Cooling News & Trends

ADEY Innovation LLC, inventors of the MagnaClean magnetic dirt filter technology, announce a collaboration with Water Engineering Inc. This will allow both companies to provide solutions for the Association of Water Technologies’ (AWT) specialists. The Company believes that Omaha, Nebraska based Water Engineering Inc., offers water treatment and energy savings programs for numerous commercial and industrial economic buyers. Both companies’ shared goal is to become valuable partners...

SHARC International Systems Inc. and its subsidiary SHARC Energy Systems Inc. are pleased to announce it has signed HTS Ontario to a Manufacturer’s Representative Agreement (‘MRA’) to become a representative (‘representative’) of SHARC™ products such as the Piranha™, Piranha HC and the SHARC 'system across Ontario. At the beginning of 2020, the company started the process of overhauling its representative network. To begin, it is critical for SHARC to c...

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, announced Rick Bucher has been appointed to the position of President and COO, effective immediately. Bucher will continue reporting to John F. Malloy who has served as Chairman, President  & CEO for the past 16 years. John will remain Chairman and CEO.  Demonstrating leadership qualities “Rick has demonstrated over a long tenure with Victaulic, the intellectual leadership and emotional skills to be Victaulic Pre...

Second Harvest Heartland is a Minnesota-based food bank, Thermo King customer and We Move Food grant recipient. The hunger-relief organization is also an affiliate of Feeding America, a close partner of the We Move Food program. The Second Harvest Heartland team is providing weekly updates on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates illustrate just how urgent the demand is for emergency food assistance in these unprecedented times. In Minneapolis-St. Paul, the need for meals has mo...

The availability of telecoms infrastructure underpins much of the economic and social activity in the UK. There is hardly a sector in the UK that will not rely in some shape or form on the connectivity provided by telecoms, the services it enables, and the activities it supports. The existing and future telecoms network of the UK is supported by a vast physical infrastructure in the form of 40-50,000 telecommunications masts and cabins. The power and cooling requirements of these cabins generat...

During these challenging times, GE Appliances, a Haier company, is increasing its support to the local communities where it operates. In Selmer, Tennessee, GE Appliances has partnered with several first responders and community-focused organizations to provide them with donations of new appliances and additional critical supplies. “People everywhere, including those on the frontlines of supporting our communities, are relying on their appliances to keep groceries and medicine safe, clothe...

It is unrealistic to place on building owners and operators the burden and risk for providing pathogen-free water throughout buildings when the water delivered to their buildings contains Legionella bacteria. Legionella is commonly found in source waters and in the soil, and thus, if untreated at the municipal water treatment plant and in the distribution systems, the Legionella bacteria will necessarily find its way into buildings. More needs to be done by the municipal water suppliers to min...

Marley Engineered Products, a renowned provider of high-performance, reliable heating and ventilation equipment debuts a new line of customizable open coil electric Duct Heaters. To simplify the selection and quoting process for its large portfolio of duct heaters, Marley also has unveiled a new Duct Heat Configurator specification tool for engineers. The new line of Marley Duct Heaters is available in slip-in or flanged configurations with heavy gauge galvanized steel frame and terminal box co...

Now more than ever, communities and businesses are depending on each other to lend a helping hand. As the economy and daily life continue to be affected by the ongoing global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Thermo King Corporation dealer, CSTK is going above and beyond to support truck drivers struggling under the current conditions. Washing and rest stations set up CSTK has set up washing, rest and restroom stations in the parking lot to make it a little easier on the truck drivers who are k...

Panasonic has introduced advanced updates to its domestic RAC TZ range. The new Wall-Mounted TZ has been designed with a smaller and more elegant chassis, while still maintaining impressive power and efficiency as well as utilizing R32 refrigerant to fully satisfy the demand for reliable solutions with reduced environmental impact. Undergoing major improvements, Panasonic has focused on creating a compact heating and cooling indoor unit that is only 779mm in width - small enough to be placed ab...

American Coolair offers a Brown Out Kit for open top and closed top evaporative cooling systems. The kit provides substantial light control for poultry buildings and greenhouses and is easily installed on the inside or outside of the building. Brown Out Kits Coolair Brown Out Kits use the Dandy Light Traps to provide a light reduction in a modular aluminum frame. Coolair’s Brown Out kits are designed to fit existing American Coolair evaporative cooling systems and are available as a...

The last thing that any homeowner wants to encounter when the heat of summer is at its worst is an air conditioner (AC) that is either broken down completely or cannot deliver the level of performance quality needed. Unfortunately, despite not wanting these problems, many homeowners put themselves at risk for their development. This is by failing to schedule professional air conditioning maintenance before actually needing their AC systems for the season. Put simply, the air conditioning system...

Like many first responder organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has led the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) to implement several new policies and procedures to help keep officers safe so that they can continue their essential job of protecting the community. As a result, officers at the department's Firearms Training Center have been limiting trips to the grocery store as well as limiting access to the facility by non-essential personnel to curb any unnecessary exposure. Through GEA4He...

Carrier Hong Kong Ltd. was awarded a four-year chiller service agreement covering all 52 chillers in 17 buildings of Hong Kong International Airport. The service agreement, which covers Carrier and non-Carrier brand chillers, was awarded based on Carrier’s innovative service capabilities and cost competitiveness. Carrier Hong Kong is responsible for all of the maintenance, staffing, repairs, improvements and refurbishment required to keep all 52 chillers in the facility operational, and o...

To help hospitals treating patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Carrier Global Corporation launched the OptiClean portable negative air machine, which cleans and removes air potentially contaminated by the virus. In a closed room, the machine uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, an air management system to significantly reduce the presence of coronavirus and other contaminants in the air, and flexible ducting to exhaust the filtered air. The machine creates negative p...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, provided an update on actions the company is taking to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Andy Teich, lead independent director of Resideo, stated, “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees, professional installers, customers and communities in which we operate. While the operating environment is challenging, we are taking decisive actions to manage the business through the COVID-19 pa...

Johnson Controls announces one of the first smart thermostat products to address the senior care market. Designed with seniors in mind, the LUX® KONOse offers increased visibility, focused ease of use and adjustment assurance to create the best experience for residents of senior living facilities. The Energy Star® certified thermostat is the latest innovation from the Johnson Controls brand of LUX Products, which are known for their intuitive design and technology. The introduction of t...

Accruent, a globally renowned provider of solutions to manage the built environment, announced that it has entered a partnership with UK facilities management and professional services company, Mitie to provide remote asset monitoring for Mitie’s facilities management clients. Mitie’s diverse customer base spans a range of industries including retail, commercial real estate, telecommunications, government and industrial sectors. vx Observe IoT remote monitoring platform Mitie will...

Austrian sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik operates an EN ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory for humidity, dew point, CO₂, air velocity, mass flow, temperature, and pressure at its headquarters in Engerwitzdorf. Accredited calibrations are needed wherever particularly high accuracy of the used measuring instruments is required. The calibration certificates issued confirm the traceability of the measured values to the national standard to comply with globally recognized standards....

During these challenging times, GE Appliances, a Haier company, is increasing its support to the local communities where it operates. In Decatur, Alabama, GE Appliances has partnered with several community-based nonprofit organizations to provide them with donations of new appliances and additional critical supplies. Supporting essential businesses “Now more than ever, people across the country, including those on the frontlines of supporting our communities, are relying on their applia...

From supporting the healthcare workers and first responders with new appliances to supplying personal protective equipment to hospitals and medical facilities, GE Appliances is banding together with communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Local community-Based agencies Over the last month, they have launched GEA4Heroes through which—in partnership with United Way Worldwide—a significant portion of the products that were made during the first two weeks of April will be donated to he...

Greenheck, a globally renowned company in manufacturing and distributing air movement, conditioning and control equipment, has announced the new model GJI, as the latest addition to its GreenJet series of fans, which have been specifically designed to ventilate enclosed parking structures. GJI ductless jet fan Featuring a low profile of less than 12 inches, the GJI ductless jet fan maximizes vehicle clearance space to allow for shorter floor-to-floor heights in the garage. The GJI’s aero...

ServiceTitan, the all-in-one software and operating system for residential and commercial service and replacement contractors, has announced it is working with global residential comfort and security solutions provider Resideo to enhance efficiency and empower field technicians with essential tools to increase profitability and device sales. The collaboration connects ServiceTitan users with Resideo’s robust catalog of Honeywell Home indoor air quality (IAQ) and temperature control produc...

Johnson Controls will upgrade infrastructure and enhance building systems throughout 21 schools of Wolf Creek Public Schools in central Alberta. The upgrades, which include the installation of intelligent LED lighting fixtures, efficient boiler upgrades, rooftop unit replacements and piping insulation upgrades, will create energy and operational savings and improve the environment for students and staff. The first of three initial project phases, which was completed in January 2020, is enabled...

UV Angel, a globally renowned company in pathogen control technology, has announced two new UV-C light devices to autonomously and continuously treat the air and surfaces for harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses. UV Angel's newest products, UV Angel Air and the next-generation UV Angel Adapt, provide health care experts and others with the crucial tools for the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19. UV Angel technology "We believe rapid deployment of UV Angel technology in hosp...

A water heater is an essential appliance in the home. Most tank water heaters use either natural gas or electricity to warm up water and hold it in the storage tank until it’s needed. If the unit is older and they’re looking to replace it with a new one, they may be wondering if users could change the type of water heater. The answer is yes, but there is a lot to consider. Allow Electric water heater It’s not as easy as removing one type of water heater (say electric) and in...

The team at Panasonic has introduced a series of interactive, online accredited CIBSE CPD courses to enhance skills during these unprecedented times. The CPD courses have been developed by Panasonic and support learning in a variety of heating and cooling disciplines. Panasonic’s CPD program has been running throughout the year either at the company’s Bracknell HQ or in various locations around the UK and have been presented by the experienced and knowledgeable team at Panasonic. Ho...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, showcases its latest cooling towers and components and presents 20-minute education sessions at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo), at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Jan. 14-16, 2019. In booth B1415, SPX Cooling features the new Marley DT fluid cooler, which includ...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will feature new products and present educational sessions in Booth #3101 at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo takes place from Feb. 3-5, 2020, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Booth highlights include the introduction of the Marley MH Element Flu...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry renowned provider of the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, announces the Marley NC Fiberglass Cooling Tower, which offers robust materials, certified performance, and simpler maintenance. The Marley NC Fiberglass Cooling Tower’s construction is designed for the corrosion resistance and service life requirements of demanding HVAC and industrial applications. Wetted components of fiberglass reinforced pol...