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The ADEY MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter provides a highly compact and cost-effective solution for removing debris and black iron oxide sludge from commercial hydronic heating systems, according to the company. MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream ADEY Innovation’s MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter can be installed in line or side stream, and in either a vertical or horizontal orient...

Homeowners can now monitor their homes while away with the new Côr indoor and outdoor cameras. Compatible with Côr 5C and 7C thermostats, these easy-to-install, Wi-Fi-enabled cameras can be seamlessly integrated into the Côr Smart Home app, offering homeowners convenience and peace of mind. Côr 5C and 7C thermostats Furthermore, they can be added as stand-alone monitoring devices, or can assimilate into the smart home system by linking notification alerts to an existing...

Panasonic is delighted to announce their sponsorship for the upcoming CIBSE North East Annual Dinner. Taking place on Friday 1st February 2019 and hosting nearly 400 people at the Newcastle upon Tyne Civic Centre, the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner will be one to remember. Steve Mulholland, Sales Specification Manager – North East & Yorkshire for Panasonic UK commented, “Sponsoring the CIBSE North East Annual Dinner is a natural choice considering our sponsorship with the CIBSE...

Reliable Controls® announces the release of the EnOcean® Transceiver (ET). The EnOcean technology is an energy harvesting wireless technology used primarily in building automation systems. Aesthetically designed to complement any decor, the Reliable Controls EnOcean Transceiver opens the door for integration of a wide variety of EnOcean wireless sensors and control devices with the MACH-System™. Integration with EnOcean devices The Reliable Controls MACH-ProLight™ control...

The best gas furnaces run quietly and efficiently, producing reliable indoor comfort winter after winter. Loaded with high-performance features, the durable Goodman brand GCVC96 two-stage gas furnace provides up to 96 AFUE heating – continuously monitored with ComfortBridge, Goodman’s latest communicating technology. ComfortBridge off-the-wall communicating technology gathers data constantly, making automatic adjustments as needed, using the minimum energy required to create consiste...

Côr 5C and 7C thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing customers to more easily manage their smart home. Côr is a brand under UTC Climate, Controls & Security, part of United Technologies Corp. (UTC). Google Assistant compatibility Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation, letting users control smart home devices such...

The versatile new Vector 8611MT, a multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit, enables a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments. Unveiled by Carrier Transicold at the Distribution Solutions Conference of the International Foodservice Distributors Association, the Vector 8611MT unit incorporates two evaporators and fans for two-zone cooling without requiring a separate remote evaporator. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of...

NAVAC, the globally renowned supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps, in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines and other industry-specific items, will introduce the latest product in its Master Series at the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference, taking place from December 1 to December 4, 2018, at the JW Marriott Hotel, in Austin, Texas, USA. At the show, NAVAC will feature the debut of its new NP12DM Vacuum Pump, which offers an impressive flow rate of 12cfm for fast, heavy duty performan...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host three educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place January 14–16, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. The sessions are free and no pre-registration is required. AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance — Workshop 1/15/19, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Convention Center Room B214 The Importance of Humidity in Modern Buildings (1 LU Hour) 1/15/2019, 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Convention Center Room B316 Atte...

Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata’s launches its new Brand Store – M/S Global Electronics, in Bokaro’s premier shopping area, City Centre, Sector 4. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves, dishwashers, air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers & water coolers. Technologically Advanc...

Data Aire, Inc. is proud to announce the dap4 touch for its precision cooling controller. The dap4 is the industry’s most advanced controller serving the telecom, government, special constant environments and indoor agriculture markets. Variable Compressor Screen The modern color touch screen allows easy access at your fingertips. The at-a-glance simplified screens offer a holistic view of the environment including: air temperature, humidity and unit operation status. New trending sc...

A. O. Smith Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its new Lloyd R. Smith Corporate Technology Center. The 42,700-square-foot research and development lab, located adjacent to the company’s world headquarters in Milwaukee, will serve as the company’s global innovation hub, where teams of engineers will concept, test and finalize core technologies to be used in A. O. Smith products around the globe. “We have a world-class team of extraordinary engineers and problem solvers...

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has appointed the Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) to develop hydrogen standards for ‘Hy4Heat’. ‘Hy4Heat’ is a range of inter-related work packages that will form a feasibility study to establish whether it is safe, practical and technically possible to employ hydrogen as a zero-carbon replacement for the natural gas that we currently use. Alternative fuel source feasibility study Martyn B...

Crestron can now control Gree GMV5 series, the new generation of VRF systems by Gree. The updated driver for CoolMasterNet allows Crestron integrators to integrate Gree GMV5. This update is significant because Gree is one of the most popular HVAC manufacturing brands in the world. The main benefits of this compatibility: Pain-free Gree GMV5 integration to Crestron, otherwise achievable only with significant effort Bidirectional communication with delay-free, real-time feedback between the s...

Reliable Controls announces the appointment of Alexander Song to the position of Regional Sales Manager, China. Alexander is joining the Reliable Controls China team and will work out of the company’s Shanghai office. He will report directly to Ian Giles, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Asia-Pacific region. Alexander brings with him over 20 years of sales and marketing experience with a strong background in the mechanical and HVAC industries. Reliable Controls sales, installation...

Reliable Controls announces that authorized dealer, Lucon Automation Co Ltd., is the winner of a platinum award from the 2018 Asia Pacific Intelligent Green Building Alliance (APIGBA) in the category of Excellent Intelligent Green Building Systems. The awards are classified into four types: “Design”, “Performance”, “Renovation”, and “System”. Lucon’s project, Power SCADA and Integrated Building Automation System was recognized in the “S...

Voltas Limited, India’s No. 1 AC brand, from the house of Tata’s has launched its new Brand Store - M/S Mayur Engineers, in Faridabad’s premier shopping area, Sector 10 Market. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas Beko & Voltas' products, comprising of Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Commercial Refrigerators, Water Dispensers & Water Coolers. Conveniently...

Carrier is pleased to announce the opening of a new technology development center located at its Gurgaon facility. The new energy-efficient facility features state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities to aid in the development of Carrier heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) products; and will serve as an engineering hub in the region. By opening a development center, Carrier engineers will have greater resources to develop next-generation products using the latest technologi...

Temperatures in the UK are becoming increasingly unstable. The extreme fluctuations that are now being experienced, particularly during the winter months, have strengthened the case for a more widespread use of sophisticated heating controls. So how can heating controls help customers get-ahead of swinging temperatures? Greenstar Sense II weather compensator When weather systems like the ‘Beast from the East’ strike, heating controls that can automatically respond to cooling house...

Most garages are not connected to central heating, making them a large cold spot in most home heating systems. When winter comes, an unheated garage can be a less appealing place for home maintenance, tinkering, and other hobbies. Keep workspaces toasty even in the harshest winters with electric garage heaters from Marley Engineered Products. Electric heaters don’t require venting like gas heaters and can be more cost-effective. Risks with gas heaters Propane or natural gas heaters pose...

The Vaillant Group has announced hosting the house-raising ceremony for its Remscheid-based Research and Development Center. With numerous municipal representatives, firms involved in the construction and additional guests in attendance, the three Vaillant Group Managing Directors drove the final nail symbolically into a roof beam. Installation of building technology The house-raising ceremony marks the completion of the building shell. The construction of the bridge, connecting the Research a...

Worcester Bosch has announced that it has been at the top of the Which? Best Buy league table for nine years on the trot for their innovative line of gas boilers. They also said that they have secured Which? Best Buy status for all of their oil boilers for this year as well. An excellent brand score tops off the accolades received by the company from the Which? report. Worcester Bosch gas boilers recognized Which? Trusted Traders rated Worcester Bosch highly across several criteria Which? Tru...

Carrier Singapore (PTE) Limited has won the 2018 SEC-Senoko Green Innovation Award from the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) at the Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA). The award recognizes Carrier’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship with breakthrough products such as the AquaEdge® 19DV centrifugal chiller. Carrier, a provider of high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Securit...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Reporter® 3.6. This fully customizable, server-based application allows one to analyze the trend and runtime data from any BACnet®, Internet-connected building, and generate professional performance reports, quickly and accurately. Improving operational efficiency This release of RC-Reporter introduces new features, which help deliver actionable insights to improve the operational efficiency. New capabilities include: A Data...

Johnson Controls International plc has named Visal Leng Vice President and President, Building Solutions, APAC effective Sept. 28, 2018. In this role Leng will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions operations across the Asia Pacific region. Leng joins from Baker Hughes, a GE Company where he served as president Asia Pacific of the world's first and only full stream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solu...

Johnson Controls announced it has acquired the assets of Lux Products Corporation (LUX), a provider of residential thermostats and smart home products. LUX markets several successful residential and commercial lines ranging from timers to smart home thermostats including Kono and Geo. “The acquisition of LUX strengthens our portfolio in the consumer retail channel and offerings in thermostats,” said Chris Eichmann, Vice President, General Manager of Johnson Controls. “We are e...

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 EcoNet Command Center for use with EcoNet Enabled Unit Coolers. The EcoNet Command Center builds on the innovations and intelligence of Rheem’s EcoNet Smart Thermostat technology and reengineers it specifically for commercial refrigeration applications. The ultra-thin programmable Command Cente...

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 showcase Marley cooling tower components and promote the company’s service contractor training series, “Marley School of Cool,” at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA) Education Conference from Oct. 21-24, 2018, in Huntington Beach, CA. service contractor training series SPX Cooling Techn...

Worcester Bosch announced enhancements to their oil boiler range, which includes the Greenstar Danesmoor Regular, System and Utility models, as well as the Greenstar Heatslave II and Heatslave II External, to meet the requirement of lower NOx emissions under the ErP Directive, which came into effect in September 2018. Danesmoor and Greenstar oil boilers Enhancement to the Greenstar range has led to the creation of a transparent flame-producing, ‘hybrid burner’ The external body of...

Bodmin-based network service partner Carrier Transicold Cornwall has won the 2018 Carrier Safe award for the first time, after demonstrating its commitment to Carrier Transicold’s stringent health and safety program. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold (UK) Limited, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Maintaining Safe Working Practices Over the past few years, we have targeted the development of our health...