Air Filtration News & Trends

Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, announces two newly released control panel options: the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect solutions. These options formally join Q-PAC’s lineup of Basic and Premium Control Panels, providing engineers, contractors, and facility teams with expanded choices and streamlined integration for every HVAC fan project need.​ Design and Controls Both the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect options are designed to...

Falls River Group (“FRG”) is pleased to announce that Daikin Applied Americas (“Daikin Applied”) has acquired the exclusive license to Sorbent Ventilation Technology® (“SVT®”) from enVerid Systems Inc. (“enVerid”), a recognized innovator in indoor air quality (“IAQ”) and energy-efficient HVAC solutions. FRG acted as the exclusive financial advisor to enVerid on this transaction. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. &ldquo...

Panasonic, a foremost provider of ventilation and sustainable home comfort solutions, today announces its new Whisper Symphony™ exhaust fan, now available for purchase in stores and online at The Home Depot and Do it Best. Designed for modern homeowners and DIYers, this innovative fan enhances daily bathroom routines by combining Panasonic’s superior ventilation, energy-efficiency, and immersive audio into a single, easy-to-install solution. Features The Whisper Symphony&trad...

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...

Seeley International is proud to announce that its world-pioneering Breezair evaporative air conditioning solution continues to deliver reliable, energy-efficient cooling to the iconic Mina tent city in Saudi Arabia — one of the largest and most logistically complex accommodation projects in the world. Since the original installation, which saw around 50,000 Australian-made Breezair units selected by the Saudi Government and Ministry of Hajj, Breezair has set the benchmark for comfort and...

Aira introduces the new Aira Power range, completing the fully integrated Aira Home Energy System, designed to slash energy bills, decarbonize homes and accelerate Europe’s transition to affordable, secure and clean energy. Building on the success of its market-pioneering Aira Heat Pump, Swedish clean energy tech company, Aira, reaches a new milestone with the launch of two new products – the Aira Power Hub (inverter) and Aira Power Store (battery). Connected in one system, the...

Last summer, Carrefour stepped forward when France’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas territories Gérald Darmanin appealed to public and private sector companies to give their employees time off so they could aid firefighters. The Group has decided to bolster its support and double the number of days that its volunteer firefighter employees can take per year – the number is increasing from 10 to 20 days. Employees who find themselves called up to provide backup out in t...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that Marc Kermisch, chief digital and information officer at CNH Industrial, has joined its board of directors. Kermisch brings over 25 years of leadership expertise and experience with a variety of leading U.S. companies. He has led corporate IT functions, driven technology strategy and architecture, and enabled e-commerce pla...

Carrier Solutions UK has officially opened its fully refurbished London Colney training center, marking the next step in the company’s nationwide investment in dedicated HVAC engineer training.  The enhanced and extended facility will deliver industry-renowned education and hands-on experience with Carrier Solutions UK’s latest innovations and new equipment, ensuring engineers can access consistent, high-quality training across the country. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (former...

mSupply, a major North American distributor of appliance, HVAC and plumbing parts and equipment, announced that Daryn Cherry has joined the team as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Cherry will be responsible for implementing multi-channel marketing initiatives that continue to boost the customer experience through quality service, accessible inventory and reliable delivery. “Daryn brings a wealth of expertise in ecommerce and digital marketing that will be a tremendous asset to...

Dubai is set to become the focal point of the Middle East’s building services sector as it hosts the MEP International Conference MENA (MEPIC 2025) from 27–28 October 2025. The two-day event will bring together top MEP professionals, government authorities, developers, and technology innovators to explore solutions driving sustainable, energy-efficient, and digitally integrated buildings across the region. MENA construction market Organized by GM Events, MEPIC 2025 is a timely re...

Frigel launches for the first time in market history, a New Generation of Mold Temperature Control Units, specifically designed for cycle time reduction. Dynamico and its innovative software represent a unique tool that allows to search and store the best mold temperature control parameters that highly reduce the Mold Cooling Time, optimizing part quality. The advantages for the customer are easily understood, increased productivity and profitability of a single production cell, against an inv...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand is proud to introduce the next-generation models within its airHome air-to-air heat pump range, designed to deliver enhanced comfort, refined design, and expanded functionality: The airHome Multi Pro, an updated fully customizable multi-split heat pump system, engineered for smart, connected climate control across a wide variety of residential and commercial environments. The airHome Floor, a new-generation sleek console unit, crafted for elegant integrati...

Resideo Technologies announced the industry-changing Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat, powered by Pro-IQ services. It delivers the precise comfort and reliability that HVAC contractors demand from Honeywell Home, America’s No. 1 most trusted thermostat brand,1 and goes beyond expectations to provide an intuitive user interface on Resideo's largest touchscreen ever. The new smart thermostat streams live video from compatible doorbells, offers seamless indoor air quality (IAQ) monit...

The UK’s first ever Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) system – and still the market pioneer after more than 50 years - the Drimaster from Nuaire, has evolved once more! As from October 2025, the Drimaster-Eco has swapped its casing from a virgin ABS plastic to a recycled plastic. The switch will result in a reduction of 167 tons of equivalent embodied carbon over the period of a year. Natural leakage gaps PIV technology was invented by Nuaire in 1972 and was recognized as a ground...

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies. Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources. Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, ai...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a fully modular energy transfer system integrated with Armstrong’s Envelope platform for optimized selection and operation. Featuring heat load ranges from 56 to 840 tons, the new System Envelope - Energy Transfer Station (SE-ETS) uses a modular, packaged design to reduce lead-time, provide the lowest first cost, and reduce pump energy use by up to 50%. Optimization of performance Optimization of performance starts at the selection stage, with c...

Panasonic, a globally renowned provider of ventilation and sustainable indoor living solutions to the building industry, announced the launch of its Intelli-Balance Elite and Elite Plus+ Series of energy recovery ventilators (ERV). Designed to deliver superior performance throughout the climate spectrum, from extreme cold to hot, humid conditions, these innovative models are engineered to address modern building standards and cater to a diverse range of consumer needs. Engineered for resilienc...

Is it possible to engineer a sense of peace? That’s the challenge the development team behind Velvære has set for themselves. Velvære is a Park City, UT luxury development, which debuted its first residence in 2024. It’s named for the Norwegian concept of well-being, a way of life the entire community is built to promote and embody. Velvære “Velvære” includes not just personal satisfaction, but a sense of connection to nature; the practice of gi...

In line with the Danfoss LEAP 2030 strategy, the acquisition of Palladio Compressors marks a significant expansion of their broad compressor portfolio, covering applications from light commercial comfort to large-scale process cooling, heating, and refrigeration. Over the past two years, Danfoss and Palladio have evaluated technological synergies, particularly in high-lift heat pumps. Integrating Palladio's screw compressors with the existing technologies promises competitive and advanced high...

Eurovent and UKHSA jointly release a scoping review examining the impact of indoor air quality and thermal conditions in educational buildings on health, well-being, performance, and absenteeism. Eurovent and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive literature review published in Environments, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on environmental sciences. How IAQ and thermal conditions impact The review synthesizes interdi...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been celebrated with a sweep of prestigious recognitions spotlighting its outstanding workplace culture and forward-thinking innovation. TIME, Fortune, Forbes, 3BL, and Glassdoor have all named Trane Technologies among this year’s best companies and workplaces. In just this month alone, Trane Technologies has been recognized in: TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the third consecutive year; Fortune’s list of...

During Climate Week NYC, Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced it has been named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World list, which recognizes companies delivering positive impact through business strategies. "Being named to Fortune's Change the World list affirms our purpose of enhancing the lives we live and the world we share," said David Gitlin, Chairman and CEO, Carrier, adding "This recognition reflects the passion of our nearly 50...

Reliable Heating and Air, a trusted provider of professional heating and cooling solutions in Los Angeles, is proud to announce its official opening in Ventura County. Homeowners, renters, and property managers in the area can now access Reliable Heating and Air’s full suite of HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services, delivered with the company’s hallmark professionalism, transparency, and customer-first approach. The expansion comes as demand grows for dependable HVAC...

UK ventilation manufacturer - Nuaire will proudly be displaying its sustainability credentials at this year’s UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham, 30th September – 2nd October, on stand D71. With increasing emphasis being placed on reducing embodied carbon within mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems – which are estimated to account for around 23% of a building’s embodied carbon – Nuaire is pioneering the ventilation industry in its drive to su...

Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, announces its new annual summit, FLOW, taking place on October 9, 2025, at the Q-PAC Factory near St. Augustine, Florida, USA.  Designed for those who challenge convention and seek smarter ways to move air, FLOW brings together forward-thinkers, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers for a day of real conversations between users and designers, practical technical insights, and hands-on access to futur...

New England-based HVAC distributor - API of New Hampshire/Delta T announced the retirement of longtime leader - Robert Engel, Jr. The successor to a business started by his father, Robert Engel, Sr., he has been a noted member of the HVAC community throughout the region. Engel grew up in the business, focused on supporting the success of area independent HVAC contractors. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to be part of this business," said Robert Engel, Jr., adding "This is the company my...

Saudi Arabia’s Western region is currently building on its $692 billion construction projects pipeline, representing 55% of the Kingdom’s $1.25 trillion development plan (Source: Knight Frank). In response to this burgeoning scale of opportunity, Jeddah Construct, the largest construction event in the Western Province, returns for its second edition from 28 – 30 September 2025 at the new Jeddah Superdome. Following a successful launch in 2024, the exhibition, organized by dmg...

Eurovent has released a Recommendation on AHU controls in Building Automation under the revised EPBD, outlining how integrated systems support compliance, enable monitoring, and optimize energy use. The recommendation outlines the capability of available AHU control systems to foster objectives of Directive 2024/1275, Recast EPBD, in a technically and economically feasible way. It provides recommendations on specific requirements to be implemented in the transposition of the Directive by M...

Bosch Home Comfort, a pioneer source of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems, has unveiled new R-454B versions of its Bosch CP Split Heat Pump and RP Split Heat Pump in compliance with low GWP A2L refrigerant requirements. These latest models utilize the low GWP R-454B refrigerant while continuing to offer a simple and seamless installation, making it easy and effortless to cool and heat #LikeABosch. The Bosch CP Split Heat Pump delivers powerful performance and flexible instal...