Air Handling Units News & Trends

To support the growing demand for buildings' energy efficiency and sustainability, Vaisala, a global pioneer in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, expands its product portfolio for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products by launching the new Vaisala GMD110 carbon dioxide transmitter. Vaisala GMD110 Vaisala GMD110 is designed for measuring carbon dioxide in air-handling systems and ventilation ducts in industrial and commercial environments. The GMD110 ha...

With energy bills likely to remain high for some time, users of compressed air must consider every potential energy-reducing measure. In tandem with growing demands to reduce carbon footprint as the UK transitions to a net-zero future, many companies are looking at compressed air technologies for the solution.  refrigeration air dryers Air dryers, essential to improve the quality of compressed air and protect valuable assets, are no exception.  With this thought in mind, Hi-line&r...

ABB’s production hub in Xiamen has become a flagship site for sustainable manufacturing and is paving the way to a clean energy future in China, with its scalable blueprint for success, which uses ground-breaking new energy monitoring systems combined with on-site renewable energy generation and storage for impressive emission and cost reductions. China is aiming to hit peak emissions before 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2060. To make this net zero energy transition a reality, colla...

Eurovent India invites senior consultants and key industry stakeholders to an expert workshop on energy efficient IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) solutions. It will take place on 12 April 2023, 16:00-21:00h in New Delhi, India and will conclude with a networking dinner. The workshop is organized by Eurovent’s local Indian Working Group comprised of major HVACR companies active and manufacturing in India. Eurovent workshop on energy efficient IAQ solutions Aside from technical topics related to...

Facility managers understand that ventilation plays a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ), especially in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals. Ventilation in hospitals is the process of exchanging indoor air with outdoor air, in order to improve the quality of indoor air. It is essential to maintain adequate air change rates, so as to ensure a healthy indoor environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Importance of Good Ventilation Explained below are three main point...

International technology specialist ebm-papst is putting its trust in the expert consultancy services offered by Bosch Climate Solutions as it develops a climate neutrality strategy. Analyzing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions  Over a period of around five months, the two companies worked together to analyze the energy needs of the ebm-papst Group’s international sites and draw up a roadmap for reducing emissions by over 47,000 metric tons of CO2 in Scopes 1 and 2, in other words, direct...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, will host SPARK, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors in Savannah, Georgia, in 2024. SPARK 2024, the third installment of the annual event, gives service professionals a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry experts and recharge their businesses. SPARK 2024 will feature keynote presentations, business development sessions, breako...

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and co...

Finally, building managers can put away complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification...

At ISH 2023, to be held in Frankfurt from 13 to 17 March, CAREL will be participating for the first time ever as a Group, presenting a global HVAC offering together with Group companies Enginia, HygroMatik, Klingenburg, and Recuperator. Sustainable solutions On show will be a complete range of innovative and sustainable solutions to improve indoor air quality, increase performance and reduce energy consumption. The primary objective is to guarantee correct air recirculation, as well as to co...

Airzone, the pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, announces the long-awaited launch of Easyzone in the North American market. Easyzone is a plug-and-play, all-in-one zoning solution for concealed inverter and VRF HVAC units. At launch, Airzone will offer custom zoning kits for Samsung, Daikin, Mitsubishi, and LG systems, with more to come throughout 2023. Easyzone is well established in the European marketplace as an easy-to-install and energy-efficient zoning solution. It ships as a pre-...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Connect Box, an open and easy-to-use IoT solution designed to manage small to medium-sized buildings. User-friendly approach The latest addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Connect Box is a user-friendly approach for monitoring building performance, with the potential to optimize energy efficiency by up to 30 percent and to substantially improve indoor air quality in small to medium-sized buildings such as schools, retail shops, apartments o...

AGronomic IQ is a globally renowned company that builds all-in-one grow room HVAC systems to deliver precise temperature and humidity control with exceptional energy efficiency. Servicing the commercial cannabis grower industry, the Ottawa-based manufacturer, which also operates from a 150,000-square-foot facility in Montreal, has been a flag-bearer for energy efficiency from the get-go. Agronomic IQ opts for A readily applicable solution When supply chain constraints forced Agronomic IQ to s...

Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. eVTOL aircraft To this end, the parties will jointly measure the added value of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for a selection of medical services use cases across the country to integrate the operational requirements right into the configuration of Airbus’ eVTOL. Focusing on how eVTOL aircraft can be...

Commercial building facility and energy managers have the option of a powerful new tool to analyze building usage and emissions with the launch of the ABB Ability™ Building Analyzer. The new digital solution provides comprehensive and actionable insights that can deliver cost reductions, improved energy efficiency, time savings, and increased comfort, allowing users to make critical steps on their building decarbonization journey. intuitive and accessible digital tool Beth Ray, Head o...

HVAC & Refrigeration Live (HVACR Live), the UK’s only dedicated national exhibition for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration sectors will take place from 18 to 19 April 2023 at London Excel. HVACR Live comes at a time when trade shows are seeing a resurgence in the post-COVID and post-Brexit world. European manufacturers are keen to consolidate their presence in the UK while those from further afield see the opportunity to make new trade deals directly with UK...

Eurovent India will be at ACREX India 2023, an exhibition which is scheduled to take place from March 14 to March 16, 2023, for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and intelligent buildings, focused on advancements in the HVAC sector technology with exhibitors from more than 40 countries. Eurovent’s Vanshaj Kaul (Director India) and Markus Lattner (International Director) will be at the exhibition. Attendees can request a meeting with them by simply sending them an email or calling the...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced that Jobber Grants, designed to recognize home service excellence and spotlight the work of small home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications through June 8, 2023. Twenty-five businesses will be awarded grants totaling $150,000 USD. Finalists will be announced in August 2023.  Application criteria Home service professionals, ranging from aspiring to experienc...

Uponor is enhancing its radiant manifold offering with the introduction of the new Commercial Stainless-Steel Manifold that provides more than double the gallons per minute (gpm) of standard manifolds to meet the demanding applications of large commercial hydronic distribution, radiant heating and cooling, snow and ice melting, permafrost prevention (cold storage), and Radiant Rollout™ Mat systems. accuracy and performance Designed for stronger capabilities, greater accuracy, and better...

Eurovent will participate at Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023, a trade fair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning in Poland, which is taking place from March 1 to March 3, 2023. The fair presents HVAC manufacturers who will be showcasing heating systems, heat pumps and heat exchangers, refrigeration systems and measurement technologies. Eurovent to participate in Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 Igor Sikonczyk will be present at the Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 trade fair Igor Sikonczyk, Eurovent’s Senior T...

EBRS government scheme will provide energy bill relief for all non-domestic customers in Great Britain, with discounts applying initially for the period between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023, after which further support will be subject to a review by HM Government. Eligibility Those eligible for the EBRS include: Businesses. Voluntary sector organizations, such as charities. Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, and care homes. Who are: On existing fixed price c...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce the addition of Adiatec® ultrasonic humidifiers to their evaporative cooling and humidification product line. Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier The DriSteem Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier uses high-frequency oscillating piezoelectric transducers to agitate the water, causing it to develop into very small droplets of mist. This fine mist is carried out of th...

Danfoss has announced it is accepting entries for its fourteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. competition and participation criteria  Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, system integrators, and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danf...

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades, is partnering with Warren Central High School in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to enhance the school’s career technical education (CTE) academy program and fast-track students’ hands-on introduction to career pathways in the construction industry.  technical education Through the partnership, ninth-grade students in the WCHS Architecture, Construction, Mechatronics, and Engineer...

For commercial refrigeration customers looking for a wireless IoT solution to monitor their assets in the field, Danfoss’ Alsense foodservice platform offers an affordable, flexible, and secure app-based monitoring solution for temperature tracking, refrigeration operation monitoring, alarms, and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) compliance. The app works in conjunction with hardware that acts as an IoT enabler to provide end users with real-time data 24/7/365, including...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions will be exhibiting its range of advanced solutions for retail refrigeration and indoor air quality (IAQ) at EuroShop 2023, the world’s largest trade fair for retail investments. Taking place every three years, EuroShop 2023 will be held from 26 February – 2 March, 2023, in Düsseldorf, Germany, and attendees will find Panasonic in Hall 6, Booth D19, in collaboration with Panasonic CONNECT, TOUGHBOOK, and Blue Yonder. Panasonic’s i...

Armstrong Fluid Technology is expanding its 360 Service and Support offering to include an easy-to-use search tool for Parts Kits on its newly designed Replacement Parts website. With the release of a new web-based search tool, using only the product details, users can easily look up appropriate Parts Kits. The tool gives users three easy ways to find the exact Parts Kit they need by entering product details, individual part numbers, or serial numbers from the product nameplate.   easy a...

Trane by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - and Hall County, Georgia, have completed a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on the Hall County Government Center. Working consultatively with the Hall County construction and facilities teams, Trane identified and implemented energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality improvements in the Government Center, in order to meet the requirements of a modern office space in the Southeast and support the Hall County&r...

Buildings are responsible for more than 30 percent of global energy consumption. Fifty percent of the energy demand in buildings currently is accounted for by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that these sites are energy efficient. At ISH 2023, the world’s renowned trade fair for water, heat and air conditioning, ABB will showcase modern solutions for automation within smart buildings. These solutions will help to increase the buildings&...