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Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI) has entered into an agreement with Viessmann Group to acquire the business activities of two entities of the Schmack Group (Schmack), Schmack Biogas Service GmbH and microbEnergy GmbH, on 09.07.2021. The final closing is expected after formal approval by the regulatory authorities. By this date, the business activities of the Schmack entities will be transferred to HZI and the entire workforce will become part of the HZI Group. Schmack specializes in the engineerin...

Hitachi has raised the bar for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) control with its latest line of controllers. Featuring intuitive designs and robust capabilities, these new models provide state-of-the-art control of multiple systems. The systems are ideal for applications such as hotels, schools, offices, and restaurants. They provide a variety of features for HVAC professionals and building occupants, including airCloud Pro, a VRF central touchscreen controller, and an advanced color wired remot...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with R&A to deliver a renewable power solution at the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. The hybrid system will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used fossil-fuelled systems and is a major step in Aggreko’s Net Zero journey, aiming to help clients deliver more sustainable events worldwide. renewable microgrids...

With the integration of the Viessmann hybrid electricity storage system Vitocharge VX3 in the Wibutler system, power generation, storage, and consumption are combined perfectly. The combined solution gives users more independence from expensive power supply companies, providing them with the comfortable use of energy-efficient, self-generated power for various applications. During the last two decades, the price of electricity for private households has more than doubled. Nowhere in Europe do...

Rising electricity prices are making self-generated electricity increasingly attractive. Compared to purchasing from the grid, operators of power generation heating systems also make themselves less dependent on the public supply. Freedom from energy suppliers is significantly greater if an electricity storage system supplements the system in place. The new products at a glance Viessmann continues the success story of the Vitovalor fuel cell heating device. Now in its fourth generation, it...

Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) has released an updated website available at the companies website. The new website was designed to provide a better user experience to a wider audience (consultants, technical design offices, architects, and end-users) with quick and easy access to certified data. New Features The new website provides the following new features: An online search engine for third-party certified products, components, and systems in the HVACR fields with easy access to...

  Danfoss has received planning permission from Midlothian Council for a new £25 million Low-Carbon Innovation Center in Edinburgh, UK. Located in the Shawfair Business Park, the center will provide a home for Danfoss teams working on next-generation, climate-friendly technologies in hydraulics, digitalization, and electrification, plus include new manufacturing facilities. Center Plans Covering 75,000 square feet, the facility will serve as the Center of Excellen...

Tank heating systems are often critical to most industrial applications, particularly with temperature control maintenance. For example, caustic tanks provide critical feedstock to refineries, chemical plants, and processes. Biodiesel feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats, palm oils or even jatropha will solidify at relatively normal ambient temperatures, requiring process temperature maintenance to ensure product quality. Keeping this product warm is vital to keep processes running ef...

Rinnai America Corporation (Rinnai) is launching a complete line of high- and low-intensity infrared heaters, in order to deliver efficient, quiet comfort with innovative gas infrared technology to customers. The latest additions from Rinnai complement the existing commercial and residential product offerings, while still holding true to delivering the best total solutions. New high- and low-intensity infrared heaters Available beginning in May 2021, the Rinnai SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heate...

Peterman Brothers of Greenwood, Indiana has been named the 2021 Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes the company whose hard work, expertise and business acumen have helped them to stand out as a leader in the industry. Bryant, a pioneering supplier of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and...

According to Digitized House, 70% of consumers already have at least one smart gadget in their homes and, if the trends are any indication, consumers will continue turning to devices and applications that offer convenience and comfort. Cooper&Hunter Remote WiFi app, for example, enables users to easily control their wall-mounted mini-split air conditioners with iOS or Android devices anytime, anywhere. Multiple users, such as members of a household or corporate office team, can conveniently...

Ruskin announces the newest addition to the Critical Environment (CE) damper series; model CD60CE in 316 stainless steel construction. The CD60CE high level of corrosion resistance is great in marine (salt water) applications.The CD60CE is AMCA Class 1A leakage rated (3 cfm/ft2 at 1” w.g.). The CD60CE is designed for high performance in HVAC systems with velocity and pressures up to 4,000 fpm & 8 in. w.g. Features Corrosion-resistant, salt water Airfoil blades for low-pressure d...

They make day-to-day work easier, ensure maximum safety, save money, and round off Viessmann’s Integrated Solution Offering, these are Viessmann’s many services for trade partners and homeowners. The value-added services are designed to respond to the individual wishes of customers and partners and to provide additional services to meet their needs. One significant advantage for specialist partners is the financial benefit offered by services as additional sources of income, for exa...

The EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/1781 for low-voltage induction motors and variable speed drives comes into effect, paving the way for millions of motor-driven applications to reduce their energy consumption. Although electric motors consume about 45 per cent of global electricity, they are often not seen while in use. The issue is that too many motor-driven systems in use are inefficient which is why ABB is working with customers, partners, academia and governments to raise the awareness of...

If there’s a concern that every operator uses cold storage - and also a controlled temperature logistic company - really cares about, it must be the warranty for refrigeration systems to always work, mostly on summer. Even if not superstitious, everyone knows that Murphy’s law exists and also know that the refrigerant plant will stop working on a Friday night or Saturday morning of a hot and sultry weekend of August. Ecofreddo system A lot of refrigeration companies guarantee afte...

The processing of pig legs in Cuneo, Asti and a part of the Turin province has begun at least during the XVII century, where one can find the first written sources concerning the Norcia butchers’ work in Piemonte. The selection of the best legs, the salting and seasoning process in the cellars and barns ensured a valuable product that during the years has been able to establish itself as the typical culinary excellence of the Piemonte territory. DOP Cuneo’s raw ham...

HTS re-qualifies as Platinum members of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year. The Best Managed designation demonstrates the efforts to continually strive to provide the best customer service to the clients. It is committed to the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation, and maintenance. Its extremely dedicated staff members turn this promise into a reality. It would like to take this opp...

When spring arrives, it’s time to schedule the annual maintenance for the air conditioning system. This is the best way to prepare the AC for the hard work it will perform over the summer keeping the family cool and comfortable. Every HVAC contractor recommends maintenance for air conditioners in spring, and the company has its own HVAC maintenance program to help make this job easier for the customers. “Is this really that important?” some people ask when told about maintenan...

If one has never used a heat pump for home comfort before, one will likely have many questions about them. Most people in the area grew up in homes that used a combination of a furnace (gas or electric) and an air conditioner, usually housed in the same cabinet and using the same blower fan. A heat pump replaces both the air conditioner and furnace, working as a home’s combined cooling and heating system. It’s a great convenience, and if installed properly a heat pump can be a money-...

As warm weather settles in, one will rely more often on the home’s air conditioner to keep your family cool. Like any machine, too much strain on an AC system can cause it to break down or malfunction and provide substandard cooling.  As the summer starts and one makes more requests for the air conditioning system, it’s a good idea to know the signs that one needs to call us for air conditioning repair in Fairfax, VA. The sooner one gets a problem addressed, the better it is fo...

Humidity. It’s an ugly word during the summer because it makes hot days worse. Humidity doesn’t make the temperature warmer; it makes it harder for the human body to release heat through perspiration, which traps extra heat in the body and makes the temperature feel higher. When relative humidity rises above 60%, the difference in what the temperature feels like can be as much as 8° to 10° higher.  But one has an air conditioning system in the house to cool off so...

It’s not fun during the days of summer to discover the air conditioning system has fallen behind on its work. One can hear the AC running and the familiar sound of the compressor kicking on, yet something isn’t right. People in the house are complaining about the heat, some rooms are hotter than before, and one finds themselves pushing the thermostat lower than usual. First, don’t lower the thermostat to counter this problem. It may make the situation worse. If one suspects th...

Heatmasters heat treatment furnaces are designed together with the customer to ensure that they provide a heat treatment furnace that is a perfect fit for the operations and heating processes. Recently, Heatmasters delivered another preheating furnace that was tailor-made and delivered to a large multinational corporation providing integrated solutions for the marine industry. The customer will be utilizing this furnace for pre-heating works in a variety of locations worldwide. Heat treatment...

Carrier has launched its new Wi-Fi-enabled smart air purifier, a simple, cost-effective way to improve the quality of indoor air in almost any room of a home or apartment – and the newest offering in Carrier’s Healthy Homes Program. The Carrier smart air purifier continuously samples incoming air, measures levels of pollution and indicates air quality with an easy-to-read LED screen. Additionally, the Carrier Home app allows homeowners to create a healthier home from anywhere. Car...

Warm drowsy meetings, stuffy classrooms, freezing office spaces, cold waiting areas, or just a room at home that never seems to feel ‘warm enough’. Everyone understands the importance of thermal comfort. And they understand its impact, particularly following a year where everyone has spent more time inside than ever before. The bodies are amazingly sensitive to temperature change. A lack of thermal comfort makes us feel stressed, annoyed, and distracted if it is too cold and sleepy,...

CoolMasterNet’s hardware was recently modified to comply with the KNX standards. With this hardware development, CoolMasterNet seamlessly integrates with the KNX ecosystem and is discoverable in ETS (all editions).  How Does the Integration Work? CoolMasterNet is a Universal HVAC gateway. It enables a VRF HVAC to be accessible and fully controllable through the KNX-based devices, providing bi-directional communication with real-time feedback. To simply design the project with the E...

Ruskin launches new CFD7T-SR UL Classified ceiling radiation dampers for wood truss construction. Unlike other ceiling dampers designed and tested for wood truss applications, the CFD7T-SR is supplied as a Ruskin CFDR7T damper factory mounted on top of an R6 insulated steel plenum.  Meeting the requirements Model CFD7T-SR meets the requirements for fire/radiation dampers established by:  National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standards 80, 90A, 92A, 92B, and 101 ICC Inter...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company announced a new Vertical Terminal Air Conditioner (VTAC) poised to reinvent the design of Single Packaged Vertical Units (SPVU). The GE Zoneline® Ultimate V10™ was designed in collaboration with hotel and residential property owners and architects to create a new way of installing the air conditioning chassis that makes installation 60% faster. With additional features like ultra-quiet cooling, onboard diagnostics, and SmartHQ WiFi capabilities, t...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company is continuing its U.S. manufacturing expansion with a $5 million investment in its Selmer, Tennessee Monogram Refrigeration subsidiary to begin production of new Zoneline® vertical terminal air conditioners, or VTACs, commonly used in hotels and private residential facilities. The new product line was formerly produced in Mexico, and the decision was made to restore production closer to U.S. customers. The new investment will create the fifth assembly l...

Microbusinesses have a vital role in the United Kingdom (UK) economy and the energy retail market, accounting for 96% of all UK businesses (5.7 million), 33% of UK employment and a significant proportion of energy expenditure (£3.4 billion in 2020). They are usually enterprises employing up to 10 people. When buying energy, most microbusinesses rely entirely on electricity as a source of power and 62% think of energy as a significant cost to their business. Almost all use a broker to get...