rubber Division, ACS. This collaboration will see Silicone Expo USA join forces with the International Elastomer Conference, aligning their events to run concurrently during their respective 2024 editions. The event is scheduled for September 9-12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, offering an enhanced value proposition for attendees and exhibitors. strategic ag...
Customers seeking a compact drive that will enhance their HVAC system’s reliability and efficiency have an option with Danfoss’ new iC2 Micro family of drives. With all the functionalities of a full-featured unit, the drive is perfectly crafted to be easy and durable allowing users to seamlessly integrate with existing drives and building automation systems. compact and intelligent drive This compact and intelligent drive is tailored to optimize a wide range of applications, like...
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire will be discussing its ventilation solutions at five Specifi Mechanical Services events in 2024, kickstarting the new year off in Manchester in January, before moving on to Bristol and Birmingham in February, London in April and Leeds in October. Held in the evening, Specifi events provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, conducive to learning and sharing knowledge. It enables specifiers to discuss their requirements with manufac...
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at AHR Expo 2024, taking place in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., from January 22-24, 2024. LG’s energy-efficient residential and commercial HVAC lineups on show at the event delivered exceptional performance and demonstrated the company’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. Air Solution booth In the Air Solution booth, LG is putting the spotlight on several of its cutt...
TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“SSS”), DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) have announced further investment into Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (“JASM”), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to build a second fab, which is scheduled to begin operation by the end of the 2027 calendar year. Toyota will also take a minority stake. Togeth...
The International Code Council is violating its own policies in service of special interests that want to remove key energy efficiency and decarbonization measures from a pending model energy code. ACEEE and allies are calling for an urgent remedy. Thanks to the local government’s strong support for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) finally made significant strides to advance energy efficiency in new buildings in what had become...
Re/genT B.V. has formally joined Eurovent as its newest Associate Member. The organization specializes in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps, with an emphasis on green innovations and energy efficiency. Ecodesign requirements Re/genT B.V. has its own R&D and testing laboratory for modern research and development activities. They conduct verification of Energy Labeling and Ecodesign requirements for domestic and commercial refrigerators and freezers, and are actively involved i...
CEO Warrior, a nationally recognized business development, training, and implementation organization for the service business industry, announced that it has become a gold sponsor of Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades. CEO Warrior’s gold sponsorship is in the consultant and services category. empowering women in HVACR “Women in HVACR’s mission of encouraging women to e...
A new report from ABB Motion, entitled 'Circularity: No Time to Waste', reveals that 94 percent of HVAC businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting 69 percent to increase their investment in circularity initiatives within the next three years. scarcest resources Raw materials, energy, and labor are seen as the scarcest resources (all cited by 41 percent, 41 percent, and 38 percent respectively). This resource scarcity has led to increased costs for 38 percent of HVAC bu...
Mitsubishi Electric will again attend the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCeL Centre from the 6th to the 7th of March 2024, to showcase its advanced range of data center solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in IT cooling solutions, will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centers as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. Data centers in decarbonization “Data center...
In this article, Ron Heymann, Senior Regional Manager, HVACR at ABB, will explore the crucial role of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions in hospitals, with a particular focus on the use of variable speed drives (VSDs) to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The quality of HVACR systems holds significant implications, specifically within hospitals, as inadequate air quality and the presence of harmonics in electrical distribution networks can...
Berkshire MP James Sunderland says the “sky’s the limit” for fast-growing Bracknell HVAC specialists company Campbell West thanks to their commitment to apprenticeships. The Conservative MP for Bracknell predicted a bright future for the business when he was invited to the Campbell West HQ to learn about the company’s investment in apprentices ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which starts on February 5. Role model Mr. Sunderland also described company owners Steve...
