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Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their Women in HVACR Conference in October 2024. With the generous donation, the total endowment fund contributions reached $150,000 in 2024. With a goal of reaching $1 million to provide six scholarships to women in perpetuity, the fund was created to ease the cost of education for women see...

The Ghana Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from June 17-19, 2025, at the International Convention Center in Accra, Ghana. New Era In HVAC Innovatıon With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030, the Ghana HVAC market is expanding rapidly due to urbanization, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is expected to reach $258.3 million by 2029, supported by investments in residential and comm...

Siemens and Genea recently announced a second collaborative effort to provide security professionals and facility managers with improved security using the cloud. The security solution allows teams to leverage their existing technology, like security cameras, door readers, controllers and more, and manage it all from a modern dashboard, anytime, anywhere. Siemens’ security customers Through Genea’s customizable, cloud-based, open API platform, Siemens’ security customers ca...

Good Energy, the clean power company, will pay customers to automate the flexible use of their heat pumps or batteries through its new cutting-edge platform FlexiRewards. Customers could earn between £5 and £20 a month without needing to take any action – FlexiRewards does the work for them. Building on the success of Power Pause, Good Energy’s implementation of National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), FlexiRewards will take ‘demand side response&rsq...

Carrier and its partner, Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), are highlighting a number of products and services tailor-made for data centers at this year’s SC24 conference and exhibition in Atlanta. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. SC24, or SuperComputing24, is a conference and exhibition that draws over 10,000 attendees, hosted by the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and An...

New research from a government adviser, promoting the highest standards in solid fuel appliance usage, has found that despite 98% of wood-burning stove owners having a CO alarm fitted, close to one in ten have either never tested it, they can’t remember, or it has been over a year since they last checked that the alarm works.   These findings have been released by not-for-profit, HETAS, during CO Awareness Week (18–24th November) with UK Fire and Rescue services advising t...

Marcone, North America's renowned distributor for appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts, announced that veteran customers and employees alike were invited into the U.S. branches of its HVAC division in honor of their service. Servicemen and servicewomen were provided with treats and a show of gratitude in honor of Veteran's Day, with employees given special recognition internally and on social media. Veteran employees of Marcone Appliance Parts also were recogniz...

Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center's (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Starbucks. commitment to sustainability "Carrier is honored to be recognized by the prestigious World Environment Center for our progress and commitment to sustainability," said Carri...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for decarbonizing the built environment and transport sectors, advocating and advancing climate policies, and increasing the adoption of electrified heating and cooling and other low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11 – 22, 2024. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, Trane Technologies joined more than 100 CEOs and...

The need for clean, renewable energy sources requires exploring carbon-neutral fuels and their combustion behaviors. This is typically done using single-cylinder (SC) engines. The advantages of this process are to make quick hardware changes such as replacing the head or piston, or to change the fuel composition, which provide fuel cost savings compared to a multi-cylinder engine. Combustion control strategies, various air-fuel ratios, and the impact on emissions are studied using the simulatio...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.  Transformation and growth “Tim is an inspirational pioneer who has con...

Danfoss, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), BusinessEurope, and Danish Industry, hosted a major conference last week bringing together industry leaders and policymakers to address Europe's competitiveness challenges. The event, held in Sønderborg, focused on providing concrete input to the incoming European Commission's planned Clean Industrial Deal. The opening plenary session featured addresses from IEA Executive Director, Dr. Fatih Birol, Danfoss Preside...

A Group company of Japanese multinational Mitsubishi Electric, the Bangalore-headquartered Climaveneta Climate Technologies, is investing over INR 400 crore in the state-of-the-art plant at Narsapura, Kolar district, a key industrial hub located around 50 km from Bengaluru. Climaveneta is a pioneering manufacturer of high-efficiency cooling equipment and precision as well as data center cooling systems. Presently having an order booking of over INR 500 Cr, the company is targeting to double the...

Ideal Heating Commercial has released a new CIBSE-approved CPD: Understanding refrigerants & how they affect the choice of commercial heat pumps. It addresses both synthetic and natural refrigerants, and provides valuable advice for customers seeking the most energy efficient commercial heat pump. Future of refrigerants A concise CPD, ideal for a lunchtime session, it opens with a brief introduction to heat pumps and how they operate, including the refrigerant cycle and key principles suc...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has partnered with Explore The Trades for the second year in a row, as they continue to bridge the technical talent gap by raising awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades and support the next generation of industry professionals. Explore The Trades, founded in 2005, is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about the trades with students in kindergarten through 12...

Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box, the Energy Manager solution monitors asset energy use in real-time, allowing manufacturers to gain deeper insight into energy consumption and operating costs, lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and maximize energy and operational efficiency. Efficiency and sustainabi...

The AHR Expo (International  Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) today announced the winners of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.  Innovation Awards “To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor within our industry,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. “We are thrilled to highlight the dedication of manufacturers...

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...

CAREL is proud to announce the presentation of its near-term emissions reduction targets to SBTi, confirming its commitment to the fight against climate change and achieving its environmental sustainability objectives. The Science Based Targets initiative is a corporate climate action organization that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. Greenhouse gas emissions The SBTi is included as a charity, with aid that will host i...

Danfoss has announced the winners of its 2024 EnVisioneer of the Year awards. ThermalWorks, Cloward H2O, and Jetson by Modine took top honors in the annual competition recognizing companies that use Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy or environmental savings. ThermalWorks, a manufacturer of modular cooling systems based in Bloomingburg, New York, was the winner in the System Integrator category. Danfoss Turbocor® compressor The unit uses a flooded pumped-liquid ov...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire officially launched its new NICEIC-approved training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes, north Wales on 10th October with a morning of presentations and activities attended by over 50 invited guests. Tŷ Gwyrddfai is the first decarbonization hub of its kind and has been created to ensure that north Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda. The facility is a collaborative project between Adra, north Wa...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. As cold weather approaches, APM Steam urges facilities to prepare their steam s...

Wauseon Machine (WM), a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its Redeployable Automation Module, a transformative solution designed to enhance automation efficiency across industries.  Engineered for versatility and cost-effectiveness, this platform integrates seamlessly into various manufacturing processes, offering flexibility from manual to fully automated operations. modular design Its modular...

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently completed a chiller replacement project at one of London’s most extraordinary venues, the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Carrier Commercial HVAC is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of the most striking and enduring visual legacies of the London 2012 Olympic an...

The HVAC and Cleanroom market in the ASEAN region is projected to experience substantial growth over the next several years, fueled by infrastructure development, an increase in residential and commercial construction, and stringent environmental regulations. Governments in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are setting ambitious targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, creating a conducive environment for HVAC and cleanroom manufacturers and service...

Mitsubishi Electric, the manufacturer of the UK’s award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, has published a new white paper revealing that air source heat pumps can be integrated with microbore pipework, commonly found in new homes built from the 1970s and 1980s. This will reduce the retrofit cost of installing a heat pump and make it more attractive for homeowners to move away from fossil fuel-burning boilers. home heating challenges As the UK pushes towards its legally binding net zero target...

Supporting LG Electronics’ global business-to-business (B2B) expansion, the company aims to double its U.S. HVAC product sales by 2030, executives announced at LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA’s 2024 Dual Channel Leadership Summit. The two-day summit, which brought together pioneers from LG’s distribution customers and applied representatives, cultivated a collaborative environment supporting LG’s substantial B2B growth strategies. LG executives and gain insights A...

BITZER has appointed Ernest West & Beynon Ltd as an authorized Marine Service Partner, with a particular focus on the specialist cooling requirements of the marine and offshore industries. The agreement includes access to BITZER compressors, components, and refrigeration oils, plus Green Point services, including remanufactured compressors and site support. Refrigeration solutions Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, said: "With more than a century of experience in the marine and...