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GF Building Flow Solutions advances its carbon-neutral journey, adding three more manufacturing sites – Cerkezkoy (Turkey), Ecoflex production in Hassfurt (Germany), and Apple Valley (USA) – to its carbon-neutral operations (Scope 1 & 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.   Manufacturing of products and solutions “Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting c...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year. Of the record 22,400 companies that received a climate score this year, Trane Technologies is distinguished as part of the 2% of scored companies to earn an ‘A’ rating. CDP’s rigorous scoring process CDP’s rigorous scoring process assesses the compr...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has completed a major transformation at Hertfordshire University in Hatfield. The five-month project formed part of a wider renovation project by Carmelcrest at the University’s School of Creative Arts. The works included a complete overhaul of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, as well as the refurbishment of the male, female, and disabled WC facilities...

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its state-of-the-art training academy in Stockport, where it will offer industry-renowned education and support for HVAC engineers across the UK. The flagship facility represents a significant investment in professional development, providing a dedicated center of excellence for engineers to train on the latest heating and cooling technologies. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pionee...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK will showcase its expanded portfolio of heating and cooling solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW, to be held from June 24th to 26th, 2025, at the NEC, Birmingham. Viessmann Climate Solutions UK Ltd is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann’s newest boiler Viessmann Climate Solutions UK’s stand will unite the Carrier and Viessmann brands on stand 5D20 Under the theme - 'Power Play...

The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term. Eurovent Task Force's initiatives Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager at CAREL, brings over 25 years of experience in the HVACR sector and has been an active member of Eurovent for many years. He is widely recognized for his leadership, technical exp...

Boiler manufacturer, Navien UK, has unveiled a brand-new compact system boiler, helping homeowners benefit from all the advantages of its NCB500 combi boilers, such as a 10-year warranty, stainless steel heat exchanger and cupboard fit dimensions. Designed for modern family homes, Navien’s NCB500 system boiler is a great option for homeowners looking for a cost-effective yet advanced heating solution, which is the ideal choice for properties having an existing hot water cylinder. First g...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has streamlined the online services it provides to installers to make them more user-friendly, instant and intuitive.  Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann customer service VPlus portal includes a range of easily accessible extras designed to enhance the customer service The new VPlus portal, which is live now, includes a range of easily accessible amenities de...

The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the German city of Essen in April 2026. The main theme of the conference is 'Driving Transformation with Energy Efficiency!': High energy efficiency is essential to making the buildings ready for the future. The conference with its varied programme will take place in Essen's House of Technology. The call for Papers has begun and will run until the end of June 2025. Future-proof building stock The Passive House Institute and it...

CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...

The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill failed to address the core challenge of how decarbonization will be delivered, with no mention of workforce skills, installer training or targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s). This support is crucial, as 80% of heat pump installations are expected to be completed by SME’s. How Scotland will develop the skill...

Building on a successful collaboration established in 2019, Danfoss and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions that enable the industry to optimize energy consumption, reduce food waste, and lower emissions across food retail. Danfoss Alsense® helps supermarkets reduce food waste by up to 30%, while also reducing energy consumption on refrigeration by up to 15%. generation of sustainable solutions Danfoss...

Carrefour announced its decision to raise its offer to acquire all outstanding shares of its subsidiary, Grupo Carrefour Brasil ("Carrefour Brazil"). Minority shareholders are now offered the following options in exchange for their shares:  8.50 Brazilian reais (R$) in cash per Carrefour Brazil share (vs. R$7.70 previously)  1 Carrefour share1 for every 9.96 Carrefour Brazil shares (vs. 1 for 11)  A combination of the two options: R$4.25 in cash per Carrefour Brazil share pl...

Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025 launches in Kuala Lumpur on 9 and 10 April 2025, aimed at helping Malaysia make significant strides towards a more sustainable future and meet its renewable energy generation targets. Held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), the free-to-attend expo and conference brings together thousands of industry pioneers, developers, installers, policymakers, technology experts, solution providers, investors, and innovators under one roo...

GF Piping Systems, Swiss provider of high-performance Flow Solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies at HVAC Korea 2025. From 9 to 11 April, attendees can visit booth B34 to explore the comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of mission-critical cooling infrastructure. Advanced liquid cooling solutions GF Piping Systems raises its advanced direct liquid cooling solutions, leveraging water’s s...

Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s pioneering event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain. Host of solutions Organised by the team behind TCS&D and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines, and once again supported by the Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Hub has already attracted a number of returning...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...

Eurovent is proud to announce that ZIEHL-ABEGG, one of the pioneers in fan and motor technology, has joined Eurovent as a new Corresponding Member. ZIEHL-ABEGG, headquartered in Kuenzelsau, Germany, is one of the pioneering manufacturers of technologically advanced products in ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and drive technology. ZIEHL-ABEGG’s innovative solutions ZIEHL-ABEGG’s innovative solutions are recognised globally across various industries With a commitment...

CAREL has announced the guidelines for its new Sustainability Plan to 2028: a project that further strengthens the Group’s commitment, bringing together the industrial strategy and sustainability strategy to meet both economic and environmental objectives. Over the last four years, CAREL has achieved notable success. The company has increased its use of electricity from renewable sources, exceeding 85% in 2024, and has implemented energy efficiency initiatives to reduce dir...

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...

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...

Grace Homes, the luxury property development company building homes in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, is setting a high benchmark for sustainable living. The company has integrated air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric at its Sysonby Lodge development in Melton Mowbray. Sysonby Lodge includes a courtyard of mews-style properties, detached and semi-detached homes and ten luxury residences in a renovated Grade II-listed lodge. Future Homes Standards Each property has been equippe...

Global technology, software and engineering pioneer Emerson will demonstrate how it’s transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud™ approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4, 2025. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor-to-cloud approach to drive sustainable growth, maximize performance quality, and unleash workforce productivity for immediate an...

A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards. Sutton Dwellings, a historic Edwardian-era social housing estate in Kensington, received the prestigious award for the innovative approach taken by leading ground source heat pump specialists Kensa and housing provider Clarion Housing Group in retrofitting 81 fla...

Eurovent has published a recommendation that illustrates the physics behind the functioning of an air curtain unit. It showcases the energy loss through building openings with and without an air curtain. This new Eurovent Recommendation 16/5 is dedicated to the technical audience showcasing the most relevant aspects and performance factors to be considered for the optimal use of an air curtain unit. It provides the correct tools to be used for making the right system choice. The Recommendation...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has made three key appointments to further strengthen its team across a broad range of areas. Hayley Kent joins as Area Sales Manager (Midlands). She was previously a Business Development Manager at Daikin UK and prior to that spent 13 years in sales roles for Mitsubishi Electric. Extensive industry experience She said: “I am delighted to join Fujitsu and work with a product range that has already had so much success through wholesalers and distribut...

Lennox EMEA is taking cooling performance to the next level by introducing a new range of computer room air handling units (CRAH) designed specifically for high-performance Data Center applications.  The new CRAH-ApX Series, complete with adaptable design for tailored data center needs, provides hyperscale and co-location facilities with unparalleled cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Advanced cooling solutions Hyperscale data centers are large business-critical facilities...

The University of East London (UEL) is extending its strategic partnership with global technology company Siemens in a contract that will see the business design and install a Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to help power its net zero campus of the future. The new WSHP is set to be the largest fitted at any university and will power the university’s Docklands Campus Library and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability buildings, replacing existing gas boilers – and together with campus e...

Energy efficiency and smart building management are now at the heart of strategies aimed at reducing consumption and environmental impact. At ISH 2025, the focus will be on solutions to improve indoor air quality and the integration of digital platforms capable of optimizing automation, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Kiona’s approach In this context, CAREL’s combined offering, enriched by Kiona — a Group company exhibiting at the CAREL stand for the first time &mda...

A cutting-edge new Sustainable Home Centre, from the UK’s pioneer heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, is officially set to open in Nottingham this week in collaboration with Michael Pavis.  The grand opening of the centre will be celebrated with a launch event on Friday 14th March. The event underlines Daikin’s commitment to low-carbon heating solutions.  Low Carbon Heating Solutions Empowering homeowners with the knowledge to embrace renewable energy for sustainable home he...