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Big 5 Construct Ethiopia 2025: Infrastructure Expo

Ethiopia’s construction market is valued at $67 billion, driven by the country’s economic growth priorities under its Ten-Year Development Plan 2020-30. Supporting this ambition, the 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, the country’s largest construction event, will take place from 26-28 June at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa.  Endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the event connects international companies with regional opportunities, enabling...

Aeroseal: Pioneering Energy Efficiency Solutions

Last week, against the backdrop of its Climate Action Week, London played host to the 2024 Breakthrough Energy Summit, a gathering that brought together some of the most innovative minds and groundbreaking products advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonization. Aeroseal’s participation not only showcased our proven technology but also reinforced the position as a foundational solution for optimizing energy efficiency in buildings and meeting sustainability standards in...

Galileo Technologies' Role In Global Energy Transition

Galileo Technologies CEO - Jesus Grande believes the business’s unique set of gas solutions have the potential to play a key role in the global energy transition going forward. This is due to the fact that the world is currently struggling to reach its climate change targets and move away from the use of dirtier fuels. Global energy transition Galileo Technologies addresses one of the most urgent challenges of the time To make the most out of gas, rather than dirtier fossil fuels such...

Air-Con Upgrades: Energy-Efficient HVAC Innovations

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, is proud to announce significant upgrades to the TOSOT product line, delivering advanced climate control solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The enhancements feature improvements in energy efficiency, performance, and smart home integration, reaffirming Air-Con’s commitment to providing the most advanced heating and cooling solutions on the market. TOSOT latest product lineup TOSOT, a globally...

Achieve HVAC Efficiency With Aeroseal Duct Sealing

An HVAC system is an essential part of any home or building. The HVAC system is made to help control the temperature conditions within a building to create a comfortable environment through heating and cooling the space. Energy-efficient HVAC units require less energy to work, which means they’ll spend less money on energy bills in the short and long run. Learn how Aeroseal can help they achieve significant energy savings when it comes to the home's heating and air conditioning syste...

Aeroseal Wins 2024 Bloomberg NEF Pioneers Award

In a year already marked with milestones, Aeroseal has added yet another prestigious accolade to its resume after securing the Bloomberg NEF Pioneers Award for 2024. This award not only celebrates the ongoing commitment to sustainability, but also cements Aeroseal’s position as a pioneer in the climate tech sector. Forefront of clean energy innovations Aeroseal stood out among the contenders, thanks to the groundbreaking air-sealing technologies The Bloomberg NEF Pioneers Award&nb...

Kanthal's DRI Electric Heater For Emsteel Abu Dhabi

Kanthal and Danieli will supply a pilot-scale electric process gas heater for installation at Emsteel’s Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to electrify a part of their existing heating system. The heater, scheduled for delivery in Q1 2026, is based on Prothal® DH technology and will be the first electric process gas heater for DRI that Kanthal supplies for commercial use. environment friendly Emsteel plant The Emsteel plant produces quality long products – heav...

Transforming HVAC: Predictive Maintenance Strategies

In the world of HVAC, maintenance is no longer just about fixing what’s broken — it's about predicting what will break before it does. As buildings become smarter and more reliant on digital systems, maintenance strategies are evolving too. They’re seeing a major shift from traditional reactive maintenance toward predictive and condition-based maintenance models that leverage data and analytics to increase reliability and reduce costs. Let’s explore how these strategies...

Thomas Hary Nominated New President Of GF Piping Systems

The Board of Directors of GF has nominated Thomas Hary as new President of GF Piping Systems, effective 1 June 2025. He succeeds Andreas Müller who has assumed the position on an interim basis alongside his role as CEO of GF. Thomas Hary (44), a German citizen, has held various positions at GF since joining the company in 2005. He began his career in strategic planning at GF Machining Solutions and moved to GF Piping Systems in 2011. Wide range of business segments Since 1 October 2019,...

Wilo Sinum: Optimize Building Heating & Cooling Systems

With building heating and cooling performance crucial for achieving Net Zero, Wilo has unveiled its latest innovation, Sinum. The automatic de-aeration system optimizes building services by eliminating trapped air and ensuring proper pressurization. The Sinum has been designed for suitable operation across a host of applications, including buildings – such as schools and hospitals – as well as the nation’s exponentially increasing number of data centres. Improves heating and...

Aeroseal And Aramco Partner For Saudi Energy Efficiency

Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta recently traveled to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, signaling a major leap forward in the company’s mission to champion global sustainability and energy efficiency. The visit also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision for a net-zero future.  Creating Sustainable Partnerships One of the trip’s highlights was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Aeroseal and Aramco, one of the pioneer integrated energy and chemicals companies....

Aeroseal: Cleantech Company Of The Year 2024

Aeroseal’s year began with an extraordinary recognition: being named Cleantech Company of the Year as part of the prestigious 2024 Global Cleantech 100. Out of 25,435 nominations spanning over 65 countries, Aeroseal stood out as the top-scoring company in North America—a remarkable achievement that earned us this distinguished award. This recognition isn’t just about Aeroseal’s proven technology; it reflects the real, measurable impact they are making on the world&rsquo...

Mitsubishi Pushes Low-Carbon Heat Pumps For Businesses

Mitsubishi Electric has welcomed the Government’s release of another £940 million for Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund to help Local Authorities remove gas heating from their buildings. As the UK’s largest heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric is now calling on the Government to look at similar initiatives to help reduce carbon in the private sector. Heat pumps and low-carbon heating Since 2020, the Public Sector Decarbonization Fund has made...

CAREL At LIGNA 2025: Wood Processing Innovations

CAREL will participate in LIGNA 2025, the pioneering international trade fair for wood processing, taking place from May 26 to 30, 2025, in Hannover, Germany. The company will showcase advanced solutions for controlling environmental conditions in industrial processes. CAREL’s offering for the sector includes humidification systems, heat recovery units, and integrated control of high-efficiency components, all designed to reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of finished produ...

Noritz NCC199CDV Pro: Efficient Tankless Water Heater

Noritz America, as part of an ongoing program to enhance its entire product offering in 2025, recently introduced an upgraded version of its flagship commercial unit, the NCC199CDV Pro Condensing Tankless Water Heater. Engineered for a wide range of heavy-duty commercial applications, the new ENERGY STAR-rated NCC199 CDV Pro incorporates several new, installer- and end-user-friendly features, while retaining an industry-renowned, 10-year warranty on its dual stainless steel heat exchangers...

Armstrong Fluid's New Pump Tool: Integrated Designer

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a powerful new capability within its ADEPT selection platform: the Integrated Designer. The Integrated Designer simplifies the process of selecting and sizing pumps, accessories and more — all from a single interface. Values for system flow Designed to save time and improve accuracy and energy efficiency, the tool enables the seamless creation of comprehensive equipment schedules and system layouts with pre-configured solutions. Using the suppl...

Modern Plant Room Surveying With Ideal Heating CPD

The latest CIBSE-approved CPD from Ideal Heating Commercial – the UK’s market pioneer of high efficiency commercial heating solutions – is focused firmly on the modern plant room. It addresses plant room surveying, along with the evolution of the plant room and heat source technology over recent years, brought about, in part, through legislation and product innovation. heating system replacement New CPD concentrates on modern, energy-efficient plant room retrofits using heat...

ENCOsys Heat Exchanger System By ARI-Armaturen USA

ARI-Armaturen USA, a pioneer in industrial fluid control solutions, proudly highlights its ENCOsys® steam-to-water heat exchanger system, designed for efficient and instantaneous hot water generation without the need for storage. Engineered for reliability and energy savings, ENCOsys® provides superior thermal efficiency, making it an ideal solution for industries requiring precise temperature control and optimized energy use. Overall operational costs ENCOsys® is a compact and hi...

Hamworthy Heating's Free Offer On Stratton mk3 Boilers

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce a new offer for 2025: free commissioning on all Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boilers. This free commissioning promotion applies to all Stratton mk3 models ordered between April 1 and invoiced by December 31, 2025, and offers customers the opportunity to optimise their system’s performance from the outset. For added peace of mind, each boiler is also backed by...

Hitachi Announces The Launch Of Yutaki M Series 2 Heat Pump

Following its European debut in September 2024, the compact Yutaki M R32 Series 2 air-to-water heat pump is now fully available in the UK market. Designed with sustainability and efficiency in mind, it delivers space heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW) — all in a sleek, modern unit ideal for small homes and new-build properties.   With models ranging from 4.3 kW to 8 kW, the Yutaki M Series 2 fits perfectly into homes with limited indoor space. Its monobloc design means everyt...

Eurovent IT Cooling: New Leadership Announced

The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term. Eurovent Task Force's initiatives Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager at CAREL, brings over 25 years of experience in the HVACR sector and has been an active member of Eurovent for many years. He is widely recognized for his leadership, technical exp...

Optimize Home Efficiency: Earth Day Energy Solutions

This Earth Day, let’s focus on simple actions everyone can take to save energy and reduce the overall environmental impact. Implementing these tips can lead to significant savings on energy bills and contribute to a healthier planet. Maximize Natural Light Utilize natural light as much as possible. Arrange the workspace near windows and consider using light-colored curtains that allow sunlight to penetrate the home while preserving privacy. Upgrade to LED Lighting If not already switch...

Prima Power: Innovative Bending Machines

Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge lies in embracing adaptable technologies capable of swiftly accommodating frequent redesigns. Precise and automated machinery emerges as a cornerstone in maintaining quality, accuracy and aesthetics in manufacturing processes. With the industry facing a shortage of skilled labor, the significance of intuitive, highly automated...

Transform Building Stock: Passive House Conference 2026

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the German city of Essen in April 2026. The main theme of the conference is 'Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency!': High energy efficiency is essential to making the buildings ready for the future. The conference with its varied programme will take place in Essen's House of Technology. The call for Papers has begun and will run until the end of June 2025. Future-proof building stock The Passive House Institute and it...

Matt Rogers Joins Quilt's Board For Smart Home Growth

Quilt, a pioneering innovator in smart home climate technology, announced that Matt Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Mill, co-founder of Nest, and founder of Incite, has joined its board of directors. A prominent figure in the smart home, design, and climate space, Rogers is widely respected for creating the iconic smart thermostat and for accelerating growth for mission-driven organizations. Quilt's growth and innovation Quilt, Nest and Mill are among the most successful startups in the smart h...

APM Steam: Heat Exchanger Testing & Maintenance Services

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...

Air-Con International: Reliable Central AC Systems

As temperatures rise, Air-Con International, a trusted pioneer in HVAC solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses stay cool and comfortable with its wide range of innovative products. From versatile Mini-Splits to powerful Central AC systems and essential accessories, Air-Con International is the go-to provider for reliable cooling solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and HVAC markets. Mini-Splits: Compact with Advanced Features Air-Con International’s Mini-Splits are des...

Navien PEM750 Heat Pump: Eco-Friendly Heating Solution

Navien is introducing the PEM750 heat pump to the UK market, offering a high-performance, eco-friendly heating solution designed for quick, easy installation - saving installers time while reducing complexity on-site. As the UK moves towards its net-zero targets, demand for simply smarter, more efficient and future-proof heating solutions continues to grow. Eco Heating Excellence The PEM750 has been engineered to meet these requirements, delivering heating and hot water solutions more sustain...

Intelligent Air Quality With Fellowes Array System

Fellowes, a fourth-generation workplace solutions corporation, specializing in advanced air quality management systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Array networked air purification system featuring building management system (BMS) integration via BACnet/IP.  As the first and only localized BACnet-enabled air monitoring and purification system, Array sets a new standard for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Elevated Air Control “Array redefines ind...

Optimize HVAC Software With CAREL's STone Webinar

On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, at 16:30, CAREL will hold a new free webinar in English titled 'How STone Generative AI can simplify and add value to the daily work of a software designer in the HVAC/R industry.' The webinar will focus on the typical problems faced daily by those who develop software for HVAC systems and will show how a generative AI model can accelerate and improve the coding, testing, and validation of application software, maximizing development efficiency and quality. Smarter...

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