Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) News & Trends

Malco Products SBC, one of the nation’s renowned manufacturers of high-quality, American-made tools for professional use, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020. Malco’s history of innovation over the years stems from a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to producing labor-saving tools of lasting quality and performance.  In 1950, Mark Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, started Malco Products in his garage, manufacturing and marketing a pipe crimper for...

Daikin presents the Rebel Applied™ rooftop heating and cooling system at AHR Expo, the pioneer heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) technology showcase. Rebel Applied is the only packaged system to meet ASHRAE’s latest standard for performance in airflow design. Ideal for building retrofits due to its compact and customizable design, Rebel Applied delivers superior comfort, indoor air quality and energy savings.  Fabrication And Automation Technolog...

Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions, has announced its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report which is released, which shows d...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of smart home and security for the home, has announced that the company is starting to build a new, state-of-the-art technical center in Lotte. Resideo’s new technical center With this step, Resideo underscores its commitment to the region. The new technical center will be the working area of ​​various development departments in Lotte, which specialize in measurements and trials of safety devices for global boiler manufacturers. At the start...

Johnson Controls releases the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The study found that 75 percent of surveyed organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology, a 16 percent increase over 2018. The research suggests that sustainability is a key contributor to this increase - 80 percent of organizations with energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals plan to increase investment next year, versus 37 pe...

Enginuity Power Systems has announced that it is proud to be attending the 2020 AHR Expo event in Orlando, Florida, USA and to have the opportunity to inform industry representatives and experts present at the event on the benefits and availability of the revolutionary m-Combined Heat and Power product. Last week in Las Vegas, this product was presented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. The efficient, smart home product was evaluated and decorated by a panel of judges with three (...

RenewAire®, a manufacturer of HVAC and IAQ products, has added a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with integrated refrigeration to its DN Series of outdoor air equipment. The DX-based DN Series DOAS with Integrated Refrigeration (IR) is a modular, flexible design that’s customizable with thousands of configurations available to design engineers. The DN Series DOAS with IR’s renowned static-plate enthalpy cores feature a near-zero exhaust air transfer ratio (EATR) at balanced...

The powerful GLO 150 Upper-Room Germicidal UV Fixture from UV Resources uses an exclusive, high spectral parabolic reflector to maximize the ultraviolet-C (UV-C) energy output offering facility managers greater coverage and lower costs. Designed to guard against airborne bacteria and viruses, the high-output upper-room UV-C fixture is ideal for applications up to 150-square-feet, including primary care examination rooms, treatment suites, dental offices, restrooms or veterinary exam areas. The...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a globally renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced releasing the SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette for residential installations. SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette The new SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette, part of the M-Series product line from METUS, is designed to provide the utmost comfort to homeowners. The Ceiling Cassette is available in 9...

The developers of Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter, Florida, wanted students to have the best possible indoor air quality. They also wanted to provide it in the most energy-efficient manner. Looking for suggestions as to how to make this new school’s HVAC system “green,” Brad Brown of KAMM Consulting, the mechanical engineer for the developer, approached Charles Eno, sales engineer for Florida Air Conditioning Distributors. High-efficiency air-to-air ERV Eno immedia...

DENSO Corporation expresses its deepest sympathy to all those who have been affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. DENSO Group companies, including DENSO (CHINA) INVESTMENT, are donating a one million CNY (approximately US$145,000) through the Red Cross Society of China to support the recovery.

NevadaNano has announced the release of the Molecular Property Spectrometer - MPS A2L refrigerant gas sensors, available in two packaging options. The A2L IS sensor is safety certified and hardened for industrial applications, while the A2L Mini sensor has the same performance specifications of its bigger brother, but is specifically engineered for residential applications. Due to emerging state regulations, which require a phase-down of HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), more states are requiring cons...

Reliable Controls has announced that MACH-ProView and MACH-ProView LCD controllers are now available with an optional volatile organic compound sensor. MACH-ProView devices are powerful, elegant, freely programmable BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC) that allow users to monitor and control the comfort and energy of any space. In addition to being a BACnet Building Controller, the MACH-ProView LCD is listed as a BACnet Operator Display (B-OD) that provides a plenitude of attractive, high-resoluti...

Formed in 1974, Airedale International is a British manufacturer and globally renowned company in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high efficiency cooling solutions, with offices in three continents and customers in over 60 countries. Airedale provides complete thermal solutions that encompass precision air conditioning and IT cooling systems, chillers, condensers/dry coolers and air handling units.  Digitalization and connectivity Digitalization, big data and connectivity are...

Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the VT8600 room controllers are a cost-effective alternative to direct digital controls to control roof top units, heat pumps, and indoor air quality applications. They dramatically reduce project delivery cost at the installation and commissioning phases, by combining the controller and room sensor function into a single device, and enabling control sequence configuration without any programming. Commissioning can be done from the device&rsqu...

Biasi will be exhibiting at the very popular HVAC industry event, Installer2020 exhibition, slated to take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, United Kingdom. The exhibition which was normally slated to run from the 12th to 14th May (now postponed to 1st Dec to 3rd Dec, 2020 in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic spread) will be showcasing Biasi’s latest range of products and Pro-Fit installer loyalty scheme. The company’s area sales managers will be on hand to meet both install...

NSITEXE, Inc., a group company of DENSO Corporation that develops and sells high-performance semiconductor IPs, has completed the development of the DR1000C, the first data flow processor (DFP) product, and started selling the product today. NSITEXE will exhibit the DR1000C at the 12th Automotive World - International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo to be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 17, 2020 (booth No....

The RLM Xtreme System from UV Resources offers installing contractors all of the UV-C lamp performance, monitoring and safety components in a single order. The multiple-SKU RLM Xtreme System streamlines ordering and provides facility managers and HVAC contractors with all of the elements necessary to install a comprehensive HVACR efficiency solution. HVACR equipment Designed for mid-to-large volume HVACR equipment, the Remote Lamp Mount (RLM) germicidal system offers the industry’s highe...

ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has announced hosting a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction on its new global headquarters renovation project. The event marked the beginning of the renovation on a two-story building, located at 180 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States of America. The project is expected to be completed by late summer, with ASHRAE’s approximately 125 person staff scheduled...

The requirement to save energy often leads to the installation of larger air handling units, which in turn results in lower airflow velocities. It is, therefore, necessary to change the measurement principle in order to measure even very small volume flows. Another issue often encountered at the installation site is space or the lack of it. This is why development efforts have to aim at products that are fairly easy and safe to install and provide good measurement results. With these goals in...

The FKS-EU and FKA-EU fire dampers have been providing safety in buildings for many years. TROX now presents the successor of these successful dampers, the FKA2-EU. The new model impresses thanks to a whole range of new developments and possibilities. First and foremost, dimensions can be freely selected. This means that the customer can freely configure the fire damper down to the millimeter. The FKA2-EU is thus suitable for every conceivable installation situation. Despite the individual desi...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the appointment of Levi Tully, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, CLCP, to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In January 2020, Levi will move from his current position as Manager of Application Engineering to take on new responsibilities as EVP of Sales, where he will inspire sales teams in their important goal of cultivating the excellence of Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer locations around the world. Building automation industry “I am honored...

K9s for Warriors received a special gift just in time for the holidays that will make its facilities healthier and safer. Fresh Aire UV gifted the charity organization 14 new air purification systems for its training facility, Camp K9 located at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA. “To receive a gift like this during the holidays for us means the world to us,” said Greg Wells, a veteran and K9s for Warriors Manager of Programs, adding “Not just as an employee but the organization...

Each year tens of thousands of HVAC, Plumbing and Energy professionals gather at the AHR Expo to learn about new products, services and standards being introduced to their respective trades. Pure Air Control Services, Inc. will be highlighting their indoor air quality expertise and propriety HVAC restoration services at the show in Booth 5671. AHR Expo 2020 will be held on February 3-5 at the Orange County Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida. Each division of Pure Air Control Services w...

When it comes to business opportunities, the potential upside for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions is huge. It’s expected to be a $15 billion market by 2022. Many technicians are unsure of how to best address air quality issues with homeowners, which can cause some HVAC companies to miss out on significant new revenues. The Resideo AirCycle Program is here to change everything – starting with the conversations that techs have with homeowners about their home’s air quality....

AAON, Inc. a manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that it has been recognized by 2020 Women on Boards as an Oklahoma “W” Company for having 20% or more company board seats held by women. AAON’s 8-member board of directors includes 2 women, or 25%. Campaign to Increase women on U.S. company boards We are committed to hiring, retaining and promoting a diverse workforce while advancing a culture of inclusion” 2020 Women on Boards is a non-profit campaig...

Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with Ad Hoc Electronics, globally renowned manufacturer of Illumra controls. Ad Hoc Electronics is an innovative wireless control solutions provider with products that are very complementary to HVAC and lighting controls. Illumra wireless control peripherals Based on EnOcean technology, Illumra wireless control peripherals include light switches, relays, 0-10 V dimming drivers, temperature sensors, occupancy sensor...

Global Filter has announced that it will expand its manufacturing footprint into a new facility in Caderousse, France. This expansion will augment Global Filter’s supply chain, allowing the company to more closely partner with its customers across Europe and provide faster service times. Reducing CO2 footprint On-continent production will also significantly reduce Global Filter’s CO2 footprint with streamlined material transportation. The transition is already underway, and Global...

What they know about indoor environments Indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Learn More. Low outdoor air ventilation rates result in health risks to building occupants A primary cause of indoor moisture problems is moisture laden outdoor air entering the building Conditioning the outdoor air can represent 40% of an HVAC system’s capacity! What they Know About Building Ventilation Higher outdoor air rates not only improve occupant health, but also increas...

Following are the details about indoor environments: Indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Learn More. Low outdoor air ventilation rates result in health risks to building occupants A primary cause of indoor moisture problems is moisture laden outdoor air entering the building Conditioning the outdoor air can represent 40% of an HVAC system’s capacity! Building ventilation About building ventilation: Higher outdoor air rates not only improve occupant heal...