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Big goals and high expectations of the economy characterize the Green Deal of the European Union. "The key to the success of the Green Deal lies not least in the consistent development of the high CO2 reduction potential in the heating market," said Uwe Glock, President of the BDH. “At ISH 2021, the German heating industry will be showing technological innovations and solutions for the successful implementation of the Green Deal. The fair gets right to the point in the hot phase of the Gre...

When users are looking at how the air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand they select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool the Los Angeles home. However, many environmental issues also play a significant part in not only the air conditioner’s performance but contribute to potential problems they may face. Their team of experts at Tassio Temperature wants to...

In the hottest days of summer, an inefficient HVAC system can run for much of the day. Older units tend to be less efficient than newer ones, but there are ways to improve the performance of air conditioning (AC) systems. Home owners diligently mow the lawn every weekend, but how often do they inspect the landscaping around the outdoor AC unit? This unit is typically tucked out of sight, so it’s easy to neglect. One should make it a point to maintain the area around it with a pair of trim...

Johnson Controls announces the launch of the PENN® Connected – Digital Food Safety compliance management system. This innovative new platform is the latest product from the PENN brand of refrigeration solutions. PENN Connected – Digital Food Safety sets a new standard in food safety management with advanced capabilities and customizable software modules that can be configured to meet each retailer, food service provider and manufacturers’ needs. The system manages all aspe...

Whether one is a seasoned user of Coolselector®2 or new to Danfoss’ free calculation and selection tool, one will enjoy the latest upgrade. Now, one can quickly and easily transfer one’s selection results to a shopping cart in the Danfoss Product Store. After clicking the button on the BOM in Coolselector®2, the list of selected products will land in the Danfoss Product Store on a list known as "My List". Since the flexibility of Coolselector®2 allows one to select a mul...

The company continues to help installers manage ongoing refrigerant change. The valves are just two of an extended well-known refrigeration portfolio of Danfoss products to be qualified for the A2L-classified refrigerants, in response to demand from customers who want to use ultra-low GWP alternatives to R404A and R134a. Danfoss has created new, dedicated versions of the popular design, an industry staple since the T2’s launch in 1966. As with all mechanical valves, each model is optimize...

One can monitor one’s refrigeration assets at any time, from anywhere with the ProsaLink mobile app- simple IoT connectivity for the small stores which have no central management control. Simple app-based solution for food store owner. For simple refrigeration monitoring, the ProsaLink app, paired with the PR-SC4 telemetry device capturing the data, is a user-friendly, 24/7 real-time temperature and automatic data-logging solution - combined with alarm notifications to enable immediate ac...

Jacques Technologies and Luxriot have officially announced the High Level Interface (HLI) between their systems. Combining Jacques’ quality audio intercom system with Luxriot’s renowned video management system, Evo, the solution captures and records audio streaming with the associated CCTV. Audio intercom System – Evo VMS Truly encapsulating the capabilities and benefits of third-party integration by efficiently using security resources, the integration between Jacques Techno...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled two new COMPASS R high efficiency models with ECM Motor Technology for up to 80% energy savings. COMPASS R circulators Featuring an air-cooled ECM motor and advanced Design Envelope variable speed technology, the new COMPASS R20-35 and R40-45 circulators can replace many competing models with bolt-for-bolt connection capability. The new COMPASS R models cover a wide performance range and are energy efficient upgrades for two and three-piece and wet roto...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced a $62 million investment to expand production at its massive, 750-acre manufacturing complex in Louisville and the creation of 260 new jobs as each of the three major manufacturing plants at Appliance Park ramp up assembly lines to produce more washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators. “The investments and new jobs we are announcing today are another demonstration of our commitment to continue enhancing our manufacturing footprint in t...

DENSO Corporation has established 'Global R&D Tokyo, Haneda' as a new base for R&D on automated driving and related technologies. It is located in Haneda Innovation City, which was opened in 2020. Global R&D Tokyo In April 2018, DENSO set up Global R&D Tokyo near Shinagawa Station, to conduct R&D mainly on automated driving. The newly established Global R&D Tokyo, Haneda will have an office to design and develop automated driving technology, an automotive service buildi...

Greenheck’s latest electric duct heater, model IDHE-O with a NEMA 4 enclosure, is UL listed for outdoor applications. The IDHE-O allows for multiple mounting positions where the control cabinet can be installed on either side of a horizontal duct or in any orientation on a vertical duct. The control cabinet is offset from the heating element like traditional duct heaters. However, the installer can position the offset to the left or to the right making installation easy. Control terminal...

KNF's new N 630 diaphragm vacuum/compressor pump series delivers high pressure and gas tightness with a durable, long-life design. Four versions are available for use in industrial coolant systems, gas recycling, gas and emissions measurement/analysis, and leak detection across a wide variety of industries, from chemical processing and energy to physics research. With a long service life, vacuum down to 0.74 inHg (25 mbar abs), positive pressure up to 174 psig (12 bar rel), and a flow rate up t...

Heat Transfer Products Group, LLC (HTPG), manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment sold under the recognized brands of Russell, Witt, Kramer and ColdZone, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 17th annual Dealer Design Awards program, sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News (ACHR News) magazine. EcoNet Enabled Unit Cooler An independent panel of contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 93 entries. HTPG’s Center Mount EcoNet...

Eurovent Middle East has opened up membership to the consultant community in a move to bring the industry in the region closer together and support technical exchange on a range of pressing issues. With his background in mechanical engineering, Dr. Iyad Al-Attar is both an Air Filtration consultant and an environmental enthusiast. He is currently a Visiting Academic Fellow in the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Air Filtration for...

The Connectivity Ecosystem, a partnership between Schneider Electric, Somfy and Danfoss, welcome its newest member to the alliance, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions that enables safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. With a combined vision of driving simple, safe and seamless solutions for both residential and commercial applications, the partnership will deliver a superior value proposition to customers, combining expertise in comprehensive solutions brin...

Industry-renowned efficiency, precise temperature control and new remote servicing capabilities improve home owner experience and reinforce Lennox’ leadership in product innovation. Lennox Industries (Lennox), a trusted HVAC brand for 125 years, is raising the bar on its Ultimate Comfort System, by unveiling a 99 percent efficient gas furnace with enhanced diagnostics, and a new Lennox PROs Service Dashboard for contractors, in order to improve customer relationship management and remote...

Kiwi Energy, a New York and Ohio energy supplier providing environmentally conscious products, is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Cinch Home Services in order to offer new customers HVAC protection for their homes. The service will be incorporated as part of Kiwi Energy's Kiwi Guard product. They will soon offer a full suite of additional services for the home through the Cinch partnership. The premier offering available through the Cinch partnership will provide new customers...

Applied Comfort Products celebrated the production of its 150,000th packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) in June. The milestone was reached last week when the EA product rolled off the production line at the company’s headquarters in Cambridge, Canada. heating and cooling solutions Applied Comfort has been trading for over 25 years and is a manufacturer of through-the-wall and zoned heating and cooling solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. Brett Richardson, President...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced the launch of SmartHQ Solutions - the first solution in the industry that unifies its smart technologies to improve the entire product life cycle. As the number one smart appliance and service company, GE Appliances has more than 450 connected appliance products across brands, driven by its innovation provider, GE Profile. With SmartHQ Solutions, GEA will extend its footprint beyond smart appliances to improve distribution, fleet management, home...

The Water Council announces the results and winners of its third-round Tech Challenge competition, selected by corporate sponsors A. O. Smith, Badger Meter and Zurn Industries, a Rexnord company. Launched in 2017 and held twice annually, Tech Challenge is an open innovation contest designed to connect program sponsors to those with novel solutions for emerging freshwater technologies with a high potential for commercialization. The spring 2020 challenge, which ran from April 2 to May 3, sought...

IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a globally renowned manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, has announced that its operating entity in China, Hebei Baoding Dongfang Paper Milling Company Limited (Dongfang Paper), expects to launch the construction of a combined heat and power generation project utilizing biomass technology (Biomass CHP project) with the total construction area of 80,373 square meters which is located in its Wei County production base. Biomass CHP Th...

Airedale International has showcased the ingenuity of its R&D team by developing a new dual-function version of its pioneering hybrid fan coil unit to meet evolving industry demands. They have launched the latest generation of the award-winning Artus fan coil unit range, now with a four-pipe integrated heating and cooling option for commercial and residential spaces. Artus fan coil unit The original, single coil Artus first appeared on the market two years ago and has since found success i...

Panasonic Heating and Cooling is pleased to announce the latest addition to its innovative Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range - the extremely efficient J Generation Monobloc with R32 refrigerant. Ideal for new installations and low energy homes, the heat pump packs a high-performance system into one compact outdoor unit. The advanced outdoor system provides residential projects with both hot water (DHW), heat for radiators and underfloor heating. With a range of capacities available, from 5kW...

When it comes to water heater maintenance, there are a few essential items to include on the 'honey-do' list. Fortunately, most tasks necessary to prolong the life of the water heater only need to be done once every few years. Descaling the hot water heater is one of those 'must-do' projects and one that should be completed every two years. What is descaling and why is it important? A home’s water heater is almost constantly working. The water inside the tank also contains minerals, suc...

Home owners are going to run into problems with their air conditioning system at some point. ‘Problems’, of course, is a very broad term. An air filter that is too dirty is a problem, but it is one that homeowners can pretty easily resolve by themselves. Danger of refrigerant leak A refrigerant leak, on the other hand, is a very serious problem. If home owners have any reason at all to suspect that they have a refrigerant leak, then they absolutely need to schedule professional rep...

There is a demonstratable link between humidity and the infectivity and longevity of a variety of viruses, such as influenza and coronaviruses, according to a new whitepaper by Munters, a globally renowned company in energy-efficient and sustainable air treatment solutions. Titled ‘How Humidity Control Can Reduce Viral Infectivity and Longevity’, the scientific report addresses how it is possible to reduce the transmission and longevity of harmful viruses by controlling indoor Relat...

Alfa Laval, globally renowned company in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling technology, has signed two frame agreements, running over the coming three years, for ballast water treatment systems. Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 The agreements comprise firm orders to deliver Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 to about 40 vessels, with options covering another 40 systems. Even as the shipping industry has been heavily hit by the current pandemic, Alfa Laval has continued working closely with...

HSB Living Lab and Leanheat by Danfoss have entered a collaboration to improve liveability in buildings. By harnessing feedback loops between building performance, indoor conditions and resident-perceived indoor comfort, the partnership project aims at bringing new insights on the interaction between smart maintenance and liveability. Smart maintenance and liveability Launched in June 2020, the new collaboration between the Swedish HSB Living Lab and Leanheat by Danfoss focuses on the optimal...

The Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) sees the National Hydrogen Strategy (NSW) adopted by the Federal Cabinet as a positive move, as it creates a suitable framework for the future generation, transport, and use of hydrogen. National Hydrogen Strategy (NSW) “With the NSW, the federal government is sending a strong signal for the achievement of the ambitious 2030 climate targets,” commented BDH President Uwe Glock, adding “This means that climate-neutral energy sourc...