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The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) announced a strategic partnership to advance the use of a common framework of high standards of ethical conduct to underpin trust in the assurance of sustainability information. After extensive engagement over the previous six months, the IAF and the IESBA have agreed to common objectives to support the growth of transparent, relevant, and trustworthy corporate sustainability disclos...

Hoshizaki America, Inc., an innovator in commercial kitchen equipment, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Steve Wright to the position of Manager, Strategic Dealers, and welcomes John Blizzard as the latest addition to the strategic sales team. Furthermore, Kevin Geyer joins Hoshizaki as the newest member of the area sales manager team. These appointments underscore Hoshizaki’s commitment to fortifying its market presence and providing enhanced coverage for its valued cu...

In this article, Ron Heymann, Senior Regional Manager, HVACR at ABB, will explore the crucial role of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions in hospitals, with a particular focus on the use of variable speed drives (VSDs) to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency. The quality of HVACR systems holds significant implications, specifically within hospitals, as inadequate air quality and the presence of harmonics in electrical distribution networks can...

Berkshire MP James Sunderland says the “sky’s the limit” for fast-growing Bracknell HVAC specialists company Campbell West thanks to their commitment to apprenticeships. The Conservative MP for Bracknell predicted a bright future for the business when he was invited to the Campbell West HQ to learn about the company’s investment in apprentices ahead of National Apprenticeship Week which starts on February 5. Role model Mr. Sunderland also described company owners Steve...

With the deadline fast approaching, heating installers across the UK have less than a month left to enter the highly esteemed Heating Installer Awards 2024. Free entry After a remarkably successful eighth year, the competition is set to close entries on February 26th, offering installers the chance to compete for the prestigious title of National Heating Installer of the Year. Supported by industry leaders including The IPG, Polypipe, Refresh PR, Samsung Climate Solutions, CIPHE, an...

Pleased to announce that the FIN Framework software is set to underpin the next generation of ventilation control systems from FläktGroup. FIN Framework is a smart open platform for building management, smart equipment, and IoT applications used by OEMs to seamlessly build controls and automation equipment. FläktGroup, the European market pioneer in smart and energy-efficient indoor air and critical air solutions, has partnered with J2 Innovations to develop ventilation control system...

Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneer providing cutting-edge HVACR tools and test instruments for over three decades, announced the launch of its third annual #MasteroftheTrade Scholarship. Fieldpiece will distribute $25,000 in scholarship funds in 2024, with the support of SkillsUSA, which will collaborate on the program's administration. The initiative underscores Fieldpiece’s continued commitment to uplifting the HVACR industry community it proudly serves. HVACR technology program T...

Machine vision has become an integral component of automated manufacturing processes. In older automated manufacturing lines, less efficient methods were used to corral a product part down a conveyor and into a precise position for fixation. This more manual process often required additional hardware to corral pieces down the assembly line in the proper direction or would require pre-fixturing a part with manual labor. This not only was more time intensive but also made manufacturing processes...

With the summer heat slowly creeping up, ensuring the Lennox air conditioner is ready to cool users off is important. One crucial piece of information user should know is the manufacture date of their unit, as knowing it helps with many HVAC-related things, like warranty claims, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting purposes. Sure, they’re expected to last up to 15 years but users still want to know the manufacture date.  user might be wondering how to find the manufacture date...

On John Podesta’s appointment as Senior Adviser to the President for International Climate Policy, Nathaniel (Nat) Keohane, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), said “The announcement that John Podesta will take over the international climate portfolio from John Kerry is a strong signal of the Biden Administration’s continued commitment to climate leadership globally. While he will have large shoes to fill, he is an ideal candidate to take on the role.&rdq...

A-Gas, a leader in the lifecycle management of refrigerants, announces it is one of the first two carbon projects approved for issuance of Ecology Offset Credits by the Washington State Department of Ecology, the regulatory agency responsible for the state’s compliance carbon market. Adverse environmental impacts A-Gas collected refrigerant gases from Washington State via their Rapid Recovery on-site refrigerant recovery service, Rapid Exchange on-demand cylinder swap service, and from d...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. “She demonstrates great passion and knowledge for the industry, and we are confident that she will meet and exceed the goals establi...

Cementex, the safety tool specialist, highlights its TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT, crafted to specifically cater to the HVAC industry's unique needs. This toolkit provides HVAC professionals with a versatile set of insulated tools essential for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT The TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT includes a carefully curated selection of tools, making it an indispensable asset for HVAC professionals. The toolkit features a...

Britain’s pioneer in Ground Source Heat Pumps, Kensa Heat Pumps, is set to unveil the next generation of home heating and cooling. At an online launch on 29th February, Kensa will reveal its solution to help bring heat pumps to the masses, decarbonize current and future homes and create green jobs. The launch will be presented by Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, who’ll be joined by special guest Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee. Author's quote Tamsin Lishman,...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive skilled trades training, has joined forces with Lenoir Community College (LCC) to advance the mission of Centro Educativo Latino, its workforce development program, and increase access to the nation’s first North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC certification hybrid program in Spanish. Technical education offerings Students can get online 3D simulation and VR training from Interplay, presented entirely in Spanish. This initiative...

Marcone Group, a pioneering national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that Randall Hudspeth is pioneering its HVAC division. As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business. Marcone HVAC encompasses 12 distributors with 103 branches and five distribution centers, serving 18 U.S. states and Ontario, Canada. Author's quote Randall brings...

SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, a full-line, full-service industry pioneer in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, fluid coolers and more, has introduced OlympusV™ (pronounced o-lym-pus-vee) Adiabatic Systems, a series of adiabatic cooling products designed to provide a flexible cooling solution for operators and engineers of commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, HVAC or industrial process systems. The series consists of three products, each available in various...

Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, announces the completion of delivery of their largest ever bespoke free cooling chillers, each measuring a significant 22 meters long (73 feet), and housing 36 fans. The vast order, for an undisclosed data center operator, is believed to be one of the largest single, colocation orders taken by Airedale in their 50-year history. It consists of 21 of the super-sized chillers, 2 free cooling DeltaChill chillers (16 fan), 72 AireWall units, 12 S...

Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a marketplace pioneer in cooling solutions, highlights their efficient, reliable cooling solutions for green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. To achieve peak performance, these emerging green technologies depend on BAC's extensive range of cooling solutions, including evaporative open and closed circuit cooling towers, hybrid systems, adiabatic cooling, and dry cooling systems. Energy-efficient cooling solutions...

Winter Storm Gerri's frigid temperatures from Jan. 13 to Jan.16 were no match for the reliability of the Ameren Illinois natural gas supply system as customers cranked up their thermostats to stay warm earlier this month. Ameren Illinois’ diversified natural gas portfolio, gas storage capabilities, and strategy of purchasing gas during the summer months when prices are cheaper, saved customers approximately $22 million because Ameren was able to limit purchases of natural gas on the open...

Tomas Figura has continued his progression through the TG Lynes ranks after being promoted to Estimation & Technical Sales Executive. Tomas has been with the pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier for 12 years, starting out in the warehouse before moving onto the trade counter and later into the office as a Sales Executive. He has been rewarded for his hard work and commitment with his new role, which will see him take on additional responsibilities around te...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

Ensuring a healthy learning environment is crucial for the well-being of students and staff in any K-12 school system. One key aspect often overlooked is indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts the health, focus, and productivity of everyone within the school community. In this blog article, Pure Air Control Services will explore the recommendations provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for improving indoor air quality in schools, with a specific focus on the indis...

The Cleantech Group names Aeroseal, a pioneering force in the Climate Tech industry, as its 'Company of the Year' for North America. The selection process included companies making significant progress in championing sustainable innovation. This additional award comes after Aeroseal proudly announced inclusion in the Cleantech Group’s 2024 Global Cleantech 100, an annual list serving as a definitive guide to the top companies offering notable contributions and solutions to the eminen...

Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s pioneering retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofit involves and why it is important in driving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Further retrofit qualifications The workforce requir...

The trend is more integration with devices from several manufacturers communicating between them. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a group of tools aimed at the interconnectivity of physical devices over the Internet, allowing them to gather and share data. These devices range from home appliances to industrial sensors and wearables. End-users experience The essential idea is to give these objects the ability to communicate and intelligence so they can communicate between themselves and wi...

In the world of facility management, maintaining the optimal performance of air handler units is crucial. One key aspect that often gets overlooked is the cleanliness of cooling coils. Dirty cooling coils can lead to reduced efficiency, increased energy consumption, and compromised indoor air quality. In this article, they will explore three main ways cooling coils in air handler units get dirty and discuss effective solutions, with a focus on high-temperature, low-pressure steam cleaning. Thr...

Danfoss and Google have announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to...

Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above baseline products. Development of next-generation systems The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial role in...