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UL Solutions, a globally renowned company in applied safety science, announced and addressed latest advances in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) testing at the 2022 Eurovent Summit, which took place from 25 –28 October 2022, in Antalya, Türkiye (Turkey). HVACR safety science experts from UL Solutions provided insights on regulatory requirements, flammable refrigerants, ultraviolet-C and sanitation for the HVACR industry. Designing more sustainable and...
Danfoss kicks off COP27 global climate summit by highlighting the urgent action to address the growing demand for energy. Danfoss’ President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kim Fausing says the build-out of renewables will not be even near sufficient, if the world does not curb the demand for energy. Danfoss publishes new whitepaper Danfoss says it wants to offer practical policy recommendations for urgent action A new whitepaper from Danfoss, the Danish family-controlled engineerin...
Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, became one of the first solution providers worldwide to be accredited by WiredScore, a pioneering building technology assessment provider that provides smart building rating systems for properties. Speaking on the occasion, Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Facilio, said, "We are particularly proud of this recognition for two reasons - Facilio is one of WiredScore’s first Accredited Solution...
The energy regulator, Ofgem, has been challenged by a leading energy trade body to examine the real-world consequence of shifting homes from gas onto heat pumps. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster, has written to the regulator - Jonathan Brearley, calling for a village-sized trial of decarbonizing homes using heat pumps. The trial will mirror that currently being considered for homes to be converted to hydrogen, another option being considered...
Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will join several climate action dialogues during the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 (SIF22) at COP27 climate summit, which is taking place in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, from November 9 to November 11, 2022. Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 will focus on the critical environmental and social factors, and scalable solutions, needed to successfully enable the transition to net-zero. Innovative solutions that...
Eurovent welcomes ERI Corporation, an energy recovery ventilation system and heat exchanger manufacturer as its newest Corresponding Member. The first-ever member from North Macedonia further expands the association’s footprint throughout Europe. ERI Corporation is a North Macedonian manufacturer of modern heat-exchange equipment for air conditioning and ventilation systems. With offices in North Macedonia, it has also expanded its scope in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland to provide s...
Mitsubishi Electric will be exhibiting at the CIBSE Build2Perform Live event on 29th – 30th November, 2022, at ExCel, in London, United Kingdom (UK), showcasing both the Ecodan QAHV heat pump and City Multi Hybrid VRF Vertical Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). Ecodan QAHV The Ecodan QAHV is specifically designed for commercial sanitary hot water applications, and provides a low-carbon solution for hospitals, hotels, leisure centers and student accommodation, with a leaving temperature of u...
Baxi has appointed Tony Falconar to the role of National Sales Manager to spearhead the growth of its Baxi Packaged Solutions business and ensure a compelling customer proposition for contractors, specifiers and end-users. The business, previously known as Packaged Plant Solutions, is a specialist in designing and building prefabricated modular heating systems, working with customers from concept to completion. Baxi Packaged Solutions From its base in Preston, Baxi Packaged Solutions manufact...
Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, is entering the Uruguay market. The company plans to strengthen its regional influence and bring Ajax innovations to the local security community. Starting from November 2022, Ajax’s world-known Jeweller wireless product line will be available for sale from the company’s official partner and distributor in the region, MICROFAL S.A. Ajax Systems arrives in the Uruguay market Ajax delivers the best us...
As the demand for air source heat pumps continues to flourish, Panasonic is showcasing its highly efficient Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range, which offers a more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective option for providing heating, cooling and hot water. With an extensive line-up offering different sizes, capacities and performance priorities – such as high temperature, total capacity, the Aquarea Range has a heat pump to suit all types of properties. Homes UK 2022 Homes UK...
Amidst uncertainty over the supply and pricing of natural gas, European member states are looking for ways to reduce their gas demand by 15% in the upcoming winter. Part of the solution lies in alternative sources of heating, such as using air conditioning systems already in place. In fact, an air conditioning system is an air-to-air heat pump, capable of heating buildings in a very efficient and effective way. In the case of a 600 m² building, using the air conditioning system as an air-t...
Following the enactment of updated standards on ventilation this summer, the trade association - BEAMA has published three new bitesize guides to help installers better understand and implement Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations in existing homes. Stringent building regulations The guides come at a critical time as the UK now seeks to make homes and buildings as efficient as possible in the wake of the cost of living and energy crisis. The drive towards increasing insulati...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...
Each second year, Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), and Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) welcome the Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain industry from Europe and international markets to their EUROVENTSUMMIT. With on average more than 500 manufacturers, industry associations, engineering societies, laboratories, and political decision-makers participating in around 50 meetings, seminars, and events, it has developed into a major meeting place of our indus...
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a helpful new guide designed to help building owners and managers reduce the risk of their buildings becoming stranded assets due to not reaching the government’s environmental standards. The new white paper, ‘Stranded assets: A roadmap to net zero for new and existing buildings' is designed to provide building owners and managers with more insight on the importance of setting up their buildings for net zero and describes method...
SPX Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Sean McClenaghan as President, of Global Cooling and an Executive Officer of SPX Technologies. As President, McClenaghan will lead the team at SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling systems and air-cooled heat exchangers, and their associated brands, including Marley®, Recold®, SGS Refrigeration and more. President's comment “We are very ple...
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its latest air-source chillers and heat pumps, developed by the company’s Italian factory. air-source chillers and heat pumps The new range offers an R32 air-cooled chiller (the MECH-iS-G07) and an R32 air-source reversible heat pump chiller (the MEHP-iS-G07). Both are manufactured to the exacting standards of quality associated with the company’s Mitsubishi Electric Quality, produced in Italy for the first time....
Carrier announced the release of Abound™ predictive insights, a part of the Abound suite of solutions that helps reduce the total cost of asset ownership by enabling smarter, more predictive maintenance to optimize equipment health and performance. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, implementing a functional predictive maintenance program can reduce equipment breakdowns by 70% to 75%, reduce maintenance costs by 25% to 30% and reduce downtime by 35% to 45%*. Building automation...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces new emergency relief rebates that HVAC contractors can offer eligible homeowners who live in and work in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. Contractors can provide rebates on qualifying YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, Champion®, and Fraser-Johnston® brand equipment installed between October 1 and December 31, 2022, to those who live and work in Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina counties...
ABM, a provider of facility solutions, announced that The YMI Group has signed an agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. The YMI Group is a full-service provider of mechanical contracting based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in the Chicago market area. Linc Service is a franchise brand of ABM Franchising Group, an operating unit of ABM. construction and service expertise “The YMI Group is a stellar exampl...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is recognizing October as Indoor Air Quality Month by recommending that K-12 schools showcase their dedication to providing a comfortable, safe learning environment by keeping IAQ top of mind. As seasonal allergies and viruses increase, it will be important for schools to have the right HVAC solution in place to provide clean air for children. importance of indoor air quality “The COVID-19 pandemic brought much-...
Sustainable electric heating – is that even possible? That thought probably preoccupies many. Understandable, when cozy warmth can be generated with minimal material costs. With the roof tile heating, Mr. Rainer Dubrikow, Developer and Inventor, demonstrated that the mature infrared heating technology can even be improved. The heating fronts were built with old roof tiles. The tiles’ radiating, differently formed and oriented surface structure produces overlapping heat waves which t...
Suffolk County Council Public Health launches an Air Quality survey in the Ipswich area to help inform future intervention in the town. The survey aims to measure current levels of understanding about air quality and current work going on in this area to mitigate its impact, in order to inform future approaches to improve air quality in the town. The survey will be supported by an air quality event held on Ipswich Cornhill, on Monday, 24 October, 2022, between 11 am and 3 pm. Raising aw...
Throughout 2022, the wholesale cost of gas and electricity has been rising. This means energy suppliers, including SO Energy, are now paying more for the energy they buy to supply homes than in previous years. SO Energy understands that customers might be concerned about how the increase in the price of wholesale energy affects them and the impact on their Direct Debit payments. Fortunately, there is help at hand to protect customers from these rising costs this winter. Keeping customers...
Thermo King, a globally renowned company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has completed initial testing of its innovative evolve electric trailer with retailers - Walmart and Loblaws, and Martin Brower, a major supply chain solutions provider for restaurants around the world. During more than 2,500 hours of operation, the battery-powered refrigerated trailer unit delivered excellent performance, ensuring high quality climate control to keep food and...
EDF provides an update on its UK nuclear generation business, to help develop an understanding of its role in short-term energy security, as well as help the UK deliver longer-term policy objectives. EDF owns and operates eight nuclear power stations across the UK, five that are generating and three in the defueling phase. It is building Hinkley Point C in Somerset and there are plans to develop a sister station at Sizewell C, with a final investment decision due in 2023. EDF’s role in s...
Alpha Innovation always keeps an eye on the market trends, so as to adapt their solution to the changing needs of their current and future customers. In this context, the company has developed the ACE105, a very flexible and compact shelf for low power solutions. For those who identify themselves in any of the following situations? Space is a non-negotiable constraint, both in height and depth They need to connect AC and/or DC sources that are different They need power from 1kW to 5kW and...
As new RV-ers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances., a Haier company, (GEA), is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to the categories. Building on the existing portfolio of RV Ready GE Appliance products available currently, the ranges and coolers were designed and engineered at the company’s global hea...
Two industry market pioneers, Ecophon Group and Lindab Group, enter a partnership for new indoor environment systems that combines a sound acoustic environment with healthy indoor air. Ecophon Group and Lindab Group, pioneer in their respective fields of acoustics and HVAC, join forces to launch new acoustic-thermal comfort-ceiling systems. The partnership lays the foundation for all-in-one hybrid solutions effectively combatting two enemies of a healthy indoor environment: poor acoustics and...
TSI Incorporated is proud to announce their strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity. &ldquo...