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Current announces the appointment of Shannon Thomas as the new Vice President of Marketing. She brings a wealth of expertise and a visionary approach to help drive the company's strategic growth. "With a strong background in product commercialization and a perspective that sets her apart in the lighting industry, Shannon brings unique talent to the table," said Current Chief Commercial Officer, Chip Taylor, adding "Her experience leading and building marketing teams will play a vital role in sh...
Deane Flint has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as Chief Operating Officer. Ian Carroll moves to become Deputy Chief Executive Officer and retains overall responsibility for UK operations. Flint was most recently Head of Northern Europe for HVAC at Haier and previously spent 20 years at Mitsubishi Electric, latterly as Branch President UK & Ireland. Deane Flint At Fujitsu, Deane Flint will be responsible for day-to-day operations and developing market share. He said...
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been getting a lot of attention. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that air inside buildings can be two to five times more contaminated than the air outside. It is disconcerting when users consider on average they spend around 90 percent of time indoors. One of the key contributors to indoor pollution is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals contaminate indoor air and can negatively affect the health and well being of occupants. V...
Viessmann Climate Solutions and City Plumbing have entered into a new partnership agreement that will see the merchant’s central (Omega) distribution network supply Vitodens 200-W light commercial boilers and cascade components, as well as Vitocal 150-A/151-A air source heat pumps, for residential buildings. City Plumbing stocks the widest range of Viessmann gas condensing boilers and heat pumps in the UK. Vitocal 150-A/151-A Viessmann is a highly experienced heat pump manufacturer. Hav...
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its on-site hose assembly workshop program. The program brings hydraulic hose replacement and repair capabilities directly to construction, oil and gas, mining, and other sites where hydraulic equipment operates, minimizing operational disruptions. Danfoss on-site hose assembly workshops are fully equipped mobile containers stocked with specific Danfoss hoses, fittings, and tooling to suit the needs of the work site. The workshops enable on-the-spot hose ass...
Ice Air, an innovator of HVAC solutions, has introduced the iCool XC™ Wall-Mounted Heat Pump, a sleek, compact (7.75” depth) versatile All Climate Comfort™ product that’s easier to install because of two (2) very small wall openings needed. “It’s remarkable,” says Ric Nadel, Ice Air Founder and CEO, adding “because the iCool XC heat pump technology enables up to 25% greater efficiency and zero emissions. The design is compatible with any dé...
Adsorbi AB, a research-based startup originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has announced the launch of its first commercial product: a cellulose-based material that protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants. The adsorbing material combines a long product lifetime with high security, making it ideal for museums and archives. air purification in art "Our research stems from art conservation where paintings, artifacts, and other sensitive o...
Marcone Group gathered its top sales and HVAC operations pioneers in St. Louis recently for two periods of training, planning, and networking, as part of its initiative to further extend its leadership as one of North America’s largest distributors of equipment, repair parts, and solutions. More than 250 professionals reviewed best practices and expectations for Marcone during the company’s first-ever sales summit. It included team members from the appliance, HVAC, plumbing and comm...
The full range of Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan heat pumps and hot water cylinders are to be stocked by City Plumbing, an award-winning national plumbing, heating, and electrical merchant. This collaboration will see City Plumbing make the full range of Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps available to its customers, providing them with sustainable and energy-efficient heating solutions, from over 370 branches across the UK. Ecodan air source heat pumps Mitsubishi Electric is at the forefront of devel...
On May 29, 2024, Danfoss Turbocor® celebrated the opening of its new 145,000-square-foot production facility, driven by market growth and the adoption of oil-free, magnetic bearing technology. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by over 100 people, including customers, community members, Danfoss President and CEO - Kim Fausing, and descendants of Danfoss Founder - Mads Clausen. TTS/TG/TH lines The additional facility will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for TTS/TG/TH lines for Da...
Passiv UK is set to unveil its latest innovation, the Passiv Smart Thermostat, at InstallerSHOW 2024. The Passiv Smart Thermostat is the first smart thermostat designed specifically for controlling heat pumps and is the result of over 10 years of R&D in low-carbon heating. The Passiv Smart Thermostat makes heat pump control simple and can reduce heating bills by 30%. The Energy Saving Trust verified that it increases the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a heat pu...
Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive skilled trades training, has named Edtech Sales Executive - Jim Clor as the Vice President of Education and Workforce Development. In his new role, Jim spearheads Interplay Learning’s sales and strategic efforts for the company’s education and workforce development business. His industry expertise and vision will be key to Interplay Learning’s efforts to support more scalable, engaging skilled trades training in s...
Carrier Solutions UK held an exclusive VIP residential and light commercial (RLC) event at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford, home of the Sale Sharks Rugby Club. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Carrier RLC EMEA The event offered a unique opportunity to explore the expanded capabilities of the newly formed Carrier RLC EMEA, following Carrier's acquisition o...
Baxi has teamed up with Abode Heat, a pioneering national MCS Umbrella provider, to help support installer participation in the growing retrofit air source heat pump (ASHP) market. Through Baxi, Abode Heat will be offering discounted rates for its “Heat Pump Go” MCS Umbrella service which enables installers to easily access grant funding for homeowners. This means Abode Heat will take responsibility for key parts of the heat pump installation project, such as the DNO application in...
The new ECOMOD CO2 monobloc air source heat pumps form part of Ideal Heating Commercial’s range of next-generation natural refrigerant heat pumps released in 2024, featuring maximum flow temperatures up to 70°C. As the name implies, natural refrigerants are those that occur naturally, as opposed to synthetically made. They have a low Global Warming Potential (GWP), making them the environmentally friendly option over their lifetime. In the case of ECOMOD CO2, which uses R...
The new service – Danfoss RefCare – will build an international network of certified service partners and Danfoss-owned service hubs, capable of providing best-in-class service and maintenance of BOCK® compressors. Danfoss BOCK® introduces RefCare, a new aftersales service for BOCK® compressors, aimed at enhancing technical expertise in local markets. RefCare enables the creation of centers of excellence, providing best-in-class service support through trained and c...
Fellowes, a global major and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, highlights its breakthrough Array™ air quality system for higher education campuses. indoor air quality (IAQ) An increase in awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) coupled with the ever-present financial challenges of maintaining facilities across campus have made finding an efficient and cost-effective IAQ solution a priority for college and university facilities manag...
John Doherty EngTech has been elected as the 100th President of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF), calling for more action to tackle the profession’s skills shortage and greater government engagement to advance the low-carbon home heating transition. Commenting on his election as President, John Doherty, said, "It is an honor to lead SNIPEF at this crucial time." addressing skills shortage John Doherty adds, "Addressing the ongoing skills sho...
REHAU is set to highlight the role that its pre-insulated pipe systems have in the future of district heating and heat pumps at the upcoming InstallerSHOW 2024, at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). Taking place from 25 to 27 June, 2024, REHAU will be at stand 5H47 throughout the event, with the RAUVITHERM pipe system taking center stage. RAUVITHERM pipe system RAUVITHERM’s flexibility make it the perfect solution for a variety of different applications, from heat pumps to smal...
Buckinghamshire College Group and globally renowned heat pump provider, Daikin, in partnership with Quantum Group, have launched a new training facility for heat pump engineers, in a bid to address the green skills gap that could prevent the government from achieving its net zero ambitions. Funded by the Local Skills Improvement Fund, in collaboration with Daikin and decarbonization specialist and renewable training provider, Quantum Group; the training center will upskill workforces in the cou...
Danfoss Power Solutions has appointed Domenico Traverso as the President of its Fluid Conveyance division, effective June 1. In addition to his new role, Traverso will continue to serve as President, Incubation division, and lead the Business Development and Innovation function. Domenico Traverso reports directly to Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions, and plays a key role on the Power Solutions Leadership Team. He is based at the company’s offices in Hamburg, Germany....
Florida-based Air Pro USA, a pioneering residential home services company, expressed its gratitude for mothers and all that they do this Mother’s Day by gifting free A/C units valued at $10,000 to four moms in several of its service areas including Boynton Beach and Hollywood, Florida as well as Mobile, Alabama and Everett, Washington. Just in time for summer, Air Pros USA, surprised Denise Green of Dania Beach, Florida; Priscillah Nzenge of Marysville, Washington; Eugenie Cave of De...
STULZ, the global mission-critical air conditioning specialist, has announced the launch of CyberCool CMU – an innovative new coolant management and distribution unit (CDU) that is designed to maximize heat exchange efficiency in liquid cooling solutions. Set to be launched at Data Center World Frankfurt 2024, which takes place from 22nd-23rd May at Messe Frankfurt, CyberCool CMU offers industry-pioneering levels of energy efficiency, flexibility, and reliability within a small footprint,...
With around 14% of food worldwide lost due to a lack of effective refrigeration, enough to feed one billion people, Danfoss is calling for more attention on the need to establish sustainable and energy-efficient cold-chain infrastructure. The required investments in sustainable cold chains are even more evident in Sub-Saharan Africa where up to 40% of food is lost between farms and markets, with two-thirds of this in the first mile. Greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 The need to spu...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will begin offering heat-related total solutions as a service from May 31 to enable manufacturers, building owners, and heat-supply operators to reduce their electricity and heat-energy costs and achieve greater decarbonization. As one of the company's newest Energy & Facility (E&F) solutions, the one-stop service will combine customized consulting, heat-system designing, as well as the provision of hot water and industrial cooling a...
WindowMaster has long championed the benefits of sustainable specification for education, particularly natural ventilation, and how it can support happier, healthier, and more productive learning. UK’s first biophilic school Recently, it was involved with a landmark project at St. Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Derby, a school reshaping the educational landscape as the UK’s first biophilic school, with the natural environment woven deep into the building’s DNA. The...
Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer in test instruments and tools for HVACR professionals for over 30 years, is proud to announce the winners of the third annual #MasteroftheTrade program. Six deserving students have been selected to receive $2,500 each to fund their continued education in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) trade or the option of an in-kind tool donation to jumpstart their careers. #MasteroftheTrade program Administered through SkillsUSA, the...
Baxi has underlined its commitment to cross-industry collaboration by becoming a member of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). The heating and hot water specialist will use its BMF membership to continue to lead the transition to cleaner, low-carbon solutions, by strengthening relationships with other key suppliers and collaborating on industry issues. energy-efficient heating Baxi’s strong research and development platform and the financial strength of BDR Thermea Group means the...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2023 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the Grand Velas Los Cabos, in Mexico’s Baja, California, Peninsula, from March 15-18, 2024. Honorees received either the Distributor of the Year Award or the Crowning Achievement Award from METUS. Conference attendees and th...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA, a pioneer in the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry, has opened the doors of its newest HVAC Training Academy outside of Boston. The new facility underscores LG's commitment to increasing the adoption of more sustainable HVAC products across the residential and commercial sectors. The latest of five Training Academies across the country, the Massachusetts facility will provide immersive lectures and hands-on lab experiences l...
