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Jobber, the provider of home service management software, announces its virtual conference, Jobber Professional Development (PD) Day, will take place on March 24. Gary Vee, serial entrepreneur and 5-time New York Times best-selling author, will keynote the event, kicking off a day of sessions led by an array of expert speakers, including seasoned service professionals and business coaches. The event will provide small business owners and their management teams with valuable lessons around peopl...
Recently, DEC has signed a contract for the supply of a complete set of equipment, namely the 1×135MW steam turbine island/package with Kerinci Captive Power Plant (expansion). The power plant is located in Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.
“If it is this good, why isn’t it used more often?” Words often iterated by those learning about underfloor air conditioning for the first time. Unfamiliarity, resistance to change, higher capital costs, or lack of commission is reasoned to be barriers to low-level services adoption. Specifiers in the building services market are accustomed to traditional ceiling-based services and will typically put forward a system they know and understand well as to mitigate their own perso...
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is yet again opening applications for its tools and equipment Bursary scheme. Bursaries are for student plumbers who would benefit from financial assistance as a direct result of progressing to S/NVQ Level 3 MES (Plumbing) or equivalent. In England, this is following the completion of a Level 2 qualification. The Company offers Bursaries of up to £1000 to assist students to buy costly tools and equipment. This is awarded in vouchers for tools and equipm...
On 11 March, professional plumbers across the land will be celebrated on World Plumbing Day. Initiated by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) - of which the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is a member - World Plumbing Day promotes awareness of the importance of plumbing and plumbers in protecting public health and improving amenity. Advances in modern plumbing mean that it is included in the daily routines of most people in the UK, with barely a moment’s thoug...
Laars Heating Systems Co. (Laars) is pleased to announce that their NeoTherm boiler and volume water heater models 80-500 are now certified to be common vented (up to 8 units) with each other, using Centrotherm InnoFlue polypropylene piping products. Common vent systems These common vent systems require Centrotherm InnoFlue components, as well as non-return valve kits that are now available from Laars. Each Laars kit contains one appliance adapter, one connector ring, one non-return valve, and...
Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation announced the nomination of Victoria M. Holt and Michael M. Larsen to the board of directors. Victoria M. Holt recently retired as president and chief executive officer of publicly-traded Proto Labs, Inc., after leading the company since 2014. Headquartered in Maple Plain, Proto Labs engages in the digital manufacture of custom prototypes and production parts, and offers 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding services. Ms. Holt p...
Plumbing, heating and green energy company, Heatforce (Heatforce Wales Ltd) has joined the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO), demonstrating their continuous dedication to promoting fair trade and protecting consumer’s rights. Ombudsman scheme The independent, not-for profit, and government approved Ombudsman scheme has offered a range of services to its members and their customers for more than a quarter of a century, including independent alternative dispute resolution,...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has developed new technology that allows the estimated power consumption of individual home appliances to be extrapolated from the overall power consumption of each household. The new solution, the result of joint research with Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., makes use of Mitsubishi Electric's pioneering AI technology Maisart to estimate power consumption to a high degree of accuracy without the need to install new measuring instruments. Mitsub...
Panasonic Corporation has developed VIXELL, a vacuum-insulated box that can store items in -70ºC environment for up to 18 days, using refrigerants such as dry ice. The transport of vaccines and other medical supplies requires strict temperature control. Up until now, conventional insulated boxes have been manufactured by joining vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) together, but a drawback of this structure has been that cool air leaks through the gaps where the panels join. Panasonic has long b...
Ofgem has recommended the creation of an independent body to help lead the United Kingdom's (UK) path to net zero at the lowest cost to consumers. The body would be fully separated from the National Grid and run the electricity system, helping to charge millions of electric vehicles and enabling a huge increase in renewable power while maintaining secure energy supplies. Managing energy system The UK government committed to consult on reviewing the management of the energy system Last month,...
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside California home. How does it compare? Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at Los Angeles home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider health, comfort, and household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air users breathe! At Tassio Temp Control, they specialize in heating...
Aggreko, the provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has renewed its partnership with women’s golf champion, Mel Reid. Six-time winner of the Ladies European Tour and vice-captain of the winning European team at the 2019 Solheim Cup, Mel Reid has been an Aggreko ambassador for two years. She is also a champion for the LGBTQ+ community and gender equality in sports. After a successful 2020, which included winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic (her first LPGA title), Reid will be...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces that its chairman and CEO George Oliver has been chosen by the Business Roundtable Chairman Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, to serve as chair of the organization’s Energy & Environment Committee. Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers of American companies. Through research and advocacy, Business Roundtable supports policies to spur job creation, improve U.S. c...
Among companies in Japan, Panasonic is well-known for its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability. This commitment is underlined by Panasonic Corporation’s Founder, Konosuke Matsushita's belief that ‘a company is a public entity of society’. It would be nonsensical for industrial activities to wreak havoc on the environment and as a result, detract from people's happiness. The founder's philosophy continues to live on. Panasonic Environment Vision 2050 In June 2...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced results of independent surveys of 800+ building decision makers showing a clear shift to increased investment in healthy building trends and technologies. “At the center of a vision for a healthy world must be healthy buildings, and that means delivering on the most critical elements to serve People, Places and Planet,” said George Oliver, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of John...
The DLX-N™ high output NEMA-4 ultraviolet fixture from UV Resources efficiently and affordably inactivates pathogens including the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces and in airstreams. The dual, high-output UV-C fixture delivers the necessary germicidal dose to inactivate pathogens in virtually any airstream and its NEMA-4 outdoor rating makes installation possible on any exterior return, supply, or exhaust duct. The antimicrobial fixture can inactivate disease-causing agents, including the vir...
At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, Panasonic Corporation announced the future opening of AkeruE, a new center dedicated to providing creative learning experiences for children. AkeruE is an expansion of RiSuPia, the science museum for the next generation of leaders, located in the Panasonic Center Tokyo (3-5-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo), a Corporate Global Communications Hub for Panasonic and is set to open April 3, 2021 RiSuPia museum In 2006, Panasonic opened RiSuPia, a hands-on museum, w...
Recently, Unit 5# of the pumped storage power station in Jixi, Anhui Province, developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), has officially entered into commercial operation. The project has achieved the goal of putting five units into operation within one single year. Located at Jixi County, Anhui Province, with the characteristic of 650-meter super high water head, high rotating speed and large capacity, the power station is equipped with 6×300MW reversible pump turbine/generator mo...
On January 1st, 2021, Danfoss Industrial Automation will become Danfoss Sensing Solutions. Along with the new name, the company’s focus is to strengthen their portfolio and services to provide cutting-edge expertise and more advanced application-driven sensor technologies and solutions. the need for sensing Bert Labots, the Vice President of Danfoss, said “Global mega trends increase the need for sensing. We see OEMs, wholesalers, and installers adapting to it and facing fundamenta...
Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. With the new Climate Solutions segment, Danfoss will intensify its focus on the green agenda in attractive global markets. Everywhere in the world, there is a strengthened focus on climate efforts and by combining the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss is investing in the future to help customers and partners take action t...
The LSAH 44.3 incorporates an optimized heat recovery system directly connected to the heating circuit, enabling it to reach leading electrical and thermal efficiency values. The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are residential and public buildings central heating. In order to maximize the heat recovery process, the LSAH 44.3 has been designed with a high-...
Nidec Leroy-Somer (Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding), the world specialist with a wealth of experience in drive solutions for industrial refrigeration, has for more than 40 years provided refrigeration professionals with its state-of-the-art and energy efficient motors, and speed drives to effectively enhance productivity of industrial refrigeration applications. IE5 synchronous PM motors Nidec Leroy-Somer’s latest development, the Dyneo+ range of IE5 synchronous reluctance permanent magnet (PM...
100kW hydrogen fuel cell energy supply system was successfully developed at the Hydrogen Demonstration Center of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC). It marks the company's other technical breakthrough in hydrogen application after hydrogen refueling station system integration and energy tank production.
Understandably, maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Burbank homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. Tassio Temp Control wants to help be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenanc...
As a countermeasure against Japan's increasingly hot summers, Panasonic has introduced to the market a cooling mist solution to create cool spaces in outdoor environments. The Silky Fine Mist is a super fine dry mist that does not feel wet to the touch. Also recently, this cooling mist solution has begun to go beyond simply relieving heat stress and is being utilized for various applications, such as to create unique spaces for art, entertainment, and exquisite guest rooms in hotels and spa res...
When is the last time users had the air ducts cleaned? If they can’t remember, it’s probably been too long. The air ducts should be cleaned every three to five years in addition to the yearly maintenance of the heating and cooling system. Not sure if it’s time for air duct cleaning? Following are showing that these 5 signs that the air ducts are due for a cleaning: Unexplained High Energy Bill Over the years the Indianapolis area has had a few heatwaves and arctic winds...
Tankless water heaters have earned a range of nicknames, including on-demand water heaters and instant water heaters. These nicknames are accurate when they understand how tankless systems work compared to standard tank water heaters. But the reality is that the hot water isn’t literally ‘instant.’ With tankless water heaters, there can be a short delay as hot water must travel from the heater to the open outlet. If this is a major concern, a homeowner can try a few methods su...
Consumer advise experts at The Heating Hub have warned consumers not to get ‘hooked’ on the latest technologies in the drive to reduce carbon emissions, stating that they should focus on selecting the most appropriate system for their household requirements. The UK Government recently announced ambitious plans to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028 and has committed to phasing out natural gas boilers in new build homes by 2025. Decarbonizing homes Decarbonizing homes is a...
Carrier Global Corporation's BluEdge service platform continues to expand its reach with 1,000 signed service agreements in just six months and expanded geographic reach. The global, one of the best-in-class service programs that was originally launched in North America and Asia, is now available to Commercial HVAC customers in the Middle East and Europe. Through a deep understanding of customer needs and investments in cutting edge digital tools, BluEdge can help customers achieve enhanced equ...
