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Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...
Europe is in a severe crisis with the shutdown of Russia’s Nord Stream1 pipeline intensifying the energy squeeze on European economies ahead of winter, and yet there are 500 million radiators wasting energy all over Europe. The Regional President of North Europe at Danfoss is calling on Europe to utilize one of the lowest-cost solutions to stop wasting energy, which is to replace outdated and inefficient thermostats, a proven solution that has been widely used and effective in the Nordic...
Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...
Emerson announces the launch of its new E360 Blog, a thought leadership platform that extends its previous Climate Conversations blog to include a broader range of industry topics, expanding its reach to refrigeration, air conditioning, and other HVACR stakeholders. The platform is intended to support overcoming industry challenges such as refrigerant regulations, technician shortage/trade skills gap, sustainability initiatives, industry trends, technology advancements, and improved efficiencie...
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a pioneer in industrial process heating solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Strzelecki, President of the Pharmaceutical Solutions Division of International Flavors & Fragrances, to its board of directors. John Nesser, Chairman of the board, said, "We are delighted that Angela has accepted our invitation to join the Thermon board of directors. She brings a wealth of knowledge and relevant experience to our board, and her recruitment adds further g...
Vert Technologies’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Havilland has joined the Vert Board as Investor Director for Aero-Den. Tim brings a wealth of experience in the air and gas compression sector, and will work closely with the Vert team to drive integration of the company's high pressure Conical Rotary Compressor technology across the refrigeration, heat pump and gas compression sectors.
With the establishment of the ‘Belimo Climate Foundation,’ Belimo is supporting non-profit institutions and non-governmental organizations in reducing CO2 emissions from their buildings. This raises awareness of the great leverage that building renovations have in achieving climate targets. As an innovation-driven cleantech company, Belimo has set itself the goal of further reducing its emissions. Belimo field devices already offset the CO2 emissions generated during production and...
The air source heat pump market size was valued at over USD 48 billion in 2020 and its annual installation is anticipated to exceed 17 million units by 2028. Increasing investment to develop green building infrastructure, along with improved technological upgradation, will propel market demand over the forecast years. policies and frameworks Developing countries have issued strict regulatory norms to limit the increasing carbon footprint and thus have introduced favorable policies and framewor...
Emissions targets are becoming increasingly urgent, energy prices have reached record levels and Europe is grappling with energy security crises. This has caused huge challenges for all sectors, which produce and consume energy to transition to low emission or zero emission alternatives, while keeping costs down. Securing a sustainable future New business models, technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy incentives will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Organizations need to enable...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is partnering with Insight Partners and Engineered Equipment (EEI) to expand access to the Airedale product line in the Carolinas and Oklahoma markets. The partnership will bring a concentrated focus to available Airedale products for K-12 schools to help educational facilities maximize IAQ solutions in their respective markets. Indoor IAQ “Innovative solutions have always been a point of emphasis for the Aireda...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the actual skilled trades, announced the expansion and upgrade of its commercial HVAC catalog, enabling commercial HVAC firms and mechanical contractors to reduce training costs and accelerate ramp-up times for their apprentices and technicians. HVAC courses and hands-on 3D simulations Interplay’s expert-led commercial HVAC courses and hands-on 3D simulations help technicians rapidly develop and retain on-the-job skills by pr...
Viessman has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. The new MCS scheme, named ‘Viessmann Access’, is open to all Viessmann trained installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). Demand for Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers is high, as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the UK government’s 2025 target for fossil fuel-free heating in new...
Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates 125 years of its Sabroe brand as a pioneer in industrial refrigeration systems in Denmark and abroad. What started with a high-performing refrigeration machine – produced in a small company founded by engineer Thomas Ths. Sabroe in 1897 in Aarhus – has since developed into a global brand that has increased sales year-over-year by consistently providing customers with reliabl...
Viessmann has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost, and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. Named ‘Viessmann Access’, the scheme is open to all Viessmann Trained Installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). MCS-accredited installers Demand for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers are high as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the government’s 2025 target for fossil f...
Paper-intensive processes and manual data entries cause delays, errors, and duplicates – mostly as a direct result of overworked technicians. By taking a more digital approach to field service management, the workers can work smart instead of working hard. Nowadays, companies running field service operations can equip their workforce with digital tools that maximize efficiency and convenience. This includes artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring, and mobility across all communicati...
At IFA2022, Panasonic opens its doors to greater wellbeing by means of technology. From the creation of comfortable room climates and pleasantly clean and well-tempered air, through to first-class picture & fantastic sound quality with Panasonic’s products, the exhibition celebrates how the company can turn houses into a feel-good oasis (Spatial Wellbeing). Looking inwards, the kitchen appliances allow consumers to prepare healthier food in a more energy-saving way (Inner Wellbeing) w...
At IFA 2022, Panasonic will be presenting not only its latest consumer electronics products but also the company's comprehensive and concrete solutions to fight one of the most serious societal issues, climate change. With its GREEN IMPACT Plan (GIP), Panasonic aims to make a fundamental contribution to tackle environmental issues, with a specific focus on massive carbon reductions and a circular economy. Panasonic's commitment to sustainability with its two focal points carbon neutrality and c...
When shopping for a new HVAC (heating ventilation & air conditioning) unit, users will probably come across the term “BTU”. This commonly used abbreviation for British Thermal Unit is an important factor in the choice of a new furnace or air conditioning unit, but many do not know what BTU means, or its implications. Find out what is a BTU, and why BTUs matter when shopping for a new heating or cooling unit. What Does BTU Mean? An HVAC system’s capacity is measured in BT...
While summer calls to mind days free of the schoolroom, the Empower Training Services team has been filling classes this summer, answering the call for expert electrical safety training with a full schedule of summer seminars. June 2022 saw four high-profile seminars, including up-to-date training on Electrical Safety in the Workplace for 20 Verizon employees taught by VP of Technical Training & Support, Joe Gierlach, and one of two sessions for Linc Service contractor Trotter and Morton Fa...
Since the weather is getting colder, most people will be turning on their furnaces for the first time in months. While it’s normal to keep the furnace turned up and running all day, users might run into some issues after not using it for a while. One of those problems could be having a burning smell when the heat is on. If the furnace smells like it’s burning, there is no need to panic; however, finding the source of the burning smell is important. Once users find out what causes it...
Evoqua Water Technologies an industry pioneer in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced that it will participate in upcoming investor events in August and September. Jefferies Industrials Conference Ben Stas, Evoqua’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Industrials Conference, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. RBC Global Industrials Conference Mr. Stas will participate in a fire...
Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry pioneer in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced that it has acquired privately-held EPICOR, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality powdered ion exchange resins and resin/fiber mixtures for the power industry. Evoqua acquires EPICOR, Inc. Headquartered in Linden, New Jersey, USA, EPICOR, Inc. has supplied specialty resins for power steam system treatment for fifty years. The resins provide a cost-effective and efficient method for crea...
The MATTERbox Madness results are in, the champions crowned, and Thermo King Americas’ IT team is at the top of the ranks! This dedicated group recently earned the MATTERbox Madness 2022 'Furthest Distance Award' for not only participating in a competition to support a great cause but doing it from 13 different states AND Puerto Rico. MATTERbox Madness competition For the last eight years, MATTER, a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, has focused on leveraging healthcare, education...
Making transitions in life or business can be challenging to envision. Yet, these transitions stand to offer access and resources that can dramatically enrich the way one operates. Take, for example, how some prople hold onto a nostalgia for the days of gathering around a radio for their favorite sports events or entertainment broadcast. But few of them would give up the opportunity to see their favorite players and actors in real life on the screen. One would like television in vibrant colors...
Pelion, the Connected IoT Device service provider, and subsidiary of Arm, jointly announced a partnership with Johnson Controls, the globally renowned provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions. This partnership will accelerate innovation in connectivity, security and intelligence at the edge for Johnson Controls OpenBlue technology. Pelion - Johnson Controls “This partnership combines Johnson Controls deep domain expertise in healthy buildings with Pelion’s de...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager. In this role, Landi will apply his proven operations and supply chain acumen to continue to grow the business and deliver customer-centric solutions. “There is no one more capable to serve in this position than Bob Landi,” said Gary Bedard, president, and chief operating offic...
Humidity in homes is both a blessing and a curse. Much of Canada faces exceptionally dry winters and oppressively humid summers. This means, everyone is trying to increase humidity, during part of the year, and remove it quickly, during other times. Measuring and maintaining the home humidity levels can be a challenge, one that never seems to end. Throughout the winter months, humidity has to be increased in homes, making it easier to breathe, keeping the houseplants happy, and bringing some re...
Air conditioning and heating systems are one of those things that residents take for granted at home - until it stops working. Only then its value of silently running in the background to maintain good indoor air quality and keeping everyone comfortable comes to the fore. For those who have not been keeping up with their home’s HVAC maintenance, then a lot of things could go wrong at any time. Knowing the most common issues and how to troubleshoot HVAC systems can help to diagnose where t...
J’s HVAC Unlimited, expert heating, and cooling services company serving the residents of Mount Airy, N.C. since 2005, announced that it is rebranding its image with a fresh, modern look and a new name but will continue to build upon the excellent customer care that has earned it the best HVAC company in the Mount Airy News for the past 10 out of 11 years. The company is also changing its name to Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing to reflect its new focus. Modernizing the brand...
In the past, robots were machines that performed fixed work from a single, fixed location. Currently, they are capable of moving around and carrying out a vast range of different tasks. To be able to adapt to unforeseeable environmental factors and tasks, robots are now expected to be far more robust. To this end, DENSO is utilizing technologies related to its Electric Power Steering Motor Control Unit (EPS-MCU), which was developed over many years in the automotive in-vehicle technologies fiel...
