International standards - News
When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...
Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced innovations that expand its electrified heating and cooling portfolio and upgrade two well-known series of rooftop units to improve energy efficiency, building connectivity and control. Trane introduced the new Thermafit™ Air-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Model AXM that offers flexible, all-electric heating and cooling; updates to its Voyager® 3 and IntelliPak® 2 Rooftop Units to meet the U.S. Department...
Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...
Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...
Vert Technologies’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Havilland has joined the Vert Board as Investor Director for Aero-Den. Tim brings a wealth of experience in the air and gas compression sector, and will work closely with the Vert team to drive integration of the company's high pressure Conical Rotary Compressor technology across the refrigeration, heat pump and gas compression sectors.
With the establishment of the ‘Belimo Climate Foundation,’ Belimo is supporting non-profit institutions and non-governmental organizations in reducing CO2 emissions from their buildings. This raises awareness of the great leverage that building renovations have in achieving climate targets. As an innovation-driven cleantech company, Belimo has set itself the goal of further reducing its emissions. Belimo field devices already offset the CO2 emissions generated during production and...
The air source heat pump market size was valued at over USD 48 billion in 2020 and its annual installation is anticipated to exceed 17 million units by 2028. Increasing investment to develop green building infrastructure, along with improved technological upgradation, will propel market demand over the forecast years. policies and frameworks Developing countries have issued strict regulatory norms to limit the increasing carbon footprint and thus have introduced favorable policies and framewor...
Airzone, a worldwide pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, is entering the rapidly growing North American market with an exclusive smart control solution for HVAC inverter systems. Airzone’s Aidoo Pro acts as the bridge between proprietary HVAC inverter and mini-split manufacturers’ protocols and IoT device APIs, including for the popular ecobee®, Honeywell®, and Nest® smart thermostats. The Aidoo Pro enables HVAC professionals to completely integrate HVAC inverter...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is partnering with Insight Partners and Engineered Equipment (EEI) to expand access to the Airedale product line in the Carolinas and Oklahoma markets. The partnership will bring a concentrated focus to available Airedale products for K-12 schools to help educational facilities maximize IAQ solutions in their respective markets. Indoor IAQ “Innovative solutions have always been a point of emphasis for the Aireda...
To ensure that building owners, facility managers, and environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals understand the health of their indoor spaces, Carrier is offering the Abound™ Healthy Air Starter Package. The limited-time offering provides a simple, quick, and cost-effective way to monitor, visualize and react to the unseen components of indoor air quality (IAQ), helping support occupant wellness. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, sa...
Viessman has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. The new MCS scheme, named ‘Viessmann Access’, is open to all Viessmann trained installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). Demand for Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers is high, as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the UK government’s 2025 target for fossil fuel-free heating in new...
Viessmann has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost, and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. Named ‘Viessmann Access’, the scheme is open to all Viessmann Trained Installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). MCS-accredited installers Demand for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers are high as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the government’s 2025 target for fossil f...
While summer calls to mind days free of the schoolroom, the Empower Training Services team has been filling classes this summer, answering the call for expert electrical safety training with a full schedule of summer seminars. June 2022 saw four high-profile seminars, including up-to-date training on Electrical Safety in the Workplace for 20 Verizon employees taught by VP of Technical Training & Support, Joe Gierlach, and one of two sessions for Linc Service contractor Trotter and Morton Fa...
Since the weather is getting colder, most people will be turning on their furnaces for the first time in months. While it’s normal to keep the furnace turned up and running all day, users might run into some issues after not using it for a while. One of those problems could be having a burning smell when the heat is on. If the furnace smells like it’s burning, there is no need to panic; however, finding the source of the burning smell is important. Once users find out what causes it...
The HVAC industry is warming up to use the heat from data centers. Data centers, the spaces, buildings, and campuses that house computer servers and related data-storage equipment generate enormous amounts of waste heat, which is often simply released into the atmosphere. But in an increasingly computerized world, in which billions of devices are connected to the internet and many companies opt to co-locate server functions at shared facilities, the need for more and ever-larger data cente...
Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry pioneer in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced that it has acquired privately-held EPICOR, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality powdered ion exchange resins and resin/fiber mixtures for the power industry. Evoqua acquires EPICOR, Inc. Headquartered in Linden, New Jersey, USA, EPICOR, Inc. has supplied specialty resins for power steam system treatment for fifty years. The resins provide a cost-effective and efficient method for crea...
The MATTERbox Madness results are in, the champions crowned, and Thermo King Americas’ IT team is at the top of the ranks! This dedicated group recently earned the MATTERbox Madness 2022 'Furthest Distance Award' for not only participating in a competition to support a great cause but doing it from 13 different states AND Puerto Rico. MATTERbox Madness competition For the last eight years, MATTER, a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, has focused on leveraging healthcare, education...
Humidity in homes is both a blessing and a curse. Much of Canada faces exceptionally dry winters and oppressively humid summers. This means, everyone is trying to increase humidity, during part of the year, and remove it quickly, during other times. Measuring and maintaining the home humidity levels can be a challenge, one that never seems to end. Throughout the winter months, humidity has to be increased in homes, making it easier to breathe, keeping the houseplants happy, and bringing some re...
Air conditioning and heating systems are one of those things that residents take for granted at home - until it stops working. Only then its value of silently running in the background to maintain good indoor air quality and keeping everyone comfortable comes to the fore. For those who have not been keeping up with their home’s HVAC maintenance, then a lot of things could go wrong at any time. Knowing the most common issues and how to troubleshoot HVAC systems can help to diagnose where t...
In the past, robots were machines that performed fixed work from a single, fixed location. Currently, they are capable of moving around and carrying out a vast range of different tasks. To be able to adapt to unforeseeable environmental factors and tasks, robots are now expected to be far more robust. To this end, DENSO is utilizing technologies related to its Electric Power Steering Motor Control Unit (EPS-MCU), which was developed over many years in the automotive in-vehicle technologies fiel...
Southern Trust Home Services, an electrical, HVAC, and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, USA, announced that it has been selected to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the first year Southern Trust has made the respected list. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment, its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Arm...
The pioneer in industrial automation cybersecurity certification, exida, has announced that Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has earned their third ISASecure Component Security Assurance Certification (CSA) for their YORK YMC2 Centrifugal Chiller. Defining the new standard in chiller technology, the YORK YMC2 Chiller is equipped to offer wideset operational range, while minimizing downtime. Designed with sustainability in mind, the YORK YMC2&...
Air can’t be seen, of course, but it contains both gasses and solid particles. The tiny particles found in the air, known as aerosols, contain biological and chemical components. The makeup of these components determines air quality. Indoors, biological aerosols, or bioaerosols, include viruses, fungi, and bacteria. Aerosols impact the health of building occupants. Therefore, to maintain good indoor air quality, bioaerosol testing indoors is recommended. Bioaerosol Testing Indoors Maint...
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company, serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, USA, has announced the launch of its podcast, HeroTalk, which will promote the home service trades and discuss hot topics and issues affecting the industry. “We are excited to be able to offer our expertise on everything involving the home service industry from customer service to the work in the field to leadership and management,” said John Akhoian,...
Experience tomorrow's smart solutions today: From October 2 to 6, 2022, Bosch will present digital services and connected solutions for the entire building lifecycle at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, using real-world examples. In Hall 11.0, Booth B30, Bosch experts will provide insights into how IoT, connectivity, and the intelligent use of data can help to optimize the control of commercial buildings, operate them in a resource-efficient and sustainable manner, and provide a h...
SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish the ultimate partner in power electronics. On August 22, less than five months after it was first announced, the new leader in power semiconductor modules started doing business as Semikron Danfoss. With an existing workforce of more than 3,500 dedicated power electronic specialists, Semikron Danfoss will provide world-class technology expertise to its loyal customer base. The merger comes with a strong growth plan and a firm co...
New York City is pioneering the charge to advance building decarbonization and improve occupants’ comfort with a unique public-private initiative called the “Clean Heat for All Challenge” spearheaded by New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). By leveraging NYCHA's portfolio of 2,198 residential buildings, “Clean Heat for All” is designed to spur innovation and g...
Green construction innovators, Dura Products, have revealed its heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system, Duradrain, has been installed in 12 countries across Europe. The recent expansion to central, north, and Eastern Europe, demonstrates the appetite across the continent for safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible construction solutions. Benefits in 12 countries The 12 countries enjoying the widespread benefits of the combined kerb and drainage system, which comprises 70...
Even as COVID-19 variants continue to cause unease for Americans, the number of cases has dropped in the US. As people return to the workplace, employers, business owners, and building managers focus on creating safe indoor environments. But what about students? As students return to class, fixing school indoor air quality (IAQ) is more important now than ever in the past. Importance of clean air Clean air is important, not just for larger health threats, like COVID-19, but also for daily irr...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces the launch of a unique online resource to help HVACR dealers work together to ensure they are properly equipped for new 2023 efficiency standards. BDR’s Equipment Exchange allows individual dealers to connect online and arrange transfers of equipment impacted by a range of changing local, state, and federal energy regulations set to take effect on Jan. 1,...
