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Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...
Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...
Low-carbon heating specialist Daikin has signed an agreement with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in a first-of-its-kind public and private joint approach to decarbonization. This is the first time a Japanese company and GMCA has signed a memorandum of understanding for mutual cooperation. The agreement was signed by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Masatsugu Minaka, Chairman of the Board of Daikin Europe N.V. and Senior Executive Officer of Daikin Industries Lt...
Eurovent Middle East, the region’s industry association for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, will host an expert’s meet & greet on Monday, 20 February 2023 at the Radisson in Riyadh. Set alongside the HVAC&R Expo Saudi, the event will feature expert presentations on minimum requirements for Air Handling Units and Air Filtration, recommendations for the selection of the best equipment and critical aspects of providing a safe air environment to hospita...
Home builders, such as KB Homes and D.R. Horton, have been building ENERGY STAR Homes for decades. More than 2.3 million new homes and apartments have received ENERGY STAR certification and nearly 4 million have been rated. ENERGY STAR-certified homes are known for being more energy-efficient while providing residents better quality, performance, and comfort. There are additional compelling benefits! Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act...
Air conditioning technologies pioneer - LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2023 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions at the 2023 AHR Expo® in Atlanta. Throughout the show, the company’s extensive booth (#C6506) will highlight industry-leading Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products. Key Highlight: Invert...
Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a major provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate, have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more sustainable environments for their customers and occupants. Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly bring next-generation solutions to their customers. Digital twins p...
The Credit Human Federal Credit Union headquarters, in San Antonio, Texas, set a new standard for sustainable building design. A collaboration between Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, and Credit Human, the building achieves ambitious goals for reduced energy consumption, water conservation, and lowered carbon emissions. CITY MULTI® water-source VRF system...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O®, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities. Introducing Heat2O Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for roughly 2...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, unveils its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo (booth #B1227) in Atlanta to help professionals protect what matters most. "With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help homeowners protect their most important investment," said Scott Ziffra, Senior Vice President, Engineering &...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ has published a new Recommendation 17/13 on the recommended standard for interoperability between Energy Recovery Components (ERC) DLL’s and Air Handling Units (AHU) selection software. The Eurovent Recommendation 17/13 provides a recommend future standard to implement the provisions of EN 308:2022 and expected new Ecodesign requirements in Air Handling Units’ selection calculations, with respect to internal leakage...
Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...
To stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many facilities managers use disinfection technology. This includes UV lamps that use ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to deactivate pathogens. However, new research shows some of the negative side effects of UV disinfection on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Side effects of UV disinfection on IAQ One side effect of UV disinfection is a reduction in indoor air quality (IAQ) Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use UV Lamps to disinfect the air,...
As National Apprenticeship Week begins, a heating and hot water industry pioneer is highlighting the progress that must be made to encourage more young people into the industry. With Government mandates for greenhouse gas emission reduction looming, concern around the lack of new talent entering the heating engineering and manufacturing sector, and preventing net zero progress, is mounting. Creating an appealing and accessible pathway into engineering for the next generation of heati...
Around one in twelve people in the United States of America (USA) suffers from asthma, while various allergies impact nearly one in six Americans. That means that, for tens of millions of educators and students, an average school day can be a frustrating and potentially even dangerously unhealthy experience. And for school boards and administrators, there can be a significant financial impact. People with asthma spend thousands of dollars on their condition each year on average, with the bulk o...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the YORK® Sun™ Choice Ultra High-Efficiency Rooftop Unit at AHR Expo 2023. Available in 12.5-23 tons, the RTUs leverage a combination of Copeland™ high-efficiency ZPKZ fixed speed, ZPS two-stage, and ZPV variable-speed compressor technology to deliver the highest part-load efficiency in their class. YORK® Sun™ Choice Ultra High-Efficiency Rooftop Units surpass DOE 2023 efficiency...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announces the release of the improved FMS-2000C Critical Environment Controller. The FMS-2000C helps ensure laboratory and healthcare settings are safe for occupants by continuously verifying room pressure, airflow and other important room parameters. "Monitoring and controlling airflow in critical spaces is a vital component of any healthy buildings strategy," said Tyler Smith, VP, Healthy Buildings for Johnson...
IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-th...
Digital Solutions OpenBlue Enterprise Manager (OBEM): Enterprise Manager is a comprehensive suite of apps to monitor and improve energy efficiency, tenant satisfaction, asset performance, maintenance operations, space performance and ultimately comfort of all occupants. Using a single pane of glass approach, Enterprise Manager delivers the next generation of smart building capabilities for portfolios ranging from commercial offices, healthcare, mixed use high-end, transportation, retail and...
Facility Explorer meets any building management need. Wireless or wired field controllers and devices provide direct closed-loop control over mechanical and HVAC equipment. Supervisory controllers deliver network-wide coordination for single or multiple sites. The result is an integrated, comprehensive control solution. What’s New Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explorer products Johnson Controls is excited to announce a new release of Facility Explore...
Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British commercial heating manufacturer, is pleased to announce it will be attending a series of Specifi Mechanical Services events being held throughout 2023. Giving specifiers and suppliers the opportunity to meet face-to-face in a relaxed conversational environment, Specifi events offer a tried and tested format to connect, relax, and network with fellow professionals. Relaxed conversational environment Hamworthy Heating will be attending ten events in major ci...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its latest YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, which is taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat P...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner at AHR Expo 2023. With a 40% smaller footprint than standard AC units, the HMCG2 is a compact and efficient cooling option that is ideal for higher-density areas with less installation space, such as multi-family apartments and zero-lot-line neighborhoods. YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner Available in...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced airCore, the first line of precision air conditioner (PAC) heat pump systems in the U.S. to use R-32 refrigerant. R-32 is a refrigerant with low global warming potential that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than R-410A. Low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 reduce the impact of heating and cooling equipment on the environment and can meet upcoming refrigerant regulations. New airCore PAC heat pump systems Many states, such as California, have alread...
Trane® - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - is addressing complex industry challenges with leading solutions and expertise at the AHR® Expo 2023, the premiere event for HVACR professionals worldwide. The Trane exhibit (Booth B3217) will showcase the latest advancements for optimal, energy-efficient indoor environments, as well as expert insight on pressing industry issues, including growing demand for building decarbonization solutions, such as electrification, dri...
Uponor is introducing the newest dimension of smart home technology with Smatrix Pulse, a solution that offers precise wireless comfort control of radiant heating and cooling along with forced-air heating and cooling in multiple zones throughout a structure. Contractors can install faster and easier, and homeowners can enjoy the ultimate luxury of radiant and air-side comfort with one system that connects to a smart home assistant and can also be controlled remotely via an app. Smatrix P...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its new YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat Pump and YORK...
Honeywell announced that Heatcraft Refrigeration Products (Heatcraft), a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, is developing new walk-in unit coolers, condensing units, and condensers for supermarkets and retailers that operate using Honeywell Solstice® L40X (R-455A). Honeywell Solstice L40X Honeywell Solstice L40X is a ready-now, low-global-warming-potential (GWP), energy-efficient hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-blend solution for commerc...
Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd. (TCUK) has updated its flagship UK installer incentive program, Rewards, to help contractors grow their businesses. TCUK is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Rewards scheme The Rewards scheme, which is open to direct customers of TCUK and customers of Toshiba Air Conditioning distributors and approved re-sellers, gives points for equipment purchases which can be...
Daikin, a pioneer in air conditioning company, announced that it will spotlight its work to extend the boundaries of energy efficiency at the 2023 AHR Expo. A proud expo exhibitor and attendee for decades, Daikin will display its research and development efforts, core technologies, and new offerings, which demonstrate a unified approach to efficiency-focused innovation across the company’s portfolio of brands. Efficiency in HVAC systems “From homes to high-rises, the climate impac...
