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GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) has made further advances on its journey towards carbon-neutral operations, adding Hutchinson and Zella-Mehlis to its range of manufacturing locations that have reached carbon-neutral status (scope 1 and 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.  sustainable water solutions Thomas Fuhr, Chief Technology Officer at GF Building Flow Solutions, said, "GF Building Flow Solutio...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of its new YORK® Mission Critical Vertical Computer Room Air Handler (MCV CRAH), engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable data center technology. Data centers are one of the fastest-growing areas of new construction around the world. Ensuring they remain efficient and sustainable is critical. The new MCV CRAH is specifically designed to support rapid data center expansion, wh...

New from Noritz America, the NRCR Residential Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series uses a fully integrated pump to keep hot water close to even the farthest outlet in the home, minimizing the wait and, therefore, the waste of unused potable water down the drain. The Auto Mode on the new NRCR quickly learns household water usage and automatically triggers recirculation-loop activation in line with that expected usage. The correct water temperature is delivered quickly when and where occu...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire officially launched its new NICEIC-approved training facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai in Penygroes, north Wales on 10th October with a morning of presentations and activities attended by over 50 invited guests. Tŷ Gwyrddfai is the first decarbonization hub of its kind and has been created to ensure that north Wales will be at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda. The facility is a collaborative project between Adra, north Wa...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover steam trap station issues that negatively impact the delivery of thermal energy through the steam system and the proper removal of condensate. As cold weather approaches, APM Steam urges facilities to prepare their steam s...

Wauseon Machine (WM), a globally renowned provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its Redeployable Automation Module, a transformative solution designed to enhance automation efficiency across industries.  Engineered for versatility and cost-effectiveness, this platform integrates seamlessly into various manufacturing processes, offering flexibility from manual to fully automated operations. modular design Its modular...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, offered its Rapid Recovery® services in the cleanup of Western North Carolina following  Hurricane Helene. With a Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas is poised to provide the region with on-site refrigerant recoveries as needed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizing the risk...

Cool Designs Ltd, the independent air conditioning and heat pump distributor, is expanding its technical and customer support team in response to continuing growth across the UK.  Clive Dearlove Clive Dearlove joins as Contracts Manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery, and provide after-sales technical support.  With 30 years of experience in the trade, inc...

Carrier Commercial HVAC recently completed a chiller replacement project at one of London’s most extraordinary venues, the ArcelorMittal Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Carrier Commercial HVAC is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Designed by sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor and engineer Cecil Balmond, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is one of the most striking and enduring visual legacies of the London 2012 Olympic an...

The HVAC and Cleanroom market in the ASEAN region is projected to experience substantial growth over the next several years, fueled by infrastructure development, an increase in residential and commercial construction, and stringent environmental regulations. Governments in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are setting ambitious targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, creating a conducive environment for HVAC and cleanroom manufacturers and service...

Mitsubishi Electric, the manufacturer of the UK’s award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, has published a new white paper revealing that air source heat pumps can be integrated with microbore pipework, commonly found in new homes built from the 1970s and 1980s. This will reduce the retrofit cost of installing a heat pump and make it more attractive for homeowners to move away from fossil fuel-burning boilers. home heating challenges As the UK pushes towards its legally binding net zero target...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a pioneering provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its innovative HVAC insulation services, designed to provide significant energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency for healthcare facilities, colleges, universities, pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers, and government facilities. The Heat Loss Study offered by APM Steam includes a detailed site walk and thorough review of hot water, steam...

Supporting LG Electronics’ global business-to-business (B2B) expansion, the company aims to double its U.S. HVAC product sales by 2030, executives announced at LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA’s 2024 Dual Channel Leadership Summit. The two-day summit, which brought together pioneers from LG’s distribution customers and applied representatives, cultivated a collaborative environment supporting LG’s substantial B2B growth strategies. LG executives and gain insights A...

BITZER has appointed Ernest West & Beynon Ltd as an authorized Marine Service Partner, with a particular focus on the specialist cooling requirements of the marine and offshore industries. The agreement includes access to BITZER compressors, components, and refrigeration oils, plus Green Point services, including remanufactured compressors and site support. Refrigeration solutions Kevin Glass, Managing Director of BITZER UK, said: "With more than a century of experience in the marine and...

The first Global Stocktake (GST) took place at COP28 in Dubai last year. It assessed Parties’ progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and set out clear targets and signals to raise climate ambition going forward. As attention shifts to COP29 in Baku, Parties must account for how they have integrated outcomes from the GST in new climate targets—known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs)—due by February 10, 2025.  Enhancing international coop...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is introducing the latest advancement in PEX-a piping technology with the launch of Uponor ServicePEX™ for water service applications. Designed for both new construction and the replacement of outdated service lines, ServicePEX delivers clean, safe water from the main to the structure, offering a modern, dependable solution that prioritizes health, safety, and top-tier perfor...

Projective is pleased to announce that Bonheur ASA, the Norway-based industrial investment company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, has acquired a controlling stake in the Company. Building on 176 years of experience in, inter alia, renewable energy, shipping, and various maritime activities, Bonheur has developed a strong ecosystem of renewable energy-related companies. Projective is a global technical consulting and engineering firm that specializes in providing tailored solutions to large...

Ameren line workers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, later this week. The event, often coined as the ‘Lineman Olympics’, will take place on Oct. 19 and offers line workers from around the world the opportunity to compete in events based on the common tasks performed by journeymen line workers and apprentices. Ameren line workers at the ‘Lineman Olympics’ Ameren Illinois is sending 12 lin...

Interplay Learning’s Skill Advisor and Mentor (SAM), the first artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant for the skilled trades, has been named 2024’s top innovation in technology integration by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). SAM has been honored by IACET with the Innovation of the Year Award – Technology Integration, which recognizes the best of the best in the use of eLearning design, simulation programs, v...

Wauseon Machine, a pioneering provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its End-to-End Precision Machining and Fabrication Support services. Designed to address some of the most complex and pressing challenges faced by manufacturers, Wauseon Machine’s comprehensive suite of services now includes advanced capabilities such as Saw Cutting, Welding, Heat Treating and Tempering, Laser Etching, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engi...

In addition to sharing a stand with sister company Domus Ventilation at London Build (20-21st November at Olympia London) this year, UK ventilation manufacturer Nuaire is excited to announce it has an additional stand, L32, which is dedicated to high temperature fans. An active member of the Smoke Control Association, Nuaire has a well deserved reputation for quality product and technical knowledge in the fire and smoke market. Focus of Nuaire’s stand Nuaire’s comprehens...

With cooler temperatures in the forecast, some homeowners and renters will turn on their natural gas furnaces for the first time this season. Ameren Illinois encourages residential and business natural gas customers to have their furnaces inspected by a professional HVAC technician to check for potential leaks other appliance operational hazards. Natural gas in its pure form is odorless and colorless. Ameren adds an odorant called mercaptan to the natural gas it distributes. Mercaptan gives the...

RUSAL, a global producer of primary aluminium, has supplied ultra-low-carbon aluminium to one of Asia's largest Tier-1 suppliers to OEMs to manufacture aluminum wheels. Foundry alloys produced from ALLOW INERTA™ metal have been successfully processed into cast wheels that have passed all required compliance tests. ALLOW INERTA™, RUSAL's proprietary aluminium brand boasts the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. The use of this advanced aluminum significantly reduces the carbon f...

Big Ass Fans and Lexmark have partnered to deliver the next generation of full-facility comfort for frontline industrial and manufacturing workers with the introduction of Big Ass Fans’ CommandSense, the first-ever fully automated, Internet of Things (IoT)-powered comfort ecosystem designed to reduce heat stress while improving worker safety and lowering energy costs for industrial facilities. For 25 years, Big Ass Fans has led the industrial comfort industry with prem...

Prima Power, the sheet metal machine tool brand of Prima Industrie, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, proudly introduces the latest addition to their 2D laser technology portfolio: the Platino Linear®. This reliable and productive 2D laser machine sets a new standard in compactness, efficiency, and affordability, catering specifically to small to medium-sized businesses and dynamic production operations. Prima Power Automation The Platino Linear offers significant...

Decon7 Systems, the manufacturer of a powerful cleaning and disinfection program for HVAC equipment, has added Doug Gulley as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager. Gulley brings more than 20 years of product sales experience in the HVAC, pump and irrigation markets.  “We at Decon7 are thrilled to welcome Doug to our team,” said Patrick Fagerquist, Senior VP of Sales - HVAC and Facilities. indoor air quality solutions Patrick Fagerquist added: “Doug is a seasoned sales p...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announces its attendance at the 2024 HARDI Conference in Atlanta, GA. From December 7-10, 2024, HVACR industry pioneers can learn about the importance of reclamation in lifecycle refrigerant management practices.  Especially in the face of the AIM Act and the resulting national HFC phase-down, reclaimed refrigerants will play a massive role in ensuring a steady supply of HFCs across the United States. Ra...

Danfoss has launched NeoCharge, a powerful new solution designed to enhance the control of both new and existing industrial refrigeration systems. With NeoCharge, facility owners can reduce their ammonia and energy spend, increasing capacity by up to 40 percent and lowering energy costs by up to 20 percent. Key benefits of NeoCharge include: Up to 20 percent reduction in energy costs. 40 percent increase in refrigeration capacity. Fully plug-and-play, self-adaptive technology. Suitable f...

Interplay Learning, the pioneer in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, announces a new partnership with The SEER Group, the globally renowned home services enterprise with over 40 partner brands specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Through this collaboration, The SEER Group will implement Interplay Learning’s career development platform to centralize and streamline its training. Partnership with Interplay The SEER Group will deploy Interp...

Boiler and heating appliance manufacturer, Navien, has announced the launch of a new online tool that will help installers find merchants quickly. Indeed, the ‘Find a Merchant’ tool – which is available on the Navien UK website – has been designed to make the installer journey easier by sourcing the nearest merchant to their location with Navien’s full range of boilers and heating appliances available for purchase. 'Find a Merchant’ tool Commenting on the l...