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Calling all plumbers and installers of heating systems! The highly anticipated Installer Show is back, and Panasonic is excited to be a part of it once again. From June 27th to 29th, 2023, make sure to visit Stand D20 at the Installer Show 2023, which is taking place at NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), where Panasonic will be showcasing the latest innovations in low carbon heating and cooling technology, smart building monitoring tools, and PRO Partner benefits. Panasonic’s latest i...

With smoke from wildfires in the news, impacting large portions of North America, Jon Douglas, Director of Johnson Controls’ Healthy Building Services and Solutions, offers advice that everyone can use to protect indoor air quality (IAQ), when outdoor conditions become extreme. How are the wildfires impacting air quality? Wildfires, when they burn, actually generate small particulates in the air. That is what is seen when there is smoke. Those particles can flow very long distances....

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox Commercial, now offers expanded capacity, at up to 250 refrigerated tons, for the eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System. The cost-effective system, which can be customized for an array of applications, is an integral component of Heatcraft’s suite of low global warming potential (GWP) solutions for cold storage. eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System The eC...

Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing has called on the world’s energy and climate ministers to do more to implement and execute energy efficiency policies as a key tool to curb energy demand, ensure energy security and mitigate climate change. Sønderborg Action Plan progress Speaking at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 8th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Versailles, France, Kim Fausing reflected on the progress that has been made in the year since t...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has elected Victor Gomara (R&D Director, Koxka) as its new Vice-Chairperson. The elections took place during the group’s online meeting on 10 May 2023. Victor Gomara succeeds Jesus Beraza (Chief Commercial Officer Europe, Middle East, Africa & Oceania, Koxka) as the Vice-Chairperson and will be supporting Maurizio Orlandi, Chairperson of the group, in his new role. Extensive industry experience...

SPX Technologies, Inc. (‘SPXC’ or the Company) announced that it has completed the acquisition of ASPEQ Heating Group (‘ASPEQ’) including certain tax attributes for US$ 418 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. ASPEQ, a global provider of electrical heating solutions to customers in industrial and commercial markets, is now a part of SPX Technologies’ HVAC Heating platform. Rise in 2023 full-year guidance for adjusted earnings To reflect this transacti...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers, while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The market is ready for exponential growth, we’re...

Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. Good Air Quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces its collaboration with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC), NRG Park and Harris County, Texas, to embark on a historic sustainability and energy efficiency project at one of the nation's busiest sports and entertainment complexes. The 20-year energy savings performance contract is expected to generate more than $54 million dollars in savings that will fund the entire cost of the complex-...

Webstone®, a brand of NIBCO, announces the new Pro-Pal® E-Tank Service Assembly. This patent-pending solution simplifies the installation and service of any hydronic expansion tank. Features Its forged brass design features isolation valves for the system, a dedicated drain valve, and a convenient union connection at the expansion tank to provide a greater degree of control during installation. An automatic air vent, pressure gauge, and steel mounting plate are also included.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist - Campbell West is continuing its ambitious growth with a new electrical division, allowing the firm to offer a more streamlined approach to building services projects. Campbell West, which is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, works with clients in both commercial and residential sectors, with customers including NHS Trusts, local government, and education settings.  electrical services The new electrical arm was launched in...

Dura Products has unveiled new corporate branding to reflect its position as a leading modern, sustainable construction company. The rebranding features new house colors, logos, and a new suite of company literature, all boasting a refreshing, contemporary look underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and the environment. new logo The new logo's composition of green hues is not only visually appealing but also evokes a sense of environmental consciousness, while the...

Swedish heat pump company - Qvantum created quite a stir at the ISH trade show in Frankfurt in March 2023. Qvantum’s vision to change the way the cities of Europe are heated was underlined by their brand-new apartment heat pump that won the ISH Design Plus Award. Currently, Qvantum is opening a German subsidiary led by German heat pump industry veteran Wolfgang Herold. heat pumps "The German market is crucial to us," says Qvantum CEO, Fredrik Rosenqvist, adding "Not because it is so big...

Trane Technologies® earned a prestigious Performance Award from The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for achieving a 100% passing rate for all 82 of their residential furnace models tested during the three-year Performance Certification Program. AHRI’s Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, administered and governed by AHRI, which ensures that various types of HVACR equipment perform according to manufacturers’ published...

Danfoss Climate Solutions is excited to introduce a new product line of thermostatic radiator valve operators to meet the demands for greater energy efficiency and customer needs, delivering unparalleled energy performance and replacing the RA2000 series of valve-mounted thermostatic operators.  The new product includes Danfoss’ unique gas-filled thermostats, including well-known features from previous thermostat ranges paired with new, innovative functionality. critical features A...

For more than 60 years, Taconova has been synonymous with constant simplification and innovation in the field of building technology, offering user-friendly and highly efficient solutions that save customers time, effort, and money. UK a key strategic market In 2022, Taconova completed the acquisition of the business activities of Heatlink Technical Solutions Limited and Heatlink Client Services in the UK to form Taconova UK Limited. The acquisition signaled Taconova’s intention to mak...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio of electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. Expansion in electronics  The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has re-elected Marc Schmidt (AAF) as its Chairman and Thomas Caesar (Freudenberg Filtration Technologies) as its Vice-Chairman, during the group’s last meeting in Prague. unanimous re-election The Eurovent PG-FIL participants have re-elected Marc Schmidt as the group’s Chairman during its meeting in Prague on 04 May 2023. Marc will be supported by Thomas Caesar, who has been re-elected as the group’s Vice-Chairman...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. BITZER to acquire OJ Electronics With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist for refrigeration, air conditioning, an...

The Johnson Controls security team gathered with more than 40 exhibitors to showcase and demonstrate the latest in security innovation for the Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo. Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo Bringing together customers and partners from across the industry, Johnson Controls heard from the security professionals helping to make their vision to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable a reality. Johnson Controls celebrated the Advanced Servi...

IonicBlue® has announced a CAD $100 million agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to make net zero more attainable to Canadian organizations striving to reach their decarbonization targets. IonicBlue is a joint venture between Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, with funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO), a major global alternative asset manager. IonicBlue gets funding from Canada Infrastructure B...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) last week sounded the alarm that global temperatures may temporarily surpass 1.5 C of warming within the next five years. It has been indicated that global warming of this amount would have 'far-reaching repercussions for health, food security, water management and the environment'. The change is fueled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and the naturally occurring El Niño event. Stephen Hodder MBE, Chair of the CIC Climate Change Committee, sai...

Tax Initiative 179D, also known as the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, is a federal tax incentive program in the United States of America (USA) that encourages energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings. It provides a deduction for the costs associated with implementing energy-efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, lighting systems, and building envelope improvements. History of Tax Initiative 179D Tax Initiative 179D was introduced a...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is pleased to welcome the All in One units, available in T-CAP and High Performance, of its latest Aquarea K Generation heat pumps to market. With reduced noise levels and enhanced comfort and efficiency, the new generation of Aquarea heat pumps offers extensive technological advancements whilst retaining the strengths of the Panasonic Aquarea range. Aquarea K Generation All in One units Aquarea K Generation is a ground-breaking low-energy system for...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is enhancing its range of air conditioners with the new, wall-mounted TZ ZKE, which has the air cleaning nanoe™ X technology built-in as standard. Designed to fit in the smallest spaces of any home, the TZ offers smart comfort in a compact unit with an energy efficiency rating of up to A++ for both heating and cooling. New TZ ZKE featuring nanoe™ X technology Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™ X technology produces hydroxyl radicals...

Climatizacion & Refrigeracion, an international air conditioning and refrigeration trade fair held in Spain, has submitted its 2023 plan for the next edition of the fair. It will be held from 14-17 November 2023. Organized by IFEMA Madrid, the fair focuses on three objectives: boosting the representativeness of its offer, encouraging the participation of qualified professionals in distribution channels, and prescription and driving its internationalization.  C&R 2023 C&R 2023...

Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is marking its inaugural Green Heating Gap Day on Friday, 19th May. It symbolizes the point in the calendar at which its most efficient heat pump effectively stops emitting carbon compared with the average gas boiler over a full year. Efficiency  Daikin’s most efficient heat pump emits just over a third (38%) of the CO2 of the average gas boiler, meaning that homeowners investing in this technology will effectively be heating their homes carbon-fr...

On 15-17 May 2023, Eurovent’s decision-making bodies met in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for its Annual Meeting to discuss issues concerning regulations, developments and the future of the association. This years’ annual meeting was hosted by the Eurovent Member Associations Binnenklimaat Nederland and NVKL, which represent the interests of the Dutch air handling and refrigeration industries, and promote the importance of healthy indoor climate. Healthy indoor climate The Eurovent dec...