Air Ventilation News & Trends

Zehnder Group, one of the globally renowned companies in providing solutions for a comfortable indoor climate has become Eurovent’s newest member. The membership was formally approved during the meeting of the Eurovent Board of Directors in May 2023. Founded in 1895, Zehnder Group, the family-run company with numerous locations internationally, focuses on the best system solutions and improving the quality of good indoor climate. Zehnder Group joins Eurovent Zehnder Group is an internat...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), a division of MHI Group, has been recognized for its innovative and energy-efficient commercial heat pumps, receiving Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 European Company of the Year Award. Following research into the commercial heat pump market, Frost & Sullivan has named MHIAE as this year’s industry leader, who has demonstrated excellence in growth strategy, visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched cu...

Koja Group has formally joined Eurovent as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family grows by one of Finland’s manufacturers in HVAC technology and industrial fan solutions. energy-efficient HVAC technology Koja Group offers energy-efficient HVAC technology for marine and buildings, as well as fan solutions for industrial applications. Founded in 1935, the family-owned company creates intelligent and innovative technology efficiently and safely, with th...

The importance of airflow is well-documented as a critical component in establishing healthy indoor air quality and energy-efficient building performance. But harnessing these benefits through commercial HVAC systems requires advanced air control solutions. Over the past 65 years, Ruskin® has remained the name behind the industry’s cutting-edge commercial HVAC dampers, louvers, energy recovery ventilators (ERV), and air measurement devices. Celebrates the milestone of 65 years 65 ye...

To mark Clean Air Day 2023, UK ventilation solutions provider Nuaire is delighted to have participated in an awareness event at Jubilee Park Primary School in Newport on the 15th of June.  The Clean Air Day event, organized by Newport City Council, was attended by 30 children from five local schools and featured several organizations helping students learn about the sources and dangers of pollution, and highlighting the importance of clean air. Drimaster-Eco Positive Input Ventilation Nu...

Thursday, 15 June 2023 is Clean Air Day. To mark the occasion, a group of more than 200 doctors and hospital staff from across the United Kingdom (UK) have written to Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak to demand action on air pollution.  Clean air expert - Mark Bouldin at Johnson Controls corroborates this view and stresses the importance of pushing forward government legislation on air quality.  Shedding light on an important issue Mark Bouldin comments, “Clean Air Day is a chance...

Mark Bouldin, Clean Air Expert at Johnson Controls, said: Shedding light on an important issue “Clean Air Day is a chance to shed light on the importance of improving the air we breathe. With a large focus from governments and businesses on achieving net zero goals, the two go hand-in-hand.  Indoor air quality is hardly ever the focus – that’s hard to believe when we spend 90% of our time indoors, and indoor air quality can be five times more polluted...

Sensibo, the Climate Tech IoT company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, announces the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into all smart AC products.  ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, an AI and research company. It is an advanced language model that uses a deep learning architecture called transformers. Mobile recommendation For the first stage of integration, Sensibo mobile application will suggest recommendations based on the user’s behavior patterns, such as an...

Calling all plumbers and installers of heating systems! The highly anticipated Installer Show is back, and Panasonic is excited to be a part of it once again. From June 27th to 29th, 2023, make sure to visit Stand D20 at the Installer Show 2023, which is taking place at NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK), where Panasonic will be showcasing the latest innovations in low carbon heating and cooling technology, smart building monitoring tools, and PRO Partner benefits. Panasonic’s latest i...

With smoke from wildfires in the news, impacting large portions of North America, Jon Douglas, Director of Johnson Controls’ Healthy Building Services and Solutions, offers advice that everyone can use to protect indoor air quality (IAQ), when outdoor conditions become extreme. How are the wildfires impacting air quality? Wildfires, when they burn, actually generate small particulates in the air. That is what is seen when there is smoke. Those particles can flow very long distances....

Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing has called on the world’s energy and climate ministers to do more to implement and execute energy efficiency policies as a key tool to curb energy demand, ensure energy security and mitigate climate change. Sønderborg Action Plan progress Speaking at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 8th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Versailles, France, Kim Fausing reflected on the progress that has been made in the year since t...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ has released a new Recommendation on acoustic performance and calculations of air curtains. This recommendation was prepared in a joint effort by participants of PG-CUR. Recommendation 16/3 This new Recommendation 16/3 provides manufacturers with helpful guidelines on how to measure and state the sound emitted by an air curtain. After a first introduction to acoustics, the document focuses on the sound emitted from an air...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has elected Victor Gomara (R&D Director, Koxka) as its new Vice-Chairperson. The elections took place during the group’s online meeting on 10 May 2023. Victor Gomara succeeds Jesus Beraza (Chief Commercial Officer Europe, Middle East, Africa & Oceania, Koxka) as the Vice-Chairperson and will be supporting Maurizio Orlandi, Chairperson of the group, in his new role. Extensive industry experience...

Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers, while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The market is ready for exponential growth, we’re...

Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...

If users live in Florida, they have definitely seen some smoldering hot summers and have gone through a fair share of summer humidity. Unfortunately, humidity can be a pesky issue. When humidity levels spike, it isn’t only almost insufferable for them to go about their daily errands, but it’s also tough on the cooling systems to keep working properly. The main purpose of ACs is to control the temperature, not improve the indoor air quality, which is tainted in case of high humidity....

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. Good Air Quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings introduced its new FRICK® Freezer Penthouse Evaporator-Retrofit (FPHE-R) model that includes design updates on proven technology to improve ease of installation and service for contractors while maintaining production efficiency. reliability and serviceability “Our line of freezer evaporator units has been proven in the field for the past four decades, and we’ve heard our contractors’ input...

Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller operating with the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-1234ze, for hyperscale and colocation data center cooling. YORK® YVAM chiller The YORK® YVAM chiller is one of the most efficient options for data center applications because its magnetic-bearing technology allows the system to operate very...

With grid instability and energy security continuing to prove challenging to industry across Europe, a new report is highlighting solutions for high energy users to navigate a complex energy market and avoid downtime from grid resilience issues. As rising costs resulting from Europe’s energy crisis begin to settle, the report, titled 'Race to Resilience', indicates that ongoing energy instability means power supply remains a major concern for energy intense industries at risk of shortfall...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist - Campbell West is continuing its ambitious growth with a new electrical division, allowing the firm to offer a more streamlined approach to building services projects. Campbell West, which is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, works with clients in both commercial and residential sectors, with customers including NHS Trusts, local government, and education settings.  electrical services The new electrical arm was launched in...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has extended its range of indoor units for the European market with the launch of the new ZTL series for residential and commercial applications. ZTL range The ZTL range fits into the Standard Plus category of products and is available in a choice of five smaller capacity models: SRK15 – 50ZTL-W (1.5kW – 5.0kW at 798mm wide) and two larger capacity units: SRK63 – 71ZTL-W (6.3kW and 7.1kW at 998mm wide). The 1.5kW...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio of electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. Expansion in electronics  The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has re-elected Marc Schmidt (AAF) as its Chairman and Thomas Caesar (Freudenberg Filtration Technologies) as its Vice-Chairman, during the group’s last meeting in Prague. unanimous re-election The Eurovent PG-FIL participants have re-elected Marc Schmidt as the group’s Chairman during its meeting in Prague on 04 May 2023. Marc will be supported by Thomas Caesar, who has been re-elected as the group’s Vice-Chairman...

The United States of America (USA) is set to experience some scorching weather in summer. Que the summertime struggle to stay comfortable while also protecting the pocketbook, 'Who touched the thermostat?!' Insulation is commonly associated with keeping homes warm during the winter months, but it's just as important during the summer. Proper insulation can help keep the home cool and comfortable in the summer, while also helping users save on energy costs. Heat Gain and How to Reduce It In su...

The BITZER Group announces its intent to acquire OJ Electronics A/S, headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark. With this, BITZER is broadening its portfolio for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry. BITZER and OJ Electronics have signed the acquisition contract. The transaction is subject to the usual approval and is expected to close no later than in Q3 2023. BITZER to acquire OJ Electronics With the acquisition, BITZER as a specialist for refrigeration, air conditioning, an...

Eurovent Middle East announces that Honeywell has become the latest addition to a growing group of industry players that are coming together to support the transition to more sustainable technologies in the Middle East.  This signifies the growing importance of collaboration among industry organizations to promote progress. Building management Mr. Tariq Al Ghussein, President of Eurovent Middle East, welcomes Honeywell, “With Honeywell, another big name in the industry is joining o...

The Johnson Controls security team gathered with more than 40 exhibitors to showcase and demonstrate the latest in security innovation for the Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo. Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo Bringing together customers and partners from across the industry, Johnson Controls heard from the security professionals helping to make their vision to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable a reality. Johnson Controls celebrated the Advanced Servi...

IonicBlue® has announced a CAD $100 million agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to make net zero more attainable to Canadian organizations striving to reach their decarbonization targets. IonicBlue is a joint venture between Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, with funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO), a major global alternative asset manager. IonicBlue gets funding from Canada Infrastructure B...