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E+E Elektronik Launches HTP501 For Precise Humidity And Temperature Probe For Drying Processes

The HTP501 humidity and temperature probe by E+E Elektronik is designed for use in drying chambers and other demanding industrial applications. The stainless steel probe offers excellent measurement accuracy and can be deployed in temperatures ranging from -40 to 120 °C (-40 to 248 °F). The measured values are available on the RS485 interface with Modbus RTU protocol. Demanding industrial applications The HTP501 features a rugged IP66 stainless steel enclosure, a high-temperature cabl...

Viessmann Unveils A Powerful New Electricity Storage System - Vitocharge VX3 Hybrid Electricity Storage System

The Vitocharge VX3 hybrid electricity storage system complements photovoltaic systems, power-generating heating systems and solar-powered heat pumps. Inverters and up to three battery units are combined in a single device. It can be deployed as a hybrid power storage system with an integrated photovoltaic inverter. It can also be used as an AC-coupled electrical storage system to retrofit an existing photovoltaic system or purely as a photovoltaic inverter, in case of subsequent battery retrofi...

Johnson Controls Spearheads Sustainability And Innovation At Global Headquarters In Cork, Ireland

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced that it will open an OpenBlue Innovation Center in its global HQ at One Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland. The OpenBlue Innovation Center in Cork aims to create a future-ready built environment for both local and global customers and is part of an international network of OpenBlue Innovation Centers working to pioneer new ways to provide smart, healthy, and sustainable spaces for customers. Decarbonization and ren...

GE Appliances Opens State-Of-The-Art Water Heating Manufacturing Plant In Camden, South Carolina, USA

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has officially opened its US$ 70 million state-of-the-art water heating manufacturing plant in Camden, South Carolina, USA. The site will serve as the company’s Center of Excellence for water heater manufacturing and was built for future expansion. Since 2016, GE Appliances has invested US$ 2 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations, adding more than 3,000 new employees and creating an additional 88,000 jobs in the nation’s...

Carrier Corporation’s Lynx Digital Solution Earns Edison Award For Supply Chain Excellence And Innovation

Carrier Corporation's advanced Lynx digital platform was recently recognized as a finalist in the Edison Awards and won a silver ranking for excellence in the supply chain innovation category. The Edison Awards are globally respected in honoring the highest levels of new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Carrier Corporation is the globally renowned provider of innovative healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions....

IAF Celebrates World Accreditation Day 2022

09 June, 2022 marks World Accreditation Day (#WAD2022), a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC to promote the value of accreditation. 2022’s theme is Accreditation: Sustainability in Economic Growth and the Environment. The world economy relies heavily on natural resources provided by healthy ecosystems, and yet people continue to put these ecosystems through enormous stress and consume resources at an alarming rate. Use of standards Promote more eco-friendly practices Accredit...

Carrier Corporation Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of The Invention Of Centrifugal Chiller Technology That Changed The Way We Live And Work

On the evening of May 22, 1922, 300 people were invited by Willis Haviland Carrier, the Founder of Carrier Corporation, to a sheet metal shop in Newark, New Jersey, USA, for a free meal and a boxing match, followed by the unveiling of the first centrifugal chiller technology. Today, Carrier Corporation celebrates the 100th anniversary of the invention of the centrifugal chilling machine that in many ways made the modern world possible. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation...

Eurovent Announces The Appointment Of Massimiliano Ferrario As The New Technical And Regulatory Affairs Officer

Massimiliano Ferrario has been appointed as the new Technical and Regulatory Affairs Officer at Eurovent, to be based at the association’s Regional Office in Milan, Italy. He will be involved in monitoring and interpreting relevant regulatory developments and other technical topics for Eurovent members. Eurovent has extended a warm welcome to Massimiliano Ferrario, the new Eurovent Technical and Regulatory Affairs Officer. He recently joined the Eurovent Secretariat, in order to take care...

The Heating And Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) Calls For More Hybrid Heat Pump Incentives To Decarbonize Home Heating

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is calling for greater support for hybrid systems in the Government’s net-zero strategy, in order to provide a practical method of achieving low-carbon heating for consumers. Launched in October 2021, the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Heat and Buildings Strategy outlined the key technologies in the UK’s transition to net zero. The £450 million Boiler Upgrade Scheme was the centerpiece of...

Viessman Launches The New Vitocal 200-S And 222-S Split-Design Heat Pumps

A state-of-the-art heat pump is a first-line option for new buildings. It eliminates any dependence on fossil gas and oil, is carbon-free and thus climate-friendly when powered by green electricity, and, best of all, can be used to cool rooms in the summer months. split-design heat pumps The Vitocal 200-S and Vitocal 222-S split-design heat pumps available on the market are also particularly smart solutions. The new devices are based on Viessmann One Base and integrate seamlessly w...

Viessmann Launches Heat Pump Hybrid Devices That Highly Efficient, Renewable And Sustainable

Climate change and the current energy crisis have accelerated the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The new Vitocal 250-AH and Vitocal 250-SH hybrid heat pumps are the perfect solutions for property owners, who wish to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and their dependence on rising fuel prices, but still want to keep their gas or oil heating systems. sustainable devices  Viessmann One Base makes the devices particularly sustainable. With this innovative platform, hom...

Aereco Announces That The Company Is Joining Eurovent As The Newest Corresponding Member

Aereco, one of France’s renowned manufacturers of hybrid and mechanical ventilation systems, announced that the company’s has been formally approved to join the Eurovent family, during a recent online meeting of the association’s Board of Directors. Headquartered in Marne la Vallée, France and with offices located around Europe, Asia and the USA, Aereco develops innovative ventilation solutions for residential and office buildings. Developer of innovative ventilation s...

Bradford White Corporation Earns 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner Of The Year Award

Bradford White Corporation, an American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Reduce energy consumption, and carbon emissions “Receiving this award for the third year in a row is a testament to Bradford White’s consistent innovation when it comes to...

Viessmann Group To Invest EUR 1 Billion To Extend Its Heat Pump, Green Climate Solutions Portfolio

The Viessmann Group is to invest EUR 1 billion over the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio. The investments are targeted to expand the family company’s manufacturing footprint and R&D labs. They will also help to strengthen Europe’s geopolitical energy independence. Growth due to demand for heat pumps Despite the negative effects of the pandemic and challenged global supply chains, the total revenue of the Viessmann family business r...

A. O. Smith Earns Fourth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Partner Of The Year Award, Second For Sustained Excellence

A. O. Smith., a pioneer in water heating and water treatment solutions announce its 2022 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy-efficient solutions. A. O. Smith is one of only a few water heating companies to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year designation four years in a row. Sustainability and energy efficiency “Sustain...

Hoshizaki America Receives The 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner Of The Year Award From The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Hoshizaki America, Inc. is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR partner of the year – sustained excellence award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks 11 years in a row of being ENERGY STAR award winners. Clean energy economy “Hoshizaki America is honored to have earned ENERGY STAR recognition for over a decade,” states Allan Dziwoki, SVP of Sales & Marketing. “We are committed to deliveri...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. Incorporates The New Aero-X Coil Technology To Expand Dry Operation Flexibility Of Marley DT Fluid Coolers

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, fluid coolers and related equipment, has incorporated new proprietary Aero-X coil technology into its induced-draft, closed-circuit DT Fluid Coolers. Aero-X tube profile The Aero-X tube profile maximizes thermal capacity per coil row thanks to the lowest air-side pressure drop (up to 10% more airflow at the same fan HP) and maximum heat transfer surface area....

New ABB Survey Reveals Global Industry Is Accelerating Investment In Energy Efficiency

The global industry is accelerating its investment in energy efficiency in the next five years as the crucial race towards Net Zero intensifies, a new survey commissioned by ABB finds. The Energy Efficiency Investment Survey 2022 comes in the wake of a recent UN report calling for concerted action from countries to cut greenhouse emissions at a faster rate. Investing in energy efficiency measures The global survey conducted by Sapio Research targeted 2,294 companies in 13 countries, ranging in...

AHR Expo 2022 Nurtures Workforce Development With Student Experience At Las Vegas Show

The AHR Expo 2022 traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, with a strong return to in-person events, a critical need in the industry as HVACR continues to be on the front lines of many major world challenges. Discussions across the industry include energy efficiency, environmental changes, air quality, and a sense that the world has undoubtedly changed in recent years with HVACR being no exception. Mark Stevens, the Manager of AHR Expo, said “One of the immediate challenges in our industry is...

Powered Aire Announces The Release Of The New SmartTouch Air Curtain Controller

Powered Aire recently announces the release of its next generation air curtain controller, the SmartTouch. This flush mount controller offers increased air curtain functionality, in a more compact and streamlined device that can be mounted discreetly to the unit or remotely on a wall, or control panel. SmartTouch air curtain controller The SmartTouch controller incorporates seamlessly into the majority of Powered Aire’s air curtains The SmartTouch air curtain controller from Powered A...

Linc Service And ABM Franchising Group Delivers Care Backpacks To Ukraine Refugees

During ABM Franchising Group's Annual Franchise Owners' event in April 2022, ABM team members and Linc Service and TEGG franchise owners, as well as their families participated in a Giving Back Activity, benefitting Ukrainian refugees.   The group competed in a variety of team-building games to score points and earn items to fill 75 care backpacks. The care backpacks filled with essential items and kids' toys were shipped to the PTAK Humanitarian Aid Center located in Poland...

Viessmann Group Announces Its Plan To Invest 1 Billion Euros In Its Heat Pumps & Green Climate Solutions Portfolio

The Viessmann Group announced that it will invest 1 billion Euros in the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio. The investments are targeted to expand the family company’s manufacturing footprint and R&D labs, thereby also strengthening Europe’s geopolitical energy independence. Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viessmann Group, said “For more than 105 years, our company has been a family for posi...

Van Drunen Shares Ways To Lower AC Costs In Summer

As the sun shines more and homeowners crave the outdoor air, they know that warmer days are ahead! It is a great time to start thinking about summer and keeping costs down for running air conditioners while still staying cool and comfortable. Ways to Lower AC Costs  Bump it up a little: While a few degrees may not impact the feel of indoor air, they can impact utility bills. Find the optimal temperature that balances comfort and cost. Test out a wide range of temperatures for a few day...

Speedy Surprise Visit To Danfoss Headquarters At Nordborg By Danish Prime Minister

Danish Prime Minister - Mette Frederiksen visited Danfoss’ headquarters to see how existing technologies have significantly reduced energy consumption and emissions. Danfoss CEO - Kim Fausing had the pleasure of hosting the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen. The aim of the visit was to see with her own eyes how existing technologies can reduce energy consumption and emissions significantly in a time of rising energy prices and instability in energy supply. Achieve CO2 neutrality...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Transforms Their Dallas, Texas Headquarters Into A New Product Showroom And Training Center

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (Johnson Controls-Hitachi) has transformed their Dallas- area headquarters into an immersive product showroom and training facility. The new Customer Experience Center, which opened on April 20, 2022, in Irving, Texas, features commercial, light commercial and residential ductless HVAC equipment, in two showrooms, along with fully operational equipment in an interactive, state-of-the-art training lab. New product showroom The grand opening featured a...

CAMFIL Ventilation And Air Filtration Products

Delta T Equipment cares about the health of people and the environment. That’s why the company partners with Camfil to provide customers with superior ventilation and air filtration solutions. Camfil is a foremost manufacturer of premium clean-air solutions, providing commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control. The results are improved worker and equipment productivity, energy conservation, and enhanced health for both humans and the environment....

Mountain Air Systems Returns To Linc Service Network

ABM Franchising Group is pleased to welcome Mountain Air Systems back to the Linc Service network. Mountain Air Systems has been in business since 1985 and is a full-service HVAC mechanical contractor, serving all of Vermont and parts of New Hampshire and New York, in the United States of America.  ABM - Mountain Air Systems partnership "Mountain Air Systems is an industry leader in its market, and we’re excited to see them rejoin the Linc Service network," said Bruce Phibbs, Senio...

Carrier India Continues To Elevate Customer Experience With The Opening Of The New Carrier Expert Center In Gurugram, India

To help channel partners, customers and consulting engineers make more objective and informed decisions about HVAC products and solutions, Carrier India has opened a new Carrier Expert Center at its Gurugram, Haryana campus. Carrier Expert Center The Expert Center provides visitors with an unmatched experience to determine how Carrier’s commercial, variable refrigerant flow (VRF), applied equipment and aftermarket HVAC solutions can align with their business objectives. Carrier India is...

U.S. Light Bulb Standards Will Cut Utility Bills And Climate Emissions

Light bulb efficiency standards announced by the Biden administration will phase out energy-wasting bulbs, significantly reducing many households’ electric bills and averting needless greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The rules from the Department of Energy (DOE) will ensure that commonly used light bulbs, including the iconic pear-shaped ones, meet an efficiency standard easily achieved by today’s LEDs. efficiency standard The new standards will save consumers near...

Premier Partnership Between Lennox Industries And Pearl Certification Will Enhance HVAC Dealers’ Home Efficiency, Comfort, And Value For Homeowners

Lennox Industries, a provider of innovative home comfort solutions, and Pearl Certification, a national firm that provides third-party certification of high-performing homes and their features proudly announce a partnership designed to help Lennox dealers differentiate in their markets and deliver additional value to homeowners through third-party energy efficiency certification. As a result of this partnership, Lennox dealers will be eligible for customized marketing and certification reports,...

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