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In the current scenario of ever-changing efficiency standards and certifications, manufacturers must stay ahead of the curve by offering modern equipment that fits the needs of not only customers but also local, national, and even global environmentally friendly initiatives. The emphasis on green, environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the overall carbon footprint requires thinking outside the box when it comes to heating and cooling applications. inverter-driven air-to-wate...
Paul McCarver, President and CEO of Houston-based HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor, Delta T Equipment, announces a major office move to a larger facility for the company and its subsidiaries, Total Pump Solutions, and DT Fabrication, effective May 17th, 2021. Total Pump Solutions is a distributor of industry-renowned fire-suppression equipment. DT Fabrication manufactures Total Tanks domestic, fire, and combination water storage tanks. The state-of-the-art new facility The new facility...
Carrier Transicold hosted a special online event showcasing the company’s forward-thinking electrification and sustainability strategy, including the launch of its new connected cold chain solution, Lynx™ Fleet. Participants in The Cool Experience event learned details of the company’s commitment to developing a healthy, safe, and sustainable cold chain, which will help contribute to the European Union’s target of reducing CO2 emissions within the transport industry by...
Carrier Transicold launched the advanced Lynx™ Fleet solution for over-the-road refrigeration transporters in Europe. The Lynx Fleet solution applies advanced IoT, machine learning, and analytics technology to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the cargo’s journey. The suite of Lynx tools provides Carrier customers with enhanced visibility, increased connectivity, and actionable intelligence across the...
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) joins more than 35 other industry and environmental organizations in petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking uniform national standards for stationary air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. If promulgated, these standards will result in an additional half-billion tons of CO2 red...
DiversiTech Corp., an aftermarket manufacturer, and supplier of highly-engineered components for residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), announced on March 24, 2021, that it has merged with Fresh-Aire UV, a pioneer in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. IAQ product range “The addition of Fresh-Aire UV, a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), into the DiversiTech brand portfolio further strengthens our product leadership...
Fujitsu General America, Inc. has released the new, single-phase J-IV and J-IVs Airstage VRF heat pump systems to replace the J-II and J-IIs lines. The systems serve heating and cooling applications between 3- and 5-ton capacities, making them ideal for the residential and light commercial markets. The new air-to-air heat pumps feature expanded heating operation ranges, offering powerful heating capacity at an outdoor ambient temperature of -15°F. a broad range of indoor units With more t...
LENNOX EMEA, a company in the design and manufacture of heating, air conditioning, air treatment, and refrigeration equipment, through its three brands Lennox, Friga-Bohn, and HK Refrigeration, is hosting a content-rich ‘Learning Month’, which will run from April 15th to May 15th. Learning Month will comprise a series of free online webinars (in local languages) that provide professionals in the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry with targete...
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration’s PowerCO2OL™ system for high capacity refrigeration has won the gold Innovation of the Year award at the ATMO Natural Refrigerants Virtual Trade Show (VTS). Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. VTS attendees voted on the winning products. Five natural refrigerant systems were finalists for 2021 Innovation of the Y...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its technical helpline to provide further customer support with a larger team and a host of new online tools designed to help customers when they need it most. Richard Bishop, Head of Marketing for Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions UK and Ireland commented, “During these times of change, we all accept that technical call centers and helplines will be more difficult than normal to reach, the impact of staff working from home is...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will host its “Game On” Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. free online learning experience The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK®, and TempMaster® commercial rooftop systems along with trending ind...
CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Duquette Refrigeration (formerly A. Duquette & Son), a commercial refrigeration company headquartered in Worcester, Mass. This acquisition will strengthen CoolSys’ Commercial & Industrial division and broaden its presence in the Northeast region. nationwide service provider Duquette Refrigeration has established long-term client relationships and an outstanding repu...
Designed with new and existing and systems in mind, the AK-RC 251 Optyma™ Control electronic controller eliminates the need for mechanical thermostats in cooling applications along with defrost timers in freezer applications. The Danfoss AK-RC 251 Optyma™ Control can control compressors, solenoids, fans, lights, crankcase heaters, and up to two defrosts. The Optyma™ Control features a weatherproof enclosure and is compatible with standard 3⁄4-inch fittings. Easy to wire...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, provides strategies and skills for increasing long-term high-margin commercial service agreements at a three-day virtual training in May. BDR’s Commercial Maintenance Sales workshop, scheduled for May 11-13, helps HVAC professionals identify and analyze the impact of commercial maintenance agreements on short- and long-term revenue growth. maintenance relationships...
The Air–Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. ECR International is a member company of AHRI and a participant in the voluntary certification program. The AHRI Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, which ensures that various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and water heating pro...
UltraViolet Devices Inc. partnered with Badger Technologies to equip the Badger UV Disinfect robot with its advanced UV-C technology to create an autonomous disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food service, and retail environments. UV robot “We partnered with them to develop a UV robot that can come to life at the end of the shift when everyone goes home, can take a couple of hours, and do a normal-sized grocery stor...
In a grassroots campaign, Rick Hasselbeck, Chief Commercial Officer of GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, took to the streets sharing gifts with hungry consumers. To the surprise and confusion of GEA owners, the personally hand-delivered parcels were empty but hot. One anonymous fan said, “I was delighted to receive a package from the company’s CCO and thought I must have won something. Instead, I was left scratching my head.” Delivering dozens of packages to registered cu...
Carrier is proud to support Habitat for Humanity International’s Home is the Key campaign, aimed at unlocking more families’ futures with homeownership – a fundamental stepping stone to better health, more financial freedom, and security. The company has begun its fundraising effort with an initial $250,000 donation to the campaign and will continue to raise awareness throughout the month of April by engaging its distributor and dealer network and employees through advertising...
Beginning in the second half of 2019, Decsa was engaged by its own pioneering oleochemical customer to design and supply new cooling towers to serve their plants. Decsa installs new cooling towers Important order for Decsa. For a major oleochemicals company in Cremona, Italy, the Italian company specializing in the manufacture and sale of cooling towers, evaporative coolers, and evaporative condensers was actively involved in the design and supply of new cooling towers to serve their plants: o...
AC Supply has decided to partner and stock the most trusted brand in PTACs, Friedrich, at all four of its Tarrant County locations. As a manufacturer, Friedrich believes that Air Conditioning is at the heart of what they do the same philosophy that AC Supply has thrived on for the last 60-plus years. With this mutual mindset of quality and care, a partnership between AC Supply and Friedrich came naturally. Customer solutions When looking at our PTAC line in 2021, we knew that getting the best...
Bradford White Water Heaters, a globally renowned manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products, has announced a new campaign to inform contractors and distributors in the Pacific Northwest about the advantages of energy-efficient heat pump water heaters (HPWH). The effort, which runs from April 1 through June 30, 2021, in four US states, namely - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, is a supplement to Hot Water Solutions’ campaign to raise...
During its recent online meeting, the Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ (PG-CT) elected Mr. Frank Stocker (Managing Director, Gohl-KTK) as the successor of Mr. Doïc Hordern (CEO, JACIR) in the role of Vice-Chairman of the group. Mr. Laurent Petiot (General Manager France Benelux Maghreb, BAC) continues as Chairman of PG-CT. The Eurovent Product Group ‘Evaporative Cooling Equipment’ recently met in a fruitful online session. The meeting included...
Ali Group, a global company in the foodservice equipment industry, announced that it has successfully closed on its agreement to acquire KOLD-DRAFT® International from The Legacy Companies based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Filippo Berti, Ali Group’s Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We are very pleased to welcome KOLD-DRAFT into the Ali Group. The KOLD-DRAFT acquisition is strategically important to our Group as it strengthe...
Taneytown, MD-based EVAPCO has selected Delta T Equipment as its manufacturer’s representative to serve the Southeast Texas region. The Houston-based HVAC distributorship offers a broad array of products and services to consulting engineers, contractors, and end-users. Delta T Equipment, now rep for EVAPCO “At EVAPCO, we strive to bring better solutions to the heat transfer industry,” said Jamie Facius, VP of North America Sales. “Delta T shares our deep commitment to cu...
Schneider Electric, the front-runner in energy management and automation, has appointed Chris Collins as the new Country President for Ireland. Chris Collins takes over from Kelly Becker, who became the Zone President for UK & Ireland at the start of this year. Based in Maynooth, Chris Collins, who now reports to Kelly Becker, will play a vital role in directing the next phase of growth and strategy for Schneider Electric Ireland. Supporting Irish Customers Commenting on the appointment,...
Johnson Controls, the global company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, will host its ‘Game On’ Rooftop HVAC Conference virtually on April 21, 2021. The interactive training conference will offer a free online learning experience, with in-depth presentations developed by our HVAC experts. The courses will cover the product and service of Johnson Controls, YORK and TempMaster commercial rooftop systems along with trending industry topics, which are available for pr...
Danfoss A/S and Bitten & Mads Clausen’s Foundation are about to implement a well-planned generational succession of the representatives of its family ownership. This means that, following decades of passionate contribution to Danfoss and the Foundation, Jørgen Mads Clausen at Danfoss A/S and Peter Mads Clausen at Bitten & Mads Clausen's Foundation will be passing the baton on to the next generation of the family in 2022. foundation- and family ownership...
Viessmann has introduced the next-generation of its most popular gas-condensing boiler, the Vitodens 100-W, with PIONEERING capabilities for installers. The WiFi-integrated Vitodens 100-W’s new control platform makes commissioning and servicing the boiler easier. It is now possible to monitor and make adjustments to customers’ boilers remotely. No third-party controls are required, meaning a Vitodens boiler with ViCare Thermostat provides homeowners with a load-compensating smartp...
Jobber, the globally renowned provider of home service management software, has unveiled Boost by Jobber, a grant program to further support the hard-working entrepreneurs within the home services sector. Aspiring entrepreneurs, new business owners, and long-time home service entrepreneurs are invited to apply for free grants, ranging from US$ 1,000 to US$ 20,000, depending on the category that their business qualifies for. Funding for Entreprenuers Twenty home service businesses across 50+ i...
It doesn’t take much effort to convince homeowners of the benefits of tankless water heaters. Whether it’s unlimited hot water (meaning no more cold showers), high energy efficiency, or taking up less space in basement, there’s a lot to like about going tankless. Tankless water heaters However, many customers experience a bit of sticker-shock when they get an estimate to install a tankless water heater in their home. Tankless water heaters have a higher upfront cost tha...
