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At the 2019 National Hardware Show held May 7-9 in Las Vegas this year, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. (booth # 4317) is unveiling a wide range of of Wi-Fi-enabled room A/C product options, earning the mantle as a distinguished manufacturer of smart room air conditioning solutions. That includes updates for the popular Friedrich Kühl line, which will now offer integrated Wi-Fi capabilities. Kühl’s advanced connectivity goes beyond enabling customers to remotely control their uni...

Aggreko, the provider of temporary power, temperature control, and energy services, is adding mobile and modular energy storage to its 10 gigawatts (GW) fleet of distributed energy assets. The Y.Cube is a fully integrated, ready-to-install lithium-ion battery system, built on the decade-long expertise of energy storage pioneer Younicos, which Aggreko acquired in 2017. Housed entirely within a standard 20-ft container, the 1-megawatt (MW) units can be delivered and quickly deployed worldwide. t...

Viessmann launches the next-generation of its flagship domestic gas condensing boiler, the Vitodens 200-W, making wall-hung boilers easier to install, operate and maintain than ever before. The new Vitodens 200-W highlights: Offers outputs of 1.9 - 32 kW (200-W and 222-F models and 1.9 - 19 kW (242-F). Reduces NOx emissions by up to 40% with a newly-developed MatriX Plus burner. Requires around 50% fewer spare parts for maintenance thanks to reduced complexity. Achieves exceptional energy...

Danfoss has taken over the full ownership of Finnish startup company Leanheat Oy specialized in the optimization of heating in centrally heated buildings by using artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors. By acquiring the remaining shares in Finnish company Leanheat, Danfoss has further strengthen its position in the global market for Multi-Family Houses and District Heating Systems. The combination of Danfoss’ deep system- and application know-how and Leanheat’s strong capabilities...

Friedrich is proud to announce that Friedrich's FreshAire PTAC has been selected as a top product in Building Design & Construction's Building Systems Best Products of 2018. The award winners were selected by BD&C readers, editors, and staff in Jan. (2019). Building Design & Construction annually ranks the best of building products in multiple categories. In their recently published 2018 “Best of Building Systems” category, Friedrich has topped the list as the #1 selectio...

Demonstrating its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions, Carrier Transicold Europe is collaborating with The Chemours Company, globally renowned fluorochemicals and refrigerant technology company, to replace R-452A in transport refrigeration equipment starting in 2021. Low GWP refrigerant The new refrigerant – soon to be selected – will have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) under 300 The new refrigerant – soon to be selected – will have a Global Warming Po...

Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co., Ltd., a gas appliances manufacturer, and Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home technologies, announced a global strategic partnership to develop and promote Resideo’s iXQ gas adaptive technology for residential applications. The partnership, announced at ISH China & CIHE 2019 (China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems), will include collaboration on dedicated tech...

EVAPCO, globally-renowned cooling technology and industrial refrigeration solutions firm, has announced unveiling the newest addition to its ESW single-cell, closed circuit evaporative cooler line. The new 14-foot by 22-foot “Big Box” ESW4 closed circuit evaporative cooler that comes with up to 40 percent higher capacity than the 12-foot by 18-foot ESWB evaporative cooler. The ESW4 is offered in more than 130 models with capacities of 270 to 670 nominal tons, and with fan motor size...

Danfoss is proud to present Janne Kuivalainen as its new head of Global Product Management & Development, and member of the Leadership Team in Danfoss Drives. Janne Kuivalainen has been recognized as a distinguished profile and strategist within the drives industry for years. He brings experience and insight into the new role, that has been established as part of a new strategic ambition. “I warmly welcome Janne to the team. The drives industry and the solutions that we can offer to t...

The Danfoss Turbocor® Oil Free Compressor has received the endorsement of the Solar Impulse Foundation as one of the top 1000 solutions for protecting the environment. Already recognized as the provider of oil free, magnetic bearing compressor technology for the HVAC industry, this prestigious award further validates the Danfoss Turbocor® Oil Free Compressor as being a viable solution for reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions while also providing economic benefits to end users throu...

HRAI and CIPH announce that the new Show Committee has been established and that planning is well underway for the CMPX 2020 show. CMPX, The Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Exposition is Canada’s national trade show and learning forum for the mechanicals industry including: air-conditioning, heating (forced-air and hydronics), plumbing, waterworks, water quality, piping, refrigeration and ventilation industries. Jointly produced since 1972 by HRAI and CIPH, the CMPX 2020 show will be h...

Greenheck announced that it will expand its manufacturing facilities in Shelby, North Carolina. The company will invest nearly $60 million to expand production of its Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), Tempered Air Products (TAP) and Architectural Products. Several hundred new manufacturing jobs will be created over the next five years. The expansion plans include the purchase of an existing manufacturing facility which will support increased demand for Greenheck DOAS and TAP products. Const...

EVAPCO’s AT Atlas counterflow cooling towers, now available in larger sizes, are designed in large, preassembled modules for ease of rigging and installation. As an energy efficient modular cooling tower on the market, the AT Atlas has CTI-certified capacity per cell. Atlas series cooling towers range in capacity from 1,484 to 2,386 nominal tons per cell, providing up to 60 percent more cooling capacity per cell, while requiring up to 40 percent less fan power per ton of cooling compared...

Yet another major VRF HVAC manufacturer finds tremendous value in CoolAutomation’s solution that allows Home Automation and Air Conditioning systems to work as one. Following a series of rigorous tests and evaluations, Blue Star, a VRF HVAC manufacturer in India announces its successful integration with CoolAutomation’s CoolMasterNet. This development enables Blue Star installers the ability to partner with Home Automation integrators in order to significantly simplify the integrati...

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is excited to announce a partnership with Savings4Members that promises greater monthly savings for ACCA members. ACCA’s membership benefit program with Savings4Members enables ACCA members to access to more than twenty vendors offerings discounts to ACCA members. For more than thirty years, Savings4Members has specialized in helping independent businesses save time and money by partnering with associations like ACCA. With this new partne...

Thermo King, a globally renowned company in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, and its German dealer Transportkühlung THERMO KING GmbH provided B&H Spedition GmbH & Co. Logistik KG (B&H Logistik) with a unique solution combining generator sets (gensets) and solar panels for efficient and reliable power supply during the transport of refrigerated containers. B&H Logistik transports refrigerated containe...

Belimo is expanding its global network of service locations and opening a new service and logistics center in Großröhrsdorf near Dresden (Germany). This will bring Belimo even closer to its customers in Germany and northern and eastern Europe, who can expect customer-specific adaptations and an increased readiness to deliver from the new location. Service and logistics center By means of logistics and customizing, Belimo intends to quickly serve a broad spectrum of individual custom...

Greenheck, the globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, offers the most UL certified dampers and the largest selection of AMCA licensed dampers in the industry. HBR-150 Industrial Backdraft Damper Greenheck’s HB Series of heavy-duty industrial backdraft dampers has grown with the addition of the HBR-150, a round industrial backdraft damper with a flanged-style frame. The HBR-150 is rated for velocities up to 4000 fpm an...

With four models to choose from, Lochinvar’s EFB wall-hung, gas-fired condensing boilers are available in outputs ranging from 85 to 151kW, based upon a system design of 50/30°C. EFB boilers Operating at seasonal efficiencies of up to 96% (Gross CV), all models feature a pre-mixed burner, which will modulate down to 20% of output and accurately matches heat output to demand. This ensures that optimum efficiency is maintained even in part load demand periods. EFB boilers can be eithe...

Panasonic has received an iF Design Award for its residential Floor Console Air Conditioner. The iF Design Award, presented by the International Forum Design, celebrates outstanding design amongst designers and manufacturers, providing a gold standard for pioneering products. Judges consider everything from environmental impact, functionality and cosmetic appearance. Panasonic’s Floor Console Air Conditioner with R32, which offers a stylish alternative to traditional radiators, won the pr...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning supports their rapidly expanding portfolio, by providing their clients with on-going maintenance, reactive works and emergency breakdown cover for air conditioning, ventilation and chiller equipment. The company is also carrying their dilapidation reports and identify high energy plant with suggestions for upgrades and system replacements.

Danfoss has qualified its range of DSH scroll compressors for use with R454B and R452B refrigerants, giving OEMs ‘ultimate flexibility’ when offering alternatives to R410A. Already a popular option for commercial chillers and rooftop systems using R410A, with Intermediate Discharge Valve (IDV) technology to enhance seasonal part-load cooling efficiency, the DSH scroll compressors now support R454B and R452B refrigerants. The option to use new, lower-GWP refrigerants was prompted by...

Carrier is proud to introduce its new TruVu multi-purpose control (MPC) platform for monitoring and control of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. This powerful control platform consists of a TruVu MPC processor, featuring built-in BACnet routing and integration capabilities, along with expansion modules that can be added to support up to 180 total input/output (I/O) points for a variety of HVAC applications. Carrier is globally renowned in high-technology heating, air c...

Whirlpool Corporation released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s progress and accomplishments in the 2018 operational year, with particularly strong results in its efforts to reduce the amount of natural resources required in manufacturing its appliances. Whirlpool Corporation’s sustainability agenda encompasses stakeholder engagement, executive accountability and science-based methodology to focus on actions that drive absolute and positive enviro...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major, Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, through its subsidiary Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC, announced the inauguration of its new office and its first state-of-the-art flagship showroom in Dubai. Blue Star International FZCO Blue Star International FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, manages the international business operations of Blue Star Limited. Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC is a...

NevadaNano develops portable gas sensors that are made to detect any flammable gases. For nearly 100 years, pellistor/catalytic bead sensors have served as high-tech canaries in the proverbial coal mine. Portable gas sensors NevadaNano’s gas sensors alert workers in potentially explosive atmospheres NevadaNano’s gas sensors alert workers in potentially explosive atmospheres, especially in the mining, gas and oil industries, to dangerous levels of flammable gasses. In the 1960s, no...

The Argo Multiple Boiler Control (MBC) is ideal for multiple boiler system applications. The Argo MBC operates up to four boilers and resets the heating system water temperature based on outdoor air temperatures. The Argo boilers are piped in primary/secondary arrangement and the MBC control automatically selects how many boilers are needed to maintain the required heating load. Selecting multiple Argo boilers maximizes one's energy savings and provides a backup heating source. This product pai...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of critical comfort and security solutions primarily in residential environments, announced a strategic agreement with GOME Telecom Equipment Co., Ltd., a key member of the GOME Group. The cooperation agreement will combine Resideo's extensive technical expertise in smart homes with GOME’s distribution capabilities in China’s retail market to deliver high-quality smart-home products and services throughout the country. Household-products...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. announces details of its Resideo Premier Security Dealer Program for top professional security and smart home dealers. The new, exclusive loyalty program will help dealers expand their offerings in the security and smart home markets, while driving value for homeowners. Building on its commitment to the professional channel and drawing from nearly 30 years of successful loyalty programs, the new Resideo Premier Security Dealer Program will provide sales and marketing...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. is highlighting its latest offerings at ISC West 2019 for the first time as a standalone company, following its successful spinoff from Honeywell late last year. The security industry will see Resideo’s new home automation platforms, a new security dealer loyalty program and how the companies’ new voice, video and mobile solutions integrate with consumer’s connected lifestyles to give dealers opportunities to expand their businesses. Home Security Sy...