United Kingdom (UK) HVAC industry review

AUK Nationwide Heating and Cooling Distribution has designed and supplied a high-efficiency NOVAIR air handling unit (AHU), delivering full ventilation and extraction at the Bridges Shopping Center in Sunderland. The project, alongside pioneering contractor Nationwide Heating and Cooling, involved the installation of a Eurovent-certified NOVAIR CTA 60 stacked AHU solution with an airflow of 6.192 m3/h. Energy recovery system features The bespoke energy recovery system features a highly effici...

EnviriCard Retail and Trade Cards Empower Businesses to Champion Global Forests Ahead of International Day of Forests 2025, themed this year for Forests and their impact on Food Security. Carbon Quota Data Reveals Enviricard Products Slash Carbon Footprint to 57% of that for PVC Plastic Cards, Driving Sustainable Choices for Forest Conservation Sustainability in your wallet Enviricard empowers businesses and consumers to protect global forests through climate-friendly choices  Enviricar...

Daikin, a global major in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), anticipates substantial long-term growth in the heat pump market, despite a recent slowdown in the residential heating market. At ISH25 event, the Daikin Europe team presented Daikin’s refrigerant strategy to support the European decarbonization agenda. All this week, Daikin is showcasing its latest innovations, including the Daikin Altherma 4 generation and CO2 VRV, designed to offer low-carbon h...

Pupils and teachers at Marshland Primary Academy in Moorends, near Doncaster, part of Venn Academy Trust, are celebrating cutting their carbon footprint after successfully installing a modern ground source heat pump system and other state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures. Working with Kensa, the UK’s pioneer manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, the school is trailblazing how to go green, overhauling its old heating and hot water system and replacing the aging gas b...

Kanthal, a world major in electric industrial heating technology and resistance materials, announces the release of an updated edition of its Handbook for Resistance Heating Alloys for Appliances and Industrial Furnaces. While the content is digitally available on the company’s website, Kanthal has also introduced a limited-edition coffee table book, combining technical depth with powerful visuals reflecting the company’s journey and innovations. Kanthal Handbook The Kanthal Handb...

The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...

San Diego-based Solatube Home, the residential division of Solatube International Inc., the award-winning globally renowned manufacturer of tubular skylights and home ventilations systems, is making it easier than ever for Phoenix Metro homeowners to brighten their homes with natural light and improve indoor air circulation — while improving energy efficiency.  Unlike traditional skylights that can cause glare and heat buildup, Solatube tubular skylights use advanced optics to captur...

NIBCO INC. announces new end connections for its line of Webstone E-X-P Ultra-Compact Kits for tankless water heaters. New connection options include fully integrated F1960 and F1807 PEX, press union, and G-Thread for use with a wide selection of Webstone G-Series™ union ends. Gas appliance accessories The included service valve kits are available with an optional pressure relief valve in a choice of standard brass or lead-free. Complete installation kits are also available with option...

Viessmann Climate Solutions presented the entire multi-brand portfolio resulting from its integration with Carrier Global Corporation, at ISH 2025, the world’s renowned trade fair for the HVAC industry (Messe Frankfurt, from March 18th-21st 2025). The global major in intelligent climate and energy solutions, launched a new theme – ‘Power Play as One Team’ – to underline the newly created alliance of Viessmann, Carrier, Riello and Beretta. Viessmann Climate Solutio...

In today's smart homes, traditional climate control meets modern automation and connectivity. Technologies such as smart thermostats, home automation platforms, sensors, zoned heating and cooling, and artificial intelligence are combining to yield new levels of comfort for homeowners who embrace the smart home concept. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the changing smart homes market impacting HVAC systems?

The HVAC Industry gathered in Orlando for AHR Expo 2025, focusing on the latest advancements in technology. Attendees included contractors, manufacturers, engineers, system design professionals, facility managers, architects, wholesalers, and distributors. This year’s expo highlighted game-changing innovations, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends designed to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity. For HVAC professionals, these developments translate into practical soluti...

Certifications are official documents given by professional organizations that confirm a staff member has the necessary knowledge and skills needed to do a specific job. In the HVAC industry, certifications provide multiple benefits for various stakeholders. For technicians, certifications can demonstrate enhanced skills and knowledge, increase earning potential, improve job security, and promote greater credibility and professionalism. Certified technicians In the long run, using certified...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator program is designed to enhance building efficiency and electrification. Running from 2024 through 2027, the program aims to overcome adoption barriers, promote advanced heat pump technologies, and create sustainable solutions for HVAC professionals. Compared with conventional packaged rooftop units (RTUs) with natural gas heating, heat pump RTUs are estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by up to 50%. F...

“If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” To this day, Mark Twain’s quote is used to describe quickly changing weather conditions in regions throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and elsewhere. However, in contrast to the weather, the climate change being experienced globally is creating nontraditional conditions that are much more permanent. Consequently, HVACR systems are being subjected to a new set of conditions that, if not ad...

Hydronics systems rely on water, steam, or water solutions to distribute heating and cooling throughout a building. They are inherently more eco-friendly than conventional alternatives. First and foremost, using water as a temperature regulation method is a natural choice. There is no carbon footprint involved in its creation, and there is no inherent danger in exposure to water in the event of a system failure. Water is more efficient at carrying heating and cooling loads than other technolog...