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Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the VT8600 room controllers are a cost-effective alternative to direct digital controls to control roof top units, heat pumps, and indoor air quality applications. They dramatically reduce project delivery cost at the installation and commissioning phases, by combining the controller and room sensor function into a single device, and enabling control sequence configuration without any programming. Commissioning can be done from the device&rsqu...

Biasi will be exhibiting at the very popular HVAC industry event, Installer2020 exhibition, slated to take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, United Kingdom. The exhibition which was normally slated to run from the 12th to 14th May (now postponed to 1st Dec to 3rd Dec, 2020 in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic spread) will be showcasing Biasi’s latest range of products and Pro-Fit installer loyalty scheme. The company’s area sales managers will be on hand to meet both install...

Belimo celebrates 100 Million Actuators delivered Worldwide, continuing its Success Story. All of these products optimize energy efficiency in buildings without sacrificing comfort. At the beginning of the year, Belimo delivered its 100 millionth actuators and in doing so reached another milestone in the Company's history. The Swiss World market pioneer for field devices for controlling and regulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems confirms its growth course by reaching this...

Each January, hundreds of thousands of technology enthusiasts attend CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. It’s the global showcase for the latest in consumer technology. And while there are miles of trade show aisles to peruse, the best of the best can be found in one spot: the CES Innovation Showcase. This year, Resideo's Honeywell Home M5 Series received a CES Innovation Award for elevating the expectation beyond just temperature control to monitoring a home's critical systems....

ECR International is pleased to announce that Yue “Jack” Jia has recently joined ECR's Team in the position of Engineering Manager. Jack reports to directly to Jim McKallip – Director of Engineering and Quality. Jack joins ECR most recently from Carrier Corporation where he has held the roles of Engineering and Project Leader. Jack has broad experiences in the development and application of HVAC products. Prior to his positions at Carrier Jack has been employed at Trane and Yo...

The RLM Xtreme System from UV Resources offers installing contractors all of the UV-C lamp performance, monitoring and safety components in a single order. The multiple-SKU RLM Xtreme System streamlines ordering and provides facility managers and HVAC contractors with all of the elements necessary to install a comprehensive HVACR efficiency solution. HVACR equipment Designed for mid-to-large volume HVACR equipment, the Remote Lamp Mount (RLM) germicidal system offers the industry’s highe...

Baxi Heating shortlisted for customer service awards. Following a three month period during which the judges carried out around 200 mystery shops in each category, the company has been shortlisted for Calls, Live Chat, Email and Social Media categories. Andrew McCann, Head of Customer Services, is absolutely delighted with the achievements of his team. “Over the last 12 months, we have created a social media team, instigated live chat on our website, implemented new technologies and inves...

ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has announced hosting a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction on its new global headquarters renovation project. The event marked the beginning of the renovation on a two-story building, located at 180 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States of America. The project is expected to be completed by late summer, with ASHRAE’s approximately 125 person staff scheduled...

Since its launch in early 2018, the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller has been recognized across the HVAC industry. As the first chiller fully optimized for ultimate performance with a next generation low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, these units were designed and engineered by a team of experts who “reimagined” what a chiller could be. YORK YZ chillers deliver the widest range of cooling capacity to serve the diverse application needs of its customers To da...

Johnson Controls customer and healthcare facility McGill University Health Center (MUHC) and the McGill Healthcare Infrastructure Group (MHIG) are proud to announce that they have obtained a second LEED Gold certification, a first in Quebec. The certification LEED Gold for Existing Building (EB) has been awarded by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) to the new MUHC Glen site, which opened in 2015 in Montreal. In February 2016, the site obtained LEED Gold for New Construction (NC) certifi...

Lochinvar is once again going to be associated with the CIBSE Building Performance Awards in 2020 with the company’s sponsorship of the collaboration category, which seeks to recognize examples of collaborative working that have delivered outstanding outcomes on a range of project types. The awards ceremony being held on 11 February 2020 is an excellent opportunity to see the strategic developments for design of new buildings, the refurbishment and operation of existing buildings and deve...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that Sach Sankpal has been named President of Resideo's Products & Solutions business, effective Jan. 7, 2020. Sankpal is a proven pioneer with a successful track record of driving growth, operational excellence and strategic transformation at global industrial and technology companies. He brings more than 25 years of experience across strategy, marketing, finance, operations and sales. Sankpal m...

Renown for pioneering the first 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty for HVAC products, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. has now launched limited warranty enhancements for several of its air conditioning, heat pumps and packaged systems. Replacement Limited Warranty Effective February 1, 2020, several Goodman brand affordably priced, energy efficient models will be backed with a 2-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty. When properly registered, the following Goodman brand products qualify for a...

The Viessmann Group takes over IAC Vestcold As, a well-established refrigeration installation and service partner in Norway. IAC offers full range of services covering all areas of air-conditioning and ventilation technology, industrial and commercial refrigeration, cold storage construction, as well as the sales and distribution of refrigerated cabinets. Commercial refrigeration  "We are delighted that our long-term cooperation has resulted in joining our skills and competencies in comm...

Out of five SWEP production sites globally, two are in EMEA – the company’s largest market. One in Landskrona, Sweden, where the headquarters also are situated, and one in Kosice, Slovakia. With continuous strong growth and market demand in EMEA, SWEP have decided to expand both plants. Furnaces And Automation Fredrik Paulsson, general manager for EMEA, sees a positive development for the growing market and SWEP´s new capacity to serve it: “We all face that renewable en...

Each year tens of thousands of HVAC, Plumbing and Energy professionals gather at the AHR Expo to learn about new products, services and standards being introduced to their respective trades. Pure Air Control Services, Inc. will be highlighting their indoor air quality expertise and propriety HVAC restoration services at the show in Booth 5671. AHR Expo 2020 will be held on February 3-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida. Each division of Pure Air Control Services w...

When it comes to business opportunities, the potential upside for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions is huge. It’s expected to be a $15 billion market by 2022. Many technicians are unsure of how to best address air quality issues with homeowners, which can cause some HVAC companies to miss out on significant new revenues. The Resideo AirCycle Program is here to change everything – starting with the conversations that techs have with homeowners about their home’s air quality....

AAON, Inc. a manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that it has been recognized by 2020 Women on Boards as an Oklahoma “W” Company for having 20% or more company board seats held by women. AAON’s 8-member board of directors includes 2 women, or 25%. Campaign to Increase women on U.S. company boards We are committed to hiring, retaining and promoting a diverse workforce while advancing a culture of inclusion” 2020 Women on Boards is a non-profit campaig...

Inspector Gadget and Sherlock Holmes have met their match. While Thermo King’s TracKing platform may be best known for its remote temperature management and transport refrigeration unit monitoring to ensure an uninterrupted Cold Chain, it has also proven its value in search and rescue missions. Just ask Thermo King customer iHaul Freight of British Columbia, Canada. When the company had not one, but two brand new trailers with Thermo King Precedent C-600 refrigeration units stolen, they t...

AAON, Inc. announces Stephanie Cameron, Community Relations Administrator at AAON has been appointed by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt to the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development. Cameron has been an advocate and pioneer in the promotion of manufacturing, STEM and skilled trades locally and nationally and continues that work in her role with AAON, a manufacturer of heating and cooling products. Coordinated workforce development system She serves on the boards of The...

Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with Ad Hoc Electronics, globally renowned manufacturer of Illumra controls. Ad Hoc Electronics is an innovative wireless control solutions provider with products that are very complementary to HVAC and lighting controls. Illumra wireless control peripherals Based on EnOcean technology, Illumra wireless control peripherals include light switches, relays, 0-10 V dimming drivers, temperature sensors, occupancy sensor...

Global Filter has announced that it will expand its manufacturing footprint into a new facility in Caderousse, France. This expansion will augment Global Filter’s supply chain, allowing the company to more closely partner with its customers across Europe and provide faster service times. Reducing CO2 footprint On-continent production will also significantly reduce Global Filter’s CO2 footprint with streamlined material transportation. The transition is already underway, and Global...

Siemens has equipped the modular Siplus HCS heating control systems for switching and controlling heater fields and elements with a new power output module (POM) and a central interface module (CIM). With more power per output and a space-saving solution for mounting in flat control cabinets, the flexible heating control system is now even more versatile, and can be used for example in applications with heat registers. Siplus HCS4300 and HCS4200 With the new POM4320 Highend power output module...

LIXIL Americas has announced the appointments of two key executives to the Plumbing Manufacturing International (PMI) 2020 Board of Directors and Committee. LIXIL Americas’ Sal Gattone, Vice President, Engineering, is serving on PMI’s board of directors. Gattone will be participating in collective responsibilities, with seven other board members, for organizational oversight, strategy and policy setting. Gattone will be serving a one-year term through 2020. “I’m honored...

Ruskin introduces a new addition to its airfoil blade damper models. The Ruskin CD60SS is AMCA-certified for Class IA leakage resistance (three cubic feet per minute at one-inch water gauge), which meets the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The CD60SS is constructed from 304-grade stainless steel and designed for high performance in HVAC systems with velocity and pressures up to 4,000 feet per minute (fpm) velocity and 8-inch water gauge pressures. The CD60SS c...

A whole-home generator can save users from the inconvenience and the worry that typically follows a power cut or blackout. How does it do that? Well, a generator is the power supply’s second line of defense. It is powered by gasoline, propane, diesel, or the home’s existing natural gasses, which is then converted into electricity. Home backup generators can power homes for weeks on the go. Automatic Home Backup Generator Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning recommends install...

A specialist commercial refrigeration and CO2 awareness training day was held at Panasonic UK HQ in Bracknell with distributor Hawco and some of their customers. Attendee, David Jupp, Director of Castle Fridge Ltd who has been in the commercial refrigeration industry since 1982 commented, “The training day was very informative, I learnt a lot and believe the future is exciting for commercial refrigeration and the use of CO2. Over the next five years I think that we will start to see colos...

Earlier this December, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal, an ambitious package of policy measures geared towards making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. With bold investments in green technologies, boosts to innovation, and support for climate friendly industries, the policy package offers new growth perspectives for businesses in the European HVACR sector, and the potential to bolster the position of our industry as global leaders in clean and sustain...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’s Deputy Managing Director, Paul Brant, joined other industry professionals at the November CIBSE Roundtable event, discussing best practice in air conditioning installations. The topics covered a range of issues currently faced by the HVAC sector, including discussions on unskilled contractors offering poor installation services, REFCOM Elite becoming a mandatory registration, education of consultants on high quality specifications to help raise...

Greenheck model DS high volume low speed (HVLS) fan received the Product Innovation Award from Architectural Products magazine. Fourteen independent industry professionals reviewed thousands of products from a range that spanned HVAC and energy to interior finishes. The award was particularly gratifying as the independent panel based its decision solely on the merits of the product. The HVLS fan offers eight sizes ranging from 8 to 24 feet in diameter and has an optimized design for maximum eff...