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Weil-McLain®, a pioneer in hydronic comfort heating solutions, introduces the new Simplicity™ high-efficiency combination gas boiler. Featuring pioneering-edge hydronic technology for residential applications, the unit combines the warmth of high-efficiency space heating and the convenience of on-demand domestic hot water (DHW) in a reliable, cost-effective, and easy-to-install package. Durable heating solutions "This advanced combi boiler meets the growing consumer demand for...
The range of temperature and humidity probes, with active signal, offered by CLIMASET s.r.l. are compatible with all CAREL controls and with the most widespread world standards. Active by immersion For applications in cooling and heating circuits, in direct contact with the controlled fluid. Compact temperature and humidity sensor The compact sensor is used where it is necessary to measure the temperature and humidity for the HVAC market, and in particular: Air treatment units; Air-air h...
Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, announced that veteran construction industry executive Kevin E. Clark will serve as the president of Del-Air’s residential new construction division. Clark originally joined the Del-Air leadership team in July as the executive vice president of the division. New construction division "Del-Air is proud to name Kevin as president of our residential new construction division. Kevin has...
At Chillventa 2024, to be held from 8 to 10 October in Nuremberg, CAREL will be presenting its latest technologies developed for the HVAC sector, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and natural refrigerants to meet the industry’s regulatory requirements and environmental goals. The coming into force of the new F-GAS regulations, together with European and global decarbonization targets, make the use of low GWP refrigerants such as propane essential. industrial heat pumps CAREL off...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced a significant expansion at its Holme heat pump and chiller facility in the region of Aarhus, Denmark. The development will allow the company to produce and test larger, high-capacity commercial and industrial heat pumps to meet growing demand from customers across the globe. The investment is expected to create over 100 new jobs and is scheduled for completion by early 2026. new production and tec...
As the colder months approach, HVAC tradespeople are being called upon to be proactive in tackling condensation, dampness, and mold in rental properties. The callout comes from Elta, the UK’s pioneering air movement and air quality specialist, and follows on from the recently proposed introduction of Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector (PRS) through the Renters’ Rights Bill that was brought before Parliament recently. With more than 5.8 million homes in the UK experiencin...
BOXT, a pioneering home energy installation company, is the first company in the UK to offer a fully end-to-end online heat pump purchase and installation journey. With recent research suggesting that at least one in 10 households need to install a heat pump in the next five years, BOXT has extended its proven online formula to make purchasing an air source heat pump simple and straightforward for customers. Best heat pump solution Visitors to the BOXT website can end a short series...
Start-ups tackling some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges will trial the technology with Amazon across Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator. Eleven start-ups have been awarded the opportunity to test their pioneering innovations within Amazon operations with a potential investment of up to £2 million. The start-ups will work with Amazon in the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, and Spain to test new ways to recycle elect...
As the commercial real estate sector faces unprecedented challenges and against the backdrop of New York Climate Week 2024, the biggest annual climate event of its kind, the movement toward smarter buildings is top of mind. Building on a 2023 commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Johnson Controls, a recently released spotlight report, "Cracking The Smart Buildings Code: A Spotlight On Retail And Commercial Real Estate," reveals that investments in smart buildings are...
Baxi, a pioneering manufacturer of heating and hot water solutions, has published its 2024 Installer Skills Survey, revealing that attitudes of heating engineers towards low-carbon heating are hard to shift, contributing to the slow growth in UK heat pump adoption. The survey, conducted in partnership with green supply chain consultancy Gemserv, examines the appetite and confidence of heating engineers to support households in their transition to clean heat technologies. It also reflects t...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks and a Diamond Sponsor for PHCC CONNECT2024, will present a selection of their innovative and energy-efficient water heating solutions during the show in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct 7-10. PHCC CONNECT2024, held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, will feature more than 20 educational sessions covering topics like finance, business management, legislation, regulatory issues, influ...
µAria is the CAREL parametric control for managing air handling and ventilation units with heat recovery (HRV up to around 1000 m3/h). µAria supports various types of sensors, such as temperature, humidity, CO2, and VOC levels, and the control suits different unit layouts. They can use their smartphone to configure µAria, by using the APPLICA app and the wireless connectivity of the parametric control. µAria can interact with one or more&nbs...
Ameren Corporation has once again received recognition as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion," earning a top score of 100 from the Disability Equality Index. The index serves as the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. Career growth at Ameren "Completing the Disability Equality Index each year gives us the opportunity to reassess how...
Two of Danfoss Power Solutions’ newest products have been recognized in OEM Off-Highway magazine’s 2024 Top New Products awards program. The Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off were named the winner in the Electrical & Electronics category, while the DVG 60/100 directional valves received an honorable mention in the Fluid Power category. Now in its 16th year, OEM Off Highway’s annual awards pr...
CAREL, in collaboration with Technoelectric, has provided the retailer Mega Image with the Total-Store system for energy monitoring and optimization across 973 stores in Romania, achieving an overall energy saving of 14%. Total-Store is a solution designed to integrate refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting technologies, allowing remote management of all energy consumption areas, both for new store projects and for retrofitting existing ones. Transition to natural refrigerants Mega Image found To...
To mark its recent introduction into the HVAC industry, Decon7 Systems has launched a new website. The site showcases the company's powerful EPA-registered disinfectant, D7, which is designed for HVAC equipment surfaces and plumbing drains. D7 is a disinfectant, sanitizer, deodorizer, and powerful cleaner that kills up to 99.9999% of harmful pathogens, including mold, bacteria, viruses, and mildew. It also eliminates allergens and odors, making it a key tool for improving indoor air quality (IA...
HVAC industry pioneer LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has launched a new podcast series, “LG Pro Cast,” which aims to foster insightful and meaningful conversations within the HVAC industry. The podcast will bring together industry experts, including Pro Dealers, distributors, contractors, builders, engineers and LG pioneers, to share the latest industry trends, valuable advice, relatable and inspiring stories and technological advancements that are reshaping the heating, venti...
Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a renowned online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship. This initiative is designed to provide students pursuing HVAC careers with the tools, training and financial support needed to excel in the industry. WD-40® Brand and TRUEWERK Supp...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-pioneering Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, regardless of industry. The new iteration, Metasys 14.0, is designed to elevate a commercial building’s overall performance and sustainability while enhancing occupant comfort, health, and safety. Dig...
Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing, a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has been awarded new territories in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area from its OEM partner - American Standard, a division of Trane Technologies. Team Air will open six new branch locations in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area, beginning with three branches in January 2025 and an additional three branc...
Marcone, a renowned North American distributor of plumbing, appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa repair parts, celebrated the opening of its regional distribution center in suburban Dallas earlier this week. Located at 165 N. I-35 East, Ste. 141, the distribution center boasts 200,000 square feet of warehouse space – or roughly the size of four football fields. It is filled with thousands of repair parts for the plumbing, appliance and commercial kitchen industries. Stre...
Hamworthy Heating is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ASK campaign, designed to provide customers with the right technical advice, help to specify the right solution for the building’s needs, and expert knowledge to suit a wide range of heating, hot water, and low carbon projects. The ASK Hamworthy campaign provides customers with valuable technical advice during each stage of their commercial project. Latest industry developments Moreover, as a British manu...
A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces the expansion of its Rapid Recovery® services to the New Orleans Rapid Exchange® location. This strategic addition provides local contractors, businesses, and the HVACR community with convenient and efficient job-site refrigerant recoveries performed by EPA 608 certified technicians. A-Gas’ commitment Rapid Exchange is now complemented by on-site recoveries via the Rapid Recovery...
Johnson Controls Residential & Light Commercial announced the launch of its Refrigerant Detection System (RDS) Calculator within the Ducted Systems Solutions (DS Solutions) mobile app. A first for the residential and light commercial HVAC industry, this innovative calculator is designed to help users determine the need for refrigerant detection systems based on specific conditions, such as space dimensions and the amount of refrigerant being used. Initiative to transition The calculator i...
Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services company, is proud to support the upcoming Military Thriving™ event, taking place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at “The Hive” in Virginia Beach. Organized by ZeroMils, the event aims to empower Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on franchise ownership opportunities available through Neighborly’s extensive network of home service brands. Impactful solutions This all-day convening w...
DENSO Corporation announced it has decided to transfer all its shares in NiPPA Co., Ltd. (NiPPA), a DENSO group company, to a special purpose company called NiPPA Holdings. NiPPA Holdings’ entire stake is held by a fund operated by Nippon Mirai Holdings Co., Ltd. (NMC). The transfer of all shares of NiPPA held by DENSO (effective September 30, 2024) and the conversion of NiPPA into a wholly owned subsidiary by NiPPA Holdings (effective October 1, 2024) were resolved at NiPPA’s share...
Emerson has announced the TESCOMTM AGI BR Series Flushing Ring, a comprehensive packaged solution for flushing and bleeding applications in petroleum refineries, biofuel refineries, and petrochemical facilities. By providing a complete, modular valve assembly with a single part number, the AGI BR Series flushing ring streamlines ordering and allows for easy reordering with customer-specific test requirements. Flushing ring products Most flushing ring products are sold as separate components a...
Daikin has launched its game-changing Multi+ system. It combines the best of an Air-to-Air heat pump with a domestic hot water tank, as well as air purification in one energy-saving system. The Multi+ system uses state-of-the-art technology to create a comfortable home all year round, while ensuring a plentiful supply of hot water. The system can be programmed to meet the individual user’s needs for heating, cooling and hot water. Electric booster heater The system also feat...
From September 4th to 7th, Geoclima Asia proudly participated in Bangkok RHVAC 2024, one of the world’s premier HVACR events, held at the BITEC Trade & Exhibition Center. The event was a huge success, attracting visitors and professionals from across the globe, eager to explore the latest technological innovations. Particular attention was drawn to the Circlemiser, the chiller featuring microchannel cylindrical condensers, that continues to impress with its increased heat ex...
Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing (“Team Air”), a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has completed the acquisition of Best Choice Supply (“BCS”), a family-owned HVAC wholesale distributor. BCS was founded in 1988 and has a long track record of providing high-quality service to the Lexington and Somerset, KY regions. The company is committed to providing exceptional ser...
