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Rheem, globally renowned water heating and HVAC solutions firm, has announced its partnership with Plug and Play, a global innovation and startup accelerator platform. Rheem joins as an ecosystem partner for the Plug and Play Internet of Things vertical. Established in 2006, Plug and Play brings together the best startups and the biggest corporations around the world through a series of industry-specific accelerator programs. The Plug and Play IoT program is one of the oldest and most suc...
Schneider Electric, a provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a project to supply locally produced 'green' electrical power to the MV Hamnavoe NorthLink ferry while docked in Stromness, Orkney, due to get underway shortly. The project is believed to be the first large commercial ship shore connection in the UK and is just one element of an overarching low carbon travel and transport project for the town. This power supply system, known as 'cold ironing'...
Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation has announced the introduction of its first A. O. Smith line of residential water treatment products available exclusively to the wholesale channel. Designed for plumbing contractors, the new A. O. Smith PRO water treatment line will include high-performance, commercial-grade point-of-use water filtration systems; water softeners and salt-free water conditioners; and water neutralizing and descaling accessories to allow for a fully compreh...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling is thrilled to announce they will be exhibiting and sponsoring Housing 2019 this year in Manchester, 25 – 27 June, Stand F11. Panasonic is sponsoring the Insight Theatre during the event with expert speakers giving an overview about Air Source Heat Pumps. Tony Nielsen, UK Marketing Manager for Panasonic, commented: “With the demand for renewable heating solutions for residential properties growing, Panasonic has developed a range of innovative renewab...
AAON, Inc., announced that its Board of Directors has declared its next regular semi-annual cash dividend. The next cash dividend will be payable on July 1, 2019, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 3, 2019. Norman H. Asbjornson, CEO, stated, “We continually work to create meaningful value for stockholders and are pleased our strong capital position allows us to do so through our cash dividend.”
SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will showcase its mobile display trailer with displays of field-erected cooling tower components during the upcoming Fuel Ethanol Workshop, June 10-12, 2019, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Additionally, on June 12 at 3:30 p.m., SPX Sales Manager, Kent Martens will present “Cooling Tower Fundamentals&rdquo...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow with the announcement of Haldeman Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products, the design and build construction market in Southern California, USA. HVAC products distribution Since 1933, Haldeman Inc. has provided industry-renowned HVAC products to the best engineers and architects on the West Coast. With 40 premium vendors, Haldeman is a one-stop shop for everything a project, large or small, may need. “Haldeman has the experience and kno...
Big Ass Fans has released its next “big” thing to the public. With design that emboldens and airflow that awes, the i6 by Big Ass Fans brings comfort to your everyday spaces. Industrial design, aircraft grade aluminum composition, three size options (60”, 72”, 84”), 4 finishes (brushed silver, matte black, matte white, oil rubbed bronze) and a bevy of features put this fan in a class of its own. Temperature, humidity, and motion sensors enable SenseME technology &nd...
Danfoss Drives just got a new employee who doesn’t sleep, has an inhumanly steep learning curve and is available around the clock. So, customers who get a warning, alarm or fault code in their drive and have no user guide nearby to search for information need not worry. The ‘Danfoss Drives troubleshooting chatbot’ has been launched to provide immediate customer support. A real-time simulated conversation with a computer software really is the new black in our increasingly digit...
Big Ass Fans has unveiled Powerfoil D, the product of 10 years’ experience and purpose-built design. The exceptionally engineered Powerfoil D is the first and only direct-drive overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments. Powerfoil D illustrates the company’s continued commitment to building premium-quality products specifically designed for customer spaces. Powerfoil D delivers strength and performance required for industrial applications, but with virtually silent oper...
Danfoss has boosted the part load performance and the operating map of its leading VZH variable speed scroll compressor range. The third-generation commercial inverter scrolls retain the strengths of the previous version, with the addition of the Intermediate Discharge Valve (IDV) technology for enhanced seasonal efficiency, and a wider operating map. The products are particularly suitable for comfort reversible applications and computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units. Matthieu Stoll,...
Greenheck, a globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, has announced the addition of two new models to its line of high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans, the Model DS-3 three-blade HVLS fan and Model DC-5 five-blade HVLS fan. DS-3 and DC-5 fans Model DS-3 is a three-blade HVLS fan for large commercial and industrial spaces that offers capacities up to 164,900 cfm and is available in 14 to 24 foot sizes. Model DC-5 is a five-blade...
NevadaNano, a globally renowned company in LEL and flammable gas sensors, has announced that it will be a preferred provider to Sager Electronics, a renowned North American distributor of interconnect, power, and electromechanical components. As a result, NevadaNano will be able to provide their products to a larger audience. NevadaNano’s MPS sensors for Sager’s customers NevadaNano designs and manufactures high-performing flammable gas sensors “Sager is the renowned distrib...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company said in a statement that they are excited to announce Tom Barrow Company as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the new design and construction market in the US States of Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. Online Learning Center Since 1955, Tom Barrow has provided a premier HVAC product line-up coupled with quality customer service Since 1955, Tom Barrow has provided a premier HVAC product line-up coupled with quality customer servi...
ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. ASHRAE and DOE sign MoU The MoU was signed by 2018-2019 ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter, P.E. and DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Daniel R. Simmons, on May 22. The agreement defines parameters on how ASHRAE and the DOE will collaborate more close...
"We finally need effective tax incentives in order to leverage the enormous CO2 savings potential in the heating market." With this conclusion, BDH President Uwe Glock closed the BDH symposium at the 20th Berlin event Energy days. Have the course been set correctly to achieve the 2030 climate protection goals in the building sector? This question was the focus of the podium made up of top-class experts from politics and associations. There was agreement that the instruments to date are insuffic...
Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced it has acquired innovative energy efficiency technology from Whisker Labs and hired the team behind it. The technology creates a thermodynamic model of a home to accurately predict home heating and air conditioning run time and energy use to enable a homeowner to use less energy while maintaining comfort. “Whisker Labs has been a great partner for us, and adding this capability is yet another example of our commitment to compelling growth opportunities...
ASHRAE announced the launch of a webpage to encourage the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application. The new Refrigeration webpage, referred to as the “R” in ASHRAE, highlights the Society’s commitment to supporting the role of refrigeration worldwide. The webpage features resources information and publications concerning refrigeration and refrigerants such as standards, design guides, ASHRAE courses and more. This page incorporates ASHRAE’s past in re...
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the revision of ANSI/AMCA Standard 610, Laboratory Methods of Testing Airflow Measurement Stations for Performance Rating. Accuracy Of Airflow Measurement The newly designated ANSI/AMCA Standard 610-19 establishes uniform test methods for determining the performance characteristics and accuracy of airflow measurement stations under varied airflow rates and conditions. Revisions to ANSI/AMCA Standard 610 include: Updat...
Robertson Heating Supply Co. is taking a few days, in the second week of May 2019, to celebrate its 85th anniversary. On May 14th night, company officials and vendors enjoyed a banquet at Alliance Country Club, in Ohio and on May 15th, the company is conducting a private event to showcase its vendors. 85 years of excellence The company’s President, Scott Robertson, in remarks given on May 14th, offered thanks to those who have played a significant role in Robertson Heating Supply’s...
Big Ass Fans announced unveiling its latest LED product family release, Double LED Bay Light. Double LED Bay Double LED Bay Light is the most advanced high-bay light in the world. Engineered and built to be the pinnacle in long-lasting efficiency, Double LED Bay Light’s thermodynamic design dissipates heat quickly and keeps light shining bright, worry-free for years, thanks to a 10-year, full-fixture warranty. With three mounting options (aircraft cable, pendant, and flush), rotatable m...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will acquire the remaining shares of ICONICS, Inc., a U.S. software company focused on SCADA, IoT, mobile, analytics, and cloud software products for the manufacturing, industrial, and building automation markets, to make the company a 100% subsidiary within the Mitsubishi Electric Group. Mitsubishi Electric aims to enhance its software product lineup to realize e-F@ctory, including edge computing, by combining ICONICS' software-developing capab...
Johnson Controls has announced Sensormatic Solutions, its renowned global retail solutions portfolio, expanded its offerings to help retailers protect its employees, customers and assets in brick-and-mortar store operations and warehouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Sensormatic Solutions Additionally, these new offerings help retailers to adhere to recommended store occupancy and social distancing guidelines during the current situation and in preparation for the reopening and recovery period....
A notable New York City building owner is setting a high bar in energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades. Trane, global provider of indoor comfort solutions, and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has recognized SL Green Realty Corp. with an Energy Efficiency Leader Award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to best energy practices. SL Green engaged Trane to install two energy efficient centrifugal chillers and 1.37MW of thermal energy storage at its iconic 11 Madison Avenue building in Ne...
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...
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...
