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Multi-Wing America, the North American subsidiary of the Multi-Wing Group, announced that they have opened a new manufacturing plant in New Caney, Texas, USA. Located near Houston, the new manufacturing facility has begun production of select high-volume Multi-Wing modular axial fans for engine cooling and HVACR applications. New manufacturing plant in Texas Additionally, SMARTPACK and CUSTOMFAN fan packs, from E Flow Technologies, will also be manufactured in the new Texas facility. E Flow T...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has received market-leading scores for its integrated AI-infused solutions, in Verdantix’s assessment of 17 of the most prominent IoT platforms, on their ability to deliver value and support enterprise-scale architecture. Verdantix, a noted independent research and advisory firm, made its determination after live product demonstrations and an extensive questionnaire and survey of 285 real estate...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm on land east of Broadford in Co. Clare. The proposed Lackareagh Wind Farm, which could power more than 35,000 homes, will be located in the townlands of Killeagy and Shannaknock.  Detailed environmental studies The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be c...

The Genesis Network delivers full operational awareness and supervisory control over heat trace systems consisting of Thermon and third-party products. Genesis Network connects all heat trace controllers to the control room via wireless mesh communications or wired ethernet. In the control room, alarms and performance history are logged and displayed to operators, maintenance teams, and management via a user-friendly browser-based interface accessible from any PC or tablet. Various communicati...

Redwood Services (Redwood), a renowned home services firm that is focused on investing in major residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies, in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning (Arlinghaus). Based in the Greater Cincinnati area, Arlinghaus has been offering plumbing, heating and air conditioning services to home owners throughout much of the US States of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, since 2008. Arlinghaus P...

Small-format food retail stores now have the ability to implement CO₂ refrigeration systems without excess first cost investments. Danfoss’ CO₂ MiniPack Controller provides a complete pack solution that makes CO₂ approachable for small-format food retailers who would like to harness its benefits, even those with little CO₂ experience. With the functionality of a dedicated CO₂ controller, minimal complexity, and unique ease-of-use at competitive pricing, the MiniPack Controller is a flexib...

Danfoss VLT condition-based monitoring allows users to employ their AC drive as a smart sensor. With condition-based monitoring, internal sensors monitor activity beyond the drive, gathering data from multiple sources to generate vital, real-time insights to better understand what is happening in the entire system, enable real-time early detection of issues and minimize unplanned and costly downtime. Software functionality This software functionality embeds monitoring functions in the drive, a...

Danfoss, the pioneer of oil-free compressor technology, has expanded the oil-free compressor portfolio with the introduction of the VTCA400 and the TGS380 models. The new Danfoss Turbocor® VTCA400 is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed, magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor utilizing a hybrid compression design that is optimized for use with low-GWP refrigerant R-1233zd. The 400 ton/1400 kW nominal capacity rating provides unparalleled performance for water-cooled chiller app...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, showcased a complete range of smart home security, controls, and HVAC products, at the 2022 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show, at booth W4283, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2022, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, USA. 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show The Johnson Controls exhibit at the 2022 NAHB International Builders&rsquo...

UK-based renowned one-stop air conditioning specialists, Coolair Equipment Limited has won a four-year legal battle to secure the rights to the ‘Coolair’ brand name. They have been granted UK trademarks for both the name ‘Coolair’ and their blue logo that features the phrase: ‘Coolair: Your Comfort Zone.’ The company, Coolair Equipment Limited, which is headquartered in Manchester and with offices located in the Midlands and Maidstone, in the United Kingdom,...

Danfoss has updated and enhanced its service offering to create a more sustainable, scalable, and secure cloud-based portal for managing food retail operations. Previously known as Danfoss Enterprise Services (DES), Alsense is optimized to provide new levels of efficiency. Supermarkets and food retail stores can reduce their net energy consumption by up to 30% with Alsense, saving money and reducing food waste. Alsense, fully connected service platform We’re excited to introduce this fu...

Food retail store owners and managers now have a more powerful tool at their fingertips with the Danfoss AK-SM 800A System Manager. This whole-store monitoring solution provides the next step in a world-class refrigeration system and store control, monitoring, ease-of-use, and connection to the enterprise layer. Customizable AK-SM 800A series The series provides everything store owners need to optimize their refrigeration systems and energy savings in an easy-to-use, fully customizable control...

Danfoss has announced further additions to its ETS range of electric expansion valves for heat pumps, close controls, and process chillers. The ETS 8M enables OEMs and end-users to benefit from greater efficiency and reliability, with low applied costs. New ETS 8M series To further strengthen and expand the choice available to OEMs, the new ETS 8M series offers additional options in the lower capacity end of the Danfoss EEV portfolio. With 4 sizes available from 12 to 40 HP (62 to 114 kW) with...

When it comes to an HVAC system’s energy recovery wheel, users may not be thinking about all the features and benefits. After all, it’s tucked away and not something users take notice of every day until users do.  Energy recovery wheels are the workhorse of energy recovery ventilation systems. And with many facility managers responsible for increasing ventilation in the age of the pandemic, those wheels are working harder than ever. So, with that in mind, users inevitably...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the intelli-HEAT™ Dual Fuel System. This new Mitsubishi Electric solution connects with any thermostatically controlled furnace. all-electric heat pump The dual-fuel system empowers homeowners with a gas furnace to improve their home’s comfort and sustainability by using an energy-efficient, all-electric heat...

First Co. is on a mission to transform the industry through innovative products available for viewing during the 2022 AHR Expo, booth # N9722, Jan 31-Feb 2, 2022. First Co. introduces gas products to the market for the first time which are a part of this year’s showcased innovations. First-Pak and Eco Series Therma-Pak, both single packaged vertical gas units, are ready to be shared with the world at AHR 2022. The Eco-Series single packaged vertical product line is one of First Co.’...

Marley Engineered Products, a globally renowned company in high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment, invites contractors, installers, engineers, system integrators and others in the industry to a product-focused educational webinar, covering the latest in electric heating connectivity and controls. Product-focused webinar The Marley Engineered Products webinar will walk through various supplemental heating solutions and how they can provide comfort control through programma...

Danfoss has named Jae Chon, the Director of Strategic Markets at Chesapeake Systems, a renowned Maryland-based HVAC consultant and equipment distributor, as its 12th EnVisioneer of the Year for their work on retrofitting the Towson Courthouse in Towson, Maryland. Chesapeake Systems recognized Chesapeake Systems was the project manager firm responsible for upgrading the courthouse’s HVAC system with a synchronized hydronic loop, utilizing Danfoss high efficiency scroll compressors, pressu...

SO Energy talked extensively about how to save energy in the home on its website and in many face-to-face office conversations. With energy prices rising, it’s never been more important to save energy, and so for a new perspective, it asked customers for their energy-saving tips. highlights Have an energy champion Have someone in the home whose responsibility it is to check lights are off, the thermostat is turned down and no appliances are left on standby needlessly.  Only...

Edinburgh-based water retailer, Business Stream has delivered nearly £100,000 of funding to nine public sector initiatives, through its annual Public Sector Scotland (PSS) Water Efficiency Fund. The fund is part of a commitment made by the company to support public bodies across Scotland to deliver water efficiency projects, designed to deliver environmental and financial savings. Funding for water efficiency projects In 2022 successful candidates include a Glasgow City Council scheme a...

Since Cooper&Hunter’s introduction to the U.S. market in 2015, the company has placed great emphasis on its single and multi-zone mini-split systems. But, in an ever-growing and fast-changing market, C&H has decided to expand their product line up with the addition of air handler units and commercial VRF systems. Air handler units offer a versatile replacement for traditional air conditioning systems that can be connected to pre-existing ductwork, but with smaller units that are q...

Riello expands its product portfolio with the addition of its new model Array 800, completing the existing Array boiler series. Riello, a pioneer in manufacturing systems and technologies for heating, cooling, and energy efficiency in the residential and commercial sectors and a worldwide pioneer in combustion technology, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Continued boiler operation The...

Xylem, a global water technology company, announced its AHR Bell & Gossett Product Showcase, a new landing page designed to engage HVAC professionals attending the 2022 AHR Expo on Jan. 31-Feb 2, in Las Vegas, which the company will not attend in person as planned due to pandemic health and safety concerns. The product showcase provides information on the latest Bell & Gossett products, solutions and technologies addressing modern HVAC and plumbing challenges in commercial buildings. E...

Daikin Applied introduced SiteLine™ Building Controls, a portfolio of scalable, cloud-based technologies to effortlessly connect, monitor, and manage both individual pieces of HVAC equipment and integrated building systems. With SiteLine, building owners and operators have the tools and insights to optimize performance, improve indoor air quality, and trim energy use and carbon emissions. Transparency in the HVAC ecosystem The new controls portfolio provides complete transparency into t...

Yaskawa America, Inc. will exhibit at the AHR Expo, January 31 – February 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to booth#C1358 (Central Hall) can expect to see the company’s complete range of HVAC drives, including new variations of the HV600. Show attendees are also invited to attend education sessions with top Yaskawa product experts. Booth Highlights: 1) HV600: A variable-speed drive engineered for use in HVAC building automation applications requiring reliable...

Building Talent Foundation (BTF) has announced the main findings of a residential construction workforce engagement study designed to probe into tradespeople opinions about their career plans. To improve industry strategies for building talent retention, BTF launched the survey with the support of Leading Builders of America (LBA). Amid increasing competition for frontline workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BTF and LBA sought to better understand the current levels of engagement and prioriti...

Bluon, Inc., a fast-growing company with a mission to increase the capacity, performance, and GMV of the HVAC-R industry by empowering its technicians, has received the top software innovation award ahead of the 2022 AHR Expo. The Expo is the HVAC-R industry’s premier event and the award is sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI, the global standards for HVAC-R. Bluon’s support platform is a revolutionary mobile app that makes HVAC technicians in the field more effective, more efficient, and...

Robertshaw® will give International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo) attendees a first-hand look at its new simple and economical, yet powerful, line of pro-series wall thermostats in Booth C3518 in Las Vegas January 31–February 2, 2022. Eight models comprise the Pro-Series, enabling wholesale distributors to minimize inventory and contractors to limit their truck stock. At the same time, contractors won’t be overwhelmed with choices of models. Yet...

Carrier Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC), a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and light commercial HVAC joint venture with Carrier. The planned acquisition will strengthen Carrier’s position in one of the fastest-growing HVAC segments, as well as scale its global VRF product p...

Trimble has announced an innovative mixed-reality solution for construction layout, with the introduction of the FieldLink MR app. Built on the powerful Trimble Connect collaboration platform, Trimble FieldLink MR offers a completely new way to perform construction layout, enabling professionals to quickly navigate to tasks on the jobsite, getting more done in less time. The app runs on the Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2, a hardhat-integrated mixed-reality device. Trimble FieldLink MR Trimble w...