Corporate News

Epicor, a global pioneer of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth announced two new strategic independent software vendor (ISV) partnerships with Geotab and Buildxact. The direct integrations with the Epicor BisTrack platform, built specifically to help with the unique needs of building suppliers, will deliver powerful cloud capabilities to better anticipate and respond to customer needs, and more e...

Plumbers have been overlooked in the Government’s plans to end the use of gas boilers in British homes, putting the whole Net Zero agenda in jeopardy, a think-tank warns. heat installer workforce project The Social Market Foundation said that the Government strategy aimed at decarbonizing home heating does not give plumbers and other workers enough incentive to get training to install the heat pumps that ministers want to replace gas boilers. The SMF is undertaking a major research proj...

Filtration Group announced that Janet Bawcom has joined its team of entrepreneurial leaders on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. Bawcom has assumed the vital role of General Counsel, in which she will serve as chief legal counsel for the company and lead all aspects of Filtration Group’s legal, regulatory, and public affairs around the world. Trusted advisor “As we continue to build a remarkable, mission-driven company, we rely on talented leaders...

Johnson Controls recently donated two FlowSafe Stable Vortex™ Fume Hoods and an air handler unit to the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University, supporting two separate projects and further enhancing the Johnson Controls-Ray W. Herrick Laboratories partnership. Aiding research grants The fume hoods will help aid research funded by numerous federal government grants, which are focused on additive manufacturing (3D printing), energetic materials, and polymer processing. The...

AAON, Inc. a front-runner in innovation and production of premium quality, highly energy-efficient HVAC products for non-residential buildings, announced it has entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interests of BasX, LLC, dba BasX Solutions (“BasX”), a front-runner in the manufacturing of high-efficiency data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, custom HVAC systems, and modular solutions. The transaction terms require an upfront...

Daikin UK has opened its first Sustainable Home Centre in Scotland, in partnership with The Natural Energy Company, one of the largest and most experienced renewable installation companies in Scotland. Thomas Nowak, the Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA), arrived fresh from COP26 to attend the opening – alongside Jennifer and Richard McLaren, Directors at The Natural Energy Company, Paul Robson, Senior Refrigeration Engineer for The Natural Energy Company and A...

Partners Group, a pioneering global private markets firm, has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire DiversiTech, the pioneering manufacturer and supplier of parts and accessories for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC") equipment in the US, from funds advised by global private equity firm Permira. The investment values DiversiTech at an enterprise value of USD 2.2 billion. As part of the transaction, Permira and management will remain minority investors in the Company. Fou...

Panasonic is delighted to announce that it is has become a Sector Associate of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to assist the region in achieving its challenging targets of lowering carbon emissions. As part of this partnership, Panasonic will share with the association its extensive R&D knowledge and experience of low carbon heating solutions through training, seminars, webinars, spec design, and support services of its low carbon solutions such as air source heat p...

Schneider Electric™, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the world’s most sustainable corporation 2021 as ranked by Corporate Knights has entered into an Alliance Partnership with Chilldyne, a pioneer in liquid cooling solutions for data centers. Through the agreement, Schneider Electric will offer the Chilldyne Negative Pressure Liquid Cooling Solution complementing its full portfolio of Uniflair cooling and chiller solutions, t...

Facilio, a property operations platform for real estate portfolios, has announced the launch of its connected CMMS solution to help enterprises simplify operations, optimize expenses, and keep pace with the dynamic needs of customers. CMMS/CaFM software By doing so, Facilio reimagines the legacy CMMS/CaFM (Computerized Maintenance Management System/Computer-Aided Facility Management) software market beyond just a system of records of assets and maintenance schedules, and creates a unified solu...

To tank or not to tank - that is the question when it comes to installing a new water heater! Both have benefits, but which type is best for the home? They take an in-depth look at each to help homeowners. These types of water heaters are the old stand-by and what comes to mind when we think of a traditional water heater. The unit heats up the water and stores it for later use, typically in the range of 30 to 50 gallons. These heaters do use consistent energy as the water inside is kept at a...

NevadaNano, the innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that Naren Prasad joined the company to guide the Hardware enabled SaaS products to reduce methane emissions. Naren will serve as Chief Product Architect and Delivery Officer. “As one of the original developers and innovators of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure industry, Naren has a long history of enabling disruptive transformation in the IoT world,” said Ralph Whitten, CEO of NevadaNano. New business stra...

A new report, published by the not-for-profit body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) finds customers are typically facing a five-fold cost increase to install a heat pump, compared to a hydrogen-ready boiler. Households can currently expect to pay up to £15,000 for transition to a heat pump depending on the property type, compared to less than £3,000 for a hydrogen-ready boiler. In addition to the higher cost of the heat pump itself, the disparity is largely due to the additional...

In most places, the closer it gets to winter, the cooler the temperature becomes. When wintertime approaches, users need to start thinking about heating the inside of the home to protect against the frigid air outside. There are several options available for heating the home. The option that’s right for the user is going to vary, based on where the user lives and the size of the residence. Here are some great options for keeping the home warm during the winter. Space heaters I...

The Career Companies Award recognizes the employers that offer unique career and development opportunities to recent graduates as well as to young professionals who have been working for a few years. The award is intended to help Swedish university students and young professionals to find their next employer and to reward successful employer branding work. Career Company 2022 Lindab was named a Career Company 2022 by an expert jury, whose motivation reads, “Lindab is a market-leading co...

Poor building management has severe consequences for building occupants. This has always been true but in a post-pandemic world, business owners and facilities managers must respond to myriad challenges presented by chemical and biological contaminants. That is the conclusion of a bipolar ionization white paper recently published by the Continental Automated Building Association (CABA). The report also shows that bipolar ionization reduces airborne S. aureus concentrations by approximately 99.8...

Environmental health technology company CASPR Group is pleased to announce Derek Blount as its Chief Executive Officer. Blount joined CASPR earlier in the year as Chief Operating Officer to sharpen operations, help streamline product supply chains and prepare the company for its next stage of growth. Role and Responsibility Blount succeeds former CEO Scott Wheeler, who will continue to support the company as an addition to CASPR’s board of directors. Blount will guide CASPR Group as it...

Arel Arsoy (Research and Development Manager, Untes) was recently elected as the new Vice-Chairman of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Rooftop Units’. Filip Konieczny (Ventilation and Air Conditioning Manager / Export Technical Specialist, FLOWAIR) remains the Chairman of the group. Experience Arel Arsoy has several years of experience in the Eurovent Product Groups ‘Air Handling Units’ and ‘Fan Coil Units’. He is also the Chairman of the Eurovent AHU Mirror Co...

With the built environment contributing 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint and the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) warning of the dangers of overheating buildings, a new whitepaper is highlighting the importance of sustainable HVAC systems to construction professionals. The new whitepaper, from polymer specialists REHAU, identify issues around building overheating, air quality and sustainability, and the need to decarbonize new and existing buildings to meet net-zero targets. Citing...

Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning (Forrest Anderson), a family-owned business in the Phoenix area since 1961, is pleased to announce the winner of the 6th Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway. Olga Tucker, a Peoria resident and U.S. Army Veteran, secured the most public votes to win a free air conditioning unit in this local event that honors the sacrifices of Veterans, active duty service members, and their families. “Thank you, Forrest Anderson. I am beyond humbled and truly b...

Covent AS has formally joined Eurovent as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family grows by one of Norway’s foremost manufacturers specializing in the field of ventilation. About Covent Covent was established in 1972 and, since the 90s, it has had a major focus on housing ventilation units and expanding its design and fabrication of air handling units for indoor and outdoor installation, for onshore and offshore market production. Covent has its headquarter...

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Canoga Park home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. Our professionals at Tassio Temperature Control are here to inform you about home humidification, the different systems available, and the benefits they can provide during the winter season. What Is Humidity? Humidity is a measure of h...

For the past four years, Aggreko has supported Warwick-based children’s charity - Molly Olly’s by raising funds at its annual charity golf day.  At the event, more than £22,000 was raised. The Charity helps support children with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families and was set up by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw in 2011 after their daughter Molly died from rare kidney cancer. signed golf bags Held at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Wythall, Birmingham, 23 groups of...

FC Bayern and Viessmann are expanding their international partnership. The company is also the official climate partner in Europe in the areas of heating, air conditioning, cooling systems, and fan technologies of the German record champion after both sides have already been cooperating successfully in the Asian region for several years. The expansion of the partnership includes Spain, France, Benelux, Poland, and Russia. Oliver Kahn, CEO of FC Bayern, "FC Bayern will benefit immensely from the...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, extended its collaboration with the University of North Dakota (UND) through a new $219M project to revitalize campus housing. The ‘Buildings-as-a-Service’ (BaaS) project incorporates the risk reduction mechanisms of Public-Private Partnership (P3) contracts so that UND provides monthly payments for the upgrades and services rather than providing valuable upfront capital for the project. Powe...

The Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) is a not-for-profit international association of the world’s manufacturers of fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement devices, ducts, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components. Using the Certified Ratings Program, AMCA tests products for energy efficiency, sound, and overall performance. PLASTEC Ventilation has been an AMCA member since 2015.  AMCA certification PLASTEC Ventilation is AMCA c...

JPMorgan Chase and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, announces a collaboration to help power JPMorgan Chase’s UK offices with 100 percent renewable electricity, in support of its commitment to carbon neutrality in its operations. As part of this effort, JPMorgan Chase’s electricity consumption will be matched to renewable generation on a 24/7 basis. Matching will take place on a half-hourly basis, through source-specific access to EDF’s 8 TWh o...

CoolSys™, the refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces it has acquired Triangle Refrigeration, a provider of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and monitoring services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. With this acquisition, CoolSys expands its market presence throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, complementing service coverage areas strengthened by prior acquisitions in those regions. Complementing service coverage...

Humidity control specialist, Condair, is launching a new 8-hour rapid response service as an optional feature to its humidifier planned preventative maintenance contracts. Condair has long offered planned preventative maintenance (PPM) contracts to ensure optimal operation of its clients’ humidifiers across the UK and Ireland, for any make and model. It also provides breakdown response for customers both with and without an existing PPM contract. However, the company is now providing an...

ADT Inc., a pioneer brand in smart home and small business security, announced an agreement to acquire Sunpro Solar (Sunpro), ranked #2 for 2021 Top Residential Rooftop Solar Contractors in the U.S., for $160 million in cash plus approximately 77.8 million shares of ADT common stock, implying a total enterprise value of approximately $825 million, subject to certain adjustments. ADT will rebrand Sunpro to “ADT Solar™” and enter the rooftop solar business to...