Cooling News & Trends

A plan to support the net zero challenge and get young people into high-skilled, well-paid jobs has been launched on 20 April, 2023, by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). In its new Skills Plan, CLC highlights how much the construction and built environment industry has to offer society while providing solutions to short and long-term challenges in England. Construction Construction is a major engine of the UK economy, employing 2.7 million people and contributing 8% output to the e...

Synchrony, a consumer financing company, and LG Electronics USA’s Air Conditioning Technologies announces a new multi-year partnership offering LG’s independent Pro Dealers a financing program to help homeowners purchase smart heating and cooling products. The private label credit card program will feature competitive deferred interest, fixed payment and equal monthly payment promotion options. As part of the partnership, installers participating in LG’s HVAC Pro Dealer progr...

Sensibo, the Climate Tech company combining smart ACs with a more sustainable world, launches on Earth Day 2023 Airbend, a new software allowing hotels, schools, and office buildings to manage air conditioning and air quality monitoring devices in bulk, reducing heating and cooling costs, while ensuring healthy air quality. Sensibo Airbend can lead to savings of over 40% on energy bills by optimized monitoring and management of all ACs in the facility. Sensibo Airbend Sensibo Airbend is...

Emerson will exhibit its extensive range of measurement, control, software and electrical technologies at World Hydrogen 2023, May 9-11 in Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands. Their broad portfolio of green hydrogen products and solutions is designed to help the users meet the challenges of hydrogen fuel production, distribution and end-use applications. Emerson enables users to build the hydrogen projects of tomorrow with proven, high performance, easy-to-maintain solutions while using data to optimiz...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of a program for recycling steel, through a collaboration with Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer and recycler in North America. Recycling secondary steel Over 70% of Johnson Controls' steel purchases in the US and 45% globally are manufactured from recycled scrap materials. The program with Nucor will recycle nearly 100% of that secondary scrap steel again, amounting to thousands...

Legacy Service Partners, a group of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services businesses in 16 states, has partnered with Buehler Air Conditioning to augment its growth and success in the Jacksonville, Florida market and beyond. “Jason Buehler, Chase Hudson and the entire team at Buehler Air Conditioning take immense pride in their brand, culture, customer satisfaction and quality workmanship, making them a perfect fit for our platform,” said Legacy CEO and Co-Founder, Rob...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Safety Awards. As the world’s most respected authority on the inspection and cleaning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, NADCA presents its Safety Awards to contractors who have shown a verifiable commitment to employee, customer, and community safety throughout the year.  The awards were announced on March 28 at the association’s 34th Annual Meeting &...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, celebrates 25 years of driving profit and growth for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors throughout 2023. innovative training Programs “We’re incredibly proud of BDR’s impact on the home services industry over the last quarter of a century and the relationships we’ve built with the hard-working men and women who are the fou...

Bosch Home Comfort, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, has announced the addition of a new model to its Bosch Inverter Ducted Packaged Unit (IDP) Heat Pump family.  IDP Plus is a highly efficient (15-SEER2), incredibly reliable, and extremely quiet Inverter Ducted Packaged heat pump system. IDP Plus is available in 3-ton or 5-ton capacities to best suit the heating and cooling needs of a home. air-to-air heat pump “Heat pumps are becoming the t...

The future of heating homes in rural areas has been kept secret until after the local elections, claims the CEO of leading trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster. His claim comes as the industry waits for the Government's response to a consultation that closed 15 months ago. delayed publication  In the consultation, the Government planned to ban the replacement of fossil fuel boilers, oil, and LPG, from 2026 accepting that consumers would face considerably higher cos...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has named Anne Rushing as the President and Senior Plant Manager of Monogram Refrigeration LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary in Selmer, Tennessee, USA that manufactures Monogram® and CAFÉ™ refrigerators and Zoneline® air conditioners. Before assuming her new role, Anne Rushing served as the plant’s Quality Leader. She started her career as a Test Engineer and has held a variety of roles of increasing scope and responsibility over her...

The introduction of HVAC systems established the need for duct insulation. A forced air duct system is designed to be a conduit for the supply and return of fresh and conditioned air to and from occupied spaces of a building. Insulation is used to control duct-borne noise, reduce heat loss or heat gain through duct walls, and minimize water vapor condensation. An internally-lined duct system safely conveys fresh and conditioned air, quietly, throughout occupied spaces at the correct design temp...

Grace Hill, an innovator of talent and customer management solutions for commercial and multifamily real estate announced the company has entered into an agreement with Interplay Learning, ​​a provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades, to augment Grace Hill’s maintenance training catalog with Interplay’s immersive skills training. The partnership embeds Interplay’s vast library of maintenance training seamlessly into Grace Hill’s Vi...

Prominent education and training expert and former Coursera executive Kim Caldbeck joins the Board of Directors at Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades. The company also announced the addition of ECMC Group and Masco Ventures as strategic investors. Both moves bolster Interplay’s next phase of growth to deliver on its mission of providing effective and engaging training experiences that drive individual gr...

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association welcomes April Yungen as its newest, and first female, President and Chairwoman of the Board. April Yungen's work experience  Yungen founded Air Management Industries in 1997, a company that provides commercial air duct cleaning and air balancing services throughout Southern California. She has served on the NADCA Board of Directors since 2015 and currently...

On 18 and 19 April 2023, Eurovent will be at HVACR Live, the United Kingdom’s national event for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration sectors. Exhibitors will be showcasing products, solutions and supplies from market leaders. Eurovent will be at HVACR Live The expo brings forth HVACR manufacturers’ latest innovations and challenges facing the industry and potential solutions across the sector. The Eurovent Deputy Secretary General - Stijn Renneboog will be at...

U.S. Senator - Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), alongside leaders from Henry Ford College (HFC), Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) and Garforth International, celebrated a US$ 3.1 million appropriation to support a sustainability initiative that demonstrates how schools, cities and organizations across the U.S.A. can reach their net zero targets, as well as train the next generation of energy leadership. Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) With an Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP) as the corners...

WindowMaster, the Danish CleanTech company and one of the natural ventilation and façade automation specialists unveil the latest addition to its growing portfolio of innovative smoke and heat ventilation solutions.  WSC 104   Amid a heightened focus on combining optimum indoor air quality with stringent fire safety protocol, WindowMaster’s team of experts has developed a new compact smoke control panel, WSC 104, effectively combining smoke extraction with comfortable ve...

Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-renowned distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) food service parts, residential appliance parts, and related products, has announced the launch of its HVAC parts category.  From air handler parts, condensing unit parts, packaged unit parts, and more, Parts Town will now supply an extensive range of parts and accessories from top manufacturers, such as Carrier, Fast OEM Parts, Trane, Lennox, York, and Heatcraft, among others.&nbs...

Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) recently earned ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Process Certification for its software development lifecycle. ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 certification underscores HBT’s commitment to following best practices and standards in developing secure, cyber-resilient products. The ISA/IEC 62443 standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems. The certification standards set best practices...

High-performance Toshiba heating and cooling equipment has been used in combination with a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system as part of a project to help future-proof a five-bedroom home in Cheshire. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Toshiba ESTIA air-to-water heat pumps Two 11kW Toshiba ESTIA air-to-water heat pumps operating on lower globa...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – is celebrating its 110th anniversary as a globally renowned company in creating comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial buildings, industry and homes. The Trane Company was incorporated in 1913, 28 years after James Trane and his son - Reuben started a family plumbing business in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America (USA). It established its position as a pioneer in climate control in...

The main goal in purchasing an air conditioner should be to enjoy cool and comfortable temperatures in the home. But to realize that goal, it’s not enough to select a reliable AC unit – they also need to ensure that it is installed properly and running efficiently. This sounds easier than it actually is, but the only surefire way to get it right is by investing in a professional AC installation. Still skeptical about it? The experts at Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast are happy...

The turn of the year is a great time to give their heating an extra boost. With regular maintenance, they can increase the efficiency and lifespan of their system while improving comfort levels in their home or office throughout the winter months. Air Docs Heating & Cooling provides top-quality heating repair in Vero Beach, FL. Here are some tips on how to perform an effective Heating Tune-Up routine at the start of each year. Clear Away Obstructions Make sure that the heating system...

It’s common practice to invest in a new AC unit only when the current one is an inch away from giving out. But no established rule makes this standard procedure. In fact, replacing an old AC, before it completely breaks down can bring a number of benefits. When frequent AC repair in Vero Beach, FL is taking up too much space on their to-do list, the experts at Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast recommend that it might be time to start looking into a replacement. Significantly more en...

Whether replacing an old heating system or installing a new one in a new home, professional heating installation is essential to ensure the system works efficiently and reliably. Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast offers detailed and comprehensive heating services for all types of systems, and here’s what they can expect when users choose them for their heating installation needs. Estimated energy efficiency Assessment - Their trained specialists will first assess the home heating n...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has named Julie Brandt as vice president and president, of Building Solutions North America (BSNA), effective immediately. Responsibilities  As the pioneer of BSNA, Brandt will be responsible for strategy and execution for the $9B North American direct-channel business. She will focus on capturing market leadership, driving operational excellence, and accelerating growth by delivering a divers...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced it has appointed John Hayes, chairman, and former president and CEO, of Ball Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. mindset and strategic vision “John brings deep leadership and corporate governance experience and will be a strong addition to our Board of Directors,” said Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies “We will benefit greatly from his growth mindset and strategic vision...

So, user’s building a house, shopping for a new home, or looking to upgrade their home heating and cooling. Maybe the user moved here from interstate or the user lived here for their whole life, and the user’s wondering. “What’s the best heating and cooling system for Melbourne’s climate?”   heating and AC system Many factors determine the best heating and air conditioning system for the user. Australian Climate Systems will break down t...

STULZ, specialists in the design and manufacture of standardized, customizable modular and micro data center solutions has launched the STULZ Micro DC – a single rack, all-in-one micro data center solution. Featuring a standardized and modular design, with preconfigured options that are fully tested for assured performance, the STULZ Micro DC combines power protection and distribution, cooling, monitoring, and management with fire protection and security.  Data center technology "W...