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Viessmann has introduced two new air source heat pumps, the Vitocal 200-A and Vitocal 222-A, with innovative noise-reduction technology. Both operate so quietly that they are suitable for densely built-up areas such as terraced housing estates, and both have high energy efficiency with low operating costs. Advanced Acoustic Design Both heat pumps are barely audible: noise pressure in night mode at a distance of three is a mere 35 dB(A) With outputs of 2.3 to 11.8 kW, and with a reversibl...
Until now, the two brands – Salmson and Wilo – have been marketed side-by-side by Wilo Salmson France SAS. However, a change of strategy is now underway. In light of market trends and the digital transformation, the company has taken the decision to concentrate on Wilo, the group’s international brand currently enjoying strong growth, as its sole brand. Salmson products will gradually be replaced by Wilo products and the Salmson brand will disappear over time. The sales teams,...
The next phase of the current ErP Regulations become applicable on 26 September 2018 and this will mean some changes to the Lochinvar product range, with specific reference to some of the company’s gas-fired water heaters. This is likely to have an impact upon replacement water heater requirements. However, rest assured, the company is already prepared and have compliant water heaters available from stock. Condensing Water Heaters Lochinvar has been supplying condensing water heaters for...
“DOpla” is an important all-Italian family-owned company in Casale sul Sile (TV), forefront in the production of disposable plastic tableware and food containers, partnering with pioneering international distribution chains. After fifty years of activity, DOpla is the market pioneer in Italy and one of the major European manufacturers in Europe, with a network of manufacturing facilities and logistics platforms in Italy and Europe. Carlieuklima was contacted by “Air Italia,&rd...
A 22-year military veteran and Emmy award-winner, Montel Williams has been announced as the new host of Military Makeover, the Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.-sponsored reality show that has been helping veterans and their families vastly improve homes that often face major repairs. Williams, a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy veteran, was the Emmy Award-winning host of The Montel Williams Show, which ran for 17 seasons. He will fill the big shoes left by the exuberant R. Lee Ermey “Th...
Siemens has strengthened its strategic partnership with Knauf Insulation, the UK’s renowned provider of high performance, sustainable glass and rock mineral wool insulation solutions. The next phase of the partnership will focus on enhancing efficiency at Knauf Insulation’s glass mineral wool plant in Cwmbran, South Wales. This builds on the work begun in 2015 at the company’s St Helens plant, which has already significantly improved the plant’s energy efficiency. Across...
Adcock has completed a replacement and installation project for Unex Group, a real estate investment and development company based in Cambridge. Unex Group is a family-owned company that focuses on commercial and mixed-use properties in East Anglia and London. They have a large portfolio of property types, including projects developed by themselves and investments acquired. Replacing Chiller Adcock was asked to replace the existing chiller at Unex House in Hills Road and install a new Daikin...
Rheem has announced the launch of the new EcoNet Smart Thermostat, the latest innovation in the company’s EcoNet enabled product line. Designed to optimize the performance of Rheem communicating HVAC and water heating systems, this new thermostat includes intelligent management features for both homeowners and contractors. The ultra-thin programmable thermostat has a full-color glass touchscreen and is equipped with features modern homeowners expect, such as local weather, one-touch away...
Viessmann is formally adding a domestic oil boiler to its UK product range, having operated in the market for many years as a niche player. The Vitorondens 200-T floor-standing oil-condensing boiler features Viessmann’s bespoke two-stage Vitoflame blue flame condensing oil technology and is future-proofed against tightening OFTEC laws on NOx emissions that come into force this September and are set to become more stringent in the next five years. An alternative to biomass Viessman...
On the basis of the surveys by the chimney sweep trade, ZIV (Federal Association of the Chimney Sweep Trade - Central Guild Association) and BDH (Federation of German Heating Industry) presented the inventory figures for the central heat generators in 2017. Increase in installed heat pumps For the first time, the number of heat pumps installed in Germany exceeded 1 million. Even if heat pumps only accounted for 5% of the total of almost 21 million central heat generators, the disproportionate...
Consolidating the competitiveness of its Oil Free Centrifugal chiller portfolio, Daikin has launched a new highly advanced Centrifugal Oil Free water-cooled inverter chiller series with R-134a and R-1234ze(E) refrigerants. Offering increased capacities and expanded applications possibilities, the new chillers are the latest in an array of innovative products developed by Daikin to help specifiers and end-users stay one step ahead of EU legislation and rising energy costs. DZ chiller series fea...
To help healthcare providers comply with regulations for vaccine cold storage, Sensaphone® now offers a local temperature display. The device can be affixed to the door of a medical-grade refrigerator or freezer to provide an at-a-glance reading of the current temperature inside, as well as the minimum and maximum temperatures. This device is ideal for physician offices and clinics that participate in programs such as the CDC's Vaccines for Children (VFC), which require them to clearly disp...
As an organization and as part of a partnership with the supply chain, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) is building an ethos that strives to impart an instinctive natural trait among its employees and colleagues with regards to health and safety at home and at work, leading to an environment where putting safety first is a habitual second nature. This is Adcock’s latest health and safety initiative. The globally renowned HVAC services company is proud of their commi...
As part of a venture capital investment, Wilo has acquired shares in smart water management specialist HydroPoint. A corresponding minority shareholding agreement was signed on 15 May 2018. “The investment is an important building block for us in our continued orientation towards intelligent system solutions for the digitally networked areas of life,” explains Oliver Hermes, CEO of Wilo Group. HydroPoint offers smart technologies for water use and distribution in urban infrastructur...
Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, hosted and sponsored the 2018 Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls of the Lehigh Valley. The week-long camp invites high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. Revit demonstration by VDC team On the morning of Wednesday, July 11, Victaulic welcomed about 30 participants and volunteers at...
The EU’s Ecodesign policy aims to make products more energy efficient and less environmentally harmful. The final phase of the ErP (Energy Related Product) directive will come into force on 26 September 2018 and all new gas-fired appliances must meet the maximum NOx emission of 56 mg/kWh level from this date onwards. Preference for condensing-only systems Emphasizing on the need to care for the environment, Lochinvar has been investing in condensing technologies for over 20 years. The co...
July 5th, 2018 marks 70 years of the National Health Service (NHS), a national celebration day to appreciate the vital role that the health service plays in citizens’ lives and to recognize the NHS staff, those everyday heroes who are there for everyone 24/7. Partnership with National Health Service Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) is extremely proud to play a part in the delivery of NHS services. Adcock’s cooling, heating, and ventilation can be found in ove...
While class has been dismissed for the summer, Lennox, a renowned manufacturer of innovative home comfort products, put homeowners to the test one more time before the official start of summer, and found that while most would pass when it comes to energy efficiency know-how, many may want to hit the books to learn more about how to save money on energy bills and stay cool this summer. Lennox Home Energy Report Card Survey The Lennox Home Energy Report Card Survey, commissioned by Lennox Intern...
The dog days of summer are here, and Lennox, a renowned provider of innovative home comfort products, is looking for some cool ideas for saving energy. Most American homeowners believe they deserve a passing grade when it comes to energy efficiency, according to the annual Lennox ‘Home Energy Report Card’ survey, but many also recognize that there is room for improvement. Lennox is giving U.S. homeowners a chance to demonstrate their efficiency I.Q. by sharing their best energy-savi...
ECR International, headquartered in Utica, NY, recently appointed Michael Klas to Director of Sales and Marketing. Klas’ responsibilities include overseeing the company’s brand and channel management as well as to lead the North American sale team. Klas comes to the company from Uponor, a world renowned provider of PEX tubing, where he held the title Director of Sales for the Eastern region. He was responsible for both the heating and plumbing sides of the business with P&L resp...
BACnet is a widely accepted protocol, commonly used in Building Management System HVAC integration. BMS systems, having lagged for years behind the digital revolution, are now shifting towards open protocol communications solutions where BACnet adoption is increasing. That is why Coolautomation has decided to add this feature to their gateways. The feature is now available on CoolMasterNet, a VRF HVAC communication bridge that covers all familiar VRF brands and models. Multi-Split HVAC systems...
Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, announced that it is introducing the Wellness Week, held for employees at the company headquarters, from June 18 through June 22, 2018. Victaulic has traditionally held a health fair and ‘Take Our Kids to Work Day’ in June, and has now extended events to an entire week for added focus on wellness. Wellness Week Wellness Week begins with ‘Market Monday’, where the Easton Public Market will...
Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announces the launch of its QuickVic™ SD Installation-Ready™ System, a plain end pipe joining technology designed for use on carbon steel HVAC systems sized 2”/DN50 and down. The Victaulic QuickVic SD System is the most economical and efficient pipe joining solution for small diameter commercial and industrial HVAC applications. The product line offers a significant total installed cost savings when compared to cu...
One must have heard of Difluoromethane, better known as refrigerant R32. It’s been hailed the next generation of refrigerant for its outstanding properties and compliance with the European phase down of HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons) / man made F-gases (fluorinated greenhouse gases) used in commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. The EU Regulation is a response to environmental concerns, as F-Gases’ global warming effect is huge: 23,000 times greater than CO2. H...
Toshiba Carrier Corporation announced that the company’s Board of Directors has internally appointed Toru Kubo as President & CEO, effective June 22, 2018. The decision of this internal appointment was made at the Board of Directors Meeting on June 5, 2018, and is subject to the approval at its ordinary general meeting of shareholders and board meeting scheduled on June 22, 2018. Kondo Hirokazu, the outgoing President & CEO, has been internally appointed as Auditor of Toshiba Inf...
Aggreko plc, the pioneer in the supply of temporary power and temperature control solutions, has completed the acquisition of Generator Hire Service (“GHS”) via its subsidiary Aggreko Generator Rentals Pty Ltd, a provider of specialized rental equipment in Australia. The total consideration is $5 million (£2.7 million); in the calendar year 2017, GHS had revenues of approx. $4 million (£2.165 million). The agreement is contingent on the satisfaction of s...
ISH China & CIHE is the largest fair for the HVAC and plumbing industries in Asia. The 2018 edition covered 106,800 sqm of exhibition space across eight halls and welcomed 1,300 exhibitors and 65,000 professional visitors. Heatmiser China was proud to exhibit the HomeKit enabled Smart Thermostat Neo as well as their complete range of heating thermostats. Heatmiser China presented their new heating & cooling fan coil thermostat series and the forthcoming Heatmiser neoHC – that offe...
The new Gas Appliance Regulation (GAR) has forced a number of manufacturers to remove their water heating products from the UK market at short notice. GAR is a safety regulation that applies to any product burning gaseous fuels and to components used in gas appliances. Gas Appliance Regulation It replaced the Gas Appliances Directive (GAD) in April 2018 and includes a number of significant updates, not included in the old directive, in a bid to improve safety standards across the EU. The comb...
EnergySolutions, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ken Robuck as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 30, 2018. Ken was previously President of EnergySolutions’ Nuclear Decommissioning division. David Lockwood, the current President and CEO, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Largest decommissioning contract "Ken is an outstanding pioneer with proven managerial and operational skills," said David Lockwood, adding...
Water shortage is one of the megatrends of our times. Coincidentally, sewage treatment faces an increasing solids content and ever greater energy-efficiency requirements. Also, challenges such as the wet wipes impact operational reliability. Reliable and digitally networked high-efficiency solutions like the new Wilo-Rexa SOLID-Q with Nexos Intelligence are needed to create future-proof infrastructures and processes. With this intelligent system solution for smart sewage pump stations, Wilo of...
