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With effect from September 1st, 2021, the BDH (Federation of German Heating Industry) Board of Directors appointed Markus Staudt as the new General Manager at a board meeting. Markus Staudt succeeds Andreas Lücke, who has held the position of General Manager since 1993. “We are pleased about the order from Markus Staudt. We see this as a good basis for the successful continuation of the association work,” emphasizes BDH (Federation of German Heating Industry), President Uwe Glo...

Homeowners increasingly seek sustainable choices for homes. The buying decisions are influenced by increasing awareness of extreme weather events and climate change, including how to help curb its effects, even in small ways. The experts at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US support conscientious homeowners embracing a movement geared toward sustainability called strategic electrification. What is Strategic Electrification? Strategic electrification describes a growing range of solutions inten...

Eurovent has released the first edition of the Eurovent Recommendation 14/6 – Interpretation of Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 and of Regulation (EU) 2019/2024. The recommendation provides the European Commission with industry input for the future guidelines accompanying Regulations (EU) 2019/2018 and (EU) 2024/2019. Eurovent Recommendation 14/6 The aim of this code of good practice is to provide the industry interpretation in regard of the Regulation (EU) 2019/2018 and of the Regulation 2019...

Facilio, a globally renowned AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo (BELIMO Holding AG), a global market leader in HVAC field devices, have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the buildings industry, by delivering connected and sustainable environments. The joint solution unlocks real-time building operational data, improves asset life cycles, and drives new levels of efficiency. Transforming IoT data into operational insights Addressing the...

Aggreko announces the launch of the Tier 4 Final / Stage V 600 kVA canopy generator which uses a variety of advanced exhaust treatment processes to remove the most harmful pollutants. Aggreko has specifically designed the generator, which delivers a 98% reduction in the volume of particulates and expels 96% of NOx gases, to comply with tightened emissions regulations in both the US and Europe. Highlights While helping customers to limit the environmental impact of their operations, the innova...

Those brave enough to undertake building works during the pandemic will be familiar with hold-ups due to supply issues. Stockpiling for Brexit and coronavirus lockdowns have played havoc with supplies running through to manufacturers and merchants. So, with the EU transition period set to cease on 31st December, many will be wondering what will happen to their dream home ambitions merchants should run dangerously low on stock. Knock-on effect The Guardian newspaper recently reported that sinc...

With the EU transition period set to cease on 31st December, attention has fallen onto the role of British ports in the supply chain. Those in the construction industry have been feeling the pinch of coronavirus-related supply issues through 2020, so with January looming, will the supply chain collapse as merchants run dangerously low on stock? The Guardian newspaper recently reported that since September, the port of Felixstowe has seen demand rise by 30%, due to ‘businesses rushing to r...

Registration is now open for the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Winter Conference, slated to take place from February 9th to February 11th, 2021. The convenient online format of the conference will allow for global participation with a group of the world’s renowned presenters delivering timely and useful industry content. 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Conference “ASHRAE’s Virtual Winter Conference will include three-days packed with learning and live discussions from top experts,” said 2020...

Calcium is good for the bones and teeth – but not for the home’s water heater. If left unchecked, calcium can build up inside the tank of the water heater, which can increase the monthly energy bills and cause the unit to break down earlier than expected. The good news is simple maintenance tasks can prevent calcium deposits from harming the water heater. Whether users are on a municipal water supply or have a well, the water coming into the home includes common minerals that are ge...

REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations) has announced that they will take part in the KGH 51st International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition: the Serbian HVAC&R Virtual Congress that will be held online from 2nd December to 4th December 2020, confirming the longstanding collaboration with KGH. 51st International HVAC&R Event Following the welcome greetings from the REHVA President, Frank Hovorka, REHVA (Federation of European Heating, Ve...

There’s been a flurry of activity on the drive to hit Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Government’s recently announced ‘Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution’ has pledged to implement the ‘Future Home Standard’ in the shortest possible timeline, extend the ‘Green Homes Grant’ for another year and aims to set out the ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’ in 2021. However, confusion reigned, when due to a clerical error, a promi...

The Government’s plan to increase heat pump installations is ‘doomed to failure’ without a substantial increase in training for installers, according to consumer advice specialists at The Heating Hub. Last week the Government outlined its 10-step plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’, which included a commitment to install 600,000 heat pumps every year by 2028. Jo Alsop, Founder of The Heating Hub, said: “There are many financial and environmental benefits...

PuriFi Labs, who creates whole-building air and surface purification systems, has announced the formation of its new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), comprised of prominent research experts and pioneers in the field of plasma physics. The SAB will help guide the company's journey toward cleaning indoor air of tested particulates, viruses, bacteria, odors, smoke, mold, ozone, and harmful chemicals. Americans, on average, spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentrati...

Facilio, a foremost AI-driven property operations & maintenance (O&M) platform, and Belimo, a global market front-runner in HVAC field devices, announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the buildings industry by delivering connected and sustainable environments. Addressing the growing need for efficient building operations, Facilio and Belimo will help real estate owners, operators, and service providers turn IoT data into operational insights and workflows to optimize building per...

Extracting and filtering polluted air has been the expertise of Plymovent for over 45 years. As a result of the growing demand for solutions for clean air at work, Plymovent has expanded its headquarters in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. This expansion allows for greater efficiency and increased manufacturing capabilities to better respond to customers’ demands. Facility expansion The growing awareness for a healthy working environment and the strengthened regulations worldwide result in a g...

Airthings, makers of indoor air quality and radon monitors for homeowners, businesses, and professionals, officially unveiled a brand-new capability for its business solution: the Airthings Virus Risk Indicator. Designed to create an indoor environment where people thrive, but viruses don’t, Airthings’ Virus Risk Indicator is now available to all new and existing Airthings for Business customers. The new feature helps people understand their indoor air quality and how it contributes...

With temperatures in the US state of Washington rising into the 90s in the summer and falling below freezing in the winter, home owners need a reliable heating system to keep their loved ones comfortable, during seasonal temperature swings. Unfortunately, these temperature fluctuations take their toll on the house’s HVAC system. Home HVAC system upgrade During the summer, heat exchangers have to work overtime and transfer thermal energy through the evaporator coils. In the hot season, th...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has expanded its robust portfolio of single- and multi-zone products with LGRED (Reliable to Extreme Degrees) technology, bringing powerful heating capability to more single zone products, so as to push the industry forward in the electrification of residential and light commercial building sectors. Single zone products with LGRED Boasting superior heating capacity performance down to 5 °F and continuous heating operations down to -13 ˚F, products featu...

Qingdao Haier Carrier Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. (Haier Carrier) will present its one-stop cold chain solutions at CHINASHOP 2020 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai. Haier Carrier is a joint venture established in 2001 by Haier Group and Carrier Global Corporation, a renowned global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. Haier Carrier will showcase comprehensive solutions for various formats, including supermarkets, integrat...

Midea, one of the world’s renowned home appliances, HVAC systems and air treatment solutions companies has announced a new global partnership with Mumbai City Football Club (MCFC). Midea has become Mumbai City Football Club’s official home appliances, white goods & HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) solutions partner. Sponsorship partnership with MCFC For the 2020-21 Indian football season, Midea branding will feature on the sleeves of the Mumbai City Football Club...

As the evidence around the health impacts of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to build, experts from across the ventilation sector have come together to drive awareness amongst installers and the wider public that the Green Homes Grant can cover ventilation improvements alongside insulation installations. Green Homes Grant scheme The UK Government scheme, which launched back in September 2020, aims to support improvements to energy efficiency and indoor air quality (IAQ). The scheme hig...

Panasonic Corporation announces that it has marked the 30th anniversary of its 200 V IH cooking heater business in 2020 after launching the mass production of the 200 V built-in induction hob (KZ-DHC31) in September 1990, an industry first. The cumulative production quantity exceeded seven million units in November. Panasonic's IH cooking heater business originated from the launch of the Cool Top Wagon (KZ-1W) IH cooking heater in 1974. It was the first product in Japan to adopt the high-freque...

Adcock (Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd.), globally renowned HVAC systems and equipment servicing and maintenance firm, announced that they are delighted about the fantastic achievement at the Sawston Community Fun Run & Walk, for which they were pleased to be an official sponsor. The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston have raised a little over £20,000 for local good causes from this fun community run event, which was organized in October, 2020. Sawston Community Fun Run...

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems announced various launches and upgrades for its suite of Autodesk® MEP software offerings. They are as follows: 1) Victaulic Tools for AutoCAD® (VTFA) VTFA is an all-new, free tool that provides AutoCAD® users the same classic routing features and drawing productivity gains that were previously only available in the Victaulic Tools for Revit® platform. This add-on provides toolsets engineered for civil, industrial, p...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is ensuring it continues to support its members from across the wider heating industry. Emerging technologies have prompted a reorganization of the HHIC industry working groups, in order to provide a diverse platform for rigorous discussion on the future of UK heat. The Heating & Hot Water Systems Group brings together manufacturers from across the HHIC membership and parts of EUA to form an ongoing strategy for heating systems. Overarching...

As part of its efforts to promote carbon neutrality, Panasonic Corporation has turned its flagship corporate showroom, the Panasonic Center Tokyo (PC Tokyo), carbon neutral. The facility in Tokyo’s Ariake area is the first non-manufacturing site for the company to achieve zero-carbon status. In June 2017, Panasonic formulated a long-term vision for its environmental management—the Panasonic Environment Vision 2050. The vision seeks to achieve a better life and a sustainable global e...

Honeywell has announced expanding its holistic Healthy Buildings Air Quality offering to help improve and measure commercial building indoor air quality (IAQ) with the introduction of Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaners (EACs) with UV Systems and a new line of indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors. Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaners Honeywell EACs with UV help remove impurities from the air as well as provide filtration and disinfection, without significantly impeding air flow. The new IAQ sensors inc...

Aircuity, the globally renowned provider of measurably better environments, has introduced ‘Air Quality as a Service’ (AQaaS), a new indoor air quality (IAQ) solution that helps building owners create ‘healthy buildings’ that meet both COVID-19 re-entry and longer term air quality requirements. ‘Air Quality as a Service’ (AQaaS) As an operating expenditure, Aircuity's AQaaS requires no or low upfront capital, making it easier and faster to deploy in existing...

Registration is now open for HVAC Design and Operations training through ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI). The training course will run from December 2020 through June 2021. HVAC Design training “As technology continues to change, the need for training that incorporates the latest building performance solutions will become critical,” said 2020-21 ASHRAE President Chuck E. Gulledge III, P.E., adding “ASHRAE’s HVAC Design training offers comprehensive professional developm...

Panasonic has been active in Costa Rica for more than 50 years. Now it operates Costa Rica's first factory powered entirely by renewable energy. Thanks to a joint venture with the national government and state-run electric company, Panasonic and the country of Costa Rica are making great strides in reducing their environmental burden to reach their goals of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Multi-Sector collaboration Costa Rica plans to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, and it is already...