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Comfortable workplaces spark greater productivity and within Canada’s ever-growing logistics space, the ability to maintain ideal temperatures in busy warehouse environments goes a long way towards keeping workers healthy, engaged, and performing at their peak. That productivity is more important now than ever before. A steady uptick in Canadian e-commerce and intensifying supply chain demands are placing downward pressure on warehouse and material handling operations, which are already b...
Users cannot effectively solve something without effectively measuring it first. With this in mind, as more pressure is placed on ensuring healthier indoor air quality, Elta Fans recommend businesses implement the RESET program as a useful tool to follow for creating healthier and more sustainable environments. What is RESET? RESET is the world’s first sensor-based certification program that is performance-driven. Established as an accredited standard for air quality monitoring, it...
Environmental health technology company - CASPR Technologies (CASPR Group) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Matt Horine has joined CASPR Group in the capacity of the Chief Operating Officer. Matt Horine’s commercial operations experience includes scaling businesses and products across multiple industries including technology platforms and marketplaces, supply chain, security and building materials. Vast industry experience Matt Horine most recent...
FabricAir, a globally renowned fabric-based air distribution solutions manufacturer, will showcase its products in a tradeshow - China Refrigeration Exhibition (CRH) 2022. In 2022, the exhibition will be hosted at Chongqing International Expo Center, in Chongqing, China. The China Refrigeration Exhibition 2022 will take place from August 1 to August 3, 2022, and FabricAir’s representatives will display and present the latest innovations and products of fabric-air-based air depression tech...
Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying UKEIH’s 3000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Funds that current and former domestic customers of the supplier have paid into their accounts will be protected, where they are in credit. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap with their new supplier. Choosing another energy supplier For existing UKEIH custome...
15,000 pounds-per-square-inch double block bleed and hand valves offer redundant protection from high pressure and superior sealing technology to avoid leaks. Emerson has launched the TESCOM™ Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation H2 Valve Series for hydrogen applications up to 15,000 pounds-per-square-inch (psi) (103.4 megapascal (MPa)). The new solution reliably isolates process pressure in high-pressure gas applications such as hydrogen fueling stations and tube trailers, reducing fugitive...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to introduce Stephen Finkel to their expanding team as Sales Manager for Western Europe. In this role, Finkel will manage and support DriSteem agents in Western European countries, including those covering key markets such as Germany, Benelux, and the United Kingdom. Finkel’s experience “I am excited to be working with DriSteem and l...
The majority (71%) of home renovators in the United Kingdom (UK) plan to make ‘green’ renovations to homes, in attempts to reduce energy bills, amidst the price hikes, while tackling their carbon footprints at the same time – according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric. An appetite to improve, not move In a survey of more than 2,000 UK adults in June 2022, it was found that the primary motivation for undertaking home renovations is to reduce energy bills, with 58% of r...
TruSens, the well-recognized in-home air purification solutions provider, continues to expand the clean air marketplace, with the introduction of the TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers with Remote SensorPod Technology. The new Performance Series Z-7000 and Z-6000 are designed to eliminate 99.99% of airborne viruses and bacteria including Coronavirus (COVID-19), in larger commercial spaces up to 2,000 square feet. TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers This portable new product line im...
The globally renowned mobile modular energy provider - Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company - Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies. mobile modular energy supplier The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organizations u...
After steam, condensate is arguably the next most valuable resource available to the plant. Containing up to a quarter of the total energy of the steam from which it came, steam users should be recovering every last drop. Spirax Sarco UK, explains the several benefits of condensate recovery and how this relatively simple concept can have huge benefits for organizations relying on steam for their process. The ability to recover condensate to the boiler has the potential to provide an exceptional...
UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a manufacturer of advanced Ultraviolet technology for Indoor Air Quality and Hospital Room Disinfection, announced that it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. in the category of Indoor Air Quality products. Effective July 1, 2022, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for UVDI’s proven UV-C Air Disinfection, Air Purification and H...
NERC staff will participate in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) General Meeting that will take place from July 17–21, 2022, in Denver, Colorado, USA. The meeting, ‘Powering a Sustainable Future in a Changing World,’ brings together electric power and energy experts and stakeholders from across the globe to share the latest advancements in technology and ideas that will propel their future. Peer-Reviewed techn...
The water retail market was deregulated in April 2017 allowing non-household customers, such as businesses, charities, and public sector organizations to switch water suppliers, giving customers the freedom and choice to choose a different water supplier. SwitchWaterSupplier.com In August 2020, SwitchWaterSupplier.com was born, enabling none domestic customers to access the entire water retail market, to get a better deal on their water supply charges. Bringing simplicity to the tender and sw...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s RDG200 thermostat series now offers a model that is natively equipped with a CO2 sensor and control functions. They allow the indoor air quality to be monitored and adjusted to ensure a healthy and productive indoor air climate at all times for people in the building, while maintaining efficient operation. When the air quality deteriorates because the CO2 concentration rises, the ventilation system is automatically adjusted and ensures that the right amount...
120 years ago, before there was chewing gum, radios, Einstein’s theory of relativity, or airplanes, Willis Carrier came up with one cool invention: modern air conditioning. Originally developed to solve humidity problems affecting a printing press in Brooklyn, New York, Carrier’s innovation has gone on to transform the way users live, enable the birth of new industries, and make modern life as they know it possible. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer...
The innovation event brought together E.ON colleagues from 13 countries for dozens of masterclasses, speakers, technology showcases, and activities. Coming together to network and discover cutting-edge technologies: On 21 and 22 June, around 400 participants gathered at E.ON’s Brüsseler Platz headquarters in Essen, Germany for a successful first edition of the Impact Festival, E.ON’s biggest internal innovation event to date. Hosted by E.ON Innovation, the event allowed colleag...
Karl Roberts is a B.A. (Hons) Business Administration graduate based in Liverpool, UK. For the past five years, Karl has been at MSA Bacharach with two years of this time in the role of Sales Director, with budget & senior management responsibility for the European and US fixed detection sales teams. Prior roles have included the UK and European Sales Management at Scott Safety/Tyco Gas & Flame Detection and A1-CBISS. Karl brings over 17 years of combined experience within the HVAC/R ma...
Heat pumps are not only for residential applications, as many may assume. They can be an energy-efficient and economical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) alternative here in Canoga Park to the traditional HVAC systems the majority of commercial buildings use. reducing energy costs Many businesses trying to cut down on their energy costs, looking to leave a smaller carbon footprint as well, are looking for a heat pump to address this issue for them. Tassio Temp Co...
EDF Renewables UK is planning to develop a renewable energy project in Neath Port Talbot, near Crynant and Seven Sisters. The project – Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park could have an installed capacity of 100 MW, enough green electricity for over 40,000 households. grid balancing services EDF Renewables UK is looking to develop a mix of technologies at the site, including a wind farm of up to seven turbines, a solar farm, and battery storage. Having a breadth of technologies increases t...
QM Power and Purdue University researchers presented findings from the final phase of a two-part study on the impact of QM Power motor technology on the performance of a residential ducted split-system heat pump at the 2022 Herrick Conference. The results indicated a compelling SEER2 increase when incorporating high-efficiency motors in the fans and compressor of the system. low-SEER units The study showed that with QM Power’s Q-Sync® ultra-high-efficiency motors, the fan power cons...
In June 2022, Sandometal was distinguished with the Corporate Merit Award during the Celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the elevation of Sobralinho to Vila. The award was delivered by the Treasurer of the Parish Council of Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho, José Chumbo, and by the Executive Member, João Martins, to the representative and Chairman of the Board of Sandometal, Mr. Antonio Beirao. Corporate Merit Award for Sandometal It was with great pride that we received this...
The transition to low carbon heating is at a finely balanced tipping point with installers split on whether they will be installing heat pumps in their customers’ homes. That’s the main finding of a new report from heat solutions provider – Baxi, which assesses what would encourage installers to take the leap to low carbon sources of heat. The report also notes that training costs, lack of customer demand and excess paperwork are the main barriers to change. Furthermore, the r...
Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is growing the skilled labor workforce and supporting America’s dedicated military service members through its Trade Warriors program. The hands-on, 8-week training program, launched at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was created by the Trane Residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business to provide service men and women with the necessary skills and certifications to begin a successful career in HVAC once t...
No stranger to tackling the impossible, with his ability to challenge traditional concepts and totally reinvent them, Ron Conry has been finding solutions and fixing problems in the air conditioning industry since the 1960s. This has resulted in enormous leaps forward in technological developments and environmental sustainability and CO2 emission reductions. He has been recognized for these extraordinary achievements have been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia. Improving medical pra...
Greenheck, the pioneer in engineering and manufacturing air movement, control, conditioning, and distribution equipment, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Founded by brothers - Bob and Bernie Greenheck upon returning home from World War II, the company started as a small sheet metal shop in Schofield, Wisconsin, USA. Niche in HVAC In its early days, Greenheck manufactured various metal products but soon found its niche in its first HVAC product, a powerless gravity ventilator. Currently, G...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been certified by Great Place to Work for the second year in a row. The recertification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience and is based entirely on feedback from current Trane Technologies employees. Dave Regnery, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Trane Technologies, said “At Trane Technologies, we strive to create a working environment, where our employees are proud to work for our company, e...
Delta will be exhibiting a wide range of Electronically Communicated (EC) axial fans, blowers, and industrial automation solutions for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications at MCE 2022. Interest in EC technology is increasing due to the growing requirement across the building sector for energy-efficient and sustainable green solutions. Delta’s response to this trend is demonstrated by its full range of fans that utilize its state-of-art EC technologies and high-ef...
Danfoss, a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Robert Gillis as Key Account Manager for its hydronic heating business in North America. Specifically, he will focus on supporting the growth of hydronic heating applications within the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada through Danfoss’ robust line of hydronic comfort controls, including valves, act...
Coolair Equipment Limited continue their expansion into new territories by establishing a permanent presence in South Wales. The move will allow the one-stop air-conditioning specialists to service clients in Wales and the South West. It follows Coolair Equipment Limited’s expansion into the North East and Scotland earlier this year. The company also has regional offices in Maidstone and the Midlands, and is headquartered in Manchester. The new arm of the business will be managed by Cheps...
