Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) News & Trends

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of rubber insulation products, is pleased to announce its participation in the Big 5 Expo 2024, where it will unveil its latest Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)-approved product line, including the widely recognized Gulf-O-Flex brand. This marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global expansion. Rubber World Industry is proud to be the nonpareil EPD-approved HVAC&...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality insulation products, is excited to announce that it will be showcasing its latest range of acoustic insulation solutions during the Big 5 Expo 2024, which is set to take place from 26th – 29th November, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE. The Big 5 Expo, recognized as the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, provides an ideal platform for industries to introduce the...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability customers trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the lates...

SODECA has announced, on European Radon Day, the launch of a new micro-learning session focused on ventilation solutions to mitigate radon concentrations in indoor spaces. The session will take place on Tuesday, 19th November, at 11 a.m. (UTC/GMT +1), online, with free registration available for anyone interested. The session will be led by Carlos Martínez, an Environmental Engineer and Head of Training and Knowledge Transfer at SODECA.  microlearning sessions SODECA’s micro...

Blended Products, experts in specialty chemicals and gases, has become a distributor of Delta-T, an advanced surfactant that significantly enhances the efficiency of water-based heating and cooling systems. Delta-T Delta-T is a liquid additive, utilizing a patented formula developed by chemicals firm SafeSol following 15 years of research. It works by reducing the surface tension of water, which allows water within a heating or cooling system to reach a much greater surface area of heat...

The AHR Expo (International  Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) today announced the winners of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. Winners are chosen annually in ten industry categories, representing the most innovative products and technologies in the market.  Innovation Awards “To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor within our industry,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. “We are thrilled to highlight the dedication of manufacturers...

Marcone Group (Marcone), one of the renowned North American distributors of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool and spa parts and equipment, is excited to announce the appointment of Asterios Satrazemis as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 30. With a proven track record of driving transformational growth, Satrazemis spearheads Marcone’s next chapter of expansion and customer-centric innovation. Asterios Satrazemis Asterios Satraze...

Danfoss is proud to announce that their BOCK HGX56 CO2 T compressor has been named the winner in the Refrigeration category of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies that will be showcased at 2025 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo 2025) in the categories of Building Automation; Cooling; Sustainable Solutions; Heating; indoor air quality; plumbing; refr...

Bluewater, a globally renowned innovator of water purification and beverage solutions for home, work, and lay, has unveiled its latest hyper-efficient purifier exclusively designed to provide immediate access to clean drinking water in disaster situations. This Emergency Water Station for humanitarian and disaster relief situations is being promoted as the world's most compact and powerful 3-stage purifier, able to deliver up to 99% water purity to thousands of people daily, even from the most...

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) has made further advances on its journey towards carbon-neutral operations, adding Hutchinson and Zella-Mehlis to its range of manufacturing locations that have reached carbon-neutral status (scope 1 and 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption.  sustainable water solutions Thomas Fuhr, Chief Technology Officer at GF Building Flow Solutions, said, "GF Building Flow Solutio...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of its new YORK® Mission Critical Vertical Computer Room Air Handler (MCV CRAH), engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable data center technology. Data centers are one of the fastest-growing areas of new construction around the world. Ensuring they remain efficient and sustainable is critical. The new MCV CRAH is specifically designed to support rapid data center expansion, wh...

The HVAC and Cleanroom market in the ASEAN region is projected to experience substantial growth over the next several years, fueled by infrastructure development, an increase in residential and commercial construction, and stringent environmental regulations. Governments in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam are setting ambitious targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, creating a conducive environment for HVAC and cleanroom manufacturers and service...

Ameren line workers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 40th annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, later this week. The event, often coined as the ‘Lineman Olympics’, will take place on Oct. 19 and offers line workers from around the world the opportunity to compete in events based on the common tasks performed by journeymen line workers and apprentices. Ameren line workers at the ‘Lineman Olympics’ Ameren Illinois is sending 12 lin...

Supermarkets are a pivotal part of communities worldwide – but they also account for a substantial amount of energy consumption. Danfoss reimagined energy-efficient food retail in its first-ever integrated Danfoss Smart Store and Application Development Center, which opened in 2023 in Nordborg, Denmark. The store features cutting-edge technology and off-the-shelf solutions for reducing energy consumption, food loss, and carbon footprint, exemplifying Danfoss’ journey towards a net-z...

DEJONG, operating as a stand-alone business unit within Rheem® Global Water, has begun construction on a new manufacturing facility in Prešov, Slovakia. The future manufacturing site will have an eventual capacity of one million tanks per year and serve as a strategically located hub to meet the growing demand for hot water tanks across Europe. DEJONG DEJONG is a globally renowned manufacturer of stainless-steel hot water tanks DEJONG is a globally renowned manufacturer of stainle...

Rheem Manufacturing (Rheem) announced the completed acquisition of Nortek Global HVAC (NGH) from Madison Industries. NGH, founded in 1919, is a globally renowned manufacturer of heating and cooling products serving the residential and manufactured housing markets. NGH now part of Rheem’s Global Air Division With this acquisition, Nortek Global HVAC (NGH) is now part of Rheem’s Global Air Division. “Like Rheem, NGH has a people-first culture, a true commitment to its custome...

Temple End Vets is a Buckinghamshire-based group of independent veterinary clinics operating in High Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Flackwell Heath, Marlow, and Holmer Green. The clinic is long-established and traditionally owned. Temple End Vets first brought in HVAC specialist - SFE Services to maintain and service the air conditioning in its High Wycombe clinic in 2019.  air conditioning Temple End Vets requested SFE Services install air conditioning at its Flackwell Heath branch, as temperat...

Danfoss announced that Rogerio Federici will succeed Ricardo Schneider as the new Head of Danfoss Turbocor® Compressors, effective January 1, 2025. Ricardo Schneider, a recognized pioneer in the HVAC industry, will start a transition to retirement after 32 years with Danfoss and 16 years as President of Danfoss Turbocor. Schneider will remain onboard as an Executive Advisor for Danfoss, ensuring a smooth transition for the business. Rogerio Federici Rogerio Federici, currently Head of Sal...

Concluding its first two years of establishment, the local Working Group of Eurovent members and certified manufacturers active in India has elected new Chairpersons to steer the group’s activities for the next two years. Eurovent India members gathered in Mumbai for its Annual Meeting, which was followed by a technical workshop titled ‘Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Solutions’, that welcomed almost 200 professionals from various industries. Energy efficiency in ventilat...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, will host its 21st annual convention at the Dallas Renaissance Hotel in Dallas, on Oct. 21–23, 2024. The conference, entitled 'Lone Star Leadership: Rising Above the Crowd', will feature keynote addresses by Amanda Brinkman, the Creator, Producer and Host of the Emmy-nominated TV show, 'Small Business Revolution', and award-winning Marketi...

Kian Capital-backed Team Air Distributing, a renowned wholesale distributor providing OEM-branded HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors, has been awarded new territories in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area from its OEM partner - American Standard, a division of Trane Technologies. Team Air will open six new branch locations in Northern Georgia and the Metro Atlanta area, beginning with three branches in January 2025 and an additional three branc...

A strong line-up of top apprentices will have their opportunity to shine at the PHCC Educational Foundation’s National Plumbing and HVACR apprentice contests. This two-day competition will take place during CONNECT 2024, October 7-10, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Apprentices' skills and expertise These contests — always a popular attraction on the trade show floor — will highlight the skills and expertise of the nation’s top appre...

CLIMASET s.r.l. Offers the regulation for retarder prover rooms. The control kit is composed of a pCO5+ programmable controller and one or more pGDN user terminals. The program for retarder prover rooms may operate in two different modes: Manual mode, with fixed parameters set by the user, Automatic mode, with programs with four cycles and an infinite maintenance phase. user interface The program manages the room in its entirety, controlling: Cooling, heating, humidifi...

DENSO CORPORATION announced that DENSO Group employees won the gold medal for the "Industrial Mechanics" (representing Japan), silver medal for the "Manufacturing Team Challenge" (representing Japan), "CNC Turning" (representing Thailand), and bronze medal for the "CNC Milling" (representing Vietnam) at the 47th WorldSkills Competition 2024, held Sept. 10-15 in Lyon, France. WorldSkills International Competition DENSO Group sent twenty entrants to the event to compete in eleven skills. Eleven...

DENSO Corporation announced it has decided to transfer all its shares in NiPPA Co., Ltd. (NiPPA), a DENSO group company, to a special purpose company called NiPPA Holdings. NiPPA Holdings’ entire stake is held by a fund operated by Nippon Mirai Holdings Co., Ltd. (NMC). The transfer of all shares of NiPPA held by DENSO (effective September 30, 2024) and the conversion of NiPPA into a wholly owned subsidiary by NiPPA Holdings (effective October 1, 2024) were resolved at NiPPA’s share...

From September 4th to 7th, Geoclima Asia proudly participated in Bangkok RHVAC 2024, one of the world’s premier HVACR events, held at the BITEC Trade & Exhibition Center. The event was a huge success, attracting visitors and professionals from across the globe, eager to explore the latest technological innovations. Particular attention was drawn to the Circlemiser, the chiller featuring microchannel cylindrical condensers, that continues to impress with its increased heat ex...

The new range of GLD Small series gas sensors has been designed for: comply with EN 378 and F-GAS standards, avoid downtime or significant economic damage due to poor conservation of food, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, provide for continuous monitoring of the environment where the refrigeration units are located, ensure the safety of people who are in the proximity of the unit. Modbus RTU RS-485 serial The ra...

CLIMASET s.r.l. offers the T, H, and IAQ CAREL sensors for offices, houses, shopping malls, and wherever there is a need to monitor building indoor air quality. With these sensors, it is possible to measure: Temperatures and relative humidities, Carbon dioxide levels, VOC levels, also known as volatile organic compounds, PM2.5 and PM10 levels, are also known as particulates. The probes could show the current value using a display or they can share the value with other de...

From many years of experience in the world of humidification, CLIMASET s.r.l. offers complete solutions for the management of steam baths of any size and type: autonomous immersed electrode steam generators; resistance/gas humidifiers; active temperature/humidity probes; electronic controls with ad hoc developed applications; customized touch user interfaces; accessories and spare parts such as nozzles, tubes, and spare cylinders. The humidifiers Steam humidifiers are the h...

Hot on the heels of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, a young engineer from the UK is aiming to fly the flag at the 'Skills Olympics' in France, with continued backing from Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Luke Haile, a refrigeration technician from Lightfoot Defence, will represent the UK at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon (10-15 September) on equipment supplied by Fujitsu in France, having completed his training on similar kit donated by Fujitsu in the UK. UK-RACHPSkills UK gold medal...