Heating News & Trends

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of new PENN System 550 C550A web-enabled control modules designed to streamline the transition from analog to digital temperature, humidity and/or pressure sensing within commercial HVAC-R equipment. System 550 C550A is an easy-to-configure functional replacement for legacy System 350. PENN System 550 C550A C550A control modules feature a guided setup that allows users to easily configure...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced the launch of the BrainBox AI Lab – igniting a new era in energy optimization for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions in the built environment and refrigerated transport. The Trane Technologies BrainBox AI Lab is dedicated to advancing technologies designed to support more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable building operations across the industry. Forefront of digital and AI solutions Organization is...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, highlights the superior benefits of R32 refrigerant as a core component of its TOSOT product line, delivering advanced heating and cooling for both residential and commercial applications. With a focus on energy efficiency, operating performance, and environmental responsibility, Air-Con International continues to provide innovative climate control solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern customers. Heating...

A-Gas, a global pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, is proud to announce its partnership with The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) through its participation in ACCA’s Strategic Partner Program.  As a pioneer in the HVACR industry, A-Gas plays a critical role in promoting environmental responsibility across the HVACR industry. From recovery and reclamation to responsible destruction, A-Gas offers sustainable solutions that prevent ref...

Surface Igniter, LLC, a global innovator in hot surface ignition technologies, is proud to highlight the Lennox 70W16 Replacement. This 120-Volt Silicon Nitride Igniter, designed as a precise OEM replacement for Lennox part 70W16, sets a new benchmark for reliability and service life in gas-fired systems.  Unlike standard silicon carbide ignitors, the Lennox Replacement Igniter SN081KX 70W16 features advanced silicon nitride construction, ensuring exceptional durability, consistent ignitin...

Kelvion, a global pioneer in thermal solutions, is significantly expanding its manufacturing footprint with the addition of 55,000 m² of new production space to support the surging demand for high-performance cooling solutions in the rapidly growing data center industry.  This strategic move reinforces Kelvion’s commitment to enabling the digital transformation with scalable, energy-efficient, and reliable thermal technologies. By expanding production in Tulsa, Oklahoma (U.S.) a...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, has opened nominations for its national HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its 8th year, the HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional HVAC technicians committed to doing great work, focused on on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. The top five winners from throughout the U.S. will receive $1,000 w...

Service Experts has welcomed franchise center Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning of Tulsa as its first-ever franchise-owned center under the company’s recently introduced franchising model. Formerly Jack Nelson Service Experts, the center has now franchised to Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning of Tulsa under the ownership of General Manager turned Owner - Trey Thomas-Piazza. Continued growth and success “We know how closely people value shopping local, and...

Facility managers in present healthcare and institutional environments face an increasingly complex juggling act.  Optimizing aging steam infrastructure, reducing operating costs, and meeting sustainability goals, plus doing it all with limited in-house personnel and shrinking budgets, is no realistic feat. It’s no surprise, then, that forward-thinking organizations are moving away from a piecemeal, transactional approach to steam system maintenance and embracing long-term, bundled...

Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), a premier engineering and manufacturing company of heat transfer equipment, announced a significant expansion of its sales network into the mountain states. DHT has partnered with Shamrock Sales, Inc., a respected manufacturer's representative firm, to offer DHT products across Colorado, Montana, and most of Wyoming. Shamrock Sales, based in Denver, Colorado, has been a trusted name in hydronic heating, cooling, and plumbing since its establishment in 199...

A-Gas, a global pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, announces that Andrew Stride will serve as General Manager for their Canadian operations and expanded business in Nova Scotia. Andrew Stride joined A-Gas in the fall of 2021 and became Director of Operations in Canada in late 2023. During his tenure leading A-Gas’ Canadian operations at the Hamilton site, Andrew has led the start-up facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, from...

The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, announced that nominations are now open for its Counterperson of the Year Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding customer service; the winner receives $500 gift card.  The contest recognizes and celebrates exceptional counter staff members at its U.S. wholesale distribution locations who demonstrate the same values that make The Malco Gro...

Automated Logic - Canada, Ltd., a major provider of innovative building-management solutions and a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced that it has acquired Control Solutions, Ltd. (CSL), an independent provider of integrated building-automation systems headquartered in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The transaction establishes ALC’s first company-owned controls field office in Vancouver, significantly expanding its intel...

Renfrewshire Council is to replace the gas supply in two of its council housing high-rise blocks with an innovative networked ground source heat pump solution, which will be the largest installation of its kind in Scotland. Residents at the two multi-storey blocks in Gallowhill, Paisley will see their gas supply replaced with the renewable heating system, installed by contractor Kensa, which collects heat from underground pipes and transfers it to homes using an individual shoebox ground source...

mSupply, a pioneering North American distributor of appliance, HVAC and plumbing parts and equipment, is pleased to share that Paul Ellis has joined its ranks as Vice President of Commercial Operations. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Paul Ellis is leading the company's customer relationship management system, overseeing development of its self-service branch program and managing oversight of its sales systems. That includes sales training, analytics and reporting, along with in...

NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Will Hummel to Director, Sales Enablement. In this newly created role, Hummel will lead the development and implementation of a strategic sales enablement program designed to equip the sales team with the tools, training, and insights they need to succeed. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between sales strategy and broader business goals, with a focus on delivering greater value to customers and enhancing the overall c...

Carrier Solutions UK has partnered with River Island and installing contractor - Bry-Kol Developments Ltd to deliver a tailored HVAC solution for the retailer’s newly expanded store at The Chimes Shopping Center, Uxbridge.  Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Precise climate control The project involved relocating River Island from a single-level space of 848 sqm t...

The Malco Group, a globally renowned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades based in the Americas, announced the winners of its 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Award. The annual program recognizes outstanding trade professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC technicians The 2025 program recognized five top HVAC technicians from across the U.S.: Edward Lavelle, P...

Air-Con International, a global provider of reliable HVAC solutions, highlights the superior benefits of R32 refrigerant as a core component of its TOSOT product line, delivering advanced heating and cooling for both residential and commercial applications. With a focus on energy efficiency, operating performance, and environmental responsibility, Air-Con International continues to provide innovative climate control solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern customers. TOSOT syste...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth and investment, and take part in a roundtable to discuss their role in Britain’s energy transition. During the visit, the Chancellor met with Kensa representatives and heard about the company’s pioneering approach to clean heat and its investment expansion plans for the next five years. These include ramping up productio...

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, announced the appointment of Vikas Desai as Chief Commercial Officer. Vikas will oversee Infinitum’s commercial efforts and revenue growth. Vikas brings three decades of customer-focused leadership experience to Infinitum, having built and scaled multiple global businesses across the solar energy and technology sectors. Prior to joining Infinitum, Vikas served as Chief Commercial Officer of Maxeon Solar Technologies, where he oversaw...

Victaulic, the global pioneer in mechanical pipe joining, has partnered with renowned mechanical, electrical and HVAC contractor, WS Swift to successfully retrofit and upgrade the HVAC system within an iconic 265,800 sq. ft. office and retail building in the heart of London. This project, carried out over the summer of 2024, involved replacing the existing chillers with cutting-edge air source heat pump systems — all while the building remained fully operational and occupied without...

The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades based in the Americas, has now announced the winners of its 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Award.  The annual program recognizes outstanding trade professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC technicians The 2025 program recognized five top HVAC technicians from across the U.S.: Alex Ivey,...

Carrefour announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with NewPrinces Group regarding the sale of all its operations in Italy. This transaction is part of the strategic review initiated by Carrefour at the beginning of the year. Carrefour Italy (“the Company”) operates a multi-format network of 1,188 stores (including 41 hypermarkets, 315 supermarkets, 820 convenience stores and 12 cash & carry outlets), and generated gross sales of €4.2bn in 2024, r...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Gerald Johnson has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 23, 2025. Gerald Johnson is the retired Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, of General Motors, where he led the company's global manufacturing operations, labor relations, and sustainable workplace practices. Roles of increasing responsibility Over the course of his career, spanning more than 40 years at GM, h...

Intelligent power management company - Eaton is adding a new clean energy project to drive carbon reduction at its operations in Wisconsin, advancing its commitment to achieve net-zero operations by 2050. The joint project with We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, and Eaton will help strengthen energy security, deliver cost-effective power to the grid, and reduce Eaton’s carbon footprint at five locations in Wisconsin, where the company conducts research and makes electrical inf...

Hans Steenbeek, owner of the installation company - A1 Montage in Barneveld, Netherlands, was surprised at how his customer - Marinde from Amsterdam found him: not through traditional advertising, but via an AI search. The query: underfloor heating with just 20 mm panel thickness, ready for direct tiling. The result: Uponor Siccus 16 – and an installation company in the Amsterdam region. It did not take long for the system to be put in place in Marinde’s kitchen, perfectly aligned w...

The Johnson Controls Building Analytics for Sustainability and Health Center at Clemson University will provide funding for two research projects aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing energy usage in buildings. Located in the Watt Family Innovation Center, the center serves as a multidisciplinary hub for outreach, innovation, education, research and the development of student talent in the building operations industry. Johnson Controls has committed $1 million in funding for rese...

Associates from Oatey Co., a globally renowned manufacturer in the plumbing industry, volunteered for the third consecutive year at the 'Let’s Build Construction Careers' Camp for Girls, held June 18 at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) in Canfield, Ohio, USA. As a returning sponsor, Oatey developed and delivered a hands-on plumbing training designed to introduce campers to real-world skills and career opportunities in the trades. Exposure to high-demand careers The...

MILWAUKEE® introduces the M18 FUEL™ Steel Pipe Cutter, the first solution truly optimized for cutting steel pipe on the job. Optimized for residential service plumbing and mechanical contractors, this steel pipe cutter delivers outstanding productivity by providing the easiest, consistent clean cuts, the fastest cut-to-connection process, and controlled cuts on both installed and new pipes. The M18 FUEL™ steel pipe cutter sets a new standard in steel pipe installa...