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Big Ass Fans announced that Canadian owners of its Haiku residential ceiling fans can now control them using Amazon’s Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku is the first ceiling fan to offer voice control for Alexa users in Canada. Just in time for warmer spring temperatures, these commands allow users to turn Haiku on and off, change speeds and adjust light intensity, all hands-free. They work with all Alexa-enabled devices. Haiku ceiling fans feature built-in temperature, humidity...

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) now includes mandatory individual room temperature controls ‘where technically, economically and functionally feasible’. Individual room temperature controls, such as Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs), must now be installed either during the construction of new buildings, or when boilers are replaced. The benefits of TRVs are enhanced further when paired with smart controls, such as the new Bosch EasyControl Thermostatic Radiat...

Stephen Beynon, Managing Director of Aggreko Power Solutions, and the Governor of Chukotka region, Roman Kopin, met at St. Petersburg Economic Forum to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on combined heat and power generation for Bilibino city and the Chaun-Bilibino power center, so as to compensate the abandoned capacity of the Bilibino Atomic Power Plant, which had reached the end of its useful life. The capacity of the project is estimated as 24 MW of electrical and 70 MW of thermal power wit...

Toshiba Carrier Corporation announced that the company’s Board of Directors has internally appointed Toru Kubo as President & CEO, effective June 22, 2018. The decision of this internal appointment was made at the Board of Directors Meeting on June 5, 2018, and is subject to the approval at its ordinary general meeting of shareholders and board meeting scheduled on June 22, 2018. Kondo Hirokazu, the outgoing President & CEO, has been internally appointed as Auditor of Toshiba Inf...

The review and buyer’s guide is written to help householders consider all aspects of boiler installation, so they can make an informed decision when they need to replace their boiler. According to HeatingForce, the Baxi 600 Combi beats its competitors because it is small and lightweight, easy to service, competitively priced and has a good warranty. The article also explains how the Baxi 600 Combi has smart technology and can be operated using a phone or tablet. The whole article about th...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry specialist in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new and innovative Marley cooling towers at POWER-GEN International, December 4-6, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Featured at booth #1953 will be the Marley NC Everest crossflow cooling tower and the new Marley MD Everest counterflow cooling tower, pre-assembled modular products engineered for...

Reliable Controls announces a partnership with St. Lawrence College. Students in the college’s Energy Systems Engineering Technology program will be learning on Reliable Controls cutting-edge equipment for the next ten years. This partnership will ensure students will continue to learn on the industry-standard equipment for which Reliable Controls is recognized, and the faculty and technologists will have access to the company’s state-of-the-art training and technology upgrades to e...

The new Gas Appliance Regulation (GAR) has forced a number of manufacturers to remove their water heating products from the UK market at short notice. GAR is a safety regulation that applies to any product burning gaseous fuels and to components used in gas appliances. Gas Appliance Regulation It replaced the Gas Appliances Directive (GAD) in April 2018 and includes a number of significant updates, not included in the old directive, in a bid to improve safety standards across the EU. The comb...

Reliable Controls announced the release of RC-Toolkit™ 3, which introduces a number of new features in order to save time and improve productivity. Capabilities included with the release: New Access menu containing services such as Panel File Utility, Modbus Profile Creator, Connect/Disconnect, and Exit. New Options menu for BACnet® and Communication Preferences. New System Tree allowing the discovery of networks and controllers in a system. New persistent Tool Selector that all...

Reliable Controls announced the release of the MACH-ProView™ controller. MACH-ProView is a freely programmable BACnet® Building Controller (B-BC) that is useful for those using a mobile device to access, control, and monitor the comfort and energy performance of their space. The MACH-ProView resides on a variety of networks, including Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), Wi-Fi, and EIA-485, and supports BACnet and Modbus protocols. MACH-ProView features: Access, control, and monit...

EnergySolutions, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ken Robuck as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 30, 2018.   Ken was previously President of EnergySolutions’ Nuclear Decommissioning division. David Lockwood, the current President and CEO, will remain with the company as Executive Chairman. Largest decommissioning contract "Ken is an outstanding pioneer with proven managerial and operational skills," said David Lockwood, adding...

To keep swine, poultry, cattle and other animals healthy, livestock facility operators must maintain the best possible living environment. Remote monitoring systems provide the most cost-effective way to receive real-time notification of a changing condition that threatens inventory. But livestock facility managers must be sure that the equipment can endure harsh conditions. That's why Sensaphone has added three new sensors - each in a weatherproof enclosure that protects delicate electronics -...

In addition to enjoying all the standards benefits of Lochinvar’s high-efficiency Herald boilers, they can now be controlled and monitored from literally anywhere in the world. Con-X-us is a mobile application, which allows the use to monitor and change parameters from anywhere. This Remote Connect is available as an option on the Herald boiler. The application has a full-function interactive display and can be controlled via touch screen technology. Con-X-us users have the possibility to...

When the weather’s mild and summer seems months away, it’s actually an ideal time to get the cooling system serviced. One can never know when a heatwave is about to strike, but they will certainly feel it if the air con is struggling and productivity slows right down. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning can provide a full range of maintenance services for both Adcock installed HVAC equipment and any systems that the company did not originally install. If the reader of this art...

Computime Group Limited reached another milestone in its transformation into a technology-driven company with the relocation of its corporate headquarters into Hong Kong Science Park. Hong Kong Science Park is regarded as a major hub for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (“I&T”) sector, with world-class infrastructure and home to some of the top talent and facilities for research and development (“R&D”). There are about 9,000 engineers and technology in...

ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Domenica Risucci to the position of Marketing Specialist. She began on Monday, October 22nd in the Utica facility. Domenica will provide support to the entire marketing team and assist with promotions, marketing materials and communications. Domenica is a 2018 graduate of Utica College, where she earned a B.S. degree in Communication Arts. A native of Utica, Domenica is looking forward to applying her knowledge of marketing and communications...

This update is for integrators, striving to improve their VRF HVAC integration. Even if the users are not Elan integrators, they will be interested to know that CoolMasterNet is a universal HVAC communication bridge between VRF HVAC and Home Automation control systems. They company is devoting special attention to helping integrators with a VRF challenge. The closed VRF communication system allows an outstanding energy sustainability but hides an integration challenge within. The protocols are...

With more hurricane relief funds being now awarded to states hit by Hurricane Harvey and Irma, Goodman Manufacturing is extending a special program that has been delivering considerable, verified discounts to flood-ravaged homeowners on Goodman brand heating and air conditioning systems. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded $5 billion to Texas for flooding relief. On the heels of that announcement, Goodman has extended “Operation Returning Comfort&rd...

Knauf Insulation has appointed a new Product Manager to lead the development of its Rock Mineral Wool range. Luke Davies joins from the architectural aluminum manufacturer, Kawneer and brings extensive product marketing experience in sectors including construction, retail, and technology. Luke Davies said, “Knauf Insulation’s long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and sustainability has seen it become one of the best-known names in the industry. Its ethos of constantly evo...

Salus Controls has announced the five winning products to be crowned at the HVP Innovation Showcase. These five winning products have been crowned by the judges as being the best of the best. “The HVP Innovation Showcase was launched at the start of the year in order to highlight product innovation in the plumbing and heating sector”, stated Joe Dart, HVP Editor for Auto Balancing Actuator at Salus Controls. HVP Innovation Showcase The HVP Innovation Showcase has crowned five wort...

Hot summer (over 30°C), cool winter, extensive use of HVAC and deep understanding of environmental issues, Australia makes the perfect place for CoolAutomation to fulfill its vision of making HVAC simple to connect and easy to control. ARBS 2018, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Building Service Exhibition in Sydney is a great opportunity to visit all of the company’s customers and partners. Together, they can all better design, control and innovate to sustainably & efficient...

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems (Bryant) is proud to announce the release of a new line of mid-tier single-zone ductless outdoor units that offer stronger performance in extreme temperatures as well as increased efficiency. Preferred Series outdoor units These units replace the existing line of Preferred Series single-zone ductless systems currently available. Bryant is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corporation. The new Preferred Series out...

Aggreko will be the Official Power Sponsor at the prestigious Datacloud Europe 2018 premier congress and awards event, taking place at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, 12-14 June. Aggreko’s capabilities cover the full life-cycle of a data center – ranging from portable, adaptable power until grid connection or upgrades can be obtained, through to testing and commissioning with their extensive fleet of loadbanks, temperature control, and contingency planning to ensure maximum uptime in...

The Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning custom-built training center situated in King’s Lynn, which has been accredited by the international awarding body City & Guilds, recently had a visit from John Broughton, the Global Application Manager from Danfoss. Danfoss is a global producer of products and services used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control, and mobile machinery. They are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as distri...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is proud to announce that the company recently been audited by the British Assessment Bureau to United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) standards on a stage two audit, and was awarded certification to the standard. ISO27001:2013 is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organization’s informat...

The H&V News Awards took place in April. As usual, it was a fantastic evening, with plenty of light-hearted entertainment provided by presenter Sean Long. The more serious aspect of the annual awards recognized the efforts and innovation of many companies within the industry, including Lochinvar with their EcoSword gas-fired condensing water heater being one of the nominees in the category of Commercial HVAC Product of the Year, Heating Units. High-Efficiency models The EcoSword range con...

Air flow and pressure management are vital parts of HVAC operations in critical environments like manufacturing clean rooms. To help facility managers ensure that conditions stay within necessary parameters, Sensaphone has added two new sensors to its line of remote monitoring equipment for HVAC applications. The Sensaphone Duct Mount Air Flow Transmitter measures the rate of airflow and alerts users when conditions fall outside of the preset threshold. The transmitter monitors the presence or...

Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration, Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, has announced its partnership with Sands International as the official distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for its Unitary Products range. The present Room Air Conditioner market in Saudi Arabia is estimated at 3.3 million units, with an annual growth of 12% per annum. Saudi Arabia, with its market share in the GCC region, is a promising market fo...

Dunkirk is pleased to introduce the addition of two new models, the DCB-165 and DCC-205. Available in both Combi and Space Heating models, these DCB (which stands for Dunkirk Condensing) boilers are an extension of the current DCC product, featuring the artificially intelligent control, or AI Control Technology. With this latest innovation, the boiler automatically sets up during initial startup; has the ability to recognize natural or LP gas; and continuously monitors combustion and adjust gas...

The globally renowned pump manufacturer, Wilo presents an entirely new generation of drainage pumps with the Wilo-Padus UNI. Wilo-Padus UNI The successor to the Wilo-Drain TS 50/65 submersible drainage pump, the Wilo-Padnus UNI drainage pump sets new standards in terms of flexible application for different fluids. “The Wilo-Padus UNI is the ideal entry-level model for wastewater transport. Composite material is used to protect the hydraulics against corrosion, making the pump more relia...