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Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the release of its new EcoNet Enabled Unit Coolers. Developed in conjunction with Rheem Manufacturing, it builds on the success, reliability and efficiency of Rheem’s EcoNet technology and brings it to the commercial refrigeration market. “Rheem developed a powerful, customizable tool with the EcoNet platform....

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...

Rheem announced two key global leadership appointments. Chris Peel has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Rheem Manufacturing Company with global responsibility for all business operations. In addition, JR Jones has been named Executive Chairman of the Board of Rheem Manufacturing Company. For the past 10 years, Peel has served as Rheem’s President and Chief Operating Officer. Currently, he is also the Chairman of Industry Trade Association, Air Conditioning, Heatin...

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...

ClimateMaster announces the launch of its Tranquility® Vertical Stack (TSL) Series ducted heat pump unit, which is the first and only vertical stack product for ducted applications on the market today. Providing a simple, cost-effective approach to installing ducted stacked units, the ClimateMaster TSL Series also provides independent metering capabilities for a wide scope of building applications, including office, education, hospitality and multi-family projects. Uniquely engineered HVAC...

Temperature and humidity management are vital parts of HVAC and building operations. To help facility managers ensure that conditions stay within required parameters, Sensaphone® has added a new combination sensor to its line of remote monitoring equipment for HVAC and building automation applications. Because this new combination sensor communicates via Modbus, it is used exclusively with Sensaphone's Sentinel PRO system to monitor indoor air temperature and humidity levels. Data logging...

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...

Berner’s recently-introduced Commercial High Performance 10 Series (CHD10) air curtain has been certified for electric heat by the Air Movement & Control Association (AMCA). The Commercial High Performance 10 Series joins Berner’s Architectural High Performance 10 (AHD10) and Architectural Recessed 12 (ARD12) air curtains in offering architects and engineers AMCA-certified heated and unheated choices to replace vestibules in building projects as per allowances by the Internation...

Big Ass Fans announced that Canadian owners of its Haiku residential ceiling fans can now control them using Amazon’s Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku is the first ceiling fan to offer voice control for Alexa users in Canada. Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, these commands allow users to turn Haiku on and off, change speeds and adjust light intensity, all hands-free. They work with all Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity...

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) now includes mandatory individual room temperature controls ‘where technically, economically and functionally feasible’. Individual room temperature controls, such as Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs), must now be installed either during the construction of new buildings, or when boilers are replaced. The benefits of TRVs are enhanced further when paired with smart controls, such as the new Bosch EasyControl Thermostatic Radiat...

Stephen Beynon, Managing Director of Aggreko Power Solutions, and the Governor of Chukotka region, Roman Kopin, met at St. Petersburg Economic Forum to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on combined heat and power generation for Bilibino city and the Chaun-Bilibino power center, so as to compensate the abandoned capacity of the Bilibino Atomic Power Plant, which had reached the end of its useful life. The capacity of the project is estimated as 24 MW of electrical and 70 MW of thermal power wit...

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...

The review and buyer’s guide is written to help householders consider all aspects of boiler installation, so they can make an informed decision when they need to replace their boiler. According to HeatingForce, the Baxi 600 Combi beats its competitors because it is small and lightweight, easy to service, competitively priced and has a good warranty. The article also explains how the Baxi 600 Combi has smart technology and can be operated using a phone or tablet. The whole article about th...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry specialist in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new and innovative Marley cooling towers at POWER-GEN International, December 4-6, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Featured at booth #1953 will be the Marley NC Everest crossflow cooling tower and the new Marley MD Everest counterflow cooling tower, pre-assembled modular products engineered for...

Reliable Controls announces a partnership with St. Lawrence College. Students in the college’s Energy Systems Engineering Technology program will be learning on Reliable Controls cutting-edge equipment for the next ten years. This partnership will ensure students will continue to learn on the industry-standard equipment for which Reliable Controls is recognized, and the faculty and technologists will have access to the company’s state-of-the-art training and technology upgrades to e...

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...

Reliable Controls announced the release of RC-Toolkit™ 3, which introduces a number of new features in order to save time and improve productivity. Capabilities included with the release: New Access menu containing services such as Panel File Utility, Modbus Profile Creator, Connect/Disconnect, and Exit. New Options menu for BACnet® and Communication Preferences. New System Tree allowing the discovery of networks and controllers in a system. New persistent Tool Selector that all...

Reliable Controls announced the release of the MACH-ProView™ controller. MACH-ProView is a freely programmable BACnet® Building Controller (B-BC) that is useful for those using a mobile device to access, control, and monitor the comfort and energy performance of their space. The MACH-ProView resides on a variety of networks, including Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Wi-Fi, and EIA-485, and supports BACnet and Modbus protocols. MACH-ProView features: Access, control, and monit...

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...

To keep swine, poultry, cattle and other animals healthy, livestock facility operators must maintain the best possible living environment. Remote monitoring systems provide the most cost-effective way to receive real-time notification of a changing condition that threatens inventory. But livestock facility managers must be sure that the equipment can endure harsh conditions. That's why Sensaphone has added three new sensors - each in a weatherproof enclosure that protects delicate electronics -...

In addition to enjoying all the standards benefits of Lochinvar’s high-efficiency Herald boilers, they can now be controlled and monitored from literally anywhere in the world. Con-X-us is a mobile application, which allows the use to monitor and change parameters from anywhere. This Remote Connect is available as an option on the Herald boiler. The application has a full-function interactive display and can be controlled via touch screen technology. Con-X-us users have the possibility to...

When the weather’s mild and summer seems months away, it’s actually an ideal time to get the cooling system serviced. One can never know when a heatwave is about to strike, but they will certainly feel it if the air con is struggling and productivity slows right down. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning can provide a full range of maintenance services for both Adcock installed HVAC equipment and any systems that the company did not originally install. If the reader of this art...

Computime Group Limited reached another milestone in its transformation into a technology-driven company with the relocation of its corporate headquarters into Hong Kong Science Park. Hong Kong Science Park is regarded as a major hub for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (“I&T”) sector, with world-class infrastructure and home to some of the top talent and facilities for research and development (“R&D”). There are about 9,000 engineers and technology in...

ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Domenica Risucci to the position of Marketing Specialist. She began on Monday, October 22nd in the Utica facility. Domenica will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with promotions, marketing materials and communications. Domenica is a 2018 graduate of Utica College, where she earned a B.S. degree in Communication Arts. A native of Utica, Domenica is looking forward to applying her knowledge of marketing and communications...