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Installers can now access Navien boilers within 24 hours thanks to a new strategic partnership between the globally renowned boiler manufacturer and APP Plumbing and Heating, the UK’s most recognized independent distributor of plumbing and heating products. With APP Plumbing and Heating as Navien’s exclusive UK distributor, this partnership is set to enhance the availability and distribution of Navien’s cutting-edge products, bringing significant and tangible benefits to insta...
Using Ideal Heating’s Evomax 2, the UK’s market-pioneering commercial wall-mounted boiler, the video takes the step-by-step through the process, from assembling the frames and mounting the boilers, through to the connections, and fitting the pumps, headers kits, insulation, and hydraulic separation. The video is time-stamped so they can see how the 90-minute cascade build progresses but, thankfully, the video itself is just a quick six-minute watch! "Installing boilers in a cascade...
Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, and Sila Services, a pioneering home services platform operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, are pleased to announce that Interplay will deliver ongoing, scalable training solutions across Sila Services’ 30+ brands. With a workforce of 1,200+ field technicians and a commitment to a people-first approach, Sila Services has selected Interplay Learning to enhance and scale its trai...
Aliaxis SA, a world pioneer in enabling access to water and energy through innovative fluid management solutions, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the manufacturing assets of the Johnson Controls CPVC pipe and fittings business for residential and light commercial sprinkler systems. This acquisition affirms the commitment to the North American growth strategy. Aliaxis is bolstering its product range with a more comprehensive portfolio of fire suppression systems fo...
The Board of Directors of intelligent power management company - Eaton named Paulo Ruiz as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton and a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 2, 2024. Ruiz will be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Eaton on June 1, 2025. He succeeds Craig Arnold, who will retire on May 31, 2025, having reached Eaton’s mandatory officer retirement age of 65. Mr. Arnold has been Eaton’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since June...
A recent survey by pioneering advertising, marketing, and public relations agency Mower revealed that 73% of electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals say they are always on the lookout for new brands, uncovering a tremendous opportunity for marketers to reach this desired audience. These findings and more are the subject of Mower’s Building + Construction Specialty’s newest report, eight Insights for Building Better Connections with HVAC a...
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) recently awarded Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (“Daikin”) a $39 million grant to support the manufacturing of domestic inverter heat pumps. The grant will enable Daikin to enhance its production capabilities of these advanced, affordable, and energy-efficient electric heating alternatives. With this funding, Daikin, a pioneering global manufacturer and pioneer of advanced inverter heat pump technologies, will expand...
For over 25 years, Elta Group has been growing as an international group of air movement businesses – all to enhance the lives of people, animals, buildings, and equipment. As an international group of businesses, their values have remained consistent since the beginning. Making It Happen ‘Making It Happen’ has always been a core value of Elta Group, ensuring that as markets change and technologies evolve, they never lose their focus. This, along with other valu...
The Board of Directors at JULIE, Inc. (JULIE) announced its winner of the 2024 Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award at its annual meeting in Joliet, on Aug. 1. Chris Schildroth, Public Awareness Specialist for Ameren Illinois., was chosen as the 2024 recipient of the Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award for his dedication as an advocate of damage prevention to natural gas pipelines. Nationwide every six minutes, someone contacts an underground utility because the...
Dominic Dorfner, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Division in Semikron Danfoss, will take over as President, when Claus A. Petersen retires on August 31, after 40 years in the Danfoss Group - the last 26 years leading Danfoss Silicon Power and Semikron Danfoss. Dominic Dorfner has been named the new president of Semikron Danfoss – a pioneering global manufacturer of power electronics based in Germany and part of the Danfoss Group. Dominic Dorfner joined Semikron Danfoss in 2021 as...
Marcone announced expanded offerings in its Tulsa and Oklahoma City locations, representing the company’s growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. As a Marcone business unit, O’Connor Company added inventory in those locations to include appliance parts and plans to soon bring in plumbing products, in addition to their existing HVAC solutions. The move allows cust...
Secon Renewables has partnered with Viessmann Climate Solutions to become a stockist of Viessmann’s most popular domestic air source heat pump range, the Vitocal 150-A/151-A. The stock of the full range is available with immediate effect. UK heat pump growth The Sunderland-based renewables distributor supplies heat pumps, cylinders, solar, and other energy-efficient products to installers and merchants across the UK and Ireland. This new partnership will support the growing UK he...
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has added a new ‘soft-black’ version to its AIRSTAGE wall mount range that can be connected to split and multi-split systems. Operating on lower GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2 to 4.2kW, the new unit (model ASEH KMCG-B) has a compact chassis depth of just 220mm due to the design of its high-density multipath heat exchanger. service and maintenance Built-in Wi-Fi capability makes it controllable via the AIRSTAGE Mobil...
In February 2024, UL Standards & Engagement (UL Solutions) published the ninth edition of UL 795, the Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. This is now a bi-national Standard, ANSI/CAN/UL 795:2024 Standard for Commercial-Industrial Gas-Fired Package Boilers. It is the first North American Standard that offers manufacturers a path to certification for boilers using hydrogen blending up to 25%, setting a new benchmark for the industry. The scope of UL 795 UL 795 prov...
Northern Business - Inergy Group has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a pioneering accreditation scheme that recognizes extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management among contractors. It is used by thousands of organizations in the UK, including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Inergy Group attains Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation Inergy Group is principally involve...
Former Eagles Quarterback, Ron Jaworski and his foundation, Jaws Youth Playbook (JYP) are teaming up with Bradford White Water Heaters, to host a “Back to School Pep Rally” for the children of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League in Philadelphia that will prepare them for the start of the school year. Together, Ron Jaworski (better known as “Jaws”) and the community partners will provide new Book Bags, AT&T laptops, Shoes, Socks, School Supplies, Books, and m...
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...
Marcone announced its restructured HVAC leadership team, establishing the company’s footing for continued growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts and solutions. The following pioneers now serve under HVAC President - Randall Hudspeth: Mike Henderschott, Senior Vice President of Product Management Adam Slusher, Senior Director of Product Management Ben Merritt, Vice President of...
Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services company founded in 2013 delivers five-star service to more homeowners in the greater Seattle/Eastside area with the opening of a new location in Tukwila. The Tukwila branch ensures Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians offer comprehensive coverage along the Maple Valley Highway corridor. The fast-growing company’s fourth location offers complete plumbing and sewer service as well as electrical. hyd...
Baxi has launched a complete end-to-end range of products and services, including new AquaHeat heat interface units (HIUs), to provide a single point of contact for customers involved in heat network projects. From carrying out initial feasibility and design studies to supplying prefabricated centralized energy centers and HIUs to driving efficient system maintenance and system optimization, Baxi offers total customer support at every stage. Heat networks Heat networks are an importan...
Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience, proudly announces its sponsorship with the New York Yankees. This partnership reflects Cooper&Hunter’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. A Proud Partnership Jake Neto, Cooper&Hunter’s Marketing Director, expressed his excitement, stating "Cooper&Hunter is thrilled to announce our new sponsorship with the New York Yankees! " He adds, "We pro...
Air quality and well-being inside homes are issues that concern users more than ever. With heat waves becoming more and more frequent, the need to equip oneself with air conditioning is more and more present. The needs differ according to the region and the type of housing to be air-conditioned. What are the criteria to take into account? Authorized professionals are at their disposal to assist users in the project. This article offers user some key points to help user find the way among the di...
EDEN, a pioneering startup in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, has officially announced the launch of its Instant Quote solution that improves the transparency and accuracy of purchasing residential HVAC equipment. EDEN’s Instant Quote application integrates into an HVAC contractor’s website to provide a 24/7 interactive online experience for homeowners by providing them with accurate estimates based on the contractor’s pricing. EDEN’...
At the ‘Smart Retrofitting’ event in Darmstadt, Germany, the building owners described the entirely different kind of living comfort as ‘incredible’. Noise also remains outside. Over 40 energy consultants accepted the invitation to the ‘Passive House on Tour’ kick-off event and listened intently as the family reported on the positive changes in their energy-efficient home retrofit. The aim of the new ‘Passive House on Tour’ series is to present hi...
ESS Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released its full agenda for its 2024 show, which is set to welcome a record number of over 12,000 visitors and over 600 exhibiting companies. Returning to the NEC (National Exhibition Center), Birmingham, from 11-12 September 2024, the show unites five key industry events – Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM), Energy, Fuels & Decarbonization Expo (EFD), Water Resource Management Expo (WRM), Cont...
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...
Bosch, the supplier of technology and services, is continuing its growth course with a strategic acquisition. For its Energy and Building Technology business sector, the Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls. As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100 percent of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40 percent stake. acquisi...
Latest statistics indicate that the almost 64.6% out of 96,800 residential buildings in Germany are completed with heat pumps in 2023. The share of heat pumps has risen by 8%, when compared to 2022 and has doubled since 2014. Heat pumps were used in 68.9% of all single- and two-family houses completed in 2023, but were much less common in multi-family households (41.1%). Rise in heat pumps Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufactured in Germany alone in 2023 Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufac...
Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems Limited (Kingsdown), a distributor of compressed air and other equipment in the UK has become part of Atlas Copco Group. Kingsdown was founded in 1996 and is located in Wrotham, Kent, England. The company has a wide range of customers in all types of manufacturing industries, such as food & drinks, textiles, printing, and advanced manufacturing. strong sales and service "Kingsdown is well renowned with strong sales and service and has an impressive mar...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the globally renowned manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to announce that Jake Wegner has joined DriSteem as Director of Sales, Americas. In his new position, Jake will be responsible for all aspects of DriSteem sales operations in North America plus Central and South America. This includes overseeing the regional sales management team, inside sales support, and OEM sales. Sales and marketing teams...