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On October 11, Ajax Systems held its fourth Special Event called ‘Comfort Zone’. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security systems. The philosophy of comfort also expanded to software, business activities and daily work with partners. This year’s online presentation was broadcasted in 19 languages and was viewed by Ajax users and partners from over 130 countries worldwide. The mai...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is recognizing October as Indoor Air Quality Month by recommending that K-12 schools showcase their dedication to providing a comfortable, safe learning environment by keeping IAQ top of mind. As seasonal allergies and viruses increase, it will be important for schools to have the right HVAC solution in place to provide clean air for children. importance of indoor air quality “The COVID-19 pandemic brought much-...
Sustainable electric heating – is that even possible? That thought probably preoccupies many. Understandable, when cozy warmth can be generated with minimal material costs. With the roof tile heating, Mr. Rainer Dubrikow, Developer and Inventor, demonstrated that the mature infrared heating technology can even be improved. The heating fronts were built with old roof tiles. The tiles’ radiating, differently formed and oriented surface structure produces overlapping heat waves which t...
Suffolk County Council Public Health launches an Air Quality survey in the Ipswich area to help inform future intervention in the town. The survey aims to measure current levels of understanding about air quality and current work going on in this area to mitigate its impact, in order to inform future approaches to improve air quality in the town. The survey will be supported by an air quality event held on Ipswich Cornhill, on Monday, 24 October, 2022, between 11 am and 3 pm. Raising aw...
Genesis Controller plays an essential role in heat tracing applications, which range from freeze-protecting water lines to maintaining elevated process temperatures. The Controller hardware is built on a modular framework allowing simple configuration of various circuit counts in a single panel. Genesis Controller is a fully featured control and monitoring solution necessary for critical heat tracing applications. Multiple RTD Types These systems conserve energy, extend system life, and ensur...
CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global information security market, announces that GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has been recognized with the ‘IoT Device Security Solution of the Year’ award in the sixth annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. GE Appliances continues to lead in the IoT and smart appliance space and prioritize security in its connected pr...
The 2022 Northern Hemisphere summer was one of the hottest ever recorded in Europe with over 24,000 heat-related fatalities, and brought intense heatwaves to parts of China and North America. It was also very dry, and the resulting drought caused widespread water shortages, wildfires and crop failures leading to higher food prices, as well as impacts on electricity supply. An international team of climate scientists led by the research group of Sonia Seneviratne, Professor for Land-Climate Dyn...
Throughout 2022, the wholesale cost of gas and electricity has been rising. This means energy suppliers, including SO Energy, are now paying more for the energy they buy to supply homes than in previous years. SO Energy understands that customers might be concerned about how the increase in the price of wholesale energy affects them and the impact on their Direct Debit payments. Fortunately, there is help at hand to protect customers from these rising costs this winter. Keeping customers...
Thermo King, a globally renowned company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has completed initial testing of its innovative evolve electric trailer with retailers - Walmart and Loblaws, and Martin Brower, a major supply chain solutions provider for restaurants around the world. During more than 2,500 hours of operation, the battery-powered refrigerated trailer unit delivered excellent performance, ensuring high quality climate control to keep food and...
Japan's Daikin which has always relied on China for air conditioner parts in the last decade, got fed up with China's long zero COVID policy and decided to dump China for AC parts. Daikin Industries has planned to dump China as it has failed to supply parts for the manufacturing of Air conditioners, reported The Singapore Post. Daikin's decision to find an alternative has caused a huge embarrassment to China even as relations between Japan and China completed 50 years. Global chip shortage In...
EDF provides an update on its UK nuclear generation business, to help develop an understanding of its role in short-term energy security, as well as help the UK deliver longer-term policy objectives. EDF owns and operates eight nuclear power stations across the UK, five that are generating and three in the defueling phase. It is building Hinkley Point C in Somerset and there are plans to develop a sister station at Sizewell C, with a final investment decision due in 2023. EDF’s role in s...
Alpha Innovation always keeps an eye on the market trends, so as to adapt their solution to the changing needs of their current and future customers. In this context, the company has developed the ACE105, a very flexible and compact shelf for low power solutions. For those who identify themselves in any of the following situations? Space is a non-negotiable constraint, both in height and depth They need to connect AC and/or DC sources that are different They need power from 1kW to 5kW and...
Vaisala, a pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, announced the launch of its state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast, which provides unmatched hyperlocal insights with down to 15-meter resolution that empower city authorities to protect communities. This new Vaisala offering combines superior air quality modeling and measurements to forecast air quality at street-level resolution – including urban landscapes, within street canyons, and even around vegetation. Supe...
Fieldpiece Instruments announced the launch of an upgraded Wireless Refrigerant Scale, model SR47, for HVACR contractors and technicians. The latest model will replace the industry workhorse, Fieldpiece’s SRS3. The newly upgraded wireless refrigerant scale is yet another game-changer to make HVACR industry tools more efficient and effective with the ultimate performance and durability in a compact, portable design. Industry-leading battery life, wireless range, and accuracy offer unmatche...
The Construction Leadership Council is publishing its new strategy and priorities for the next three years. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CLC has become increasingly visible as the voice for the sector, working in partnership with Government. It has supported companies through the crisis and responded to key short-term challenges while setting a plan for transformational change. strategy and priorities In June, following a public competition, Mark Reynolds (Mace Group Chairman...
Ofgem requires suppliers to improve help for customers in payment difficulties, following review. The review found three suppliers were found to have severe weaknesses in how they support customers in payment difficulties, as part of Ofgem review; five suppliers were found as having some issues in the support they provide, and all of those identified have been asked to submit information to Ofgem, to set out how they will improve; and other key findings include companies being unable to identif...
Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products unveils the enhanced Rheem® Professional Prestige® Smart Electric Water Heater with LeakGuard™ and Demand Response. Providing homeowners with advanced electric solutions designed to comply with new energy regulations, Rheem now offers a seamless connection to the electric grid. To meet new energy regulations in several states, Rheem’s 40-, 50- and 55-gallon demand response-ready electric water heaters include a...
As new RV-ers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances., a Haier company, (GEA), is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to the categories. Building on the existing portfolio of RV Ready GE Appliance products available currently, the ranges and coolers were designed and engineered at the company’s global hea...
Developers and advocates of direct air capture (DAC) are hailing the long-sought emergence of technology in the North American marketplace, as newly established government initiatives are expected to spur growth in the industry, while development projects are advancing.
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces a new resource program to help residential HVAC distributors and contractors navigate savings incentives available to residential customers from clean energy programs, including the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. With a record US$ 370 billion reserved spending on climate and energy initiatives, and a carbon reduction goal of 40% by 2030, the Inflation Reduction Act places a strong focus on providing...
TSI Incorporated is proud to announce their strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity. &ldquo...
Humanity must remove up to 660 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere by the end of the century to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s according to the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which based its estimate on atmospheric CO₂ concentrations measured in 2020. Removing this much CO₂ will involve more than simply planting lots of trees. Engineers and scientists are developing direct air capture technologies (DAC) which are...
Eurovent extends its welcome to Eneko as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family expands by one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers in ventilation and air conditioning. Eneko was established in 2004 with its headquarters in Izmir, Türkiye, with focus on producing high efficiency ventilation and air conditioning devices, consisting also of a test laboratory which conducts internal and external leakage, pressure and thermodynamic tests. Eneko joins E...
Energy Solutions, LLC announced that David Campbell, formerly Senior Vice President of Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (Veolia) in the US, will be joining the company as Executive Vice President for Business Development and Growth. President and CEO, Ken Robuck, stated, “David has extensive experience pioneering organizations into and growing new domestic and international markets across the federal and commercial space. His expertise in managing and implementing government...
Austrian sensor manufacturer - E+E Elektronik is expanding its digital sensing element portfolio to include two new product variants. The HTE301 humidity and temperature sensing element and the TEE301 temperature sensing element offer excellent measurement accuracy and a wide application temperature range from -40 °C to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257 °F). The small 8-pin DFN package with its I2C interface and four individually configurable I2C addresses is ideal for state-of-the-art, dem...
Well-known open-air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. It also positions the company to serve an ever-changing retailer and food and beverage market. The unification of brands under Due North will solidify their evolution by offering a growing portfolio of innovative product...
In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if users have an air conditioner that’s too small in the Canoga Park home, users will not be able to keep the temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly. However, if the air conditioner is too large for the home, it will quickly cool down the space and shut off. Once the temperature rises, it will kick back on again. This constant...
Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...
CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Thermal Resource Sales and Supermarket Environment Services Company (TRS-SESCO), a commercial and industrial HVAC and energy solutions company headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina. In addition to broadening its market presence in the Southeast, this acquisition will expand the CoolSys Professional Solutions division and its custom-engineered, su...
Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) is recognized as a pioneer in third-party product performance certification in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC+R) industry. Auditing is a central part of the certification process and is an important tool for manufacturers such as LG, who find real value in the audit process. When it comes to product certification, ECC uses state-of-the-art evaluation protocols including independent tests, manufacturing audits, cont...
