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Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner at AHR Expo 2023. With a 40% smaller footprint than standard AC units, the HMCG2 is a compact and efficient cooling option that is ideal for higher-density areas with less installation space, such as multi-family apartments and zero-lot-line neighborhoods. YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner Available in...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced airCore, the first line of precision air conditioner (PAC) heat pump systems in the U.S. to use R-32 refrigerant. R-32 is a refrigerant with low global warming potential that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than R-410A. Low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 reduce the impact of heating and cooling equipment on the environment and can meet upcoming refrigerant regulations. New airCore PAC heat pump systems Many states, such as California, have alread...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - is addressing complex industry challenges with leading solutions and expertise at the AHR® Expo 2023, the premiere event for HVACR professionals worldwide. The Trane exhibit (Booth B3217) will showcase the latest advancements for optimal, energy-efficient indoor environments, as well as expert insight on pressing industry issues, including growing demand for building decarbonization solutions, such as electrification, dri...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its new YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat Pump and YORK...

Honeywell announced that Heatcraft Refrigeration Products (Heatcraft), a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, is developing new walk-in unit coolers, condensing units, and condensers for supermarkets and retailers that operate using Honeywell Solstice® L40X (R-455A). Honeywell Solstice L40X Honeywell Solstice L40X is a ready-now, low-global-warming-potential (GWP), energy-efficient hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-blend solution for commerc...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi continues to exceed demands for sustainable, energy-efficient heating and cooling products with the North American launch of the Yutaki M R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pump. This all-in-one solution can deliver heating, and cooling and even serve as a domestic water heater with an external tank. The three-ton and four-ton systems are engineered to deliver a consistent, 140 F heating capacity even within sub-zero ambient temperatures and can generate up to four times mo...

Daikin, a pioneer in air conditioning company, announced that it will spotlight its work to extend the boundaries of energy efficiency at the 2023 AHR Expo. A proud expo exhibitor and attendee for decades, Daikin will display its research and development efforts, core technologies, and new offerings, which demonstrate a unified approach to efficiency-focused innovation across the company’s portfolio of brands. Efficiency in HVAC systems “From homes to high-rises, the climate impac...

Mitsubishi Electric is once again exhibiting at the Data Center World Exhibition at the London ExCel Center from the 8th – 9th of March 2023, to showcase its advanced range of data center solutions. At the event, Mitsubishi Electric will display its product range designed exclusively for the unique working environments of IT cooling rooms, where wide variations in humidity levels and the need for constant temperature control are business critical all year round. Reducing carbon footprint...

From 04 February to 08 February, 2023, the Eurovent Team is going to be at the ASHRAE Winter Conference 2023 and AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Both the conference and expo provide forums where manufacturers and suppliers come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo events Visitors can request a meeting by simply sending Francesco Scuderi an email ASHRAE Winter Conference - an event that brings together HVACR experts...

SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, the globally renowned full-line, full-service industry major in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and fluid coolers, will feature new and innovative products in Booth B1819, at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo 2023 takes place from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. SPX Cooling to exhibit at AHR Expo 2023 SPX Cooling’s booth will foc...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi continues to exceed demands for sustainable, energy-efficient heating and cooling products with the North American launch of the Yutaki M R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pump. This all-in-one solution can deliver heating, cooling and even serve as a domestic water heater with an external tank. The three-ton and four-ton systems are engineered to deliver a consistent, 140 F heating capacity even within sub-zero ambient temperatures and can generate up to four times more t...

Hydronic comfort heating solutions WM Technologies, LLC, has added five sizes to its advanced, energy efficient Stainless Vertical Firetube (SVF™) boiler portfolio for commercial heating applications. The new Weil-McLain® SVF boiler line has expanded to now include BTU sizes of 500, 600, 725, 850 and 1000 MBH models that join the existing 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 BTU configurations. “The new SVF line of boilers carries forward the Weil-McLain legacy of industry-leading ease of...

Viessmann UK has announced that the standard warranty of its entire Vitodens residential boiler range is extended to seven years. Viessmann’s clear and generous range-wide warranty promise to the UK market applies to all Vitodens boilers up to 35 kW output. Customers may select to purchase an even longer warranty period of 10 or 12 years.  Vitodens Vitodens is Viessmann’s family of gas-condensing boilers, available as 050-W, 100-W, 111-W, and 200-W wall-hung models and as a 2...

Hitachi Europe, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Andrew Barr as the President of Hitachi Europe, Ltd. The new appointment will take effect from 1st April 2023. Andrew Barr, currently the Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) of Hitachi Rail, Ltd., has dedicated almost 20 years of his career at Hitachi, spearheading the growth of the Rail business in Europe and globally. In-depth knowledge of Hitachi and the mobility sector Andrew Barr will lead Hitachi Europe’s business in this...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming AHR Expo 2023 (booth B1617), from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance align...

As the host of the 26th International Passive House Conference, the Passive House Institute is looking forward to welcoming participants in Wiesbaden, Germany. With the focus "Efficiency NOW!", the research institute emphasizes that there is no alternative to making buildings more energy efficient as quickly as possible. The renovation of existing buildings, in particular, offers great potential for climate protection. The conference will take place from 10 to 12 March 2023, the conference prog...

XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of a newly updated website to introduce its exclusive suite of digital tech-enablement tools designed to transform field service businesses. Smart diagnostics XOi equips the current and next generation of field service professionals with smart diagnostics, high-powered data analytics, and live on-the-job virtual support and training to deliver meaningful actionabl...

The energy experts at BOXT looked at each local authority and the percentage of EPCs at grade C and above to reveal where in the UK has the most energy-efficient properties. The 10 areas with the most energy-efficient homes Taking first place in London’s Tower Hamlets with an incredibly high score of 73%. This is 33% higher than the average and 10% higher than second place. In second place with a score 23% higher than the average across England and Wales is the City of London, with a v...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA); also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces the publication of a white paper on methods of inspecting and cleaning open-air plenums. The paper addresses common contaminants found in open-air plenums that can adversely impact the conditioned space and provides guidance for the inspection and cleaning of those areas. Open-air plenums Open-air plenums are found in both commercial and residential settings a...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades announced the release of its highly anticipated Hospitality catalog which helps hotel brands and hospitality management companies save time and money by streamlining operations and empowering them to deliver an exceptional guest experience across all properties. Hospitality training With a growing catalog of expert-led training and hands-on 3D simulations in HVAC, plumbing, facilities maint...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has released its new Recommendations 4/24 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes and 4/25 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation in NRVUs in the context of Ecodesign. The purpose of the Recommendation 4/24 is to provide a generic methodology for estimating energy consumption of air filters for general ventilation under actual operating conditions, taking into consid...

As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero goals, Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, recently signed the Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge initiated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) being hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this pledge bolsters the UAE’s climate leadership in the region, as it prepares to harness innovation a...

In an annual survey completed by the Drucker Institute and published in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Johnson Controls ranks 95th among the best-managed companies in the United States of America (USA). The Management Top 250 ranking features U.S. companies measured for corporate effectiveness, which is defined as ‘doing the right things well.’ Johnson Controls ranks among Best-run U.S. Companies Each company also receives a rating on the following dimensions of corporate performa...

General Filter are delighted to inform that from 13 to 17 March 2023 they will be one of the main exhibitors at ISH 2023, the world’s renowned trade fair for energy-saving, air-conditioning and building automation technologies with focus on renewable energies. Attendees can visit General Filter in Hall 8.0, Stand B89 at ISH 2023. They can come and see all the news and innovations to ensure maximum air quality in civil, industrial, pharmaceutical and hospital environments. Follow General F...

The January 2023 issue of the Healthy Indoors Magazine contains an article on the IICRC’s new mold standard for IAQ professionals. The standard for remediation services serves as a guide to help professionals in their efforts to improve indoor air quality. The information in the standard also benefits facilities managers looking to improve the safety of buildings under their supervision. The following is a summation of the IICRC and its new standard. About the IICRC The IICRC is an orga...

Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the complete residential and commercial cold chain and a Nidec Global Appliance brand, is bringing to the AHR Expo 2023, in Atlanta (USA), from February 6-8, at booth #B2339, the results of a case study with an ice machine that reached 34% energy savings after having its compressor switched. In the study, a model using R404A refrigerant was replaced by the Embraco EMX compressor, which runs on natural refrigerant R290. The exchange also...

Global technology and engineering giant Emerson becomes the newest addition to a growing group of industry players supporting joint initiatives in the fields of regulatory development, education, and awareness raising. The move underlines the association’s successful development over the past years and its commitment to providing neutral and unbiased expertise to the market. innovative solutions Emerson looks back at over 130 years of corporate history. With more than 85.000 employees a...

Ruskin is pleased to announce three new sunshade models are now available. These basic horizontal designs offer an airfoil, rectangle tube, or Z blade design in a variety of depths and options. The three new sunshade models from Ruskin include: SSRTH (Sunshade Rectangle Tube Horizontal Mounted) Comes as a 4", 6" and 8" depth Outriggers can be tapered, channel or tube Facia can be channel, round tube, or bull nose Corners can be straight or miter corner​​ SSAFH (Sunshade Airfoil Horizo...

The government’s latest campaign urges people to turn down their boiler temperature to 60 degrees, which is predicted to help save £100 a year per household. To save on energy bills, 56% of residents in the UK have reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours per day in December 2022, according to the survey by Uswitch.com. boiler statistics report With winter approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that it acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a growing provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus on heat pumps for district heating and industrial processes. The unique technology of Hybrid Energy will provide new, cost-effective solutions to customers, while addressing decarbonization and sustainability efforts in Europe and beyond. Sustainable energy management technologi...