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Architects no longer have to choose between looks and value when selecting indoor units for HVAC systems. Hitachi’s new Silent-Iconic™ design panel offers both. The Silent-Iconic transforms the Hitachi non-ducted, ceiling-mounted 4-way cassette indoor unit into a sophisticated architectural detail, combining the subtlety of ducted-concealed indoor units with the cost-effectiveness of 4-way cassettes for an optimal solution that is ideal for contemporary settings. Affordable premium...

Uponor’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Rauterkus as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uponor Group and the Chairman of the Executive Committee. He will join the company and assume the CEO responsibility effective from August 21, 2021. Michael Rauterkus has long experience, wide knowledge and good networks from the industry, as his most recent operative role was being the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grohe AG, a German sanitary technology manufacturer. Vast...

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is launching new offerings to help customers meet energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality goals as part of its Wellsphere™ holistic approach to indoor environmental quality (IEQ).   “Trane’s holistic approach to building wellness helps our customers optimize IEQ in their buildings while increasing energy efficiency and sustainability,” said Manlio Valdes, vice president, Trane p...

In the spirit of the 2021 World Refrigeration Day, Eurovent introduces its Cooling Champions. Meet some of the faces from the Eurovent family in a short video that explains why the HVACR industry is cool and why it matters in everyone’s daily life. Follow the Eurovent Cooling Champion video series throughout the summer and join them in celebrating the coolest day of the year. The theme of the 2021 World Refrigeration Day is ‘Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World&rsquo...

Combined heat and power generation units (CHP) must be quick and easy to install, produce electricity and heat highly efficiently, and have the longest maintenance intervals possible to be able to operate with maximum efficiency. The new Vitobloc 300 NG15 and Vitobloc 300 NG 20 CHP modules are ideally suited to meet these requirements. Compact, quiet, and fully wired Vitobloc 300 NG 15 (15 kWel/39.6 kWth) and Vitobloc 300 NG 20 (20 kWel/45.4 kWth) are compact and fully-wired units with water-...

As of August 1st, 2021, Maria Fernanda Souto will join Danfoss to head the new Group Strategy Function. Together with a new, incoming strategy team, she will assist the leadership team in developing and tracking the strategy of Danfoss. Maria comes from a position as Group Vice President Head of Strategy in Kongsberg Gruppen in Norway and 11 years as associate partner in McKinsey & Company. Increased global focus on energy efficiency and electrification as part of the green transition...

The Viessmann Foundation has already been able to hand over around 50 air purification units to social institutions and schools, including the Frankenberg nursing school, Immanuel Hospital in Berlin, and the Sachsenhausen middle school. The experience with the Vitovent 200-P units has been positive throughout. "The filter units are an asset and provide a sense of security in times of pandemic," says Nermin Akkus, Principal of the Mittelpunktschule Sachsenhausen, adding "Especially during the hi...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched through its YORK brand a 10-year residential HVAC leasing program: Ultimate Home Comfort. This industry-first solution provides homeowners with a new, fully installed YORK high-efficiency HVAC system with no money down, as well as factory-backed 10-year parts and labor coverage, and 10 years of service repairs and annual maintenance – all for one, low monthly payment. Ultim...

Carrier’s BluEdge service platform continues to expand offerings and geographical reach to support its customers globally. The best-in-class service program that was launched for truck trailer customers in North America last year, is now also available in Europe and Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and cold chain solutions. Powerful Combination “We are very excited to con...

Ahead of the summer heat across the United Kingdom, REHUA, the globally renowned polymer specialist, has upgraded their smart heating control, in order to be able to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. NEA Smart 2.0 Allowing developers and contractors to provide efficient heating and cooling from a single solution, the NEA Smart 2.0 uses a series of algorithms to regulate temperature. These algorithms allow the device to learn occupant habits and data from multiple sensors in floo...

Issue 1.0 of the Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been published on the Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) website. Construct Zero initiative The Carbon Reduction Code for the Built Environment has been developed on behalf of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and is part of the Council’s Construct Zero initiative. The Code has been developed by the Achieving Net Zero Cross-Industry Working Group convened...

RectorSeal®, Houston, a manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., introduces two new products to the RSH® Series of Surge Protection Devices (SPD) and Voltage Range Monitoring (VRM) kits.  RectorSeal RSH Series devices protect HVAC equipment from electrical surges, brownouts, and other voltage disturbances resulting from transient over-voltage and natural-cause surges. The RSH series is a preferred choi...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software, announces the launch of its Come Through for Home Service video campaign across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. For every view the 30-second video receives between June 15-17, Jobber will add $1, up to $50,000, to Boost by Jobber, the company’s grant program. The Come Through for Home Service video highlights the importance of home service companies and celebrates the essential work these businesses do in the com...

Google Cloud announces an expanded relationship with Johnson Controls that will involve the building technology and solutions company running SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning Central Component (ECC) environment on Google Cloud. Migrating its SAP ECC environment to the cloud has helped Johnson Controls modernize some of its most critical business systems and applications at scale, and will expand the company's use of sustainable cloud infrastructure. Managing resource planning With nearly 10...

Hitachi introduces a new line of high-efficiency single-zone, mini-split systems, PRIMAIRY mini-split systems. Designed to meet the unique needs of small to mid-size properties such as shops, restaurants, and classrooms, the PRIMAIRY system is an energy-efficient and cost-effective option. Hitachi quality is evident throughout the product line. Features of the product line include: Brushless DC fan motors provide stable, precise, energy-efficient operation. Compact units and long piping ru...

Few data centers live in a world of ‘high’ density, a number that is a moving target, but many are moving to high[er] density environments. Owners of higher density data centers often aren’t aware of how many variables factor into cooling their equipment. The result is that they spend too much on shotgun solutions that waste capacity when they would be better served by taking a rifle shot approach. This means understanding the heat dispersion characteristics of each piece of eq...

Ahead of the summer heat across the UK, a polymer specialist has upgraded their smart heating control to be able to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. Allowing developers and contractors to provide efficient heating and cooling from a single solution, the NEA Smart 2.0 uses a series of algorithms to regulate temperature. These algorithms allow the device to learn occupant habits and data from multiple sensors in floors and walls, creating optimal conditions for occupants. Maintai...

Since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic, awareness has grown considerably that good ventilation systems play a decisive role in health and well-being. Fresh, clean, and, above all, germ-free ambient air is more important today than ever before. At the same time, it prevents mold growth and protects building structures. During the cold months of the year, heat recovery can also save heating costs and protect the climate. Viessmann creates and maintains living spaces for future gene...

Danfoss Power Solutions has released a full expansion of its complete end-to-end connectivity solution, PLUS+1® Connect. The software platform provides all the elements necessary for OEMs to easily implement an effective connected solutions strategy, improving productivity, decreasing cost of ownership, and supporting sustainability initiatives.   Danfoss identified a need for a comprehensive solution from one trusted source. PLUS+1® Connect combines telematics hardw...

Johnson Controls, the provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has, through its YORK® brand, released a new residential heat pump that provides the ideal solution for spaces that require a compact design, without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. The YORK® HMH7 horizontal discharge heat pump is designed to provide the comfort and technology of a mid-tier efficiency unit at the cost of a base-tier vertical unit, with flexible installation options and innovative features. Un...

To help meet the demand for residential specification hot water and heating solutions, the Baxi Assure sales team has been strengthened with the addition of two new Specification Manager appointments in the North and South of the UK. David Lucas and Matthew Swatridge will act as a single point of contact to make it even easier for new build developers, social housing landlords, and contractors to access the complete suite of Baxi Assure products and services. This includes helping customers to...

Dandelion Energy, the country’s pioneer residential geothermal company, is expanding sales and service to Vermont. The expansion is supported by new incentives offered by Green Mountain Power (GMP) that provide a rebate worth thousands of dollars when they purchase and install a qualified geothermal whole-home heating and cooling system from Dandelion Energy. initial entry Dandelion’s initial entry will be serving customers in southern Vermont’s Bennington County, with plan...

A hundred years ago, as the world was recovering from the Spanish flu pandemic, Bill Reed developed and manufactured his original commercial air filter in Louisville, Ky. Today, Reed’s idea has grown into the world’s foremost manufacturer of air filtration solutions. In April 2016, American Air Filter Co. Inc., (AAF International), acquired Flanders Corp., to form AAF Flanders. Improving indoor air quality With production, warehousing, and distribution facilities in 22 countries...

U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totaled 925,031 units in March 2021, up 8.6 percent from 851,939 units shipped in March 2020. U.S. shipments of air conditioners increased 5.4 percent, to 576,646 units, up from 546,992 units shipped in March 2020. U.S. shipments of air-source heat pumps increased 14.2 percent, to 348,385 units, up from 304,947 units shipped in March 2020. Year-to-date combined shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in...

Carrier has announced the availability of evaporative pre-cooling technology on Carrier’s AquaForce® 30XV product line. This technology harnesses the power of evaporation to lower ambient air temperatures entering Carrier’s 30XV chiller – helping to reduce chiller power consumption, increase reliability and extend the life of the chiller. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the foremost global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building an...

DENSO, a globally renowned mobility supplier, hosted a business briefing to share its semiconductor strategy and how the company is achieving its Long-term Policy 2030. During the briefing, DENSO leaders discussed how semiconductors help lay the foundation in pursuing the company’s Two Great Causes: ‘Green’, achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 and ‘Peace of Mind’, creating a safe and seamless world for all. Semiconductors crucial in the automotive industry &ldquo...

Ofgem, the energy regulator, has set out final proposals to help millions of micro business customers get a better energy deal. Energy brokers help busy micro businesses to compare the market and find a better deal on their energy. But Ofgem found a minority of brokers engage in poor practices with opaque fees for brokerage services. In one case, 50% of the total contract cost (around £24,000) comprised broker commission fees that the consumer was not made aware of pre-contract.  Su...

HPT announces the addition of HRM-O™ with over / under airflow to its energy recovery product line up, which includes HRM-H™ and HRM-Z™. This is the ultimate energy recovery optimization as it performs very well in one season and will have no performance in the other - a single-season recovery system. This product is not entirely new to some customers as this has been sold for years as a heat recovery module (HRM™) with an over / under orientation, but you...

The YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller uses free cooling and variable-speed drive (VSD) technology to deliver industry-renowned cost savings. Some of the key features of the YORK YVFA free cooling chiller include an integrated economizer, VSD compressor and fans, a compact footprint and intelligent controls. YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller The cost savings delivered in real-world examples include the annual savings for YVFA installations across the country. The YORK YVFA free cooling air-co...

If one owns an air conditioning unit, one probably has wondered if it requires service. Since it is an appliance like any other, it will be susceptible to wear and tear. One will be forced to start searching for AC repair in Las Vegas when one is experiencing problems with the unit. The majority of such problems can be avoided when there are regular inspections and maintenance systems in place. Since the air conditioning is an expensive appliance, it is important that it is being taken car...