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On 18 and 19 April 2023, Eurovent will be at HVACR Live, the United Kingdom’s national event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors. Exhibitors will be showcasing products, solutions and supplies from market leaders. Eurovent will be at HVACR Live The expo brings forth HVACR manufacturers’ latest innovations and challenges facing the industry and potential solutions across the sector. The Eurovent Deputy Secretary General - Stijn Renneboog will be at...

U.S. Senator - Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), alongside leaders from Henry Ford College (HFC), Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) and Garforth International, celebrated a US$ 3.1 million appropriation to support a sustainability initiative that demonstrates how schools, cities and organizations across the U.S.A. can reach their net zero targets, as well as train the next generation of energy leadership. Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) With an Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) as the corners...

WindowMaster, the Danish CleanTech company and one of the natural ventilation and façade automation specialists unveil the latest addition to its growing portfolio of innovative smoke and heat ventilation solutions.  WSC 104   Amid a heightened focus on combining optimum indoor air quality with stringent fire safety protocol, WindowMaster’s team of experts has developed a new compact smoke control panel, WSC 104, effectively combining smoke extraction with comfortable ve...

Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-renowned distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) food service parts, residential appliance parts, and related products, has announced the launch of its HVAC parts category.  From air handler parts, condensing unit parts, packaged unit parts, and more, Parts Town will now supply an extensive range of parts and accessories from top manufacturers, such as Carrier, Fast OEM Parts, Trane, Lennox, York, and Heatcraft, among others.&nbs...

Baxi’s latest 200 and 400 combi 2 boiler ranges are proving to be a popular choice with installers, thanks to the introduction of a series of new and improved features making installation as seamless as possible. Lightweight and compact, the cupboard fit boilers include an upgraded and simpler wiring experience, brass hydraulics on the Baxi 400, increased LPG options across the range, stainless steel heat exchanger and both ranges have easy-to-replace components. Connecting smart contro...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – is celebrating its 110th anniversary as a globally renowned company in creating comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial buildings, industry and homes. The Trane Company was incorporated in 1913, 28 years after James Trane and his son - Reuben started a family plumbing business in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America (USA). It established its position as a pioneer in climate control in...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced it has appointed John Hayes, chairman, and former president and CEO, of Ball Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. mindset and strategic vision “John brings deep leadership and corporate governance experience and will be a strong addition to our Board of Directors,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies “We will benefit greatly from his growth mindset and strategic vision...

Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions, from the factory floor to the cloud, at Hannover Messe. Visitors to Hall 6, Stand C57 can view the Discrete Automation portfolio of ASCO™, AVENTICS™, Branson™, Movicon™, PACEdge, and PACSystems™, as well as CoreTigo solutions.  demonstrations and visioning sessions Emerson experts will show attendees how to access and harness critical data of th...

SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, has introduced the Marley® WaterGard™, a water usage optimizer and filtration system that helps reduce wastewater and overall water usage on packaged evaporative cooling products. WaterGard uses membrane technology to pre-condition cooling tower water and limits salt (i.e. chlorides, calcium carbonate) introduction into the towe...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Dorchester DR-SG range of stainless steel condensing water heaters with enhanced durability and large continuous outputs. The Dorchester DR-SG is available in ten power outputs over three storage capacities and features a durable stainless-steel tank, heat exchanger and coil for enhanced performance, efficiency, and increased service lif...

A-Gas, the pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has expanded its operations into New Zealand.  LRM Capabilities  “Building on our leading market position in Australia and globally, we are excited to be bringing our Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) capabilities to New Zealand,” said Brett Ferguson, Managing Director, A-Gas (Aust...

The BBC Earth Experience opens at The Daikin Centre in Earl’s Court on Thursday, 30th March, 2023. Daikin eco-heating specialists and sponsors of the venue have created the ‘Daikin Climate Zone’, located just outside the main venue, offering space to relax, play and learn. After visitors have marveled at the wonders of the seven continents and are feeling inspired to help protect the planet, Daikin invites visitors to join them at The Daikin Climate Zone, to learn more about h...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a major global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has launched its Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits. Resideo has enhanced its popular ENERGY STAR® certified Honeywell Home T10 Pro Smart Thermostat that was first released in 2019. Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits The new Honeywell Home T10+ Smart Thermostat Kits with RedLINK® 3.0 offer additional control over three types of indoor air quality (IAQ) equip...

Facilio, the New-York headquartered proptech company known for its suite of smart buildings software, has rolled out a cloud-based supervisory control platform that enables remote monitoring and optimization of refrigeration systems. The company’s Connected Refrigeration Solution delivers up to 20% savings in energy for multi-site food retailers including grocery, convenience store, and supermarket operators. real-time visibility Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder & CPO at Facilio, said, "...

DENSO CORPORATION, a global mobility supplier, announced it has developed it’s first-ever inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors. This inverter, which is incorporated in the eAxle, an electric driving module developed by BluE Nexus Corporation, will be used in the new Lexus RZ, the automaker’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) model and released March 30. SiC power semiconductors SiC power semiconductors consist of silicon and carbon that significantly red...

Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators, which maximize process efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime in a broad range of process applications. This line of durable, aluminum filter regulators can handle the highest flow rates of any regulators in their class and provides precise pressure regulation to downstream instruments. ASCO Series An alternative to stainless steel filter regulators, ASCO Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filte...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) responded with disappointment towards the UK Government's revised energy strategy, Powering Up Britain. The government's revised strategy arrives in the wake of a 2022 High Court ruling that the previous plan did not provide enough detail on plans to tackle climate change. The strategy now outlines key areas of activity for the government in progressing towards net zero but, importantly, contains little in the way of new announcements or fundi...

Microsoft is one of the most successful enterprises in the world and no company can achieve such standing without ambition and innovation. But the company’s vision for the future extends beyond the advances in technology it’s famous for. It’s also paving the way for healthier, more efficient, and sustainable workspaces. Enabled by technology We’re working with Microsoft at its headquarters in Beijing to retrofit and optimize building operations. The Beijing West Campu...

Heat network technology providers - Evinox and Minibems are merging and receiving growth capital from SET Ventures. This capital injection enables the two companies to cement their leading position in smart heat network technology ensuring enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for heat network operators and residents. Heat networks Heat networks, also known as district heating systems, supply heat to one or multiple buildings from a central source, such as a boiler or heat pump. These...

The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association (ICOM) has launched a campaign to clarify the different levels of ‘hydrogen-readiness’ of boilers and other combustion products entering the market. Hydrogen labels  According to the trade body, three types of labels have been created which will signify different hydrogen products: hydrogen-blend; hydrogen-ready; and 100% hydrogen. Currently, only hydrogen-blend is available on the market, however, with the UK’...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been selected as the sustainability partner for the Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The newly completed education center sets a new standard for sustainable, all electric buildings in Boston and is the city’s largest net-zero building. Boston University will heat and cool the 345,000 square-foot property with 31 geothermic wells and all of its...

Rheem, a renowned global manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, has received the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. This marks the third successive year that ENERGY STAR has recognized Rheem as a Partner of the Year. ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award Award winners lead their industries with energy-efficient products and services The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award honors companies...

The bases for zero trust architecture includes strong encryption for device identity and data-in-transit, as well as a whitelist-only access control list. Zero trust architecture minimizes risk by limiting breach opportunities, containing the damage of any actual breach and surfacing unusual behaviors quickly. Embedded devices fit well into these deployment paradigms because of their relatively static mission, and low complexity roles on the network. Zero-trust architecture and product patchin...

With energy bills likely to remain high for some time, users of compressed air must consider every potential energy-reducing measure. In tandem with growing demands to reduce carbon footprint as the UK transitions to a net-zero future, many companies are looking at compressed air technologies for the solution.  refrigeration air dryers Air dryers, essential to improve the quality of compressed air and protect valuable assets, are no exception.  With this thought in mind, Hi-line&r...

ACV UK, stainless steel, hot water, and heating specialist, is pleased to introduce its new EVO S wall-hung boiler range, which incorporates the latest stainless steel heat exchanger technology for energy efficiency and reliability. Available in seven different outputs from 40 to 150kW, EVO S features a 5:1 turndown ratio and excellent low-class 6 NOx emissions across all models. Installation and maintenance Designed for straightforward installation and maintenance to help optimize performanc...

Electrolux Group is three years ahead of plan. In 2018, the company was among the first 100 companies to set its global science-based climate target and is now one of the first to meet it. This is just one of the highlights from the Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2022. Electrolux Group has reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (direct and indirect in operations) by 82%, compared to 2015 – going beyond its 2025 target of 80%. Electrolux Group Sustainability R...

GE Profile is expanding its ClearView window air conditioner line to include enhanced energy-efficient inverter technology, offering additional cutting-edge innovation to consumers just in time for the warmer temperatures. The expansion builds on ClearView’s breakthrough over-the-sill design that maintains the window view, so owners can let more natural light into the room. Expanded GE Profile ClearView line The expanded GE Profile ClearView line will now include additional BTU sizes in...

ECM Technologies, the pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, announces it has been named a finalist in the Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence awards for its signature product, ThermaClear™, an advanced nanotechnology HVAC treatment that helps decarbonize commercial buildings to accelerate a more sustainable future. The Environmental Excellence awards program, presented by SRP, is Arizona’s most prestigious recognition related to statewide projects that impact qual...

Bluon, Inc. and Sera Systems, Inc., two of the most innovative software companies in HVAC, announce their plan to join forces to modernize and bring a new level of productivity to the HVAC industry from OEM to distributor to contractor to technician and all the way to the consumer. HVAC is a well-established $150 billion industry, yet Gallup estimates that on average HVAC businesses are operating at a staggering low 38% efficiency. Together, Bluon and Sera, for the first time, can materially im...

ABB’s production hub in Xiamen has become a flagship site for sustainable manufacturing and is paving the way to a clean energy future in China, with its scalable blueprint for success, which uses ground-breaking new energy monitoring systems combined with on-site renewable energy generation and storage for impressive emission and cost reductions. China is aiming to hit peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. To make this net zero energy transition a reality, colla...