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Ministers should launch a national campaign to recruit an army of plumbers and heat installers as ‘Climate Heroes’ cutting Britain’s dependence on imported gas, a renowned global think-tank, Social Market Foundation (SMF) has reported. The Social Market Foundation said that the United Kingdom (UK) needs to recruit and train many more plumbers to install heat pumps, in order to replace millions of gas boilers, if the target of a Net Zero economy by 2050 is to be met. Cutting t...
Carrier continues to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) with a new site certification that provides building owners, facility managers, and occupants confidence in the health of their buildings. independent IAQ assessment Carrier Certified Healthy Air Systems employs proprietary software to complete an independent assessment of ventilation, filtration, thermal comfort, and airborne pathogen transmission risk in a building to determine if IAQ meets or exceeds recommended standards. Buildings tha...
Application Samples allow power electronics developers to test SEMIKRON devices even faster. Along with corresponding reference designs, Application Samples reduce prototyping effort, allowing for reduced time to market. This free webinar on February 15, 2022 at 16:00 CET provides an overview of available Application Samples and how they benefit power electronics development. Key take-aways Following are the key take-aways: How do Application Samples reduce development time? Which Applica...
The Viessmann Foundation is taking another important step towards expanding its social and societal responsibility. By providing 500000 Euros in funds, Viessmann, the globally renowned provider of climate solutions has made the largest single donation in its history. The money will be used to set up a new ‘professional unit for Sustainable Healthy Nutrition’ at the National Cancer Prevention Center in Heidelberg, Germany. Better promote cancer prevention Cancer is the second most...
Motili examines refrigerants and shares why R-32 is the top refrigerant for current HVAC systems. What is a refrigerant? A refrigerant is a chemical compound that when paired with compressors and evaporators, produces a cooling effect. Refrigerants start as a low-pressure gas, which is then pumped by a compressor, and turned into a high-pressure liquid. As it goes through the expansion valve, it loses its pressure as well as temperature. As it flows through the evaporator, heat is...
Transmitters can be used for dozens of applications within industrial plants. They are designed to send a dependable signal no matter what the application. When transmitters are used to send a data signal for liquids, pressure, or even pulse lines; they most often use a manifold block with sets of needle valves that allow certain lines to flow or be blocked off. These manifolds feed the media to the transmitter so that it can send its required signal. Challenge A huge challenge in the field t...
SO Energy has a responsibility as an employer to give all of their SO Energists a place to work that is safe, and that promotes health and well-being of everyone. The company knows that having happy and healthy employees is the only way they can all succeed, and so they work very hard to create an environment that encourages that. It’s for this reason - and the fact that they’re proudly a London-based company that hires locally - that SO Energy is thrilled to have met the criteria f...
The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per ordinary share, or $2.68 annualized. The dividend is payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2022. The declaration was consistent with the company’s previously announced intention to increase the dividend by 14%. When combined with the dividend increase of 11% in the first quarter of 2021, the annual dividend is up 26% since launching as a company focused...
Danfoss announces it is now accepting entries for its thirteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end-users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy and environmental savings. Repr...
The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor has received the prestigious ‘Product of the Year’ award at the AHR Expo 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners. The Turbocor VTCA400 had previously been named the winner in the Cooling category as well. Turbocor VTCA400 compressor The Turbocor VTCA400 compressor is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed,...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...
Viessmann has sold 10,000 units globally of its Vitovalor fuel cell technology, which simultaneously generates electricity and heat in buildings. The milestone model was presented to Essenpreis Heizung & Sanitär GmbH in Östringen, a longstanding installation partner of Viessmann in Germany. It will be installed in a home in Karlsruhe. The highly efficient Vitovalor micro-CHP system makes households less dependent on the electricity grid, protecting against increasing fuel prices....
Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced at the AHR Expo 2022, a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump and general purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in the second half of 2022. Ultra-high efficiency electric motors With the addition of the Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering t...
Viessmann has announced the launch of a new partner promotion, named V+, that rewards heating installers who fit Viessmann boilers. Installers can register Viessmann boilers, some backdated to November 1st, 2021 to accrue points that can then be spent on prizes such as inspection cameras and electric power flushers; branded merchandise in the form of polo shirts, fleece jackets, and softshell jackets; Red Letter Days and experience vouchers; office rewards including iPads, laptops, and printers...
Modine Coatings, the industry-pioneering commercial and industrial HVAC coatings division of Modine Manufacturing Company, has selected Ripley PR, the global public relations expert for manufacturing and B2B, to support its strategic communications goals, drive brand awareness and enhance business growth. Ripley PR’s new partnership with Modine Coatings expands the agency’s successful relationship with Modine. Since 2016, Ripley PR has helped the company’s HVAC manufacturing d...
Every effective HVAC Company starts with an effective business plan! They’ve provided an outline and it contains everything from the introductory summary, business summary, service offering, market analysis, business responsibilities and operations, and financial planning. A business plan is crucial for the growth and success of any HVAC company. Business owners should identify where they are now, the direction they want their business to go, their plan to get there, and research on the c...
Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has been named to the Fortune magazine World’s Most Admired Companies list for the tenth consecutive year. “We’re very proud of this significant honor,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies, adding “Every day, our people around the world bring our purpose to life by boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.” improves indoor air quality “Our innovati...
Investing in a walk-in cooler is a big deal for a commercial facility. No doubt it allows the staff to manage the perishable items better, but its benefits serve beyond just that. It is a safe place to store refrigerated goods before and after preparation. Usually, these units are more significant than the standard ones at home or other small restaurants. The users can walk in the freezer and get stuff out by themself. Now that users require more food to store buying a giant freezer seems more...
Teknotherm Inc., proudly serving the fishing fleet in Seattle, WA since 1987, has acquired Bowman Refrigeration Inc. with effect from December 2021. This acquisition is the latest addition to the Dutch Heinen & Hopman Group, one of the fastest-growing HVAC&R suppliers, serving the marine fleet globally with more than 50 locations all over the world. Products and services Bowman Refrigeration has been delivering high-quality services and products supporting the fishing industry i...
Sensitech, a provider of global supply chain visibility solutions launched the TempTale® Ultra BLE, the newest wireless addition to its industry-pioneering line of digital temperature monitoring solutions. Sensitech is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. A Bluetooth temperature monitoring solution The TempTale Ultra BLE is a validated Bluetooth temperature monitoring solution capable of...
From pathogens to airborne pollutants, one of the toughest challenges for the lodging industry is how best to ensure the comfort and safety of guests by improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is helping address these issues head-on with some of the most advanced, award-winning room-by-room IAQ solutions, specifically designed for lodging and multi-family properties. That includes the Friedrich FreshAire™ PTAC. Offering simple installation Most recently, this...
At AHR Expo 2022, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is showcasing the latest suite of available indoor air quality (IAQ) options and added capabilities for the company’s wide range of room A/C products. Dubbed Friedrich FreshAire™ IAQ, these accessory offerings deliver healthier indoor air quality and tackle serious issues such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Friedrich FreshAire IAQ With the launch of Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, Friedrich is the first company in...
With the first-of-its-kind filtration capabilities, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is turning “old school” window A/C unit technology into a sophisticated IAQ solution of the future, especially for classrooms, health care facilities, and homes. Friedrich Kühl window units At the 2022 AHR Expo, Friedrich highlights a new MERV 13 filtration option for Kühl, one of the company’s most popular lines of room A/C units, as part of Friedrich’s new FreshAire™ IAQ...
It’s been almost two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus, is a severe acute respiratory syndrome. It spreads despite vaccines and other efforts to contain it. It spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets. This happens when an infected person speaks, coughs, or sneezes. This has many facilities managers asking the question, can HVAC systems spread COVID-19? High contact surfaces...
AprilAire, the nationwide pioneer in professional-grade healthy indoor air quality solutions for the home, announces a strategic partnership with Airthings, a global technology company that produces award-winning, best-selling indoor air quality monitors for radon and other dangerous airborne contaminants that impact overall health and wellness. The partnership is rooted in addressing a common issue for homeowners everywhere: people spend more than 90% of their time indoors, but most are unawar...
BrainBox AI, a pioneer in predictive and self-adaptive commercial building technology, is pleased to announce its global distribution agreement with ABB. ABB will offer BrainBox AI’s technology services with a co-branded customer User Interface (UI). This step confirms the next phase of the key relationship, following the October 28, 2021, Series A funding announcement, wherein ABB participated as a lead investor. ABB – BrainBox AI partnership This agreement demonstrates ABB&rsquo...
GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, is set to exhibit for the first time as a new division at AHR Expo booth N8106. The division is a dedicated solutions provider of residential and light commercial water heater, water filtration, HVAC, and ductless heating and cooling solutions for professional contractors and wholesale distributors. “We’re supported by a depth of resources, including more than 600 SKUs, 298,000 square feet of new U.S. manufacturing space, and...
The EC has published the call for evidence for an impact assessment on the review of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling regulations for air-to-air air conditioners, air-to-air heat pumps, and comfort fans. The consultation will last until 18 February 2022. The Impact Assessment will assess the following main aspects: Update the energy efficiency calculation method for air-to-air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps to increase comparability between different product types and to achieve mo...
The new Danfoss Ally™ room sensor controls the heating in the room in which it is installed. If the radiators are hidden behind a curtain, furniture or placed in a radiator cover, then the Danfoss Ally™ room sensor is the ideal solution for the user. It measures the temperature and humidity in the room, allowing the Danfoss Ally™ radiator thermostat to secure the required room temperature and a perfect indoor climate. Danfoss Ally™ room sensor is Zigbee certified and is...
Even though users cannot see it, the home’s air is a part of the comfort and health. Maximizing the air quality in the home can lead to a healthier and more comfortable daily life. Air cleaners or purifiers can help boost the home’s air. Filters as part of the furnace is one way that users can improve the air quality. They can grab and hold bits of dust, dirt and other tiny floating things. UV-Light air purifiers take this air scrubbing to another level. Let’s look at how the...
