Air Handling Units News & Trends

Fort Lauderdale-based Air Pros USA has announced the acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company, a renowned family owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business that has been proudly serving home and business owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, in Texas, USA, since 1903. Dallas Plumbing Company will continue to provide the same excellent customer service with the technicians, installers and staff the community has come to know. Acquisition of Dallas Plumbing Company Led by four family generatio...

On June 16th, 2022 a new showroom of GoodWe was completed and ushered in a grand opening ceremony, with lion dance and champagne to celebrate together. On that day, more than a dozen valued guests came to the scene and expressed their congratulations and blessings. The showroom is established with support from GoodWe local distributor IDAC energy, which aims to expand the GoodWe market layout in Malaysia, for products display and solution explanation. Both the parties inaugurated the cerem...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) announced that its entire new WeatherMaker line of rooftop units now feature the company’s innovative EcoBlue Technology. Previously available only on select units, EcoBlue Technology is designed to improve performance and efficiency while decreasing maintenance and installation costs. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. EcoBlue Technology EcoBl...

As part of its 10-year strategic plan, ‘Transformation Morgan 2030: Leading the Future,’ Baltimore-based Morgan State University (MSU) has partnered with Siemens on its journey to becoming a smart and connected campus of the future. Modernisation upgrades Improvements currently underway include implementing a series of modernization upgrades to the university’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), security, and fire and life safety systems with a focus on energy...

Ausco will be attending and exhibiting at the 2022 Farnborough Air Show, on July 18 to July 22, 2022. Visitors can stop by Hall 2, Booth 2326, in order to meet the Ausco team and reconnect with them, as they continue to support the Aerospace industry recovery.  Following the challenges of the last two years, the show returns for the first time since 2018 and promises to be more significant than ever.

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning wins the Red Dot Design Award, a German international design award for a product, brand, and communication designs and concepts. Among the winning products, airHome400 is designed to meet the air conditioning aesthetic and utility needs of a wide range of consumers and multiple markets. Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious design industry award that continues to recognize the best brands and creative works of the years and set...

People spend around 90% of the time indoors. So, it's no wonder the indoor air can have an impact on their health. Learn why and what residents can do to improve the air quality in the home. Indoor Air Pollution According to the EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air According to the EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. And 3.8 million deaths are attributed to household air pollution annually, says the World Health Organizatio...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated $200,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri. The company also donated 850 Energy Star® rated window air conditioners and 750 four-packs of energy-efficient LED lightbulbs. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. Protection from heat "We kn...

The joint Eurovent webinar on Energy Efficiency of Air Handling Units in Hot and Humid Climates is live on YouTube. The webinar by Eurovent, Eurovent Middle East, and Eurovent Certita Certification, is tailor-made for MEP engineers, consultants, manufacturers, and authorities from the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. Webinar agenda The live webinar gathered 300 attendees from over 50 countries, with an expert panel discussing the need for an energy label specifically for hot and h...

ITH, or Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero, is a Spanish innovation center whose mission is to promote the use of new technologies in the hotel and tourism industry to improve the profitability, quality, and efficiency of facilities. With this goal in mind and the idea of facilitating the development of BIM installation projects for the hotel sector, the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH), together with its strategic partners - Bosch, Italsan, and Wilo worked with BIM&CO to...

IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency brings together decision-makers, as new analysis shows faster action could cut energy use, by equivalent of China’s total demand.   Global energy and climate leaders are gathering in Denmark for a major ministerial meeting that could drive urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency, with new analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) showing that stronger efficiency measures can reduce energy bills, fuel imports and gr...

The ongoing generation change within Eurovent has brought, among other changes, a major shift in the Board of Directors. The recent changes entered into force during the association’s 66th General Assembly 2022 in Malaga. Following the recent resignation of three members of the Eurovent Board (Bengt Andersson – Lindab, Thomas Schraeder – VDMA, Torsten Sondergaard – FläktGroup), the Eurovent General Assembly filled these functions with newly appointed members...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has recently earned several prestigious awards and rankings that recognize the company’s ongoing leadership in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The accolades include: induction into the Climate Leadership Awards Hall of Fame, by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), Financial Times ‘Europe’s Climate Leaders 2022’, and 3BL Media’s ‘100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022’. Trane Techno...

Humidity specialist - Condair is releasing a new whitepaper entitled - 'Making Buildings Healthier'. It contains information on how building managers can protect occupant health with a holistic approach to controlling their indoor environments.  The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has focused public attention on the risks posed by viral transmission in buildings. Contributory factors that have been known about for some time, have now been placed center stage, emphasizing the influence that elements, s...

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a global pioneer in industrial process heating solutions announced that it has acquired Powerblanket, a North American supplier of heated blankets built upon patented heat-spreading technology and portable industrial chillers. Powerblanket increases Thermon’s exposure to growing industrial and commercial end markets through its freeze protection, temperature control, and flow assurance solutions. Thermon solutions Thermon’s CEO and President - Bruce T...

In April 2017, Stoke-on-Trent City Council formed a strategic collaboration with Siemens to develop a series of energy-saving projects, as part of the council’s plans to dramatically decrease carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy and reduce costs. As the lead technical partner, boosted by several local partnerships, Siemens entered discussions to investigate ways of improving the energy performance of the local authority’s buildings over a five-year period. Decarbo...

Buying a new central air conditioner is a complicated decision for homeowners, especially if someone has never shopped for HVAC equipment before. Upon making right choice, rewards are a comfortable home, potentially lower energy bills, and a cooling system that won’t break down prematurely. If one makes the wrong choice, one may face higher installation costs, untimely air conditioner repairs, expensive energy bills, and a cooling system that may not cool the home efficiently or effe...

The event season is in full swing and is a chance to participate in the Eurovent Summit to be held with the theme ‘Building Bridges’. The event is scheduled to take place on 25-28 October 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. The 2022 Eurovent Summit with the theme #BuildingBridges will focus on connecting manufacturers and consultants, planners, installers, trade associations, and policymakers, between Europe, the East, and beyond, towards more sustainable and circular products, and more soci...

Home owners know how important it is to protect their investments, whether from intrusion, fire, earthquake, or flood. But they can’t always be at home and every second matters when things go wrong. Smart home devices and sensors can make a difference in time-sensitive emergencies by saving time, protecting possessions, and preventing anxiety. Various Smart home sensors  The marketplace is saturated with dozens of smart home sensors, which provide a wealth of real-time information...

DENSO Corporation, a mobility supplier, and Honeywell, an aerospace pioneer, are co-developing an electric motor (e-motor) for the Lilium Jet. This is the first product developed by Honeywell and DENSO since formalizing their alliance, and it marks DENSO’s entry into the aerospace market. The two companies will work with Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, to integrate the e-motor into Lilium’s aircraft engines. susta...

At NADCA, June means it’s renewal time. It’s time to renew NADCA membership. Membership dues are payable annually, and the June 30 deadline is quickly approaching. When renewal invoices arrive, users might find themselves asking, “What am I getting in return for my annual membership dues? Why should I renew ? It's actually quite simple. It’s an incredibly powerful thing to be part of an association, and just about every profession has one. Membership benefits&...

  Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and the State of New Mexico announced the completion of the state’s first-of-its-kind State Buildings Green Energy Project (SBGEP), a decarbonization-focused initiative, and the State of New Mexico’s largest state-owned renewable energy project to date, targeting more than 30 aging buildings in Santa Fe. sustainability makeover While helping the state to reach its 2050 net-zero carbon emissions goal, annual...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a globally renowned supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, held its 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference, at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, in Key Biscayne, Florida, USA, from March 11 to 15, 2022. The conference recognized distributors for their outstanding performances. 2021 Diamond Leadership Conference Keynote speaker, economist Robert Genetski, spoke to the group o...

As part of its ongoing commitment to social and environmental causes, Legrand has unveiled its latest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) roadmap covering 2022 to 2024. reduce carbon emissions The roadmap is built around four pillars. Together, they will help the organization reduce its carbon footprint, make advancements in diversity and inclusion, develop a circular economy and take the next steps as a responsible business regarding employee wellbeing and customer satisfaction. Integral t...

Kanomax is exhibiting at the upcoming Semicon West at Booth #1360! Hybrid SEMICON West 2022 connects the entire extended electronics supply chain - in one place, at one time. It’s the smart way to reconnect with contacts, customers, and partners, plus drive the business forward. when​​ Main Conference: July 12-14, 2022 where In-person and virtual Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA Who Should Attend? Business and technology pioneers, researchers, and industry a...

Kanomax USA is exhibiting at the upcoming Process Heating & Cooling Show 2022, at Booth #217! Process Heating & Cooling Show The inaugural Process Heating & Cooling Show is a place for anyone involved with industrial heating and cooling processes. The effective application of heat, or the removal of it via cooling, are critical, transformative step during the manufacturing processes of many products. This event will bring together numerous industries in the process industries...

Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) certifications must be renewed by June 30 each year, and NADCA requires six (6) Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for ASCS renewal. NADCA has different options for renewal.  Annual Meeting & Exhibition Webinar To earn required CECs, many technicians attend Fall Technical Conference or Annual Meeting & Exhibition each year, where they can earn all the CECs required for certification renewals. But for techs who can’t make it to an even...

Prospective renters would be more likely to choose an energy-efficient home if they could compare rental units’ energy costs, according to a first-of-its-kind experiment. The study, published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), shows that local or state policies requiring landlords to disclose efficiency information in rental listings could help tenants find lower-cost housing and spur building owners to make energy-saving improvements. Energy costs ...

Thermo King will supply 950 of its latest clip-on SG-5000 generator sets to Hapag-Lloyd, one of the pioneers in container shipping. The Thermo King SG-5000 can power all ISO reefers on the market and ensures complete temperature control and protection of the refrigerated cargo. The new fleet of SG-5000 generator sets will serve in Hapag-Lloyd’s intermodal operations throughout North America.  Compliant with CARB Designed and manufactured specifically for the North American market,...

When starting renovation work, residents are confronted with numerous regulatory certifications as well as energy labels. But do they know how to decipher the impact of the energy label when making their purchases? The purpose of the energy label is to make consumers aware of their heating appliances. So they can determine by themselves the level of consumption of the product they want. What is the energy label? The label makes it easy to evaluate products according to their energy consumptio...