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A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. Strengthening Commitment It ensures that customers receive the maximum value and benefit of lif...

Anacove, the pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the hotel industry, announced the formal market introduction of its Anacove Smart Thermostat as part of a complete line of energy management solutions that also include Anacove Staff Safety Alerts, Toilet Leak Detectors, and Asset Tracking Services. In tests with pioneering hotels for the last two years, including IHG Hotels, who have designated Anacove a preferred vendor, Anacove Smart Thermostats...

ACE Chemical, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of chemical treatments for the HVAC/R industry, announced the launch of the new American-made Monster® Series of coil cleaners, leak sealant, and accessories for HVAC/R pros.    Formulated for professional use to conquer even the most challenging dirt and grease but remain gentle on hands and surfaces, the Monster® Series is an instant coil-cleaning legend for condensers, evaporators, walk-in coolers, ventilators, and refri...

Steam systems serve as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, providing the essential thermal energy required for a wide range of applications across various sectors. From powering machinery in manufacturing facilities to sterilizing equipment in healthcare settings, the importance of steam cannot be overstated. Improving Steam Operations American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) offers specialized services aimed at optimizing steam systemsDespite their critical role, steam systems often...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is excited to announce its participation in the HVAC Excellence Conference 2025, taking place March 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Attendees are invited to join an engaging session focused on equipping HVAC professionals with essential knowledge for navigating key industry changes. Regulatory Insights for HVAC The session will be about common myths of refrigerant reclamation and supplyAt the event, A-Ga...

Carrier has launched a new line of V-Series WeatherMaster® Applied rooftop units available with more environmentally sustainable R-454B refrigerant, known commercially as Puron Advance. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The V-Series, which includes the 48V with gas heating and electric cooling and the 50V with electric cooling with optional electric or hydronic heat, can integrate with both legacy curbs and select competito...

A-Gas, a pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact, while conserving vital natural resources. Elevating Environmental Standards...

Energy efficiency and sustainability are currently the most pressing priorities on the European and global HVAC/R market. At ISH 2025, CAREL will be presenting solutions for heat generation and indoor air quality. Adopting advanced technologies helps optimize system performance, reduce energy consumption and simplify management, while ensuring the highest reliability and compliance with the latest regulations. Efficiency and sustainability in heat generation CAREL offers a full ecosystem of t...

The spotlight on refrigerant leak detection, monitoring, and reporting has never been brighter as the HVAC and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry navigates regulatory changes in their market. To help HVAC-R businesses address these changes, MSA Safety, Inc. will be showcasing its leak detection and monitoring management solution capabilities at next week’s AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, February 10th through 12th.  latest trends and topics MSA Safety is featuring its comprehensive so...

Carrier has launched a new line of K-Series WeatherMaker® Applied rooftop units available with more environmentally sustainable R-454B refrigerant, known commercially as Puron Advance. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The K-series is available in 20-to-60-ton nominal cooling capacities and features a robust indoor fan system and improved design for higher efficiency compared to legacy Carrier models. Variable Air Vol...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a global provider of gas and refrigerant analysis, detection, monitoring, and tracking solutions for the HVACR industry, is the most recent addition to the Eurovent Middle East membership base. Data-driven insight Driven by its mission of safety, MSA Safety, Inc., has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, playing an instrumental but crucial role in helping to protect workers and facility infrastructure around the world. The MSA Safety product portfoli...

A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant fire safety risks, with three different types of plastic pipe all completely burning in under ten minutes.  Plastic pipes release dangerous amounts of smoke and toxic gases when burned, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxide. The tests also revealed that hydrogen cyanide was released from multi-layer composite pipes when burning for just eight...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will unite its growing portfolio of companies in one booth at AHR Expo 2025, the premier education and networking conference for the HVACR industry. The event will be held Feb. 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Product and technical experts from Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems, Niles Steel Tank, Electro Industries, Heat-flo, and FloLogic will be available at Booth...

Noritz America, a pioneer in tankless water heaters and high-efficiency combination boilers, is launching the next generation of its flagship EZ Series of residential condensing tankless water heaters.  Available for immediate shipment nationwide, the upgraded EZ Series PRO range offers numerous improvements, including higher energy efficiency and Bluetooth® connectivity that provides installers with a faster startup with a built-in remote. EZ Series PRO range The product launch also...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 250 sessions, including free industry seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product presentations, and more. AHR education program “Educating our current and future workforce is an area of dedicated attention and effort across most industry conversations,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. &ldq...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in engineering technologies, is proud to announce the release of its new and reliable EVR and NRV Safety Valves, approved to meet UL 60335-2-40 and UL 60335-2-89 standards. EVR and NRV Safety Valves As the industry faces tighter safety regulations, the Danfoss EVR solenoid valves and NRV check valves provide a solution for separating flammable refrigerant charges (A2L, A2, or A3) in case of leaks, thereby reducing the total releasable charge in higher capacity systems...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its innovative HVAC insulation services, designed to provide significant energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency for healthcare facilities, colleges, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers, and government facilities. The Heat Loss Study offered by APM Steam includes a detailed site walk and thorough review of hot water, steam...

Marley Engineered Products, a pioneering manufacturer of high-performance heating and ventilation solutions, announces the release of the latest generation of Explosion-Proof Unit Heaters, designed under the esteemed QMark and Berko brands. Featuring rugged construction and high-quality cold rolled steel powder-coated cabinets to ensure long-lasting performance, the heaters are built to endure the harshest of environments, including areas with a potential for explosion or fire due to the prese...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the new PENN® System 550, a modular electronic control solution that provides temperature, humidity, and/or pressure control.  The user-friendly and intuitive System 550 is the first of its kind to include A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity, providing a solution for HVAC contractors and building managers for low globa...

On February 20 2024, the new F-gas (UE) Regulation 2024/573 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, coming into effect on March 11, 2024. The new F-gas Regulation limits the market introduction and export of fluorinated gases and equipment containing such gases. Fluorinated gases (including hydrofluorocarbons or HFCs) are greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential (GWP), used in common appliances such as refrigerators, chillers, air conditioners, and heat pumps....

At Chillventa 2024, to be held from 8 to 10 October in Nuremberg, CAREL will be presenting its latest technologies developed for the HVAC sector, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and natural refrigerants to meet the industry’s regulatory requirements and environmental goals. The coming into force of the new F-GAS regulations, together with European and global decarbonization targets, make the use of low GWP refrigerants such as propane essential. industrial heat pumps CAREL off...

Contractors know that hurricanes and severe storms bring more than just wind and rain. They also carry debris, salt, and other corrosive elements that can compromise the performance and lifespan of HVAC systems. For contractors committed to delivering top-quality service and ensuring system longevity, hurricane season is the vital time to promote care and maintenance of HVAC systems. regular maintenance program Even hurricanes that leave minimal structural damage can cause problems behin...

A highly successful Refra Ignis reversible heat pump installed at a new €20 million flower processing facility in Ireland is the recipient of a prestigious industry award. Refra propane heat pump This advanced Refra propane heat pump with its state-of-the-art technologies has been delivering sustainability and energy efficiency at Keeling’s newly constructed flower processing facility in St Margaret’s, County Dublin, since opening in July 2023. The level of innovation that th...

Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day competition, September. 11-13, in Florence, Kentucky. The Gas Rodeo attracts the best natural gas workers from around the country to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. Best natural gas workers “While athletes from around the world were training for the Olympics in Paris, our natural gas journeyme...

On 25 September at 10:00 (CEST), CAREL will be presenting a webinar-quiz, in English, on the topic of safety standards for the use of flammable refrigerants in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) systems. RACHP applications The progressive reduction in the use of fluorinated refrigerants has led to increased take-up of flammable refrigerants in the RACHP sector, in particular R290 (propane). The applicable safety standards define the safety procedures to be adopted during t...

Investing in smart HVAC charging machines represents a significant advancement in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of HVAC services. These sophisticated tools streamline the charging process, minimize errors, and save valuable time, providing numerous benefits to HVAC professionals. Explore why incorporating smart HVAC charging machines into operations can be highly beneficial: Enhanced Efficiency Automated Precision Smart charging machines automate the refrigerant charging...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Point-Of-Use (POU) Electric Tankless Water Heater to its family of tankless products. The new unit features a reduced, compact footprint, making it easy to install at or near fixtures in light commercial and residential applications.   POU tankless water heater The POU tankless water heater does not require venting, making it an ideal fit for various applications that need immediate hot water...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of FloLogic, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of premium plumbing leak detection and automatic shut-off solutions for homes and light commercial buildings. The acquisition aligns with Bradford White’s commitment to innovation and quality and enhances the company’s smart technology offerings. premium IoT-based leak detection FloLogic’s prem...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Voltex® MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) to its growing family of sustainable products. The Voltex MAX HPWH uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings at all times. The Voltex MAX HPWH can deliver homeowners around 40% higher First Hour Ratings than similarly sized electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Usin...

Aircuity’s channel partner, Thrive Buildings, engaged with a medical college in New York City to build on the successful installation of the company’s demand control ventilation (DCV) platform and expand Aircuity beyond the 8th floor throughout the research building’s remaining labs and vivarium spaces. The goal was to further reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure compliance with New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) thereby avoiding significant fines. A...