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Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of HotWave®, the multipurpose hose sprayer. Providing tankless water heating technology for outdoor use; HotWave innovation makes cleaning dirt and grime fast and easy. HotWave’s plug-and-play design attaches to a garden hose and allows users to heat and access water from a single source. With a maximum temperature of up to 115 F, HotWave water temperatures may be adjusted instantly. t...
Kanomax USA will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2022, in Novi, Michigan, from Oct. 25-27, 2022. Visitors can find Kanomax at booth #10040. Automotive Testing Expo Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development, and validation technologies, taking place every year in Detroit, Shanghai, and Stuttgar...
Kanomax is exhibiting at NEBB Annual Conference 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, from November 3-5, 2022, at Booth #300. It will showcase its HVAC Testing solutions at the event. NEBB Annual Conference 2022 With over 300 attendees, this annual networking and educational event is geared toward NEBB industry professionals, giving them the chance to network with familiar friends, make new industry contacts, and expand their professional horizons. The conference allows attendees to explor...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall. With eight additional technical trainers in place throughout North America, Heatcraft provides more access than ever to the product and refrigeration training, including certification, to increase proficiency in specifying, installing, and maintaining Heatcraft equipment and syst...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of a new, redesigned line of high-efficiency air handlers that will improve comfort, increase energy savings and provide lasting performance. The new air handlers feature high-efficiency blowers that use up to 10 percent less energy and feature a modular architecture ideal for space-constrained applications. In addition, these new air handlers – when matched with new outdoor condensers by John...
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...
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 its launch of a new utility rebate finder for commercial products within the “Professional” section of Mitsubishi website. quick access The rebate finder offers users quick access to information about Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)-qualified Mitsubishi Electric products...
Along with their Coalition members, they have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonizing its 29 million homes. ‘Home is Where the Heat is – Progress Report’ sheds much-needed light on the importance of customer-first approaches to the home retrofitting industry, by showcasing the real-life experiences of nine households from Tyne & Wear to Pontypool. Increasingly imp...
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group, and DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO), the global manufacturer of mobility components offering advanced mobility technologies, systems, and products, announced that it will collaboratively develop the Security Operation Center for Vehicles (VSOC) to respond to the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks against vehicles. Culminating from past efforts, this collaboration...
Panasonic UK has continued its efforts in tackling environmental issues and striving for a greener future by partnering with climate action NGO WRAP to become a Courtauld 2030 Affiliate Member. Maximizing GHG, water, and food waste targets Ensuring full value chain representation to achieve food system transformation, the new Courtauld Affiliates membership was developed to enable businesses that are part of the Food System, but don’t manufacture or retail food and drink...
GE Appliances, a Haier company, (GEA) launched a yearlong volunteer commitment with hundreds of employees completing 11 projects in Louisville, and other plant communities, activities in 17 states, and coordinated efforts in India and South Korea. The projects help support public schools, nonprofits, and neighborhoods across the country and around the world. Called ‘The Blue Wave’ initiative, GE Appliances employees have committed to completing 20,000 hours of volunteering over the...
As part of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) agenda, Hi-line Industries, a UK-based pioneer in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment provides extensive support for the sporting community in the Burton upon Trent area. The company is a main sponsor at both Burton Albion Football Club and Burton Rugby Football Club. Hi-line Industries, which has its headquarters in Burton’s Green Street, is a member of the...
FROST ITALY SRL designs and produces special units for Air Conditioning and Cooling systems with low environmental impact using NATURAL refrigerants, such as Propane and SUSTAINABLE refrigerants, such as R452B and R1234ze. The constant search for WELL-BEING within domestic, commercial and industrial environments leads them to continuous constructive evolutions paying particular attention to the energy consumption/efficiency ratio. Experience in the HVAC sector The company specializes in the c...
Endeavor Business Media is proud to announce that out of 7,000+ entries and a few hundred selected, six of Endeavor Business Media’s design projects were recognized as 2022 American Inhouse Design award winners. This competition recognizes the outstanding work of in-house creative professionals and the value they bring to their companies and brands. Endeavor Business Media's very own Creative Director, Charles Thomas, was invited to be one of the “Graphics Person To Watch” in...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is proud to graduate the inaugural class from year one of its new, industry-first Trusted Advisor program. The 40 graduating students received an extensive education that goes beyond product knowledge, making them far more prepared to support contractors than the industry norm. Comprehensive training stands The graduation event was held at the Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in August 2022 and inclu...
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...
Lennox EMEA participates in the Chillventa tradeshow, and for this edition, the Refrigeration and HVAC leader sees things big. “We are thrilled to attend this new edition of Chillventa, it is for us the opportunity to showcase our brand new products and solutions to our customers and prospects. Today, the market is looking for eco-efficient systems, offering a top-level performance with the smallest energy consumption and environmental footprint. This is exactly what we offer today to our...
The plant hire offering of heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has been enhanced by substantial six-figure investment. The Enfield-based business has used the investment to further increase the size and variety of its range. More than 350 products are now available to hire from TG Lynes including benches, compressors, dehumidifiers, drills, gas bottles, press guns, grinders, ladders, hand tools, staging, and trestles. Mechanical services engineers Steven Watts, rece...
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....
On October 10, 2022, Danfoss announced the intent to acquire compressor manufacturer BOCK GmbH, headquartered in Frickenhausen, Germany. Developing compressors for the natural refrigerant CO2 since 1993, BOCK is a global technology pioneer in the field of environmentally friendly, economical compressors. semi-hermetic compressors With the acquisition, Danfoss adds the world's largest portfolio of semi-hermetic compressors for natural refrigerants such as CO2 (R744), hydrocarbons, an...
Electrolux has agreed to divest its manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, including certain equipment, for a cash consideration of USD 82.5m (approx. SEK 930m). Completion of the transaction is contingent on various factors. The agreed purchase price is USD 82.5m (approx. SEK 930m). The approximate gain of USD 65.8m (approx. SEK 740m) will be recorded as a non-recurring item, positively impacting the operating income in the business area of North America, in connection with the clo...
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...
The Alliance to Save Energy presented Danfoss with the prestigious Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for the company’s efforts to create solutions that decarbonize through energy efficiency. Alliance President, Paula Glover presented the award to Rick Sporrer, President of Danfoss North America, at the 30th annual Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala at the International Spy Museum, in Washington, D.C., USA on October 4, 2022. energy efficiency The event brought to...
New evaporator technology for air conditioning systems and process cooling with the BITZER hybrid falling film evaporators. The company is presenting a new evaporator technology. hybrid falling film evaporators The BITZER hybrid falling film evaporators, which are available in five housing sizes, achieve significantly better levels of efficiency than dry expansion evaporators in full and, especially, in part load operation with stable operation under all conditions thanks to optimized internal...
The LHL7E joins the BITZER ECOLITE LHL3E and LHL5E condensing units. The ECOLITE series with the LHL7E models offers an even wider capacity range with up to 6.5 kW in low-temperature applications and up to 25 kW in medium-temperature applications. The LHL3E, LHL5E, and LHL7E condensing units are approved for use with refrigerants of the A1 and A2L safety groups and can therefore be used in a variety of both low and medium-temperature applications across all climate zones with a single device. O...
Full cooling capacity for large systems and heat pump applications with fewer compressors than before: the new 8-cylinder reciprocating compressors for transcritical CO2 applications enhance the ECOLINE CO2 series for even larger capacity ranges with CO2 as a refrigerant in refrigeration and heat pump applications. BITZER developed the compressors for systems with a larger capacity range which were once developed for use with HFC refrigerants and ammonia. commercial refrigeration and industria...
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...
On October 11, Ajax Systems held its fourth Special Event called ‘Comfort Zone’. The company broke into a new niche by unveiling an unexpected fire product line and adding the dimension of comfort devices to its security systems. The philosophy of comfort also expanded to software, business activities and daily work with partners. This year’s online presentation was broadcasted in 19 languages and was viewed by Ajax users and partners from over 130 countries worldwide. The mai...
The second phase of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) new efficiency standards is quickly approaching. In January 2023, the new standard will require commercial systems, including rooftop units, to achieve an additional 15% efficiency. While the new standards drive innovation and opportunity within the HVAC industry, they also adds stress, pressure, and complexity to product developers and manufacturers as they brainstorm how to meet and communicate the next set of efficiency stand...
