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The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per ordinary share, or $2.68 annualized. The dividend is payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2022. The declaration was consistent with the company’s previously announced intention to increase the dividend by 14%. When combined with the dividend increase of 11% in the first quarter of 2021, the annual dividend is up 26% since launching as a company focused...

Commercial Refrigeration in Palm Beach County, Florida, is an ever-growing food industry need. The equipment comprises several small cold storage units, including reach-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators, ice machines, and glycol chillers. To manage these appliances, users require professional commercial refrigeration services. Commercial refrigeration systems Among several things, what fascinates the buyers about these systems is their different types. Yes, there are many types of commercial...

The icemaker is independent equipment that works automatically to make ice. It makes the ice on when the temperature setting is on the freezing point, and proper power is supplied to the refrigerator. However, if the ice maker is not working correctly, users can manually check its issues. Users can carefully review the inlet valve and the waterline. Things to check Following are the few things users can check when the icemaker is not working: Icemaker Power Cord Connection: Users have to...

The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor has received the prestigious ‘Product of the Year’ award at the AHR Expo 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners. The Turbocor VTCA400 had previously been named the winner in the Cooling category as well. Turbocor VTCA400 compressor The Turbocor VTCA400 compressor is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed,...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced at the AHR Expo 2022, a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump and general purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in the second half of 2022. Ultra-high efficiency electric motors With the addition of the Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering t...

Every effective HVAC Company starts with an effective business plan! They’ve provided an outline and it contains everything from the introductory summary, business summary, service offering, market analysis, business responsibilities and operations, and financial planning. A business plan is crucial for the growth and success of any HVAC company. Business owners should identify where they are now, the direction they want their business to go, their plan to get there, and research on the c...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has been named to the Fortune magazine World’s Most Admired Companies list for the tenth consecutive year. “We’re very proud of this significant honor,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies, adding “Every day, our people around the world bring our purpose to life by boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.” improves indoor air quality “Our innovati...

Investing in a walk-in cooler is a big deal for a commercial facility. No doubt it allows the staff to manage the perishable items better, but its benefits serve beyond just that. It is a safe place to store refrigerated goods before and after preparation. Usually, these units are more significant than the standard ones at home or other small restaurants. The users can walk in the freezer and get stuff out by themself. Now that users require more food to store buying a giant freezer seems more...

Teknotherm Inc., proudly serving the fishing fleet in Seattle, WA since 1987, has acquired Bowman Refrigeration Inc. with effect from December 2021. This acquisition is the latest addition to the Dutch Heinen & Hopman Group, one of the fastest-growing HVAC&R suppliers, serving the marine fleet globally with more than 50 locations all over the world.  Products and services Bowman Refrigeration has been delivering high-quality services and products supporting the fishing industry i...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O™, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities.  Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for roughly 25% of annual energ...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, air, and water solutions, is introducing its first atmospheric gas water heater line at the 2022 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth N8106). With the RealMAX™ launch, air & water solutions are able to offer distributors a comprehensive portfolio of atmospheric gas, electric, tankless, and point-of-use water heaters in a variety of capacities. Delivering maximum performance RealMAX products, made in a state-of-the-art production...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in predictive and self-adaptive commercial building technology, is pleased to announce its global distribution agreement with ABB. ABB will offer BrainBox AI’s technology services with a co-branded customer User Interface (UI). This step confirms the next phase of the key relationship, following the October 28, 2021, Series A funding announcement, wherein ABB participated as a lead investor. ABB – BrainBox AI partnership This agreement demonstrates ABB&rsquo...

Even though users cannot see it, the home’s air is a part of the comfort and health. Maximizing the air quality in the home can lead to a healthier and more comfortable daily life. Air cleaners or purifiers can help boost the home’s air. Filters as part of the furnace is one way that users can improve the air quality. They can grab and hold bits of dust, dirt and other tiny floating things. UV-Light air purifiers take this air scrubbing to another level. Let’s look at how the...

Tippmann Innovation (Ti Cold), a nationally pioneer in the cold chain industry, is working with Investex, LTD and the Renna family to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in the heart of Central Texas – Triple Temp Cold Storage. The Rennas are longtime residents of the greater Austin community and are no strangers to the frozen foods industry, as Michael Renna founded Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. over 30 years ago. Public refrigerated warehouse The Renna family h...

The GLO UV-C disinfection upper-room fixture series from UV Resources now includes two new open-style luminaries designed to irradiate and inactivate airborne pathogens in occupied spaces with high ceilings (12-feet and taller). GLO ‘open’ fixtures The GLO ‘open’ fixtures for tall spaces direct UV energy upward and outward to create an intense zone of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) or UV-C in the upper air. At the same time, occupants can safely go about thei...

Industrial Combustion has announced that it will have three burner series on display at the AHR Expo 2022 event. The company’s booth will feature its SBR-30, V/LNV and Q Series burners with experienced representatives available for consultation, at the AHR Expo 2022 exhibition.   SBR-30 Series burner The SBR-30 Series burner can achieve less than 30 PPM NOx emissions without FGR and offers a natural gas fuel option from 16.8 to 54.6 MMBTU per hour. This low-NOx burner is also...

NIBCO Inc. has announced its Wrot Racer ‘Start Me Up’ promotion to celebrate its next generation of push fittings that it recently launched. The multi-faceted promotion centers on the Wrot Racer C8 Corvette will tour the U.S., making stops at distributor locations that have qualified. The ‘Start Me Up’ promotion provides a quick and easy way for distributors to take on immediate inventory of the new Wrot Racer copper push fittings. Distributors who meet the minimum stock...

The GLO UV-C disinfection upper-room fixture series from UV Resources now includes two new open-style luminaries designed to irradiate and inactivate airborne pathogens in occupied spaces with high ceilings (12-feet and taller). The GLO ‘open’ fixtures for tall spaces direct UV energy upward and outward to create an intense zone of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) or UV-C in the upper air. At the same time, occupants can safely go about their business in the lower portion o...

Rheem is connecting industry professionals with leading product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including the Rheem Air and Water Divisions, Ruud, Raypak, HTPG, and Eemax. Together they will showcase an array of innovative, reliable, sustainable, and efficient product solutions ideal for both commercial and residential applications.  Company leaders and knowledgeable product experts will share insights on Rheem’s ‘Greater Degree of Good’ sustainabi...

Samsung HVAC America (Samsung HVAC) has announced at the AHR Expo 2022 that it is working with Honeywell, in order to provide advanced control solutions. The control solutions are expected to launch in 2022 and will be powered by the Niagara Framework, with an emphasis on design, advanced monitoring points and service capabilities, including a Niagara driver, in order to communicate directly to Samsung heating and cooling equipment, using the Honeywell CIPer Model 50 controller. Notable feature...

Cleaver-Brooks Inc. offers a complete line of pre-engineered, skid-mounted boiler solutions for both hydronic and steam systems that deliver the lowest total cost of installation and ownership. All of the systems are pre-piped for ease of installation and start-up. Sean Lobdell, the Vice President of Sales for Packaged Boiler at Cleaver-Brooks Inc., said “Pre-engineered skid systems save installation time, because all the components are delivered at one time, pre-wired and factory tested....

SunEarth, Inc. of Fontana, California, has partnered with Nyle Water Heating Systems of Brewer, Maine to bring a scalable solar water series heat pump water heater to the multi-family/commercial sector. The unit is currently on display in booth #N10926 at the 2022 AHR Expo, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2022. Heat pumps are well known for being an eco-friendly way to provide heating and cool. Used in a commercial context, they not only save energy c...

NIBCO Inc. has announced the release of its PVC Termination Vent Screens (#4818-SCRN) for high efficiency appliance lines, in residential construction. The new vent screens prevent wildlife, leaves and debris from blocking PVC exhaust vent pipes. PVC Termination Vent Screens Available in 2", 3" and 4" diameter sizes, the vent screens are easy to install by push or interference fit with PVC or ABS sockets. No solvent cement or glue is required for installation. Marilyn Morgan, the Senior Produ...

Hudson Technologies, Inc., a provider of innovative and sustainable refrigerant products and services to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration industry – and one of the nation’s largest refrigerant reclaimers, and AprilAire, the provider of professional-grade healthy air solutions for homes, announces they will work together to meet the requirements of the recently finalized California Air Resources Board (CARB) Regulation Order for Reclaimed Refrigerant Use f...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new size range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver 20% lower operating costs than variable speed pumps with standard induction motors. The new pumps are available with motors ranging from15 hp to 50 hp and operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium Efficiency levels that exceed the efficiency targets of both the US Department of Energy and the European Union. New Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps These new pumps also fea...

Major global companies want to reduce their carbon footprint, in order to meet regulations or a company target. In the boiler room, they can achieve this by increasing the use of renewable fuels, by increasing energy efficiency, or by reducing NOx and CO emissions. Cleaver-Brooks Inc. designs boiler room equipment with the environment in mind and now its solutions that meet stringent sustainable criteria are readily identifiable by the Cleaver-Brooks sustainability seal. Cleaver-Brooks Sustain...

Fenwal Controls has introduced its new PIM commercial boiler system, a combined controller and gas ignition module that can be customized to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The PIM commercial boiler system enables comprehensive, simultaneous control of ignition, temperature and fan speed across multiple boilers. Platform Ignition Module system The Platform Ignition Module (PIM) system is compatible with boilers of any size and most OEMs and includes industry-standard Mod...

To help consulting engineers make more objective and informed decisions about their chiller plant designs, Carrier Corporation has introduced PLV Pro, a new software tool to provide fast, easy life cycle cost analysis, at no charge for water-cooled chillers from different manufacturers. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the globally renowned provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. PLV Pro, new software tool “Ma...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), a manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment systems, is pleased to announce the selection of Dan-Poltherm as the new manufacturers’ representative firm for DriSteem products in Poland. The new addition In addition to Dan-Poltherm’s own products, they are a direct importer and an exclusive distributor of devices of well-known HVAC system manufacturers covering the needs resulting from air ventilation, air conditioning,...