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Knauf Insulation has been voted Global Insulation Company of the Year 2018. The award was presented at the 13th annual Global Insulation Conference which brought together 160 delegates from the world’s leading companies to discuss the latest industry trends, news and research. In 2009, they were awarded the Global Insulation Product of the Year Award for their revolutionary ECOSE Technology. Tribute to hard work Our CEO Jean-Claude Carlin said, “These awards are an incredible tri...
Rino Zarpellon is the Plant office Manager for Fiat CNH (until June 2002 Fiat-Hitachi) of San Mauro Torinese and, on the occasion of the recent intervention carried out in the plant by CARLIEUKLIMA, he worked for months in close contact with this company from Pordenone. New radiant heating system The contract involved the installation of a new radiant heating system in three large sheds This collaboration was created to highlight the problems and calibrate the right solutions based on the rea...
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,...
As a family-owned and family-run business, corporate and social responsibility (CSR) has always been part of the fabric, even before it became the mainstream notion it is. Undertaking charity challenges At Adcock they like to ‘give something back’ to the local community. They support staff with charity endeavors that they choose to undertake in the UK and overseas by sponsoring them, sharing their fundraising missions and allowing them time to prepare, perform and recover. For thos...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI), the research arm of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for a $2.1 million funding award to conduct essential research on low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. AHRTI will lead a research program in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). "This res...
Anyone who equips their heating system with a digital control can save up to 15 percent of energy. These are the results of a study by the ITG Dresden on behalf of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), which scientifically examines the savings potential of digital heating optimization. According to this, just by digitally equipping 100,000 heating systems, around 284,000 megawatt hours of heating energy could be saved each year. When renovating an outdated heating system...
The cool air, turning leaves, and the arrival of apple cider at the store mean that autumn’s official start is around the corner. At home, this seasonal change can quickly translate into higher energy bills. Fortunately, there are a few ways to lower these costs. Staying comfortable in the home—at an affordable rate—is relatively easy when you opt for energy-efficient solutions. Schedule the Heating Tune-Up This time of year, the biggest energy bills for the home-related to...
It has been a long, long, hot summer across the world. For many tens of millions of people, managing scorching temperatures inside their homes and workplaces has been a major priority. Knauf can help. Insulation may traditionally be associated with keeping interiors warm when it is cold but in regions where soaring summer temperatures are becoming a serious challenge, insulation can play an important role in making buildings cooler. High-Temperature summers “Insulation is fantastic at c...
Pioneer pump manufacturer Wilo expands in the Region Central Asia by opening a new local facility in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The inauguration took place on August 23rd, 2018, in the presence of high-ranking representatives from the Kazakh government administration. Furthermore, members of the Wilo top management from Dortmund attended the celebration as well as Wilo employees from the whole Central Asia region and their regional customers and partners. As an international hub, Wilo Kazakhstan will...
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...
In a letter sent to the Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) urged support for President Trump's nominee, William Cooper, to serve as General Counsel to the Department of Energy. Energy efficiency standards Noting that AHRI works closely with DOE on energy efficiency standards and performance certification, AHRI Sr. Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Joe Tra...
Viessmann has extended and increased its sponsorship of Huddersfield Town Football Club for the 2017/18 season. As an official heating partner to the club, Viessmann will continue as team sheet sponsor and become the exclusive title sponsor of ‘Club Town’, a new area of 64 executive heated seats situated behind both home and away dugouts. Viessmann branding will appear on the heated seats, in the matchday program, on pitch-side display boards, on the team sheets themselves, and via...
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...
LUX Products Corporation announced the launch of LUX KONOz, a Zigbee Certified smart hub thermostat. The thermostat uses the Zigbee 3.0 platform to work with Zigbee-based smart hub systems. In addition to seamlessly connecting to various smart hubs, KONOz comes in an attractive white finish and offers additional Interchangeable Décor-snap covers in nine trend-setting colors for added personalization and is priced at $149 MSRP. KONOz can be powered by 4 AA alkaline batteries for up to two...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
UK Power Reserve announces that it has partnered with Fluence, a globally renowned provider of energy storage technology and services to deliver the first phase of its 120MW battery storage portfolio. This partnership represents the single largest energy storage portfolio transaction with one technology provider announced in the UK to date. The UK’s renowned flexibility provider is starting construction on the first 60MW of its battery portfolio - a total of 120MW were secured in the 2016...
Toshiba Carrier Corporation announced it will break ground on a new complex of Toshiba Carrier Air Conditioning (China) Co., Ltd. in Hangzhou, China, to enhance its development, testing, and manufacturing facilities. The new state-of-the-art premises, scheduled to open in March 2020, will include corporate offices as well as research and development facilities and manufacturing space, an investment of approximately RMB 400 million. Toshiba Carrier Corp. is an air-conditioning joint venture in...
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...
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...
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...
Global trends such as water shortage, urbanization, and climate change currently pose major challenges for the field of water management. From 14 to 18 May 2018, Wilo – in its guise as an internationally active technology company – will present smart and digital solutions to ensure the sustainable use of water as a resource at the world’s leading water management fair IFAT. The focus is on intelligent solutions for system operators as well as on using renewable energy sources...
