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Trane – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – is introducing new digital indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management solutions that provide building owners and facility managers with actionable insights for healthier and more efficient indoor spaces and occupant peace of mind. Indoor environmental quality remains a primary concern as people return to offices, restaurants, shopping, and travel and entertainment. Building managers are increasingly looking for solutio...
No hot water coming out of the faucet is an obvious sign that the water heater is no longer working, but are there subtle signs that can be an indication of the heater’s life span? Yes! Watch out for these red flags that may indicate the water heater has its days numbered. Old unit: Water heaters typically last about 10 to 15 years, so it is important that users keep track of the years they have had the water heater to help curb the possibility of it just dying on one day. Purchasing a ne...
The beauty of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and the energy recovery wheel inside of it is its ability to allow users to create an HVAC system that’s 20 to 40% more efficient than one without an ERV. But, what if a specific type of wheel could save users even more money throughout its life, due to how it’s made? While often not examined out of the gate, considering which type of wheel to use in the system can have a significant, tangible impact on cost and performance over the...
UK-based compression pioneer, Vert Technologies (Vert) has received a £1.9 million investment to expand the presence of its unique Conical Rotary Compressor (CRC) technology in the Refrigeration and Heat Pump sectors. Vert recently completed a £775,000 investment funding round, through the very supportive existing investors Par Equity, Equity Gap, Aeroden, and Scottish Enterprise, and this will be used primarily to accelerate volume production for the refrigeration, heat pump, and l...
Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their building. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – play a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, residents can simultaneously ventilate their building, reduce energy costs and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery ventil...
Satellite Vu signs a deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. to build the world’s first high-resolution thermal imaging satellite. British scale-up Satellite Vu, an Earth observation company that offers the highest-resolution thermal imagery and insights, has formally signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to build its first satellite. The new satellite is due to be launched into low earth orbit in Q4 2022. The satellite will collect thermal data day and night a...
SPX Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co., Inc. (“Cincinnati Fan”), a leader in engineered air quality solutions, including blowers and critical exhaust systems. Welcoming note “We are very excited to welcome Cincinnati Fan to the SPX team,” said Gene Lowe, President, and CEO of SPX. “Bringing together Cincinnati Fan’s high-performance, engineered air quality solutions with SPX’s globa...
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with Satellite Vu for a Mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging satellite which will pave the way for a planned constellation of seven MWIR spacecraft. The constellation will have the ability to measure the heat signature of any building anywhere multiple times a day, enabling Satellite Vu to derive new insights in real-time about building emissions, energy use, and insulation. The contract was signed at SSTL in Guildford by Ph...
Carrier continues to invest in digital technologies to better serve commercial HVAC customers around the globe and to help provide healthier, safer, and more efficient buildings. In support of that, Carrier’s Commercial Service business in Europe is launching a new tiered service offering to complement its existing BluEdge service platform: BluEdge® Digital. Digital cloud-based IoT platform The new digital offering, which is added to existing BluEdge service agreements, connects cust...
When homeowners invest in an HVAC system, they want to be confident that its efficiency lasts for years to come. Whether homeowners are searching for a new unit, or want to know whether it’s time for a new one, Van Druene is here to help. Choosing the right system for home is easy with the team at Van Drunen. The team is here to give homeowners advice on which models are best and offer the efficiency they are searching for. Things to consider Whether homeowners are choosing a new...
As winter sets in and the days get darker, many residents are probably thinking about ways to keep their homes warm and cozy over the harsh cold weather season. For those who are able to work from home under the UK government’s latest COVID-19 guidance, more time at home also means they’re using more energy to power their devices, boil the kettle, cook meals and keep the lights switched on. All of this, of course, impacts the power bills, as well as the carbon footprint. SO Energy...
Heatex is selected to supply the generator cooling system for the DEC 13.0MW wind turbine prototype. Further cooperation and volume delivery are coming in 2022. DEC (Dongfang Electric Corporation) is targeting ‘wind category one’ areas in China with this new flagship wind turbine, which will be the permanent magnet direct-drive offshore wind turbine with the largest impeller diameter and installed capacity in Asia. Turbine cooling solutions The wheel hub sits 130 meters high and h...
Motili, a globally recognized property and HVAC technology company, has announced a new integration with Yardi, a developer of industry-renowned investment and property management software, to bring automation to Motili’s work order capabilities, streamlining and modernizing the process for multi-family and commercial customer orders. Yardi Voyager integrated platform The Yardi Voyager solution is a web-based, fully integrated end-to-end platform, with mobile access for larger portfolios...
Resideo Technologies Inc., a foremost global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, recently hosted its 32nd annual CONNECT event. The event brings together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements. "Resideo continues to invest in resources to help our professionals keep pace with the consumer, stay...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has updated its AC Service Cloud to include a helpful System Health Check function, available from December 2021, in the selected Panasonic Commercial AC series. The AC Service Cloud is an ideal solution for HVAC professionals requiring remote access to a Panasonic air conditioning system for maintenance and multi-site monitoring, and now includes more additional service benefits for professionals. Functions and benefits The System Health Check functi...
The Viessmann Group continues preparations for a dynamic future. Viessmann Group Co-CEO Joachim Janssen (64) is retiring after nearly 15 years on the Executive Board and six years at the top of the family business. Upon his departure, Co-CEO Maximilian Viessmann (32) will become the sole CEO, and, along with CFO Dr. Ulrich Hüllmann, will lead the Viessmann Group executive management team. One hundred and five years after Johann Viessmann established the company, the overall responsibility...
Carrier® has collaborated with Barrisol®, the pioneer in HVAC ceiling solutions, to develop a range of integrated air conditioning solutions that deliver outstanding comfort, enhanced indoor air quality (IAQ), and low-operational costs. The new advanced ceiling solutions provide a high-quality, stable indoor environment, and the highest levels of aesthetic design and are ideal for any application where precise control of temperature and very low air velocities are required. The initiati...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its Cassette range to now include the PACi PY3 60x60 Mini Cassette Panel with nanoe™X built-in, the ideal solution for commercial spaces such as restaurants, shops, and small offices. The new indoor unit is available in five capacities from 2.0 – 6.0kW. Features Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™X technology comes built-in as standard, providing 24/7 protection. The maintenance-free technology produces 9.6 trillion Hydro...
Visitors to Glasgow’s Buchanan Street will be treated this week to a festive lights display like no other, with a Christmas tree featuring lights that change color according to the pollution levels in the city. The tree was installed by EDF in a bid to make motorists more aware of the impact that petrol and diesel cars have on the environment, and features color-changing lights powered by an electric vehicle (EV) that react to air pollution levels in the city center. Live pollution data...
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for transforming health and well-being with its people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities, announced that it has crossed the three billion square-foot mark of spaces enrolled in WELL. Expansion of WELL's building area In the past year, the building area applying WELL offerings has tripled from one billion square feet to more than three billion square feet of space, so that current WELL strategies sup...
Commercial air conditioning is an essential part of comfortable space. If the business is at a crossroads with upgrading or installing new units, then it’s time to consider the argument of financing vs. paying cash. Let’s look closely at the pros and cons of financing and cash. Financing Pros and Cons When you finance the air conditioning system, you are spreading the cost over a period of time in which you’ll be using it. It also allows you to pay what you are able...
Burnham Commercial, America’s Boiler Company is pleased to announce that the popular C-Series product line has been expanded to include four new, larger sizes. The new sizes 125, 150, 175, and 200 horsepower models are available for immediate order. To request a copy of the C-Series brochure, go to the Burnham Commercial website or contact the local Burnham Commercial sales representative. Electronic copies are also available by request or online.
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has released a new Universal Thermostat Adapter, which allows variable capacity residential HVAC systems from YORK®, Luxaire®, Coleman®, and Champion® brands to seamlessly interface with most third-party thermostats. With the Universal Thermostat Adapter, homeowners have the power to choose their preferred controls system for their premium variable capacity split systems. It also gives homeow...
Doug Bacchus of Doug Bacchus Plumbing & Heating Services has celebrated his one hundredth boiler installation in his village of Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot in Devon. Over just nine and a half years, Bacchus has fitted boilers in one in 10 homes in the village of 2,400 people. In fact, of the 100 boilers – all manufactured by family-owned heating company Viessmann and most purchased from Plumbase in Torquay – nearly one-third have been installed in Bacchus’ road! Reliable...
The Baltimore Aircoil Company’s (BAC) ENDURADRIVE Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work...
Whether it’s lighting, blinds, heating systems or smoke detectors: The open-source IoT platform - wibutler connects over 250 products from more than 30 manufacturers. With Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, the market renowned company in the area of electronics, they are joined by another top brand. The connection of the successful Busch-free@home smart home system to the wibutler platform creates new possibilities for linking electronic devices to Viessmann’s heating, ventilation and energ...
Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released the results of a global study to evaluate progress sustainability-focused companies have made in pursuing their goals, showing that sustainability is now the top global business investment priority and that the overwhelming majority of companies see a clear competitive advantage from their sustainability focus and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon. Results from a series of interviews and an onl...
Greenheck Group, a family-owned company, and pioneer in air movement, air control, and air tempering products, announces exciting leadership moves that position the company to accelerate long-term growth and create more value for customers and team members. As Greenheck Group approaches its 75th anniversary in 2022, the company will exceed $1 billion in annual revenue. To meet accelerating growth and growing customer needs, Greenheck Group is making unprecedented reinvestments in product innova...
One of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains, Big Y, is improving its fleet logistics with new trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4™ 7300 refrigeration units and the eSolutions™ platform for remote monitoring and control. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Replacement of trailers Big Y has initiated the repla...
Refrigerators are considered a marvel of advanced food preservation. At the right temperature, the appliances slow down the bacteria growth that keeps the food safer and fresh for a long time. When buying a new refrigerator and availing a commercial refrigeration installation service, Green Refrigeration LLC will guide customers on how to maintain the right temperature for optimal refrigeration. optimum commercial refrigeration temperature Green Refrigeration LLC’s on-call refrigeration...
