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Schneider Electric Offers A Chance To Win An IIoT Secure Asset Connection Starter Pack

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is offering the chance to win an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) secure asset connection starter pack. The pack acts as an ideal solution for machine builders and end users seeking integrated asset-to-cloud connectivity, as well as cybersecure end-to-end remote access to program and monitor other control equipment. Businesses are under increasing pressure to understand and utilize IIoT in their s...

SALUS UK Headquarters Relocates To Park Gate, Rotherham

SALUS UK relocated to Park Gate, Rotherham.  Due to their continued success and expansion, they are proud to announce that they have moved their UK headquarters from Barnsley to larger premises located in Rotherham.  This modern building with improved technology allows them to give their customers the exceptional professional support that they deserve and expect from SALUS, and being close to all major road and rail networks, fast reliable delivery of products. Now that the...

PowerSetter And Resideo Technologies Partner On Offering Consumers Energy Efficiency Options On Smart Thermostats

PowerSetter, a globally renowned company in smart home energy automation solutions, has announced that it is working with Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, to give its customers a US$ 50 rebate on Resideo’s complete line of EnergyStar thermostats, including Resideo’s Honeywell Home T9 and T10 Pro smart thermostats. Energy savings and cost cutting We are thrilled to be partnering with Resideo, a renowned company in keeping homes com...

Daikin Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Climate Impacts With R-32 For Key HVAC Products

Daikin companies in North America (Goodman Global Group, Inc.; Daikin North America LLC; Daikin Applied Americas Inc.; Daikin America, Inc.; and Daikin U.S. Corporation) announced they are developing ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial, and applied products utilizing R-32 refrigerant. In evaluating alternative, low global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants for North America, Daikin–a global technology pioneer in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industr...

Wilo Announces The Release Of Wilo-Padus PRO Submersible Drainage Pumps For Draining Excavations Efficiently

Submersible drainage pumps are subject to enormous loads caused by abrasive media when draining excavations. This poses the risk of pump performance continually decreasing, while energy consumption increases. In the worst case, the water will no longer be completely drained, with consequences ranging from delays to suspension of building work. Wilo-Padus PRO submersible pump With the Wilo-Padus PRO submersible pump, Wilo offers a system solution for excavation drainage that is simultaneously...

Whirlpool Corporation Named In 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index

Whirlpool Corporation is among a distinguished group of companies included on the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index – recognition of its longstanding commitment to sustainable business practices. Whirlpool Corporation has shown consecutive years of improvement in the Household Durables industry. In the past year, the company has continued to accelerate its progress toward the goal of zero waste to landfill and has strengthened its commitments to renewable en...

BDH, ZVSHK And DG Haustechnik Welcome The Federal Government’s Decision To Implement The Heating Transition

The three central associations of the German heating industry, the Federation of the German Heating Industry (BDH), the Central Association of Sanitary, Heating, Air Conditioning/German Sanitation, Heating and Air Conditioning Association (ZVSHK) and the German Wholesale Association of Building Technology (DG Haustechnik) welcomed the fundamental decisions of the federal government to implement the heating transition, after years of back and forth, to finally start. Tax incentives Offered &ldq...

Panasonic Introduces New Heat Pump Chiller Series, ECOi-W That Offers Powerful HVAC Chiller Solutions

Panasonic has announced the release of its new heat pump chiller series, ECOi-W. This new heat pump chiller offering provides a wide variety of reliable and powerful HVAC chiller solutions to meet the needs of hotels, commercial and industrial premises. ECOi-W Heat Pump Chiller Series Available in a range of sizes and offering heating and cooling capacities from 20kW to 210kW with outstanding energy-efficiency, the new ECOi-W heat pump chiller series has high SEER/SCOP values (average SEER of...

Panasonic Announces The Launch Of Touch Hotel Controller To Revamp Air Conditioning In Hotel Rooms

Panasonic has upgraded its wired-in Touch Hotel Controls with a sleek design to complement stylish, premium hotel rooms. The new look includes a touch screen digital display interface, new fascia design and NFC communication for easy commissioning - even without connected power - and setup with Android, improving functionality for installers, the hotel and guests. As part of its design upgrade, The Touch Hotel Controller is now available in black or white or can be finished with a bespoke fasci...

Fresh-Aire UV Donates Funds To The Veterans Helping Veterans USA Charity To Support Their Efforts

Fresh-Aire UV is proud to partner with Sun Kool Air Conditioning to present the Veterans Helping Veterans USA charity with a check for $2,500 to support their efforts to assist armed service veterans and their families. Sun Kool Air Conditioning is an advocate of Fresh-Aire UV’s Patriot IAQ product. And a portion of all Patriot and Warrior Indoor Air Quality products are used to support Military charities across the US. Maintain Independence and dignity “We are really pleased with...

GE Appliances Launches Cool Series Of Recreational Vehicles Appliances At Elkhart Show

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, introduced the Cool Series of appliances designed specifically for recreational vehicles. GEA will showcase the new line, including rooftop air conditioners and 12-volt refrigerator at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House this week. “We’ve been making appliances for over 100 years, so we’re bringing decades of innovation to a new category of products with the Cool Series,” said Brigitte Mader-Urschel, Commercial Director for GE Appliance...

Danfoss Announces Addition Of EVR V2 Solenoid Valves Its Extensive Family Of R1234ze And Oil-free Tested, Qualified Components

Danfoss adds to its extensive range of air conditioning system components qualified for future-ready R1234ze and oil-free systems with the newly qualified Danfoss EVR V2 solenoid valves. Danfoss EVR V2 solenoid valves As part of Danfoss’ wide range of servo-operated solenoid valves, its newly-qualified EVR valves have been designed to be used in liquid, suction, and hot gas lines, and are now compatible with R1234ze refrigerant and oil-free systems. R1234ze is a viable, long-term refrig...

Rheem Enhances Partnership With Christopher Bell For The 2020 Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series

Rheem has announced that it will continue its longstanding commitment to NASCAR and its relationship with driver Christopher Bell in 2020. The company stated that it is proud to sponsor Christopher as he joins Joe Gibbs Racing alliance partner, Leavine Family Racing (LFR) for the 2020 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) season as the driver of the No. 95 Toyota Camry vehicle. NASCAR Xfinity Series Christopher Bell is currently competing in his second full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series season...

Airxchange Participates In The Development Of An Industry Certification Program For ERV Equipment

Airxchange participated in the development of an industry certification program for Energy Recovery Ventilation equipment under the auspices of ARI. This effort resulted in a new ARI rating standard, ARI 1060-2000, and the publication in January 2001 of the ARI Certified Products Directory for AAERVE components and packages. The certified rating program requires testing, rating, and independent verification of component performance at standard conditions and rated flow. Testing is in accordance...

Sensaphone Sentinel PRO Provides Monitoring And Easy Integration For Water And Wastewater Facilities

The Sentinel PRO system from Sensaphone provides water and wastewater facility operators cost efficient 24/7 remote monitoring of equipment and environments. The Sentinel PRO system seamlessly interfaces with any water or wastewater processing equipment that uses a PLC with Modbus sensors. Sensaphone will feature the Sentinel PRO remote monitoring system at the WEFTEC 2019 Exhibition, Booth 8215, Sept. 23-25, 2019, in Chicago. The Sentinel PRO system is ideal for water and wastewater profession...

Eurovent Highlights Important Points Of The EU-China Industrial Policy Dialogue

Within the context of the EU-China Industrial Policy Dialogue, a 15-month cooperation project on Ecodesign has been set up. The project aims to get a better understanding of the European and Chinese views and is supported by a common EU-China website. The European Commission and DG Grow have set up dialogues with Chinese counterparts such as the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) that should improve the know-how on ho...

Worcester Bosch Awarded Which? Best Buy Boiler Brand In The UK For The 10th Time

Worcester Bosch is delighted to announce that it has become the first boiler brand to have been awarded the Which? Best Buy endorsement ten times since 2009, enhancing its reputation for reliability and satisfaction following exceptional feedback from both homeowners and engineers once again. Scores based on engineer recommendation, ease of servicing, fixing a common fault, availability of parts and spares and build quality have seen Worcester Bosch perform exceptionally to achieve Which? Best...

Thermo King East, CSTK East And Thermo King Of Long Island Promote CHANJE In The East

“There are tremendous incentives that certain cities, including New York City, are offering companies to adopt electrification into their fleets,” said Mike Rudnick, owner of Thermo King of Long Island. “Many cities’ regulations are citing zero emissions by 2025. That’s not that far off. We need to continue showing our commitment to electrification and the technology being developed to ensure that we lead the way.” And that’s what three dealers - Thermo...

Eurovent To Take Part In ISK-SODEX 2019 International HVACR Exhibition In Istanbul, Turkey

From 2nd – 5th October 2019, the Eurovent Association, Eurovent Middle East, and Eurovent Certita Certification are going to be at ISK-SODEX 2019 – one of the largest international exhibitions for HVACR, Pumps, Valves, Fittings, Water Treatment, and Insulation. Eurovent will be accepting requests and enquiries concerning legislation, standardization, certification, and general industry developments. The Association Team members include Andrea Gasparova and Stijn will be at the exhib...

Bob’s Heating And Air Conditioning Recommends Professional HVAC Inspection In Homes That Witness Furnace Noises

For home owners using older furnaces, strange banging, clanking, and whistling sounds are no surprise. However, if the furnace is relatively new, the unit should be almost completely silent while it operates. Either way, it is not a good sign when the heating unit produces strange sounds. If home owners hear the following noises, they should have their furnace inspected by a professional HVAC technician at the earliest. Noises from furnaces Booming - Loud booming sounds are likely caused du...

Heat Transfer Products Group Announces New Center Mount And Low Velocity Center Mount EcoNet Enabled Unit Coolers

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, announces the release of its new Center Mount and Low Velocity Center Mount Unit Coolers. The models are optionally available as EcoNet Enabled Unit Coolers. The new design features sloped housing for efficient condensate draining, easy service access, improved fan guard design and deep draw venturi to achieve optimal air flow, coil...

Schneider Electric Announces Adrienne Roser And Rachel Ramage As UK Finalists For Go Green In The City 2019

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced Adrienne Roser and Rachel Ramage, MSc Sustainable Cities students from the University of Leeds as UK finalists for Go Green in the City 2019, its annual global student contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. This year Go Green in the City had over 23,000 young innovators from 165 countries take part, including 57% wom...

Eurovent Announces Discussion To Be Held On Standardized Proposal For Refrigeration Furniture Configuration At Upcoming Meet

Large companies in the commercial refrigeration sector will meet on September 17 and 18, 2019 in Madrid, Spain at the meeting of the Group of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment of Eurovent, Association of the European Industry for Indoor Air Conditioning (HVAC), Process Refrigeration and Food Cold Chain Technologies. One of the main agenda of the meeting is the determination of the parameters that the refrigerating exhibitors must follow for the definition of future energy standards. Methodolog...

OMNIA Partners Recognizes HVAC Solutions Firm, Trane With Horizon Supplier Award

OMNIA Partners recently recognized Trane, globally renowned provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of internationally renowned HVAC solutions firm, Ingersoll Rand, with its annual Horizon Award. OMNIA Partners is one of the largest and most experienced purchasing organizations for public and private sector procurement. Strategic partnership “Trane places a high value on customer service and we are honored to receive this distinction,” said Greg Spencer, strat...

The Water Council And A. O. Smith With Other Sponsors Announce The Second Tech Challenge

The Water Council and its corporate partners announced the second Tech Challenge, a global competition designed to identify cutting-edge freshwater technologies and ideas with high potential for commercialization or implementation. Finalists have an opportunity to win prize money, access to corporate R&D resources and a chance to partner on the development with corporate sponsors on the marketing, licensing or sale of their winning technology or idea. Tech Challenges are sponsored by corpora...

AAON Voted As The “Product Of The Year” By Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

AAON, Inc., a renowned manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that its RN Series with Two Stage Compressors and WV Series Water-Source Heat Pump have each been named 2019 Product of the Year by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. AAON RN Series Rooftop Units with Two Stage Compressors, Silver award winner in the Air Movement & Humidification category, provide the simplicity of the staged capacity control with the high part load efficiencies (SEER/IEER) of variabl...

GE Appliances Transforms A Vacant Warehouse In Northeast Jacksonville Into Its Newest Smart Distribution Center

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, unveiled its newest Smart Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida. This warehouse is the latest addition to the company’s $150 million national investment to expand its smart distribution network, which also includes new facilities in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta/Northern Georgia and a planned warehouse in Northern California. GE Appliances Smart Distribution uses data and IoT technology to ensure the right product is available at the right time, for...

Danfoss Is One Of Finland’s Top Companies Driving The InDEx Programme For Global Data Utilizing Leadership

The Intelligent Industry Ecosystem of top Finnish companies pursues growth through better utilization of data and AI, leading to tens of thousands of new jobs, saving energy and combatting climate change. InDEx Programme (Industrial Data Excellence) Danfoss is among the top companies driving the InDEx Programme (Industrial Data Excellence) which has started its pragmatic work towards global leadership. Radically more efficient utilization of data with AI is the key. In order to create an inte...

Trane Acquires Arctic Chiller Group, Premier Efficiency Cooling Solutions Firm

Trane, global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand under the internationally renowned firm, Ingersoll Rand, has announced that it has acquired Arctic Chiller Group, a Canadian-based HVAC manufacturer that specializes in high efficiency air- and water-cooled magnetic bearing, modular, and process chillers for commercial HVAC and process cooling applications. Arctic Chiller Group solutions “We are pleased to incorporate Arctic Chiller Group solutions into our leading...

Trane Acquires Arctic Chiller Group, A Manufacturer Of Premier Efficiency Cooling Solutions

Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a business of Ingersoll Rand, announced that it has acquired Arctic Chiller Group, a Canadian-based HVAC manufacturer, specializing in high efficiency air- and water-cooled magnetic bearing, modular, and process chillers for commercial HVAC and process cooling applications. “We are pleased to incorporate Arctic Chiller Group solutions into our leading portfolio of energy efficient systems and services,” said Donny S...

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