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Viessmann Climate Solutions UK will showcase its expanded portfolio of heating and cooling solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW, to be held from June 24th to 26th, 2025, at the NEC, Birmingham. Viessmann Climate Solutions UK Ltd is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann’s newest boiler Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s stand will unite the Carrier and Viessmann brands on stand 5D20 Under the theme - 'Power Play...

The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term. Eurovent Task Force's initiatives Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager at CAREL, brings over 25 years of experience in the HVACR sector and has been an active member of Eurovent for many years. He is widely recognized for his leadership, technical exp...

Master is proud to announce the nationwide addition of Hitachi residential HVAC products, marking a major expansion of its industry-pioneering portfolio and a strengthened partnership with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning. With more than 70 years of expertise in residential air conditioning, more than 40 years of pioneering DC inverter technology, and most recently, the introduction of the groundbreaking FrostWash™ technology, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is a global...

The 2025 regional and sustainability winners, as well as the finalists of the Rising Star and HVAC categories of the Heating Installer Awards 2025, have been announced. The shortlists have been decided by a panel of experts including representatives from the awards’ partners the CIPHE, The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Refresh, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad and Powered Now, who recently attended judging day and scored all of the entries on their technical expertise, problem-s...

Boiler manufacturer, Navien UK, has unveiled a brand-new compact system boiler, helping homeowners benefit from all the advantages of its NCB500 combi boilers, such as a 10-year warranty, stainless steel heat exchanger and cupboard fit dimensions. Designed for modern family homes, Navien’s NCB500 system boiler is a great option for homeowners looking for a cost-effective yet advanced heating solution, which is the ideal choice for properties having an existing hot water cylinder. First g...

Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as Vice President in the U.S., will succeed Moore as Executive Vice President of Sales, effective May 1, 2025. Victaulic's growth “Gary Moore has had as much to do with Victaulic's growth over the last 2...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has streamlined the online services it provides to installers to make them more user-friendly, instant and intuitive.  Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann customer service VPlus portal includes a range of easily accessible extras designed to enhance the customer service The new VPlus portal, which is live now, includes a range of easily accessible amenities de...

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the German city of Essen in April 2026. The main theme of the conference is 'Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency!': High energy efficiency is essential to making the buildings ready for the future. The conference with its varied programme will take place in Essen's House of Technology. The call for Papers has begun and will run until the end of June 2025. Future-proof building stock The Passive House Institute and it...

Quilt, a pioneering innovator in smart home climate technology, announced that Matt Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Mill, co-founder of Nest, and founder of Incite, has joined its board of directors. A prominent figure in the smart home, design, and climate space, Rogers is widely respected for creating the iconic smart thermostat and for accelerating growth for mission-driven organizations. Quilt's growth and innovation Quilt, Nest and Mill are among the most successful startups in the smart h...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors.  Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...

CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...

As temperatures rise, Air-Con International, a trusted pioneer in HVAC solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses stay cool and comfortable with its wide range of innovative products. From versatile Mini-Splits to powerful Central AC systems and essential accessories, Air-Con International is the go-to provider for reliable cooling solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and HVAC markets. Mini-Splits: Compact with Advanced Features Air-Con International’s Mini-Splits are des...

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling. Growth Through Innovation Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens whe...

Building on a successful collaboration established in 2019, Danfoss and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions that enable the industry to optimize energy consumption, reduce food waste, and lower emissions across food retail. Danfoss Alsense® helps supermarkets reduce food waste by up to 30%, while also reducing energy consumption on refrigeration by up to 15%. generation of sustainable solutions Danfoss...

Navien is introducing the PEM750 heat pump to the UK market, offering a high-performance, eco-friendly heating solution designed for quick, easy installation - saving installers time while reducing complexity on-site. As the UK moves towards its net-zero targets, demand for simply smarter, more efficient and future-proof heating solutions continues to grow. Eco Heating Excellence The PEM750 has been engineered to meet these requirements, delivering heating and hot water solutions more sustain...

Fellowes, a fourth-generation workplace solutions corporation, specializing in advanced air quality management systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Array networked air purification system featuring building management system (BMS) integration via BACnet/IP.  As the first and only localized BACnet-enabled air monitoring and purification system, Array sets a new standard for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Elevated Air Control “Array redefines ind...

Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 launches in Kuala Lumpur on 9 and 10 April 2025, aimed at helping Malaysia make significant strides towards a more sustainable future and meet its renewable energy generation targets. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), the free-to-attend expo and conference brings together thousands of industry pioneers, developers, installers, policymakers, technology experts, solution providers, investors, and innovators under one roo...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Colin Crain to vice president of specialty and retail sales. In Crain’s new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of both retail and specialty channels at NIBCO while creating and implementing a strategic growth plan and developing talent. Crain will report to Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing. Prior roles of Crain Crain brings 28 years of experience in the industry to this new role. He joined NIBCO in Decem...

GF Piping Systems, Swiss provider of high-performance Flow Solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies at HVAC Korea 2025. From 9 to 11 April, attendees can visit booth B34 to explore the comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of mission-critical cooling infrastructure. Advanced liquid cooling solutions GF Piping Systems raises its advanced direct liquid cooling solutions, leveraging water’s s...

Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network through new representative agreements with H & V Equipment Sales Inc., in the Buffalo area, and Thermotech Combustion FDC inc., in Quebec, Canada. H & V, based in Cheektowago, NY, will represent Sussman Electric Boilers products in Western New York State, from Syracuse to Buffalo. Additionally, for the first time, Sussman pro...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. Strengthening Commitment It ensures that customers receive the maximum value and benefit of lif...

Trane Technologies a global climate innovator, is revolutionizing mission critical operations with the development of two new air-cooled chiller offerings – Magnetic Bearing chillers and Ascend chillers for facility chilled water-cooling applications. Trane’s Magnetic Bearing Chiller provides unparalleled cooling capacity to address the escalating capacity needs of data center thermal management systems. Introduction of the Ascend chiller platform for data centers provides even grea...

Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced its new 2025 sponsorship levels. This will bring more value to contractor members and allow them to support women in the trades. Supporting Tradeswomen “After listening to feedback from our members, we are taking the opportunity to revamp our sponsorships to add more value for our contractors,” said Women in HVACR President Kr...

CDP, a non-profit organization that holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action, has selected Nidec Corporation as a 2024 A List Company. By scoring companies, cities, states and regions, CDP incentivizes and guides them on a journey towards leadership on environmental transparency and action. Global Sustainability Commitment Nidec considers contributing to a sustainable global environment as one of its key goals As a company that operates globally, Ni...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s pioneering event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain. Host of solutions Organised by the team behind TCS&D and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines, and once again supported by the Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Hub has already attracted a number of returning...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...

ACE Chemical, a pioneering developer and manufacturer of chemical treatments for the HVAC/R industry, announced the launch of the new American-made Monster® Series of coil cleaners, leak sealant, and accessories for HVAC/R pros.    Formulated for professional use to conquer even the most challenging dirt and grease but remain gentle on hands and surfaces, the Monster® Series is an instant coil-cleaning legend for condensers, evaporators, walk-in coolers, ventilators, and refri...

Cool Air Products introduces the Combat P-Trap for achieving constant drain flow maintenance through a unique condensate drain line treatment tablet dispensing method. Adaptable for universal applications, the Combat P-Trap prevents blockages of condensation drain lines due to the buildup of bacteria, slime, rust, scale, sludge, airborne dust, silt and algae, commonly known as “White Slime” or “Zoogloea.” Combat P-Trap: drain flow maintenance   Users can clea...