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New Danfoss Power Solutions Plant Improves Quality, Shortens Lead Times For Remote Control Products

Late last year, Danfoss Power Solutions celebrated the opening of its new remote controls manufacturing and design facility in San Sebastian, Spain. Now, the plant and its operators are demonstrating the value of the investment by delivering shorter lead times and higher quality remote control transmitters and receivers to its customers. Plant personnel are on a mission to become the benchmark in operational excellence, taking advantage of the facility’...

Resideo Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Offices In Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Resideo recently celebrated the grand reopening of its offices in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, following 12 months of renovation to modernize the site. The updated facility was designed to foster innovation and deliver a collaborative work environment for employees. The shared site is home to more than 180 team members across Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions businesses that span various departments including sales, marketing, customer service, sales support, an...

Vaisala Announces That The Company’s Chief Sustainability And Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala Has Joined The Vaisala Leadership Team

Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala has been appointed Member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, as of May 5, 2023. She reports to company President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kai Öistämö. Anne Jalkala started in Vaisala in 2022. She joined the company from Fortum, where she held several leadership positions focusing on growth, innovation, strategy and digital business. She also has extensive experience from the academic world. Extensive...

Johnson Controls’ 2023 Sustainability Report Marks Milestones Towards Net Zero

Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking milestones on the path to achieving net zero in buildings around the world. Johnson Controls reports accelerated progress both in its own sustainability journey and in the reduction of customer emissions. “Climate change is a key defining theme of this century. We have seven years to cut global emissions nearly in half to reach net zero by 2050 and limit global warmi...

ABB, The European Hydropower Pioneer Is On 'Top Of The World' With Its New Leaner SF6-Free Retrofit Solution

Two of Finland’s major hydro power plants, located in the freezing Arctic Circle, are now SF6 ‘greenhouse gas’ free, thanks to a turn-key generator circuit breaker retrofit that gears them up for a more resource-efficient future. ABB customer, Kemijoki Oy, is one of the most important players in Finland’s renowned carbon neutral electricity system – responsible for balancing half of the country’s grid output – as well as being the leading provider of hy...

Danfoss Power Solutions Expands Thermal Management Portfolio With New Universal Quick Disconnect Couplings

Danfoss Power Solutions, a renowned global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched a new family of universal quick disconnect couplings for data center liquid cooling applications. The Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings help data center operators meet the thermal management challenges of more powerful chips, denser racks, and heavier workloads through reliable, leak-free, efficient operation. Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings UQD coupl...

Hamworthy Heating Provides Shastid Energy With A Quick And Reliable Solution

Following a long and established relationship, Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products has supplied Shastid Energy with a Tyneham Air Source Heat Pump for installation at its premises in Cambridgeshire. Tyneham heat pump The Tyneham heat pump range offers superb operational reliability, excellent quality, and outstanding performance backed up by engineering excellence and lifetime support. One of the lightest commercial heat...

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates The Opening Of Its Distribution And Training Center In Florence

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, celebrated the opening of its Distribution and Training Center in Florence, New Jersey with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held April 26.  Strategically positioned near the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Turnpikes, this new 400,000-square-foot facility is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain and provide efficient...

Baxi Parent Company BDR Thermea Appoints New COO

The parent company to Baxi and manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Luigi will join the Management Board and report directly to CEO Bertrand Schmitt. Work experience  Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, operations, and supply chain in large multinationals, including at Ducati, Fiat Powertrain, and most recently Whirlpool, where he served as Vice President of Manufacturing...

AMCA International Publishes AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22), Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the release of AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22), Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices. Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP). It is to be used in conjunction with AMCA Publication 11-22, Cert...

Panasonic HQ Heat Pump Training Facility In Welwyn Receives Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP For Welwyn Hatfield

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions was pleased to receive a visit from Rt Hon Grant Shapps, MP for Welwyn Hatfield and Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, to its Welwyn headquarters to see first-hand the new fully equipped training center for heating and cooling systems. This visit follows Mr. Shapps’ recent trip to Japan for the G7 Summit, during which time he also visited the Panasonic factory and R&D (research & development) facility in...

Aircuity Announces It Has Been Named Diamond Sponsor Of I2SL Labs2Zero Program

Aircuity, the globally renowned company in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced that it has become a Diamond sponsor of the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) Labs2Zero program. Labs2Zero program The Labs2Zero program recognizes that laboratories are an integral part of an organization’s net zero emissions strategy. It is comprised of a variety of options and information that address both the complexity of laboratories and the need to make th...

Daikin Applied Announces That It Has Acquired Carroll Air Systems

Daikin Applied announces that it has acquired Carroll Air Systems, a Tampa, Florida-based company that provides heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and services for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. Supporting the Central and West Coast regions of Florida, Carroll Air Systems is a long-standing sales representative for Daikin and other HVAC equipment manufacturers, and is now part of the world’s number one air-conditioning company.  Providing...

BrainBox AI Announces US$ 20 Million Investment From Québec Government And ABB

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced a US$ 20 million fund-raise to support the continued development of BrainBox AI’s cutting-edge decarbonization technology and its global commercialization efforts.  The company is pleased to name The Government of Québec as a lead investor for 10 million US dollars, alongside ABB, a returning lead investor and global partner to BrainBox AI. Author's quote “We are grateful for this significant investmen...

Aggreko Batteries Save Keltbray Over 200 Tons Of Carbon In A Year

A new analysis of site data from 12 Keltbray construction projects has revealed staggering savings since the business introduced Aggreko’s battery technologies to decarbonize its power usage and reduce running costs.  Keltbray is a construction engineering specialist delivering integrated solutions for complex building and infrastructure sectors across the UK. Recognized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for its efforts to quantifiably reduce the carbon emissions on its pro...

Pure Air Control Services Highlights Building Pressurization And Its Effects On Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Building pressurization is the difference in air pressure between the inside and outside of a building. There are three types of pressure that are typically talked about: positive pressure, negative pressure, or stack pressure, and each has an effect on indoor air quality (IAQ). Positive pressure Positive pressure occurs when there is more air coming into the building than going out. This is often used in hospitals, laboratories, and other buildings where it’s important to keep the air...

Danfoss Highlights The Role Of District Energy In Decarbonizing Cities At The Euroheat And Power Congress 2023

Danfoss is pleased to announce its participation in this year’s Euroheat and Power Congress, which is taking place in Torino, Italy, from May 22 to May 24, 2023. The Euroheat and Power Congress 2023 theme, ‘District Energy: The Local Solution to Global Challenges’, will focus on how district heating and cooling (DHC) networks can enable local energy transitions and help cities decarbonize. Theme highlights a key Danfoss focus area For Danfoss, the congress theme harmonizes w...

Thermo King Introduces The 3rd Generation TriPac® Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in sustainable transport temperature control solutions, is proud to introduce the 3rd generation diesel TriPac® auxiliary power unit (APU). Building on the best-selling TriPac Evolution, the newest model provides the same comfort and performance customers expect but with added enhancements to reduce emissions, monitor unit performance and increase profitability. Thermo King 3rd generation TriPac APU The 3rd generation TriPac APU is available in two...

Viessmann Group Takes Next Step As An Independent Family Business With New Setup

The Viessmann Group has announced plans to combine its business area ‘Viessmann Climate Solutions’ with Carrier Global Corporation (Carrier), a global provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions with headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (USA). With this step, Viessmann Group’s business area Climate Solutions and Carrier will be co-creating a new global champion for climate and energy solutions. The new transatlantic partnership underlines the importance of int...

Heating Industry Council Reinforces Future Heating Focus With Technical Manager Appointment

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has announced the appointment of Kevin Lowe as Technical Manager to instigate and manage positive change in the drive towards the successful implementation of heat pump technology. The move signifies the HHIC’s commitment to supporting innovation within the sector by encouraging action on the energy crisis, decarbonization and the future of the UK’s heating mix. Kevin brings the trade body a wealth of industry experience having worke...

Heinen & Hopman And Teknotherm To Supply HVAC For Ohvs At Borwin6

Heinen & Hopman are pleased to announce that working in close cooperation with their subsidiary Teknotherm Marine AS in Norway, have been awarded another major contract for the design and supply of HVAC systems for the BorWin 6 offshore grid connection project, which will span 190 km off the coast of Germany. HVDC platform This HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) platform will have a capacity of 980 MW and will be managed by electricity transmission system operator TenneT. This type will be...

Johnson Controls To Present At Goldman Sachs Industrials And Materials Conference

Johnson Controls International plc, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will present at the Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference in New York. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Olivier Leonetti will participate on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. EDT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's website.

Kanthal And Rath Announce Strategic Partnership To Expand Sustainable Industrial Heating Technology Offerings

Kanthal and Rath, both pioneers in their respective field – Kanthal in industrial electric heating technology, and Rath in high temperature refractory products – announces a strategic partnership to expand their combined offering in industrial heating technology. Through close collaboration, their offerings will enable industries, such as steel and petrochemical, to make the green shift. The partnership brings together the complementary strengths of both companies, creating the broa...

XOi Announces An Enhanced Collaboration With Carrier For Improving Real-Time Installation Or Maintenance Troubleshooting

XOi, a provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces an enhanced collaboration with Carrier, a pioneer in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions.  Dealers will benefit from a more streamlined experience between Carrier technical support services and distributor and dealer networks by utilizing XOi’s advanced technology for improving real-time installation or maintenance troubleshooting. Real-time installation The Carrier Digital Advantage is a fully...

Pure Air Control Services Inc. Focus On Mold In HVAC Systems And Buildings

Mold in HVAC systems is a cause for concern in buildings. This is because the HVAC system distributes air within a building. But what is mold and how does it get there? Mold is a type of fungus that grows on organic materials such as wood, paper, and fabrics, and can also grow on surfaces, such as walls and ceilings. Mold in HVAC Systems When mold grows in a building, it releases spores into the air, which then is circulated throughout the building by the HVAC system. Mold in HVAC systems ca...

Johnson Controls Named To The Clean200 List Featuring Top 200 Companies Leading The Transition To A Sustainable Global Economy

For the 8th consecutive year, Johnson Controls (JCI), a globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has earned a place on the Clean200, a list of 200 companies that As You Sow and Corporate Knights say are leading the transition to a sustainable global economy by ‘putting sustainability at the heart of their products, services, business models and investments’. Out of 6,720 global companies, 200 were selected for the high proportion of their revenues ear...

Construction Leadership Council's Net Zero Skills Plan

A plan to support the net zero challenge and get young people into high-skilled, well-paid jobs has been launched on 20 April, 2023, by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). In its new Skills Plan, CLC highlights how much the construction and built environment industry has to offer society while providing solutions to short and long-term challenges in England. Construction Construction is a major engine of the UK economy, employing 2.7 million people and contributing 8% output to the e...

LG Electronics USA And Synchrony Announces A Partnership To Offer A Financing Program To Help Homeowners Purchase Products

Synchrony, a consumer financing company, and LG Electronics USA’s Air Conditioning Technologies announces a new multi-year partnership offering LG’s independent Pro Dealers a financing program to help homeowners purchase smart heating and cooling products. The private label credit card program will feature competitive deferred interest, fixed payment and equal monthly payment promotion options. As part of the partnership, installers participating in LG’s HVAC Pro Dealer progr...

Sensibo Launches Sensibo Airbend: Smart HVAC Management Platform For Hotels, Schools And Offices

Sensibo, the Climate Tech company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, launches on Earth Day 2023 Airbend, a new software allowing hotels, schools, and office buildings to manage air conditioning and air quality monitoring devices in bulk, reducing heating and cooling costs, while ensuring healthy air quality. Sensibo Airbend can lead to savings of over 40% on energy bills by optimized monitoring and management of all ACs in the facility. Sensibo Airbend Sensibo Airbend is...

Emerson To Exhibit Its Extensive Range Of Measurement, Control, Software And Electrical Technologies At World Hydrogen 2023

Emerson will exhibit its extensive range of measurement, control, software and electrical technologies at World Hydrogen 2023, May 9-11 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands. Their broad portfolio of green hydrogen products and solutions is designed to help the users meet the challenges of hydrogen fuel production, distribution and end-use applications. Emerson enables users to build the hydrogen projects of tomorrow with proven, high performance, easy-to-maintain solutions while using data to optimiz...

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