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UK’s pioneering heat manufacturer, Daikin, opened a new Sustainable Home Center in Stanmore. As part of Daikin’s commitment to advancing sustainable home solutions, the launch marked the seventh addition to its Sustainable Home Centers in 2024. With the nation’s momentum shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, these centers help to educate homeowners in the area on the benefits of sustainable, low-carbon, home heating, and support anyone considering the transition. La...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, announces its upcoming launch of a new line of products utilizing a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, marking a significant step forward in environmental sustainability in light commercial and residential heating and air-conditioning solutions. The new products are anticipated to be available in early 2025...

Titus, a world pioneer in air distribution, has launched ESV-VP single duct terminal units with factory-mounted valve packages. Ideal for airport terminals, schools, universities, and offices, the ESV-VP features the same high-performance construction as the original Titus ESV. The factory-installed hot water coil valve package of the ESV-VP eliminates the need to install valves in the field, saving time and labor costs. On-site field installation “While field labor is a major cost in b...

Eurovent has welcomed one of the pioneering HVACR solution providers, LENNOX EMEA, as a new member. LENNOX EMEA’s membership significantly expands Eurovent’s base, supporting its goal of a level playing field in the industry. With over 60 years of experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, LENNOX EMEA has solidified its position as a trusted provider of HVAC and refrigeration solutions. Distinguished by its three renowned brands - Lennox, Friga-Bohn, and HK Refrigeration - t...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced it has appointed industry sales and marketing expert and licensed HVAC contractor Amy O’Grady as its first executive director. O’Grady brings more than 13 years of experience as a licensed contractor, sales and marketing director, and events manager to the WHVACR family. She also served four years as the executive director...

Interplay Learning, the pioneering provider of immersive skilled trades training, announced the launch of a new mobile app that extends Interplay’s career development platform into the hands of on-the-go workers, empowering organizations to save time and boost productivity. The enhanced Interplay Learning mobile app gives employers the flexibility to train team members between service calls, at home, or in the field with job-relevant content built by industry experts. By giving workers th...

The smart electricity metering market in Asia-Pacific is inching ever closer to the historic milestone of 1 billion installed smart meter devices. The latest research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight analyses the development of smart metering technology in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. According to the study, the installed base of smart electricity meters in Asia-Pacific will grow at a...

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts of commercial heating and hot water products, have launched the Tyneham 290HT commercial heat pump range with natural refrigerant, designed to achieve high flow temperatures of up to 75°C, while benefiting from a low GWP of three. Building on the success of its popular Tyneham heat pump range, the new 290HT offers a co-efficiency of performance (COP) of up to 4.94 for optimum efficiency. To further enhance performance, the range also features an inverter...

LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a global R&D triangle connecting North America, Europe and Asia to lead the global heat pump market and secure next-generation heat pumps specifically designed for cold climate zones. The company aims to develop regionally specialized core technologies optimized for the cold climate of Northern Europe through the establishment of the European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research (ECAHR). Next-generation heat pumps The collaboration with European...

When Spain’s DESAL+ LIVING LAB announced a new world record for SWRO energy efficiency this May, Danfoss high-pressure pumps were at the heart of the innovative solution. The breakthrough could have significant consequences for a thirsty world facing the combined threats of water scarcity and climate change. Desalination is an increasingly critical source of drinking water for millions of people worldwide. But while seawater is abundant and ‘free of charge’, the electrical ene...

Geokey announced a new app integration with Resideo Technologies, a pioneering global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security, and safety, to provide multi-family dwellings access to enhanced smart home comfort and energy efficiency. The integration will transform the way residents take control of their indoor comfort and give building owners a way to monitor energy use and achieve savings. As part of this collaboration, Resideo’s Honeywell Home smart ther...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, has announced its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate climate action organization, SBTi enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. SBTi-validated targets SBTi's Target Val...

ENERtec Asia 2024 is set to transform Southeast Asia's energy landscape. Organized by Informa Markets, this premier event will enhance its focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with the introduction of a new segment - BATTERY & EV Tech (Energy Storage & EV Technology and Solutions). ENERtec Asia Scheduled from 26 to 28 June 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), ENERtec Asia will be a one-stop hub for exploring the transformative power of battery technology. This...

Kanthal, a global pioneer in electric industrial heating technology, and Danieli, a major global supplier of turnkey plants and equipment for the iron- and steel industry, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly scale up Kanthal’s demonstrated electric process gas direct-heating solution, Prothal® DH, to full industrial scale. By installing Prothal® DH in Energiron hydrogen-ready DRI plants, fully green DRI production will be achieved. Furthermore, the introduction of Pr...

Baxi has opened its new 10,000 sqft Solution Academy at its Warwick HQ, increasing its annual installer training capacity on the site from 600 delegates in 2023 to 2000 in 2025. For the first time, a Baxi training facility will have a dedicated solutions training room, allowing installers to get hands-on with Baxi’s complete residential and commercial product portfolio under one roof. Baxi’s new e-learning platform The extensive new facility also includes a fully equippe...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, announced that Hailey Mick, Business Development Manager of Engineering Services, was recently selected as the incoming President of the ASHRAE Tennessee Valley Chapter. Her two-year term will begin on July 1, 2024.  ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, advances the arts and sciences of HVACR and their allied fields while striv...

Contractor in Charge, the top provider of start-to-finish 24-7 customer engagement, appointment booking, full-service bookkeeping and controller services for home service contractors, announces a strategic partnership with SF&P Advisors, the pioneer in residential and commercial mechanical, HVAC and plumbing mergers and acquisitions. With the partnership, SF&P Advisors’ clients can leverage the Contractor in Charge’s expertise and proven solutions in addition to SF&am...

Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has bolstered its growing sales team with the addition of two new recruits. Tony Porter is the new Area Sales Manager while Liam Waller has been appointed Sales Executive. Tony, 35, has worked in the industry for eight years, including most recently two years at Georg Fischer. He will oversee sales in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Committed to service and availability “I had regular dealings wi...

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has called for the incoming UK government to prioritize a number of key initiatives to provide the sector with confidence and clarity. Among what the HPA calls its Key Asks, the association presses for a removal of barriers to heat pump uptake and a reduction in the upfront and running costs. Clear roadmap for policymakers The HPA says its demands in advance of the July general election are designed to provide a clear roadmap for policymakers, ‘ensuring t...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss announced their collaboration to deliver HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Center Heat Recovery, an off-the-shelf heat recovery module, helping organizations manage and value excess heat as they transition towards more sustainable IT facilities. AI integration The rapid integration of AI technologies across organizations and businesses is expected to have a dramatic increase in the power demand and utilization of AI-optimized IT infras...

With net zero and energy efficiency high on the agenda for commercial kitchen operators, Elta, a pioneering manufacturer of fans and ventilation equipment, has launched its latest range of Qube inline ducted box fans. The new EC versions are energy efficient and suitable for high-temperature commercial kitchen ventilation applications, as well as for general ambient temperature building ventilation. The upgraded models of the Qube, which are available in AC as well as EC, are Elta’s most...

UK: Energy services company - Hometree has raised £250 million of debt financing from Barclays to accelerate green home improvements with 'pay as you save' finance for UK homeowners. The scheme will apply to the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and heat pumps through a range of lease and loan products.  Zero-deposit payment plans With the zero-deposit payment plans including system monitoring and repairs, Hometree maintains that homeowners will even be able to...

The HLR 100Z load reduction module cleans indoor air using EnVerid Systems’ sorbent ventilation technology. Similar in size and sound to VRF terminal units, the HLR 100Z fits inside most plenums and mechanical spaces serving one or more zones. It is said to work with most commercial building HVAC systems and is suited for those served by VRF, active chilled beams, water source heat pumps, and other de-coupled heating and cooling systems. HLR 100Z modules Without paying any byproduc...

The Wolseley Group has announced the acquisition of Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES), the Yeovil-based designer and supplier of bespoke domestic and commercial renewable equipment. The addition of Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES) to the Wolseley Group portfolio will enhance strategic growth, while enabling Wolseley to expand within the renewables space. Wolseley acquires Renewable Equipment Solutions (RES) RES is an MCS-accredited renewable equipment specialist. Working with the trade,...

Carrier group company - Sensitech is set to acquire the cold chain monitoring systems business of Swiss company - Berlinger & Co AG. Established in 1865, Berlinger is a family-owned company that specializes in innovative and customized solutions for monitoring temperature-sensitive goods in the pharmaceutical and life science, clinical trial and global health segments. Sensitech to acquire Berlinger & Co AG The monitoring solutions business of Berlinger includes approximately 85 emplo...

Freedom Heat Pumps, one of the UK’s largest dedicated heat pump distributors, has chosen Baxi to forge a new strategic partnership, combining Freedom’s market expertise with Baxi’s heat pump range and award-winning back-up customer service and support network.  Chris Higgs, Managing Director of Freedom Heat Pumps, said, "I’m proud to represent a highly regarded British brand like Baxi and we’re excited to support Baxi’s growth in this increasingly i...

Hydronic & Steam Equipment, a Bell & Gossett representative, played a pivotal role in transforming the NFL stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, into the world’s largest aquatic arena for the Olympic Swim Team Trials. Two large Bell & Gossett plate and frame heat exchangers have been installed to heat the pools for this event, ensuring optimal water temperatures for the athletes. Additionally, two large Evoqua filters maintain the cleanliness and quality of the pool water...

Designed specifically for Hillphoenix CO2 systems, ChargeSecure minimizes downtime and offers peace of mind during power outages and service events by maintaining charge. When the power comes back on, the system can restart immediately – helping stores get back up and running faster. ChargeSecure automatically kicks in when it detects a power outage and/or pressure increase beyond a pre-defined threshold. It maintains the CO2 pressure in the flash tank by compressing it into the gas coole...

Daikin Europe is launching a new polyvalent cooling and heating unit for industrial and commercial applications.  Operating with R513A refrigerant, the Daikin EWYS-4Z polyvalent unit features Daikin single-screw compressors with variable frequency drive and variable volume ratio. R513A is an A1 non-flammable blend of R134a and R1234yf, with a GWP of around 630. Noise configuration Models are available in capacities from 400 kW to 800 kW in cooling and heating mode. A reduced noise config...

Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in sustainable home heating and hot water solutions with its award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, is excited to announce its participation in the Installer Show, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 25 to 27 June 2024. Mitsubishi Electric will be showcasing its latest heat pump technologies, including the innovative Ecodan R290 heat pump, and offering installers exclusive opportunities for free training and upskilling incorporating both hands-on and virtual reality...