Air Ventilation News & Trends

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...

Kevin Faltin, Executive Director of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International and Francesco Scuderi, Secretary General of Eurovent announced a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two manufacturer associations. Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., Asia Air Movement and Control Association (ASIA AMCA), and European Air Movement and Control Association (EU AMCA) agreed to develop and mai...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is helping HVAC engineering professionals maximize their system operation with the Cerus® X-Drive, an all-inclusive variable frequency drive (VFD) solution designed for versatility, intuitive startup and overall ease-of-operation.  Available in multiple standalone and packaged configurations, including UL Type 1, 12 or 3R rated bypass or enclosed control panel (UL Type 4X engineered to order), the VFD is engineered to handle variable torque applications up t...

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...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. and their Little Giant brand are once again bringing innovative new products and experiences to HVACR professionals at AHR Expo, February 6-8 in Atlanta (booth #6349). AHR expo participation In addition to hands-on time with products, the company will host a special AHR Expo seminar on February 6 at 1:15 p.m. in Theater C. During the session, Little Giant Corporate Trainer Jeremiah Brodie will share information on how to select HVACR and wastewater product solutions...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. brand Little Giant is giving HVAC professionals a durable, proven option when it comes to condensate removal with the HT-VCL Series – a line of high-temperature condensate pumps plenum rated for use within the tight floor and ceiling spaces HVAC units must often go. The units are considered the highest-performing pumps in the Little Giant family. HT-VCL Series The HT-VCL Series is built for optimum performance in handling a variety of challenging settings...

Danfoss’ VLT® Preferred Harmonic Drives (PHD) offer optimum harmonic mitigation and input power factor performance. Their ability to accomplish this at full load and substantially reduced loading from both utility line and standby/backup generator power makes them an ideal solution for HVAC fans and pumps.  The key to the design of this low harmonic drive solution is a specialized input power section that has the unique capability of adapting to load changes. Traditionally, low h...

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...

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...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. have announced the publication of ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-23, ‘Laboratory Methods of Testing Air Circulating Fans for Rating and Certification’. ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-23 Superseding the ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-15, the ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-23 establishes uniform methods of laboratory testing air-circulating fans to determine performance for rating or certification purposes. It applies to electrically-powered air-circul...

Ideal Heating – Commercial Products is the proud sponsor of the Engineer of the Year Award at this year’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Awards. The CIBSE Building Performance Awards recognize the people, products and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment. They are the only industry awards that focus on actual, measured performance outcomes, and not just design intent or performance specifications...

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&...

Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is again named a global climate leader by the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP), an independent not-for-profit organization that drives sustainable global economic development through environmental disclosure for companies and governments. Johnson Controls is recognized at the leadership level for its environmental best practices. The company received an overall score of A- and an A score for gov...

Thermo King is a globally renowned company in developing future-focused technology for the transportation industry. Their commitment to developing innovative and sustainable solutions that helps allow for the safe transport of temperature-critical cargo extends to the environmental impacts of their people, operations, products and services to create a better planet for future generations. Thermo King’s Power and Energy team A strong workforce is the key to the continued development of s...

Aircuity, the globally renowned company in creating healthy and sustainable buildings announced a new partnership agreement with Faulkner Haynes & Associates, a premier HVAC solution provider in the Carolinas. The agreement positions Faulkner Haynes as an Aircuity representative, for all of North Carolina and South Carolina, providing energy, air quality and carbon reduction solutions for the region’s university, life science, K-12, healthcare and commercial office markets. Aircuity...

One method for improving the quality of indoor air in buildings is through better ventilation. Limiting the circulation of airborne pollutants indoors benefits the safety and health of building occupants. In fact, long before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, research proved the value of outdoor air ventilation and the related practice of air filtration. A recent review of state policy strategies to improve ventilation in schools highlights its importance. Several prescriptive services and...

Delta, a pioneer in the power and thermal management solutions, demonstrated, at AHR Expo 2023, a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions capable of enhancing energy conservation, productivity, security and indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings and cities.  Visitors will experience the new Red5 IoT building controllers leveraging environmental data from the O3 Edge, over 10  parameters of indoor environment quality data from the new UNOnext Indoor Air Qualit...

Trane®, a residential HVAC brand of Trane Technologies, has been named America’s Most Trusted® HVAC Brand nine years in a row by Lifestory Research. 5-star Smart Thermostat Brand The 2023 ranking stems from Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted Study which surveyed 7,468 people in the United States, between January and December of 2022, who were actively shopping for an HVAC System. Beyond earning the #1 ranking in the study, Trane received the highest Net Trust...

Airthings, the developer and manufacturer of indoor air quality solutions for commercial buildings and homes, has officially announced the launch of a dynamic, new feature at the 2023 AHR Expo, perfect for HVAC pros: The Energy Efficiency Toolkit. dashboard feature Expanding Airthings’ focus on using air quality data to balance health and energy efficiency in any building, the dashboard feature provides customers with the data they need to identify unnecessary energy expenditures. AHR a...

Daikin Applied announced that its Vision® and Skyline® air handlers would be enhanced with Sorbent Ventilation Technology™ (SVT™) from enVerid Systems, creating the industry’s first total-quality system that combines the benefits of sorbent media with a class-leading, semi-custom air handler. This news comes a year after Daikin Applied announced the upgraded Rebel Applied™ packaged rooftop system with SVT. Addressing IAQ issues Vis...

Swedish air cleaning company - QleanAir now launches an air cleaner specially designed to improve the air quality in sensitive environments, such as hospitals, schools, offices and other public spaces. The QleanAir FS 35 is an updated version of the previous FS 30 and is developed in close collaboration with healthcare professionals to enable the consideration of specific requirements and international guidelines in the design process. QleanAir FS 35 We aim to constantly improve the limits of...

Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...

Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...

Eurovent Middle East, the region’s industry association for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, will host an expert’s meet & greet on Monday, 20 February 2023 at the Radisson in Riyadh. Set alongside the HVAC&R Expo Saudi, the event will feature expert presentations on minimum requirements for Air Handling Units and Air Filtration, recommendations for the selection of the best equipment and critical aspects of providing a safe air environment to hospita...

ECM Technologies, an emerging pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, is proud to announce the completion of its first treatment phase as part of its $2.5 million City of Phoenix contract. The Phoenix-based company recently completed ThermaClear® treatment of Fire Department properties including station houses, command centers, FD headquarters, training facilities, a 911 call center, and special operations and resource facilities. In 2016, the City of Phoenix established its 205...

Home builders, such as KB Homes and D.R. Horton, have been building ENERGY STAR Homes for decades. More than 2.3 million new homes and apartments have received ENERGY STAR certification and nearly 4 million have been rated. ENERGY STAR-certified homes are known for being more energy-efficient while providing residents better quality, performance, and comfort. There are additional compelling benefits! Tax Credit for Energy-Efficient Homes As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act...

In November 2021, world pioneers united at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to tackle global warming. ScottishPower took this opportunity to champion a greener, healthier future with their partner Cancer Research UK. It was here that they announced their ambition to help shine a light on the role air pollution plays in cancer. One year on, Cancer Research UK scientists have made a landmark discovery. They have shown, for the first time, how air pollution can cause lung cance...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer - LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2023 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions at the 2023 AHR Expo® in Atlanta. Throughout the show, the company’s extensive booth (#C6506) will highlight industry-leading Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products. Key Highlight: Invert...

‘Bếp’ in Vietnamese means ‘kitchen,’ which made it the perfect word for Adam Gilpatrick and his wife to use when naming their first restaurant, Bếp Vietnamese Kitchen, in downtown Holly Springs, North Carolina, a suburb of the state’s bustling capital of Raleigh. The locally owned restaurant offers a lively dining atmosphere serving authentic Vietnamese Street Delights, including familiar Phở selections, Bánh Mì, a variety of snacks, and an enormous s...

Touted as the 'first-of-its-kind shipping container business park', the Box Office Warehouse Suites (BOWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, is a unique and affordable commercial lease space constructed solely of shipping containers. Suites range from 320 to 2,240 square feet in size and house retail, offices, salons, artist studios, and more. small warehouse “The Box Office Warehouse Suites were conceived to allow someone to have a smaller warehouse with an office. We designed it to have less expen...