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Following several regulatory changes across the different countries in the UK, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Council of Gas Detection and Environmental Monitoring (CoGDEM) have launched a guide on carbon monoxide (CO) detector requirements across the UK. As variation in CO legalization across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland potentially opens the door to confusion among engineers, the guide has been launched to provide the best practice for each reg...
STIEBEL ELTRON has expanded its global operations in a bid to deliver renewable heating technologies and drive greener homes across Ireland. The pioneering supplier of sustainable heating products opened its new regional headquarters in Dublin in February 2024 which will serve all regions across the country. sustainable energy solutions With global headquarters based in Germany and 26 existing sales operations around the world, the Dublin location will see STIEBEL ELTRON strengthen its r...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, co-developed a round table event at the European Parliament on Advancing Food Loss Technologies and Policies. The round table, hosted by Member of the European Parliament Ms. Rosa D’Amato MEP and promoted in partnership with Sustainable Development Policy Institute Competere, addressed the global impact of food loss and the technologies and solutions required to reduce loss and waste across the food chain. Efficient and sustainable cold cha...
WEG, a global manufacturer of motors and drives, will showcase its solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications at the Warsaw HVAC Expo in Poland. Held on 27 to 29 February 2024, the exhibition will see WEG present its diverse range of equipment for the sector, including its smoke extraction motors, the W20 and W22 motor lines, as well as drives and digital solutions. IE3 efficiency-rated motor Three-phase IE3 efficiency-rated motor has a power rating rang...
The new Contain-Air solution from FPS Air Compressors will transform the way companies gain quick and economic access to compressed air systems. As a turnkey product, the ground-breaking Contain‑Air portable compressed air room arrives on-site pre-installed and ready to use, providing unparalleled convenience, cost reductions and space savings to boost the competitiveness of UK businesses. Adopting Contain-Air avoids the complex installation, high costs and considerable space demands...
CAREL’s participation at MCE 2024 CAREL will coincide with the presentation of two innovative new products for the residential heat pump market. Heat pumps are a fundamental element in the decarbonization of the residential heating sector, helping reduce CO2 emissions. The constant growth in sales of heat pumps in Europe and the United States demonstrates the increasing importance of this technology in the HVAC industry. Heat pump refrigerant circuits To address the emerging challe...
Eurovent warmly welcomes MANDIK as a Corresponding Member. MANDIK is one of Czechia’s major manufacturers of air handling units, industrial heating systems, and firefighting components. MANDIK The family-owned company MANDIK, founded in 1990, supplies its products beyond standard applications, such as healthcare buildings, gigafactories, and various industries, as well as for construction projects such as subways, tunnels, and especially nuclear power plants in many European countries....
Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy-efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks. The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. water heaters Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who ha...
Johnson Controls (JCI), the global major for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Landmark Development, in partnership with Samford University, have launched the first phase of a 15-year campus master plan to design, develop, operate and maintain campus improvements at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. The plan positions Samford University for growth, mission fulfillment and long-term financial success by building and servicing the new facilities to accommodate planned enrollmen...
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Majid Abdullah Al-Hogail, the Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing in Saudi Arabia, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event to be ever held in the Kingdom, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome visitors from 26 to 29 February 2024 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Aligned with the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has successfully launched nearly $1.25 trillion worth o...
Rebuilding Together, a renowned national non-profit rebuilding communities in need, partnered with Lowe's, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential home repairs for six families and community improvements in a Las Vegas-area neighborhood. On Friday, February 9, running back Chase Brown joined nearly 200 volunteers to help revitalize the community as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, an annual Super Bowl-sanctioned event. Lowe's longtime partnership "At Rebuilding Toget...
Danfoss is excited to announce the Alsmart™ Universal Controller platform. Alsmart is a new-generation programmable controller portfolio for the HVAC market. The platform has been designed to meet advanced needs, as well as tomorrow’s combining flexible and advanced control features, multiple communication options, the highest levels of cybersecurity protection, and powerful and easy-to-use programming tools. Alsmart is an enabler allowing manufacturers and end users to deliver sust...
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new air source heat pump designed for residential developments, small- to mid-scale commercial, and public sector applications. The compact and robust Vitocal 200-A Pro is available in 32, 64, and 128 kW outputs and can be cascaded up to 1024 kW for a wide range of applications. All models provide both heating and active cooling within a single appliance and can be operated in bi- or monovalent modes. EVI technology Boasting highly eff...
CEO Warrior, a nationally recognized business development, training, and implementation organization for the service business industry, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Daikin Industries, Ltd., the world’s top indoor comfort solutions provider. CEO Warrior and Daikin partnership “This agreement with Daikin is another example of our continued support for our membership by providing them with preferred access to the products and services that make their jobs easie...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) has released its third version of Recommendation 9/11–2023: Application of Machinery Safety Regulation for cooling towers. It outlines the elements composed in machinery and their importance. Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers The Eurovent 9/11 Recommendation is to be used as a guideline by the manufacturers of cooling towers,...
Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) partners with Facilio and deploys its IoT-powered Connected CaFM platform to digitally transform its campus operations and deliver a world-class experience to students. modernization drive RGSGD is owned and funded by Cognita, a global school group. Designed to be sustainable from day one, the 40,000 sqm. Dubai campus located within Majid Al Futtaim’s exciting new Tilal Al Ghaf development, is the first nearly Zero Energy School with a B...
Following the achievement of AHRI certification for their ranges of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, Geoclima is proud to announce another significant milestone. Geoclima’s Test Center has been officially certified by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. This certification underscores Geoclima’s unwavering commitment to pursuing quality and excellence. The AHRI-certified Test Center represents a significant recognition for the company, confirming the comp...
Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what employees say about their experience working at Viessmann Climate Solutions UK. This year, 90% of employees said that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK is a Great Place To Work! What really shines through is that Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s company culture is the top priority and the people see them as a Great Plac...
Victaulic, the US-headquartered expert in mechanical pipe joining systems, is set to exhibit its comprehensive solutions for piping and flow control systems at the Big 5 Construct Saudi exhibition, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 26-29 February, 2024. consistent, reliable quality With Saudi Arabia experiencing a surge in construction across housing, infrastructure, and tourism, Victaulic stands ready to offer seamless support throughout project lifecycles. From design and engineering with 3D mo...
Friedrich Air Conditioning, a major U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, has named Southwestern HVAC Sales as the company’s newest manufacturers’ representation group. A distinguished pioneer in the industry, Southwestern HVAC Sales will extend Friedrich’s distribution network across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and southern New Mexico. strategic partnership The partnership with Southwestern HVAC Sales marks a strategic move by Friedrich to fortify its posit...
A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, has launched the first laboratory in New Zealand with the capability to test the quality of refrigerants against the globally recognized AHRI Standard 700. Refrigerants that conform to AHRI Standard 700 meet international quality standards on moisture and purity specifications that ensure they are fit for purpose when used in vital refrigeration and cooling systems. A...
Danfoss has released a new paper, 'Data Centers and Energy: Reaching Sustainability', focused on designing and managing sustainable data centers. Part diagnosis, part roadmap, and part inspiration to meet the sustainability test provide a robust framework for developing best practices for data center design and management. As data centers grow in size and number, their energy usage and carbon emissions are also forecast to grow. With the push toward decarbonization to meet the goals of the Pari...
Johnson Controls is again recognized for transparency and performance on climate change and named by global environmental non-profit CDP to its annual ‘A List.’ CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world and inclusion on the list underscores Johnson Controls’ unwavering focus on sustainability. 2023 Climate Change questionnaire Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire, Johnson Controls is among less than 400 companies that a...
Daikin Applied has introduced enhancements to its award-winning Rebel Applied™ commercial heating and cooling system. The packaged rooftop HVAC system is available in a bigger cabinet that provides 45-75 tons of air-conditioning capacity with supply airflow volumes of up to 29,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM). climate-friendly refrigerant The new unit also features low-global warming potential (GWP) R-32 refrigerant. With the transition to a more climate-friendly refrigerant,...
The new year marks the start of a new era for Elta, as it celebrates 50 years in business and accelerates its agenda to move the dial on indoor air quality. Major investment will be made into the company’s manufacturing capabilities in 2024 and as of February 2024, the business previously known as Elta Fans will be repositioned as Elta. This is a poignant branding transition for the company as it signifies an identity that better represents the company’s full capability beyond fan m...
UK provider of life insurance and critical illness cover, Beagle Street, has created a guide to life insurance for gas engineers. The guide is designed to offer objective pointers for those considering how life insurance might benefit their family. Demanding work of gas engineers The work of a gas engineer can be demanding. Professionals in the trade are sometimes put in hazardous situations and are frequently dealing with hazardous materials, depending on the nature, place, and demands...
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that its Little Giant brand is expanding its condensate pump product line with the addition of the EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split. The new pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view. It joins Little Giant’s extensive line of industry-renowned condensate pumps. EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split The EC-1U-DV brings the performance of the EC-1-DV Series to a slim undermount un...
On January 22-24, 2024, The 2024 American HVACR Exhibition (AHR 2024) was held at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA. Wolong Group, as a pioneering global industrial enterprise committed to providing safe, efficient, smart, and green power drive system solutions with lifelong supporting services to global users, also joined the grand event and focused on low-carbon and energy-saving technologies. Customized EC Fan Wolong EC Fan was featured with four key technical advantages in its sys...
Select Global Events (SGE), a prominent UK-based exhibitions organizer, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Rubber Division, ACS. This collaboration will see Silicone Expo USA join forces with the International Elastomer Conference, aligning their events to run concurrently during their respective 2024 editions. The event is scheduled for September 9-12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, offering an enhanced value proposition for attendees and exhibitors. strategic ag...
Customers seeking a compact drive that will enhance their HVAC system’s reliability and efficiency have an option with Danfoss’ new iC2 Micro family of drives. With all the functionalities of a full-featured unit, the drive is perfectly crafted to be easy and durable allowing users to seamlessly integrate with existing drives and building automation systems. compact and intelligent drive This compact and intelligent drive is tailored to optimize a wide range of applications, like...
