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NIBCO Inc. has announced the promotion of Chris Mason to the position of Senior Vice President, Supply Chain. In his new role, Mason will be responsible for product engineering, advanced technology, continuous improvement, safety and compliance, global procurement, as well as the Matco-Norca, SVF Flow Controls, and Webstone teams. Mason will continue to report to Ashley Martin, President and COO, NIBCO. “Chris has a long career history with NIBCO and brings much experience and knowledge t...
Selecting the right mount for a mini-split condenser is a choice that is very important and often overlooked. This decision has a profound impact on various aspects, from the unit's operational efficiency to ease of maintenance. If a mini-split condenser is installed on an unsuitable mount, increased vibration, noise, and potential mechanical issues can come about. Factors like the manufacturer's specs, surrounding environmental conditions, and installation space constraints need to be conside...
NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, recovery units, and industry-specific items, has further expanded its line of tools compatible with A2L refrigerants. The series extension comes amid news that the EPA will require technology transitions to equipment utilizing greener refrigerants beginning January 1, 2025. HVAC/R tools Since legacy HFC refrigerants such as R-410A will still be used on a scaled-down basis...
Just in time for the holiday season, Don Kuhl, a Phoenix native, Air Force Veteran, and Civil Servant received a fantastic gift: a brand-new air conditioning unit installed at his childhood home, currently undergoing renovation. This past November, the public voted and selected Don Kuhl as the winner of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning's 8th Annual Military Hero Giveaway. "This installation couldn't have come at a better time, especially as we prepare to celebrate the holidays. Th...
Commenting on the Government’s plans to invest £6 billion a year in heat and energy efficiency improvements, Tamsin Lishman, CEO of The Kensa Group said, “Long-term policy certainty is the most critical factor in delivering business investment, and this is particularly true of an emerging sector like ours." She adds, "Today’s confirmation of how the government will spend £6 billion/year supporting heat pumps and energy efficiency improvements provides businesses wi...
Employees of Marcone, North America's major distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool and spa parts, recently joined thousands across the country in placing wreaths on the gravesites of fallen soldiers in an act of gratitude for their sacrifice. On Saturday, Marcone employees took part in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide initiative involving two million volunteers placing wreaths at more than 3,700 cemeteries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and abroad. Marcone Exp...
The pressure to meet global climate targets has never been greater and with buildings accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, there is an urgent need to advance sustainable building technology to help enterprises meet net-zero goals while accommodating for continued growth. 'The Smart Building of the Future', a new paper from Johnson Controls outlines how smart buildings equipped with advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity will help ente...
The demands on refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems are increasing. Numerous potential combinations make system design more and more complex. The completely revised BITZER SOFTWARE assists with the selection and combination of compressors and components, all the way to heat exchangers and comprehensive compound systems. BITZER Software Even more, products are integrated, designed even more clearly, and optimized for all devices, these are the advantages of the completely rev...
Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been awarded the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Generation 4 (Gen4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) energy savings performance contract (ESPC). This government-wide vehicle allows Federal agencies to leverage private capital and utility cost savings to reduce energy consumption, decarbonize, and enhance the resilience of Federal facilities. Trane has held a DOE IDIQ contract for 25 years. ESPC pr...
TE Connectivity, a globally renowned company in connectors and sensors, has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th consecutive year. This designation continues to demonstrate TE's dedication to sustainable business practices that provide value to its customers and are aligned with the company's commitments to its owners. Dow Jones Sustainability Index The Dow Jones Sustainability Index analyzes approximately 13,000 companies around the world using the Corporate Susta...
In response to the publication of the Scottish Government's 'Starting a National Conversation on the Heat Transition in Scotland,' Fiona Hodgson, Chief Executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), said, "We welcome the start of this crucial dialogue by the Scottish Government and particularly applaud the increased commitment to incorporating industry expertise into establishing achievable targets." She adds, "This represents a significant step forw...
Carrier Global Corporation, a globally renowned company in intelligent climate and energy solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to sell its global commercial refrigeration business to its decades-long joint venture partner - Haier (stock ticker: 600690) for an enterprise value of $775 million, including approximately $200 million of net pension liabilities. This represents about 16.5x 2023 expected EBITDA. The announcement follows last week's agreement to sell Carrier's Global Access S...
Airthings, the global pioneer in indoor air quality monitoring and energy-saving solutions, has announced a new partnership with Soter Technologies, a provider of innovative environmental sensors and software technology. This collaboration seamlessly integrates the Airthings for Business solution into Soter’s portfolio to complement Soter Technologies’ FlySense® Vape Detection devices. Monitoring air quality This partnership extends the scope of monitoring air quality in vario...
New research from Fair Fix, the boiler engineer experts, reveals that the number of plumbing and heating businesses operating in the UK has increased by 3% in 2023, which is good news for any homeowners and a result of increasing self-employment opportunities rising within the industry. Growth in the industry Fair Fix has analyzed the number of plumbing, heating, and air conditioning enterprises in the UK and how this number has changed over 2023, discovering that the industry is growing in si...
Toshiba Carrier has become an official partner to Sale Sharks, one of Europe’s top professional Rugby Union clubs, for the 2023/2024 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. History of supporting rugby Toshiba has a long history of supporting rugby having previously sponsored Rugby World Cups and the Japanese team. Closer to home, this new...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has re-engineered the industry-renowned YORK® CYK Water-to-Water Compound Centrifugal Heat Pump to deliver superior operational savings and stringent sustainability standards. Now available in a smaller 400-ton capacity, the newly launched YORK® CYK heat pump fills a North American market gap by providing a practical, right-sized decarbonization solution for use in existing commercial building applications. AS...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circularity category. Sustainability practices The No...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced it was named a pioneer in energy management software by independent industry analyst firm - Verdantix in its Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023 report. "Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global emissions and new levels of efficiency and sustainability can only be achieved through digitalization," said Johnson Controls' Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Vijay Sankaran, adding "Recognition as a leade...
Trane Supply, Trane Technologies’ HVAC parts and supply solutions business, and A-Gas are making refrigerant reclaim easier than ever for Trane Supply Customers so that together, they can increase their positive impact on the environment. Refrigerant reclamation involves processing used refrigerants to meet AHRI-700 specifications and performance. Reclaiming refrigerants reduces the need to manufacture virgin refrigerants, substantially reducing potential emissions and contrib...
The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 14.8 million at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm - Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4 percent, this number is expected to reach 26.5 million by 2027. The top-38 vendors have today more than 100,000 active units in Europe. Berg Insight ranks Targa Telematics as the largest player in terms of active installed base with ar...
On 30th November 2023, the UK Government briefed the Heating and Hotwater Industries Council on the confirmed details of the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM), which following much feedback from Baxi and others across their industry, has changed from what was initially outlined. Air Source Heat Pumps The UK Government is targeting 600k heat pump installations each year by 2028. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) are currently the only, immediately available means to decarbonize heat and hot water i...
The global installed base of active remote tank monitoring (RTM) solutions reached 7.7 million units at the end of 2022, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm - Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.0 percent, the active installed base is estimated to reach 23.5 million units worldwide in 2027. Berg Insight estimates that the European market accounted for more than 1.8 million active RTM systems at the end of 2022. The North American market i...
Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the 'EV-Home Power Partnership', designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home energy management. full-size electric truck The project will explore, test, and quantify the customer benefits of pairing bi-directional EV charging with a Resideo smart thermostat to help customers potentially save money on monthly electric bill...
Trade Jobs, a recruiting platform built specifically for the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing industries, was launched on November 13th, 2023. The company aims to address the ongoing and increasing employment crisis in the trades. 770,000 skilled job postings A report by Fox Business stated that there have been more than 770,000 skilled job postings from nearly 95,000 different employers across the country in 2023. With the older generation of skilled workers retiring, that number will likely...
Takyeef Factory LLC, one of the major OEM manufacturers of HVACR equipment in the Gulf, has joined the Eurovent Middle East association, driven by its mission on delivering a broad portfolio of premium international products and underlining its commitment to support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in the region. Located on 30,000 square meters in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Takyeef specializes in the manufacturing of standard and customized HVACR equipment, includi...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, introduces its Emerging Business Academy, a streamlined version of its flagship coaching program tailored to the unique needs of growing small businesses. BDR’s Emerging Business Academy, designed for businesses with four people or fewer, guides motivated owners to put specific foundational systems and processes into place to reach revenues of $1 million and beyond....
Increasing temperatures, population growth, urbanization, and rising incomes are driving the increased need for cooling. According to the first-ever Global Cooling Watch Report, launched at COP28, cooling demand could triple by 2050. This would lead to a doubling of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which is equivalent to more than the total annual greenhouse gas emissions of the United States of America. sustainable cooling pledge Recognizing the need to act on cooling, Danfoss joined forces...
Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announces enhancements to the Vertex® Evaporative Condenser, where peak reliability meets easy maintenance. For models with the EC Fan System, enhanced controls are now available including a user interface and integral pump control which maximizes uptime and reliability. “In 2018, when we launched the Vertex evaporative condenser, we began our innovation process by seeking to understand what our customers really need and want from us. After that launch,...
Baxi’s Parent company - BDR Thermea Group announced the appointment of Tjarko Bouman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tjarko Bouman will join BDR Thermea Group from 1 February 2024, as successor to Bertrand Schmitt, who is stepping down, as announced earlier this week. Refined new strategy Tjarko Bouman is currently CEO of NTS Group, a global company that develops, produces, assembles, and tests complex (opto) mechatronic systems and mechanical modules for high-tech OEMs in sem...
The CAREL Group has published a new white paper on humidity, temperature, and heat recovery control in painting processes, to disseminate knowledge that can be useful in reducing energy consumption and environmental impact, as well as obtaining high-quality and long-lasting coatings. Paint booths are subject to several national and international regulations and standards that define the essential design requirements to ensure proper operating and safety conditions for operators and equipment.&n...
