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Danfoss and Florida State University have announced a multi-year collaboration in which Danfoss will fund scholarships and provide research opportunities for faculty and students at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the joint engineering institution for Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU). The 5-year agreement, which was officially signed on November 12, establishes the Danfoss FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Fund with a $750,000 commitment from Danfoss....

Powerbox, one of Europe’s largest power supply companies, and for more than four decades a leading force in optimizing power solutions for demanding applications, has announced the release of a new 700W power supply for industrial applications, the OFI700A. Optimized for conduction cooling, the OFI700A delivers high-performance levels across a baseplate temperature range of -40 to +95 degrees C, without the use of a fan. The power supply operates with a wide universal input range from 85...

Carrier has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the UK as a key European geography for its advanced air conditioning and heat pump solutions. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Speaking at a major customer event held at The Oval, London, Didier Genois, Vice President and General Manager of Carrier Commercial HVAC, Europe, said, "The UK is an important segment for us, and we...

Visitors to Glasgow’s Buchanan Street will be treated this week to a festive lights display like no other, with a Christmas tree featuring lights that change color according to the pollution levels in the city. The tree was installed by EDF in a bid to make motorists more aware of the impact that petrol and diesel cars have on the environment, and features color-changing lights powered by an electric vehicle (EV) that react to air pollution levels in the city center. Live pollution data...

In an ongoing video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video takes a look at the major factors and influences that are currently affecting HVAC pricing at Motili and in the entire HVAC sector. As background, Motili is an integrative, HVAC technology platform that offers products and services nationwide. Motili is part of the Daikin Company, one of the largest HVAC manufacturers in the world, with ac...

Range of sizes, imprints, and connections. Whatever the customer’s local system requirements, Reflex Longtherm heat exchangers will always have the appropriate solution. They are used to separate circuits with different parameters such as different operating pressures, water volumes, or water qualities as found in underfloor heating, district heating, drinking water heating systems, solar energy systems, or cooling machines. The objective is to ensure a highly efficient heat exchange with...

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for transforming health and well-being with its people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities, announced that it has crossed the three billion square-foot mark of spaces enrolled in WELL. Expansion of WELL's building area In the past year, the building area applying WELL offerings has tripled from one billion square feet to more than three billion square feet of space, so that current WELL strategies sup...

Commercial air conditioning is an essential part of comfortable space. If the business is at a crossroads with upgrading or installing new units, then it’s time to consider the argument of financing vs. paying cash. Let’s look closely at the pros and cons of financing and cash.  Financing Pros and Cons When you finance the air conditioning system, you are spreading the cost over a period of time in which you’ll be using it. It also allows you to pay what you are able...

With lockdown measures further easing across England – including allowing people back inside restaurants and pubs – the British Medical Association (BMA) has raised concerns that many premises may not be sufficiently ventilated to prevent airborne transmission of Covid-19. Calling for the Government to issue ‘explicit specifications’ on ventilation requirements for pubs, bars and restaurants, workplaces, and other public settings as they welcome the public back in...

Burnham Commercial, America’s Boiler Company is pleased to announce that the popular C-Series product line has been expanded to include four new, larger sizes. The new sizes 125, 150, 175, and 200 horsepower models are available for immediate order. To request a copy of the C-Series brochure, go to the Burnham Commercial website or contact the local Burnham Commercial sales representative. Electronic copies are also available by request or online.

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has released a new Universal Thermostat Adapter, which allows variable capacity residential HVAC systems from YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, and Champion® brands to seamlessly interface with most third-party thermostats. With the Universal Thermostat Adapter, homeowners have the power to choose their preferred controls system for their premium variable capacity split systems. It also gives homeow...

According to the Carbon Trust, around 40% of commercial floor space is expected to be air-conditioned by 2020, compared with only 10% at the end of 1994. Demand is therefore increasing rapidly and due to this, building owners and operators are encouraged to look carefully at energy consumption, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, in particular, to see where savings can be made. The Carbon Trust also suggests that specifying a new air conditioning system should consider both user and...

Only 17 companies worldwide have signed all three of non-profit organization Climate Group’s initiatives to help accelerate the green transition. Danfoss is one of them. This week, Climate Group acknowledges the company’s commitment in a blog post, where the company are highlighted along with Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, and European Metal Recycling. Companies that signed-up for EV100 commit to electrifying their car fleets by 2030. RE100 binds signing companies to switch...

Greenheck, the pioneer in air movement and provider of the most comprehensive selection of products for commercial HVAC systems, announced the incorporation of patented Northern Light® UV-C technology into its line of AMPLIFY™ overhead HVLS fans today.  “We’re excited to add this technology to our AMPLIFY overhead fans,” said Tim Busby, Greenheck General Manager, Fans, adding “This applied innovation will truly make a difference in indoor spaces....

EffectiV HVAC reinforces its position as a pioneer in IAQ innovation as the company announces its 3-in-1 solution has been verified by industry-recognized expert Innovative Bioanalysis as an effective solution in containing the spread of COVID-19 after being tested against the virus.  Typically installed in the ceiling and designed to treat air before it enters the room, EffectiV HVAC’s UV diffusers use the latest cutting-edge technology by combining low-pressure drop MERV-9 filtrati...

The Baltimore Aircoil Company’s (BAC) ENDURADRIVE Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work...

Greenheck Group, a pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of air movement, air control, and air tempering equipment, has completed the acquisition of Metal Industries. The addition of Metal Industries expands the Greenheck brand’s portfolio of products adding grilles, registers, diffusers (GRDs), and air terminal units (ATUs) to its comprehensive product offering. The coming together of these two great brands further positions Greenheck as a trusted single-source supplier for compl...

Many users breathed a collective sigh of relief as 2021 began even as users remained cautious about the future. However, 2021 brought new challenges with COVID-19 including new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus Other indoor air quality concerns resulted from buildings left empty during shutdowns. That included the growth of mold and bacteria like Legionella. Aging infrastructure and mechanical systems in schools also concerned many Americans in 2021 and we provided advice to administrators on ho...

Whether it’s lighting, blinds, heating systems or smoke detectors: The open-source IoT platform - wibutler connects over 250 products from more than 30 manufacturers. With Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, the market renowned company in the area of electronics, they are joined by another top brand. The connection of the successful Busch-free@home smart home system to the wibutler platform creates new possibilities for linking electronic devices to Viessmann’s heating, ventilation and energ...

Energy use in Britain goes up in the colder months and with energy being a lot more expensive than it used to be, many users are focused on what they can do to reduce the amount they use. Every bit of energy saved helps both the climate and bank balances. Here are Ecotricity's top energy-saving tips to cut bills and stay warm in winter. Many of the big savers are quick and simple and are often free. Fine-tune heating Users can save a considerable amount by turning heating down by just 1°...

Aspire at CityPlace, a brand-new ultra-luxury apartment and townhome community developed by Commercial Investment Properties (CIP) in suburban St. Paul, Minnesota, will open to residents in June with a state of the art system designed to continuously clean the air and surfaces throughout the common areas. The buildings are installing CASPR disinfection technology in all three elevators and common areas including the grand, two-story lobby with sunken lounge, 24-Hour fitness center, entertainme...

EVAPCO, Inc. has implemented a price increase affecting our North American HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration markets. Though multiple products will be impacted by this change, the average increase is between 3% and 6% across the board. All freight rates in SPECTRUM will be increased up to Five Percent (5%) for shipments from the Taneytown, Greenup, Iowa, and Madera plants. Product list Representatives and customers can expect to see price changes for the following products: Cooling Towers,...

Carrier unveiled its innovative new AquaEdge® 19MV oil-free water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed to deliver reliable performance, incredible efficiency, easy installation, and a wide operating range. With a capacity of 300 to 700 tons (1,055kW – 2,461kW), the AquaEdge 19MV combines best-in-segment efficiency for design and the ability to operate in severe conditions due to unexpected building operations or extreme weather. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the f...

Greenheck Group, a family-owned company, and pioneer in air movement, air control, and air tempering products, announces exciting leadership moves that position the company to accelerate long-term growth and create more value for customers and team members. As Greenheck Group approaches its 75th anniversary in 2022, the company will exceed $1 billion in annual revenue. To meet accelerating growth and growing customer needs, Greenheck Group is making unprecedented reinvestments in product innova...

One of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains, Big Y, is improving its fleet logistics with new trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4™ 7300 refrigeration units and the eSolutions™ platform for remote monitoring and control. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Replacement of trailers Big Y has initiated the repla...

SSTL is pleased to be running a side event 'Expanding Domestic Industrial Space Capabilities for the National and Regional Benefit' on 6 December 2021 for the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (#APRSAF2021). SSTL's Kasia Clatworthy will host the event and will be joined by panelists from GISTDA, the Philippines Space Agency, Singapore Space & Technology Ltd, and the Australian space agency.  Event Agenda The purpose of this event is to share experiences of countries in the Asi...

Indoor air quality is critical to the health and safety of building occupants. The threat of airborne viruses, like SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, only highlights the need for proper IAQ. The path towards creating a safe indoor environment involves inspection and testing. However, not all commercial IAQ testing companies are equal. Many of these IAQ testing companies in Massachusetts outsource their field crews. It is far better to use a company that employs its field technicians. Better stil...

Refrigerators are considered a marvel of advanced food preservation. At the right temperature, the appliances slow down the bacteria growth that keeps the food safer and fresh for a long time. When buying a new refrigerator and availing a commercial refrigeration installation service, Green Refrigeration LLC will guide customers on how to maintain the right temperature for optimal refrigeration. optimum commercial refrigeration temperature Green Refrigeration LLC’s on-call refrigeration...

“The HVAC industry lost a true hero and friend, when we lost Chuck Applebee,” said Mike Smith, Senior Manager - Marketing Communications, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), and fellow mentee of Chuck Applebee. Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee, Jr., 1945-2021, worked for METUS for more than 21 years, as a Product Manager for the energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), the split-ductless product line and other accessories. Chuck Applebee, 76, of Gainesvill...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces a new version of its Design Envelope pump to serve light-duty installations where the available power is single phase. “Many light-commercial and residential buildings use single-phase power and some mechanical rooms ‘step down’ three-phase power to make single-phase power available,” said David Lee, Program Manager, Product Development, Armstrong Fluid Technology. “These new pumps provide a practical and economical solution for...