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McDonnell & Miller, a Xylem brand, introduces the boilerwize® FPC-1000, the first-ever field configurable low water cutoff device. With patented technology that monitors water level conditions, it ensures optimal protection and safety for steam and hot water systems.  The FPC-1000 reduces the number of models from 19 to 5, cutting travel time, carrying costs and storage space – making it a smart and efficient choice. Water cut-off technology “Electronic low water cut-...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the expansion of production capacity at its plant in Izmir, Türkiye. This three-million-dollar investment enables Johnson Controls to address increased European market demand for commercial heat pumps by improving production efficiencies and offering shorter delivery times for HVAC solutions for commercial customers throughout Europe. HVAC solutions “Heating and cooling are a significant fa...

DENSO CORPORATION announced that it will build a new plant by expanding the site of the Zenmyo Plant in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Construction will start in the first half of FY2025 and will be completed in January 2027, with production slated to start in the first half of FY2028. The total investment will be about 69 billion yen. Automotive Business DENSO has been expanding the value that it offers in the “green” and “peace of mind” domains DENSO has been expand...

KTH is a temperature and humidity sensor, to detect the data necessary for controlling the climatic conditions in an environment. KTH is for the standard Keystone RJ45 connector (NOT supplied). The sensor can thus be placed on the wall, reducing the overall dimensions and increasing the aesthetic result. Technical features Rated supply voltage: 12 Vdc (10.8-13.5 V) Maximum absorption: 25 mA Connections: screw terminals Operating temperature: from +5 to + 50°C...

The new range of GLD Small series gas sensors has been designed for: comply with EN 378 and F-GAS standards, avoid downtime or significant economic damage due to poor conservation of food, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, provide for continuous monitoring of the environment where the refrigeration units are located, ensure the safety of people who are in the proximity of the unit. Modbus RTU RS-485 serial The ra...

CLIMASET s.r.l. offers the T, H, and IAQ CAREL sensors for offices, houses, shopping malls, and wherever there is a need to monitor building indoor air quality. With these sensors, it is possible to measure: Temperatures and relative humidities, Carbon dioxide levels, VOC levels, also known as volatile organic compounds, PM2.5 and PM10 levels, are also known as particulates. The probes could show the current value using a display or they can share the value with other de...

From many years of experience in the world of humidification, CLIMASET s.r.l. offers complete solutions for the management of steam baths of any size and type: autonomous immersed electrode steam generators; resistance/gas humidifiers; active temperature/humidity probes; electronic controls with ad hoc developed applications; customized touch user interfaces; accessories and spare parts such as nozzles, tubes, and spare cylinders. The humidifiers Steam humidifiers are the h...

Hot on the heels of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, a young engineer from the UK is aiming to fly the flag at the 'Skills Olympics' in France, with continued backing from Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Luke Haile, a refrigeration technician from Lightfoot Defence, will represent the UK at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon (10-15 September) on equipment supplied by Fujitsu in France, having completed his training on similar kit donated by Fujitsu in the UK. UK-RACHPSkills UK gold medal...

DESMI is proud to announce the addition of advanced ballast water testing services to its extensive service palette. When users need to verify the quality of the ballast water onboard to comply with the Ballast Water Discharge Standard, DESMI offers comprehensive testing, analysis, and evaluation to ensure users can sail smoothly and safely. Analytical testing services On September 4th, DESMI signed a contract with Eurofins Maritime Services, a part of the international group of Eurofins lab...

AtmosZero, the company on a mission to decarbonize steam, announced that former industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) executive, Michael Schwartz, has joined its Board of Directors.  Michael Schwartz assumes this role as AtmosZero scales manufacturing for its Boiler 2.0 technology globally and continues to expand its reach into new applications and sectors. Prior roles of Schwartz Schwartz served as the President and CEO of DAA, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, L...

For 50 years, Danfoss’ reliable sensors have helped supertankers secure efficiency in operation and optimization of the energy output. Supertankers sailing the world seas are built to withstand harsh conditions from the humid southern hemisphere to the heavy, cold storms on the North Sea. But it’s what’s inside, that matters. Behind the long vessel’s hull, Danfoss’ Sensing Solutions are working hard to reduce energy costs, monitor engine operations, and convert pow...

Midlands-based WilSon Energy, a globally renowned provider of fully integrated Heating, Metering, Pre-Payment and Billing & Bureau Services for residential homes and commercial developments, has launched an online store for genuine heating interface unit (HIU) spare and replacement parts. Featuring over 100 products, the online store covers the full spectrum of spare and replacement parts required for WilSon’s range of KaMo and KVM Energy heat interface units, as well as multi-utilit...

Duraproducts, a globally renowned provider of innovative, sustainable construction solutions, has been chosen by ABM Contractors to supply its pioneering Durakerb HB2 range of recycled kerbing units, for the refurbishment of the company’s headquarters car park in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1994, ABM Contractors is a well-respected contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality building solutions across Ireland. Following a period of growth, it became clear that a...

LG Electronics (LG) is completing its global R&D triangle with the establishment of the Chinese Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (CCAHR) in Harbin. The consortium, which joins existing LG-led initiatives in North America and Europe, will develop next-generation core technologies for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions capable of providing strong, dependable performance in extreme cold conditions. Reliable HVAC solutions To mark the official launch of CCAH...

From October 15th to 19th, the 130th Canton Fair was held in the Guangzhou Pazhou Complex. 93 companies from Shunde participated in the offline exhibition, and 358 booths were arranged. Shunde District Economic Promotion Bureau and Shunde District Import and Export Chamber of Commerce jointly "set up the stage" to allow enterprises to "sing". The "Shunde Home Appliances Export Excellent Products" exhibition area is set up in the most central position of the Canton Fair, organized by Shunde ente...

The environmental technology company Nederman has acquired the Canadian company Duroair Technologies Inc., strengthening Nederman and the Extraction & Filtration Technology (E&FT) division in the US & Canada. Duroair, founded in 2012, has a unique market position in designing, manufacturing, and selling climate-controlled air filtration with US and Canada as the main markets. Duroair’s unique and flexible enclosures and filtration systems trap and extract fumes, dust and gas...

Unipipe Solutions, an innovative pioneer in the industrial piping sector, will be showcasing UnipipeHP and UnipipeEZ solutions at the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Trade Show from October 21st-22nd, 2024, in Columbus, OH. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Unipipe's state-of-the-art products in Booth 1821. This includes the UnipipeHP advanced aluminum piping system, specifically engineered for the highest-pressure applications, and UnipipeEZ, designed for compressed air ap...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched the Nexus OR (Operating Room) Suite, an all-in-one OR system that delivers clean air and high-quality lighting, while maximizing space and performance in hospital operating rooms. The fully-customized system features a modular design using combinations of airflow diffusers, gel-seal HEPA filters and LED lights that allow for virtually unlimited layout options. With this flexibility, the system can be designed to meet exact OR specificati...

Ameren is reminding its customers to take extra safety precautions when encountering company vehicles and crew members on area roadways. As a critical service provider that is responsible for emergency power restoration and repairs, while working in extreme weather and challenging terrain, it's important that motorists stay safe and keep crews safe by moving over and slowing down. Missouri’s Move Over Law and Illinois’ Scott’s Law require drivers to slow down or change lanes w...

While Berkeley, California’s gas ban has been stopped cold, eighteen states are turning up the heat with legislation, regulatory action, and subsidies. The disruption is substantial. For the first time in thirty-six years, the EIA has paused the production of its “Annual Energy Outlook” for a year to recalibrate its forecasting model to incorporate these changes and those from the Inflation Reduction Act. Utility regulatory proceedings State regulatory bodies are increasing...

ECM Technologies (ECMT), a pioneer in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency and energy conservation, announced its strategic partnership with Tolin Mechanical, the pioneering commercial HVAC service company in the state of Arizona. The collaboration will combine Tolin’s extensive expertise in commercial HVAC preventive and predictive maintenance services and related energy sustainability services with ECMT’s industry-changing nanotechnology, ThermaCl...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced that it is a sponsor of the 2024 ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) to be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 11–13. “This competition is like the Olympics for HVAC employees in that it showcases the very best HVAC technicians and apprentices from acro...

Cold thermal energy specialist - Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx) has appointed Steve Booton as its Oceania representative, extending the global reach of the business and its patented energy storage solution, EnergiVault. Based in Australia and with 30 years of environmental experience in the distribution, manufacturing, and e-commerce industries, Steve Booton will be responsible for developing routes to market and investment opportunities for EnergiVault in Oceania. Cooling resilience Steve Bo...

On 09 July 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and BRCGS signed an updated memorandum of understanding (MOU). The updated MOU finalizes the endorsement of the BRCGS Global Standard Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing as an IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) sub-scope, adding it to seven BRCGS standards already endorsed. The BRCGS Global Standard Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing addresses the increasing consumer and regulatory demand for socially responsible go...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator - celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility and Rental Service office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3,000,000 work hours, approximately ten years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on May 21, 2024. Trane Charlotte has been in operation for 50 years and currently employs approximately 125 people. Trane Charlot...

The Board of Directors of AB Electrolux has appointed Yannick Fierling as the new President and CEO of Electrolux Group effective January 1, 2025. Yannick Fierling succeeds Jonas Samuelson, who earlier this year informed the Board that he would leave his position by the end of the year. Yannick Fierling has more than 20 years of experience in the household appliances industry, most recently as CEO of Europe for Haier Corporation during the years 2015 to 2024. Between 2000 and 2015, he...

Installers can now access Navien boilers within 24 hours thanks to a new strategic partnership between the globally renowned boiler manufacturer and APP Plumbing and Heating, the UK’s most recognized independent distributor of plumbing and heating products. With APP Plumbing and Heating as Navien’s exclusive UK distributor, this partnership is set to enhance the availability and distribution of Navien’s cutting-edge products, bringing significant and tangible benefits to insta...

Using Ideal Heating’s Evomax 2, the UK’s market-pioneering commercial wall-mounted boiler, the video takes the step-by-step through the process, from assembling the frames and mounting the boilers, through to the connections, and fitting the pumps, headers kits, insulation, and hydraulic separation. The video is time-stamped so they can see how the 90-minute cascade build progresses but, thankfully, the video itself is just a quick six-minute watch! "Installing boilers in a cascade...

Tetra, a pioneering provider of end-to-end sustainable home heating and cooling solutions, is announcing the debut of its services into the metro New York area, including both Westchester, Rockland, and Nassau counties. Tetra, previously only available in Massachusetts, plans to expand to all New York state residents over the next year and into more states by early 2025. This hyper-local, new market launch comes on the heels of the company’s USD 10.5M seed round and marks a significant ste...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, and Sila Services, a pioneering home services platform operating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, are pleased to announce that Interplay will deliver ongoing, scalable training solutions across Sila Services’ 30+ brands. With a workforce of 1,200+ field technicians and a commitment to a people-first approach, Sila Services has selected Interplay Learning to enhance and scale its trai...