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Danfoss Drives is pleased to announce that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed Head of Sales and Marketing for the Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business. Danfoss Drives' New appointment “I am thrilled about my new role in a vital market for our Drives business,” said Hannes Leichtfried, adding “There ar...
Toshiba Carrier UK has launched a dedicated demonstration training vehicle focusing on air-to-water heat pumps, with Carrier products across its portfolio of brands, including Toshiba, Riello, and Vokèra. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. state-of-the-art vehicle Measuring 6.5 meters in length, this state-of-the-art vehicle unfolds to an impressive 8.9 meters when open for display, providin...
Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, informed and inspired 400 business pioneers at SPARK 2024, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors. The third annual SPARK event, held from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, USA, presented contractors, distributors, and other home service professionals with opportunities to connect with industry pioneers, enhance their leadership skills, an...
Modine, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, will feature the new Amp Dawg™ electric unit heater, during the AHR Expo 2024, from January 22-24, 2024, in Chicago. The Modine Heating team will be at booth N1721 in the north building. innovative heating solutions “Over the past couple of years, there has been a push for more electrification for residential and light commercial heating applications in the HVAC industry,” said Jon Schlemmer, Vice...
Retrofits are key to climate protection in the building sector. In order to support the uptake of retrofit solutions, the Passive House Institute’s 27th International Passive House Conference will take place with a focus on significantly improving the energy performance of existing buildings to the EnerPHit standard. The conference will take place from 5 to 7 April in Innsbruck, Austria and it also includes a Passive House specialists' exhibition. The conference program is now onlin...
Infinitum, the creator of the sustainable air-core motor, announced it will be showcasing its latest generation, high-efficiency HVAC motor, EC fan partner systems, and pump solutions, and hosting live, interactive motor demos at the AHR Expo, the HVAC industry’s pioneering event, being held in Chicago January 22-24th. Infinitum’s award-winning HVAC motor systems represent the future of the HVAC industry and are helping to decarbonize buildings, industrial spaces and data centers wi...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the latest version of the Verasys Building Automation System (BAS), Verasys 5.0, which delivers cloud-enabled remote connectivity to provide a highly connected and secure solution. Verasys features smart equipment and advanced technology to provide a BAS for light commercial to mid-market buildings that are predictive, proactive, and preventative. An easy-to-configure BAS that integrates HVAC, refr...
Reducing carbon emissions is a huge focus for the UK’s housebuilding sector, and the recently published Future Homes Standard (FHS) consultation firmly recognizes heat networks as a key zero carbon-ready solution for new build. GTC has been providing heat solutions to housebuilders since 1995, and over the course of the last 12 months, the utility infrastructure partner has launched a new product that aims to transform how new homes are heated across the UK. Heat network solution Networ...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart healthy, and sustainable buildings, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek. The magazine’s annual list is based on interviews with HR professionals, review of publicly available data, and an anonymous online survey. “We are proud to again be included on the Newsweek list of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity," said Marina Williams, vice president, Diversity, Equity and In...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the appointment of Marc Vandiepenbeeck as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Vandiepenbeeck succeeds Olivier Leonetti who will depart Johnson Controls for a role outside of the company. Leonetti's last day will be January 30, 2024. Vandiepenbeeck and Leonetti will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and handover. "Marc brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Wit...
Hoshizaki America is excited to announce the appointment of Sandra Raffe as the Vice President of Refrigeration – a new role for the organization. In this role, Sandra will bring a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in the food service industry. Sandra Raffe boasts an impressive professional journey spanning over fifteen years, with key roles at organizations, such as Franke Systems, Middleby Corporation, and H.D. Sheldon & Co. Innovative strategies and in...
XOi, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named veteran industry pioneer - Richard “Fletch” Fletcher to head the company’s critical manufacturer partnerships, as it continues to invest in technician-focused technology driving the digital transformation of the skilled trades. As the newly appointed Executive Vice President of XOi’s OEM channel, Fletcher leverages his manufacturer experience to head the evolution and execution...
HEINEKEN, the world's most international brewer, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap. It is part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030. Decarbonization program Siemens and HEINEKEN will work together on a long-term decarbonization program, which will see Siemens implementing solutions and services from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to reduce energy usage at more than 15 HEINEKEN beer a...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable Speed Screw Heat Pump, the first screw heat pump in North America to use R-1234ze refrigerant. R-1234ze is a refrigerant with an ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) of 1, enabling the YVWH to go considerably beyond the refrigerant regulations that go into effect starting January 1, 2025, as currently proposed by the U.S...
Major heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier - TG Lynes has launched a new website, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts and order products for next-day delivery. TG Lynes has invested in a fresh online platform that offers its Trade Account customers modern, round-the-clock methods to place and manage their orders. Availability, delivery, convenience Andrew Ingram, Managing Director of TG Lynes, said, “We are renowned for our industry-leading st...
BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) to deliver its cutting-edge AI-driven solution to AWS customers in the public and private commercial and retail real estate sectors. The APN is a global community of AWS partners that leverages programs, expertise, and resources to build, market, and sell customer offerings. scalability and flexibility “With AWS at the core of our AI-driven...
Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive skilled trades training, confirmed its position as the preferred provider for comprehensive, forward-thinking training in 2023, with a series of notable new offerings and achievements, including the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. training, workforce development “We made enormous strides in serving the urgent training and workforce development needs of the skilled tr...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will highlight key trends facing the HVAC industry and solutions to meet evolving customer needs at the pioneering trade show for HVACR professionals, at the AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24, 2024. To assist contractors and business owners in navigating the upcoming year, Johnson Controls will present innovative solutions that improve efficiency, promote electrification, advance digitization, and ensure compliance wit...
Ben Gallizzi, Uswitch Energy, comments: “With UK temperatures dropping into single-digits in the coming days, many people will be looking for ways to keep themselves and their homes warm during this chilly period. Unfortunately, this cold snap coincides with an increase in energy bills for many consumers, as standard variable tariff prices rose on 1st January." “To keep costs down, it remains important to track your energy usage and change your habits in a safe...
With severe weather forecasted for the Ameren service territory, preparing in advance can keep their family safe, while also conserving energy. Ameren teams are actively engaged in planning and monitoring the weather impacts and the company does not expect to experience significant electric or gas reliability issues due to extreme cold conditions. Ameren invests in the energy grid “Ameren has made significant investments in our energy grid to stand up to the impacts of severe weather. O...
Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2024 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help optimize the way commercial buildings sense and securely control energy consumption. smart energy solutions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings' operations contribute to 30 percent of global final energy consumption and 26 percent of global energy-related emissions, so decisions will significantly impact future energy use and potential savings....
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase the variety of high-performance and high-efficiency products available through its subsidiary brands at AHR Expo 2024, the premier heating and cooling industry event. AHR Expo, the top annual networking and education event and product expo for heating and cooling professionals, will be held in Chicago, from January 22 to January 24, 2024. AHR Expo Every year, AHR Expo serv...
Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigerant products, and XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, are transforming the possibilities of field service technology through a new strategic relationship. AI- and data-driven solution Together, Daikin and XOi are working to revolutionize the way technicians interact with tech...
NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Allen Stanley to vice president, of fittings manufacturing and distribution, and Rudy Smith to vice president, of valve manufacturing. Both Stanley and Smith will report to Ashley Martin, president and COO, of NIBCO. “Allen and Rudy have long careers with NIBCO and the knowledge and expertise that they both bring to these roles will be valuable for the success of our organization,” said Martin. “Join me in congratulating them on...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above today's baseline products. Decreased carbon footprint “The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial rol...
Danfoss, a global supplier of technologies for HVAC/R, will exhibit its broad portfolio of solutions to help its customers reach decarbonization goals at the annual AHR Expo 2024 - the premier annual event for the HVAC/R industry, which is taking place from January 21-23, 2024. robust and energy-efficient With an expected 50,000 attendees and 1,600 exhibitors, the event provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase the company’s technologies that enable customers to build energy-e...
A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at AHR Expo 2024. The conference and exhibition will bring HVACR industry professionals together in Chicago, Illinois, USA from January 22-24, 2024. Conference attendees can visit A-Gas at booth #S7197 in the South Building to learn how lifecycle refrigerant management incentivizes safe recovery and capture of refrigerant gases, which, in turn, enables a continued supply of HFC r...
Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has added a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy-duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as forecourts, carparks, highways and any surface or structure requiring efficient linear drainage. A shallow-depth injection molded D400 linear unit manufactured with high recycled plastic content, Durachannel 160’s monol...
Reversible air conditioning is the all-in-one solution that combines the benefits of a heat pump and air conditioning. This type of technology combines cooling and heating functions to adapt to different seasons. This solution offers significant space savings, increased comfort, and real energy savings. reversible air conditioner Reversible air-conditioning, also known as an air-air heat pump, heats indoor space in winter and cools it in summer. It is a simple and economical way of combining...
Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and TVs within the connected home ecosystem announced the release of its HCA Energy Management Specification 1.0 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Jan. 9-12, 2024. HCA Energy Management “HCA Energy Management is based on the principle that appliance manufacturers like those involved in the Home Connect...
