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CEO Warrior, a global business training, coaching, and implementation organization for service business owners, has announced new additions to its leadership team to provide the home service and trade industries with the quality mentoring, coaching, and training services the company has long been known to provide. exceptional service and value “Our history has always been, and continues to be, focused on the trade services sector, and we want to ensure that we provide exceptional service...
With the WHO estimating that 99% of the world’s population is exposed to levels of air pollution that lead to increased health risks, real-time, accurate, and 360-degree measurement of airborne particles is more important than ever in the fight for cleaner air. Vaisala, a global pioneer in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, announced the new gold standard in compact air quality sensors, a revolutionary way to help city and community pioneers take action to p...
Vaisala, a global pioneer in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, announced the launch of the Air Quality Transmitter 560 (AQT560), the gold-standard compact air quality sensor with a wide detection range — PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 — and a unique calibration system and algorithms that enable unmatched detection accuracy and efficiency. The AQT560 stands out as the most dependable compact air quality sensor for measuring particle matter (PM). Its precision in dete...
STULZ Modular, one of the pioneering providers of modular data center solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of STULZ GmbH, is cooperating with Asperitas in the field of liquid cooling. The aim of the collaboration with the Dutch immersion cooling specialist is to realize the benefits of immersion cooling for high-density data center environments. STULZ Modular and Asperitas The core of the cooperation is the implementation of a concept for a modular data center solution The core of the coo...
Kelvion, a global pioneer in manufacturing heat exchangers, and Rosseau, a pioneer in immersion Cooling Technology Solutions announced a significant partnership aimed at revolutionizing liquid cooling solutions within the High-Performance Computing (HPC) market, starting with Bitcoin mining. This technological collaboration and joint venture unites Kelvion’s advanced cooling systems with Rosseau’s cutting-edge immersion cooling technology to set new standards in power density,...
Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, announced that it has won the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda creates an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean energy economy, and private sector partners through programs like ENERGY STAR are pioneering the way,” said EPA Administrator, Michael S. Regan. He adds, “I congratulate this ye...
BREng, the low-carbon HVAC and heat pump specialist, has moved to its new headquarters at 1 Parliament Street in Hull City Centre. The move to the Grade-2 listed building follows rapid growth of the company's activities locally and nationally, with cooling and heating decarbonization projects underway for schools, public buildings, and national retailers across the UK. low-carbon technologies Rob Smelt, BREng Managing Director, said, "There is a tremendous surge in demand for HVAC proje...
LG Electronics has been named 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. This honor recognizes LG’s exemplary commitment to fighting climate change and protecting the environment through leadership in ENERGY STAR-certified products and promotions. This marks the 11th time since 2012 that LG has been named Partner of the Year. Innovation for a Better Life “ENERGY STAR supports LG’s...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the fifth consecutive year. ENERGY STAR program “We’re honored to be recognized for our continuing commitment to energy efficiency and innovation, and ongoing work to develop and deliver educational content for professionals,” said Rebecca Ow...
Carrier’s AquaEdge® 19DV water-cooled centrifugal chiller line is certified to comply with seismic requirements. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. 19DV centrifugal chiller The 19DV is the latest in Carrier’s lineup of chillers to be certified by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). It also meets the current International Building Code, California Building Code, and...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerants with 78% less global warming potential (GWP). Designed for even higher efficiency, the company’s re-engineered products will enable homeowners to meet their heating and cooling needs while reducing their energy costs and carbon footprints. new, sustainable technologies...
In the continuous evolution of refrigeration technology, heat exchangers play a pivotal role as essential components of refrigeration equipment. In recent years, plate heat exchangers have been increasingly adopted in refrigeration technology, showcasing strong potential for development. Compared to traditional shell-and-tube heat exchangers commonly used in refrigeration, refrigeration-specific plate heat exchangers not only possess the general characteristics of plate heat...
The Eurovent Board has welcomed TÜV NORD as its newest Associate Member. The membership approval makes it Eurovent’s eleventh Associate Member, reinforcing the association’s membership base. TÜV NORD is a technical service provider with worldwide activities in validating the safety of products and services in product inspection, testing, and certification. a unique network of experts Founded in 1869 and headquartered in Hanover, the group employs more than 14.000 people...
Marcone announced an expansion of its HVAC executive team, building on its position as one of North America's largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing, and pool/spa equipment, repair parts, and solutions. Industry veterans - Ben Merritt, Brian Klaus, Chris Alonso, and Hector Jimenez are new contributors to Marcone's leadership team. Ben Merritt As Vice President of Revenue Optimization, Merritt is homing in on pricing optimization across Marcone's HVAC division to...
Airzone Control, the provider of intelligent and innovative HVAC control solutions, announces the expansion of its North American sales team with the appointments of Mark Labitad, Territory Manager for California, and Joe Mannino, Territory Manager for New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These strategic hires will allow Airzone to strengthen its market presence and provide dedicated HVAC dealer support across key regions. Mark Labitad Mark Labitad brings a wealth of knowledge and ex...
Danfoss' Alsmart™ programmable controller has won the esteemed MCE Excellence Award 2024 at the MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort. Recognized by the Technical Jury, this accolade underscores Alsmart's capacity to address the diverse needs of HVACR applications, while adhering to the highest global programming standards. Packed within a modular and flexible platform, Alsmart™ offers a strong package for efficiency and security in the industry. Danfoss Alsmart™ Universal Controll...
Every building can be renovated to be energy efficient, and every renovation step counts. This will be demonstrated at the 27th International Passive House Conference, which will begin immediately after Easter. Retrofit. Have an impact Following its focal theme, 'Retrofit. Have an impact', the conference will present the successful transformation of buildings with high energy consumption into climate-friendly structures with low energy costs and high living comfort. There will also be e...
BITZER has appointed Wirral-based contractor Flynn Refrigeration Ltd as its authorized Marine Service Partner for the UK. Needs of marine refrigeration Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, said: "Recognition as our authorized BITZER Marine Service Partner cements more than 15 years of collaboration with Flynn Refrigeration Ltd. The company has deep experience of the specialist requirements of marine refrigeration and air conditioning, which can be challenging due to the harsh environme...
Modine, a technology and indoor air quality pioneer in the HVAC industry, is dedicated to maintaining the highest level of product safety and certification. In furtherance of that mission, the IAQ pioneer recently announced that several of its HVAC products for the K-12 market are now UL60335 certified. The proactive shift was made to stay ahead of new regulations that will go into effect after January 1, 2025. At that point, all new products and changes to products will need to be certified un...
Team Rubicon is announcing an additional investment by Chevron towards the proposed TRades Academy to train skilled tradespeople. The $100,000 grant by Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit is expected to fuel the growth of the TRades Academy being developed by Team Rubicon to fill the gap of skilled trades professionals in times of crisis. “We are grateful for the support of Chevron and this investment into our new TRades Academy,” said Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, add...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces the introduction of Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units (MSZ-GS/MSY-GS), an update to the former models (MSZ-GS/MSY-GL). Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units Part of a mini-split system, Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Units can heat or air-condition any residential room. Premier MSZ-GS Indoor Units are compatible wi...
Cables pioneer - AEI Cables is highlighting the need for the supply chain to be aware of the various pieces of legislation and guidance in the selection of cables to help make Britain’s buildings safer. The systems powered by these cables including smoke and heat extraction systems assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case of life safety. Selection and installation of cables The company has been communicating the importance of following the technical guidanc...
The Midea IN Cassette is a breakthrough in heat pump technology given its built-in design, blend-in style, and energy efficiency. The IN Cassette is ready to fit into home joist spaces, making it an ideal option for new homes, add-ons, and conversions at a later date. Users can precisely heat and cool the needed spaces and spots throughout their homes – its industry-exclusive compact size of 50.3" W x 13.19" D x 9" H means it can fit just about anywhere. IN Cassette features With the H...
Air Pros USA, a residential air conditioning company has hired industry pioneer, Debra Held, to be its National Director of Plumbing Services. The new executive role was established especially for Debra Held to spearhead the expansion of plumbing services across all brands and markets within the company. The hiring of Debra Held for this strategic position was expedited by the recent acquisition of Drain Genie’s customer list. Debra Held's responsibilities With deep roots in the plumbin...
On 6th March, Mitsubishi Electric hosted its new rebooted Partner conference and expo-PACE24. The event equipped Partners with information around net zero, and support to help their businesses to thrive in the future. The goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is changing the way that the built environment must operate. Across the industry, there is a need to consider new technologies and ways of working, understand upcoming changes to legislation, and be prepared for the opportuni...
Resideo has announced that configuring its pioneering Honeywell Home evohome smart zoning system is now even simpler with its new online system builder tool. Installers, or homeowners, can build a tailor-made zoning solution using evohome - which lets consumers easily manage their home temperature room-by-room via an app or locally - with just a few clicks on a phone, tablet, or laptop. There is no sign-up required to use the tool or download the detailed system builder evaluation. Four-step...
Daikin Applied has introduced an enhanced Navigator® WWV water-cooled screw chiller with low-global warming potential (GWP) R-513A refrigerant. In addition to delivering industry-pioneering performance, customers can pair the new chiller with an optional Templifier® TWV water heater for energy- and cost-efficient heat recovery solution. The combination of a low-GWP refrigerant and heat recovery configuration allows building owners and operators to trim utility costs, and accelerate thei...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has released a new Recommendation on market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators, which presents practical tips to facilitate effective compliance monitoring. This new Eurovent Recommendation 14/7: ‘Market surveillance for direct sales refrigerators’ aims to enhance the enforcement of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements for refrigerating appliances having a direct sales function place...
Global materials supplier - TG Lynes has further demonstrated its commitment to supporting women in plumbing by sponsoring an all-female competition for a third consecutive year. Sixteen female plumbing and electrical apprentices attended Lewisham College on International Women’s Day, March 8, to take part in skills challenges. plumbing category prizes The eight up-and-comers in the plumbing category were scored on their ability to carry out common trade tasks, including press-fitting a...
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP) has announced six recipients of its bursary to help kick-start their careers in the plumbing industry. The winners are from colleges across the country, including Dundee and Angus Kingsway College, Borders College, St Helens Green Energy Centre, Windsor Forest - Langley Campus, South Lanarkshire College, and Kendal College. professional-grade tools Each winner will receive £1,000 in vouchers for tools and equipment from Monument Tools, a de...
