Portugal HVAC News & Trends

Milwaukee Tool continues to drive innovation on the jobsite with the introduction of the M18™ Brushless Handheld Vacuum, delivering the highest sustained airflow for quick cleaning tasks, and effective cleanup in a variety of jobsite conditions.   Engineered to meet the demands of remodelers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and transportation maintenance professionals, this vacuum combines unmatched performance, long-lasting filter life, and ultimate versatility...

Whiston Willis Primary Academy in Merseyside has completed a major upgrade to its heating and hot water system with the help of ACV UK, a pioneering specialist in hot water and heating solutions. The project was designed to deliver reliability, energy efficiency, and minimal disruption during installation. As a result, more than 350 pupils and staff across the infant and junior schools now benefit from a robust solution tailored to their daily needs. Designed and installed a bespoke system Wo...

Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has teamed up with Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in the HVACR industry, to award 11 scholarships to outstanding female students blazing paths in the skilled trades. The scholarships, presented during the 2025 Women in HVACR Conference in Las Vegas, celebrate the next generation of women advancing in an industry historically underrepresented...

Ireland’s most northerly four-star hotel, the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa (Ballyliffin Lodge) is nestled on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, offering panoramic views over Malin Head. Its spectacular setting highlights the hotel's dedication to preserving the area's natural beauty, as further evidenced by its use of green technologies to heat, water and power its 40 rooms, spa, gym and restaurant. Steps taken to achieve this aim include installing a large 288kW solar array to the rear o...

Ideal Heating is kicking off the festive season with its first ever Christmas jumper fundraiser. The one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knit is available to pre order now exclusively through Ideal’s Connect platform, with 80% of every sale going to Shelter UK, the housing and homelessness charity. Installers should move fast, with around 200 jumpers being released. Pre orders are live now – giving installers time to wear them on site, during winter call outs or on their Christmas night...

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, has launched a new Commercial Service Division to deliver efficient, nationwide support and a first class customer experience. As part of Hamworthy Heating’s continued investment in innovation and service excellence, the new Commercial Service Division brings together the company’s expertise across all commercial heating and hot water products into one dedicated team. This specialist service gives cus...

Only around 5% of the Government's annual air source heat pump installation target is being met in England and Wales under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), according to new data analyzed by Hewer Facilities Management. The Government is targeting 600,000 heat pump installations annually by 2028. However, a review of publicly available MCS data by Hewer, a major heating, plumbing and building services provider, shows that on average only 36,167 units have been installed per year in the three yea...

Carrier Solutions UK has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to extend the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) to include air-to-air heat pumps, recognizing the policy update as a major catalyst for a residential air-conditioning market in the UK. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. For the first time, households will be able to access grant support for air-to-air heat pum...

A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, announced it has signed a collaborative partnership with Epta, a global pioneer in commercial refrigeration.  The partnership supports the HVAC&R industry in improving refrigerant recovery rates and ensuring used refrigerants are managed safely and responsibly to reduce emissions. It will also play a key role in advancing Singapore’s sustainability goals and the phasedow...

Prima Power, a global pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, has appointed Fabrizio Anzalone as the new Chief Executive Officer of Prima Power LASERDYNE. LASERDYNE is a trusted pioneer in precision laser processing solutions for high-value components in demanding industries like aerospace, space, and energy. Anzalone’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for LASERDYNE. The growth of the space economy and data center infrastructure is driving demand for precision and autom...

Daikin Europe NV introduces Madoka Plus, its next-generation Madoka controller that redefines simplicity, comfort and energy-efficient control for commercial environments. With an elegant and compact design, intuitive touchscreen navigation and future-ready smart features, this award-winning controller marks the next evolution in Daikin’s control solutions. Madoka Plus was unveiled during the Climatización y Refrigeración trade fair in Madrid (from 18-20 November). Intuitiv...

Data centers run 24/7 and are now caught between the Service Level Agreements that demand 99.999% uptime and the ESG report that scrutinizes every kilowatt of energy used. Meanwhile, the board wants both redundancy and a path to net-zero emissions. Traditional wisdom suggests they can’t have both, as every redundant backup chiller and N+1 configuration pushes them further from sustainability targets. That wisdom is outdated because smart operators are rewriting the rules. They’...

Global HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics is supporting the modernization of America’s aging homes, leveraging its comprehensive suite of unitary (ducted) residential HVAC solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of the housing market. The company’s offerings – from proven electric inverter heat pump solutions and vertical air handling units to all-new gas furnaces – helps address the need for energy-efficient and connected living spaces, providing a bridge betw...

GE Profile is turning laundry into a statement of design and performance with the latest evolution of its award-winning UltraFast Combo with Ventless Heat Pump Technology. Pioneering the way are two striking new finishes—Sapphire Blue and Jade Green—bringing a vibrant, design-forward aesthetic and personality to the laundry space. With a range of color options now available for consumers to choose, these premium finishes were rigorously tested for durability, lighting interaction, a...

FSW UK partnered with Austin Broady Associates and Mitsubishi Electric to install sustainable HVAC upgrades at the Greater Manchester office campus, Exchange Quay. Investment Managers for Exchange Quay Till Asset Management were looking to upgrade the business complex, located on the Salford Docks, with a new sustainable and energy efficient heating system. The project began with Building 8, a ten storey structure housing 116,000ft2 of office space. FSW UK worked with air conditioning contract...

Jobber, the globally renowned provider of home service software, released its latest Home Service Economic Report: Q3 2025. The edition combines Jobber’s proprietary platform data aggregated from more than 300,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and more, with external economic indicators to provide comprehensive insight into the trends shaping one of the fastest-growing and most essential parts of the small business economy, Home Service. Ste...

tekmar, a Watts brand, has announced the launch of the new Smart Heat Pump Control System, designed to streamline the installation and operation of hydronic heat pump systems. This innovative controller offers flexibility and efficiency for residential and light commercial applications. Smart Heat Pump Control System The Smart Heat Pump Control System operates up to four heat pumps in either 2-pipe or 4-pipe configurations, with the ability to expand control to 16 heat pumps through optional...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, has announced the appointment of Kevin Paprzycki as Chief Financial Officer. Kevin will oversee Infinitum’s financial strategy with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence as the company continues to rapidly expand market share across the commercial HVAC, data center and industrial sectors. Kevin brings more than 25 years of financial and operations leadership experience to Infinitum, with deep expertise in scaling cleante...

mSupply, a major North American distributor of HVAC, appliance and plumbing products, has relocated to a significantly larger warehouse to meet growing demand in Washington state and along the West Coast. The new Marcone Regional Distribution Center is located at 3201 SE Columbia Way in Vancouver, Washington's Columbia Business Center. It is 128% larger than the previous facility at 603 SE Victory Ave. At 80,000 square feet, the site features expanded parking, 10 additional loading docks and ro...

Oatey Co., a pioneering manufacturer in the plumbing industry, proudly celebrates its 10th year of partnership with VeloSano, Cleveland Clinic’s global fundraising movement to end cancer. Since 2014, VeloSano has raised $95 million with 100% of every dollar raised going to support life-saving cancer research. In its milestone 10th year, Oatey raised a record $353,600 — its most impactful fundraising achievement yet — bringing total contributions to more than $1.7 million....

dmg events, a pioneering international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, set to take place from 7–9 April 2026 in Lagos. West Africa’s rapid urbanization and $668 billion infrastructure market are creating major investment and collaboration opportunities, with dmg events leveraging its international expertise and ten years of African market experience to accelerate...

Wauseon Machine, a trusted partner in robotic automation, tube forming technologies and precision machining & fabrication since 1983, announced a strategic reorganization that positions the company for its next phase of growth. The business will now operate as two dedicated companies: Integrion Automation and Steelcrest Precision. This evolution reflects a clear strategic focus—enabling each company to strengthen its expertise, accelerate investment, and deliver deeper partnership to...

The CAREL Board of Directors has approved the consolidated results as of 30 September 2025. In the third quarter of the year, consolidated revenues amounted to Euro 157.5 million, up 11.4% compared to the third quarter of 2024, and up 14.0% at constant exchange rates. Francesco Nalini, Chief Executive Officer of the Group, stated: “The results achieved in the third quarter of 2025 represent a milestone of great pride for the entire Group, confirming the solidity and resilience of our busi...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the appointment of Gary Guo as Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, effective November 18, 2025. Guo will report to chair and CEO Dave Regnery as part of the executive leadership team and will oversee Trane Technologies’ global integrated supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, environmental health and safety, advanced manufacturing technology and operational excellence. New Chief Integrated Supply Chain O...

Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services provider serving the greater Seattle and Tacoma areas, continued its commitment to giving back in 2025 by donating more than $18,000 through multiple local projects and partnerships. This year, Harts donated $5,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project and $13,250 to Seattle Children’s Hospital, furthering the company’s mission to make a positive impact in the communities it serves. “Giving back is a huge...

Chrissie Walsh, Regional Head of Environmental Sustainability at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, has been named to the Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation (MCESF) Board of Directors. Walsh’s primary function will be providing governance to and community representation for the MCESF. Walsh was appointed on Sept. 9, 2025, and will serve a three-year term. Chrissie's leadership “Chrissie brings an exceptional mix of technical expertise, passion, and communi...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of Metasys 15.0, its flagship open building automation system. Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, Metasys 15.0 delivers unmatched scalability, built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimize building performance, ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization. New features include support for up to 1,000 IP dev...

Indoor air quality and ventilation specialist Nuaire is proud to have sponsored the Ventil8 Day Exchange, which took place on Thursday 6th November at The Building Centre, London. Organized by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), the Ventil8 Day Exchange is part of the World Ventil8 Day initiative, bringing together professionals from across the built environment to share insights, innovations, and practical solutions for improving indoor air quality (IAQ).  This year&rsqu...

Gripple, a major manufacturer of engineered suspension solutions for construction and critical infrastructure applications, is proud to highlight Fast Trak, an innovative suspension system engineered to transform mechanical and electrical installations. Designed to streamline projects with speed, safety, and efficiency, Fast Trak delivers industry-pioneering performance. Fast Trak sets a new benchmark in installation speed, enabling installers to complete projects up to six times faster than tr...

Seeley International, a pioneering Australian manufacturer with a strong presence in the GCC through its extensive network of partners and distributors, showcases next-generation cooling solutions at BIG5: Experience Breezair and the New Climate Wizard Demo Units. Renowned for its relentless pursuit of innovation and quality, Seeley International stands as Australia’s largest and most awarded air conditioning manufacturer. Evaporative cooling technology With a legacy spanning over four...