RAC News & Trends

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, recently hosted its Bet on Yourself conference in Las Vegas, where it introduced its new president, honored award recipients and presented the organization’s new annual magazine. Current Women in HVACR Executive Board Vice President, Jane Sidebottom was named as the group’s new President for the upcoming year. She is the Preside...

REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centered around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Center in London, UK. The Next Level Heat Networks workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-carbon heat networks, panel discussions, and a chance to network with industry experts.  Implementation of low-carbon solutions The implementation of low-carbon solutions will be pivotal in achieving net zero, which is why REHAU remains c...

Danfoss will exhibit its broad portfolio of technologies that increase data center uptime and reliability at SuperComputing 2025, November 18-20, in St. Louis, Missouri. At booth 2237, Danfoss will showcase its high-performance HVAC components, fluid conveyance products for liquid cooling systems, variable frequency drives, and other power distribution solutions under the theme, “You run the data. We keep it cool.” Energy-efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations D...

Watts has announced its Q4 training focus on “Labor Saving Drains,” with courses designed to equip contractors with the technical expertise and product knowledge needed to deliver smarter, more efficient jobsite performance. Specific training, through December 2025, will spotlight drainage innovations such as BLÜCHER® Push-Fit stainless-steel systems, trench and roof drain solutions, and other technologies designed to streamline installation and maintenance. Trai...

Despite 80% of UK homeowners saying they care about climate change, heat pump adoption in UK homes remains critically low, with only 6% making the switch. According to Mitsubishi Electric’s latest report, Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch, one of the biggest barriers isn't technology or awareness, but the cost of electricity.  Average household electricity bill For many UK households, switching to a heat pump isn’t a question of willingness, but the affordability of electri...

WorkHero, the AI-powered back office for small HVAC contractors, announced a $5 million seed round led by Navitas Capital, with participation from Workshop Ventures, York IE, and several strategic angels, including a former ServiceTitan executive. Small HVAC business owners are drowning in paperwork. Data from a recent survey that WorkHero conducted with HVAC School shows that small HVAC business owners spend over 20 hours per week on administrative tasks. Legacy...

A-Gas, a globally renowned company in responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, offered its Rapid Recovery® services in the cleanup of Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.  With a Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte, North Carolina, A-Gas is poised to provide the region with on-site refrigerant recoveries as needed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Rapid Recovery Team collected refrigerant from big-box stores that experienced damage from the storm, minimizin...

CAREL invites professionals involved in the development and design of HVAC/R solutions to join the free webinar “STone Virtual Loop – Advanced emulation tool for HVAC/R software development”, scheduled for 2 December 2025 at 4 pm CET. The 45-minute session, held in English, will demonstrate how virtual emulation can make development teams’ work more efficient and improve the quality of results. During the webinar, Matteo Galenda, CAREL Application Specialist HVAC Re...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, announced several new tools making their debut at METALCON 2025, including new Drip Edge Folding Tools, expanded hex sizes for the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, and the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter. “At The Malco Group, our mission is to create innovative solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of metal roofing and buildi...

Prima Power, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, showcases its advanced combination of punching and laser cutting technologies through two machines: the Combi Genius and the Combi Sharp. The Combi Genius is a next-generation punch-laser combination machine that redefines flexibility, productivity, and efficiency. Designed to meet the demands of modern manufacturing, it integrates high-speed punching and precise fiber laser cutting within a single, compact footprint &m...

A renowned plumbing and heating training provider is embracing the green energy revolution by unveiling a new name and specialist qualifications focusing on sustainable technologies. Smart Gas has announced it has been renamed Smart Energy in recognition of the changing face of the industry and the move towards more sustainable energy sources. Level 3 Low-Carbon Heat Pump The growing training provider also revealed the introduction of a Level 3 Low Carbon Heat Pump Engineer Apprenticeship, ai...

YORK®, a premium brand part of the Bosch Home Comfort Group, has passed and exceeded the laboratory testing phase of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge for its rooftop unit (RTU). YORK developed an innovative, all-electric 15-ton heat pump, which allows for simultaneous compressor and electric heating to provide comfortable performance down to -10°F, while also minimizing the use of electric resistance heating. As a result, it helps to impr...

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative pioneer in intelligent buildings, announced an expansion of its Resense line of sensors and interfaces that create smarter, more dynamic spaces. The company’s award-winning product, Resense Move, introduced in 2024, is joined by a new line of Resense Air products. The expanded line strengthens the company’s position in redefining how spaces adapt and respond to the needs of occupants. Together with Resense Move, Resense Air empowers occ...

Is it possible to engineer a sense of peace? That’s the challenge the development team behind Velvære has set for themselves. Velvære is a Park City, UT luxury development, which debuted its first residence in 2024. It’s named for the Norwegian concept of well-being, a way of life the entire community is built to promote and embody. Velvære “Velvære” includes not just personal satisfaction, but a sense of connection to nature; the practice of gi...

This National Manufacturing Day, Ziehl-Abegg, Inc. proudly celebrates the skilled, passionate individuals who bring innovation to life every day on the factory floor. From machinists and engineers to production leads and apprentices, the Winston-Salem team has played a pivotal role in making 2025 the company’s strongest year yet, hiring 178 manufacturing jobs, earning multiple global sales awards, and achieving record-breaking growth month after month. Ziehl-Abegg’s North American...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced its new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutters. Designed for metal construction professionals, Malco’s new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter (TSPC1) is the newest innovation in the TurboShear® line, built to handle tough jobs with confidence and deliver long-term performance without compromise. TurboShear® Rotary...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in sustainable refrigeration solutions, announced the return of its Mobile Training Unit (MTU) to North America in 2025. The MTU provides hands-on training in transcritical sustainable refrigeration systems, helping original equipment manufacturers (OEM), contractors, and retailers achieve their sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements. Equipped with live systems and trainer stations, the MTU offers immersive experiences designed to build confidence a...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been celebrated with a sweep of prestigious recognitions spotlighting its outstanding workplace culture and forward-thinking innovation. TIME, Fortune, Forbes, 3BL, and Glassdoor have all named Trane Technologies among this year’s best companies and workplaces. In just this month alone, Trane Technologies has been recognized in: TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the third consecutive year; Fortune’s list of...

During Climate Week NYC, Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced it has been named to Fortune's 2025 Change the World list, which recognizes companies delivering positive impact through business strategies. "Being named to Fortune's Change the World list affirms our purpose of enhancing the lives we live and the world we share," said David Gitlin, Chairman and CEO, Carrier, adding "This recognition reflects the passion of our nearly 50...

Baxi, part of the BDR Thermea Group, has announced the appointment of Alstom MD - Jason Baldock as the new Managing Director (MD) for Baxi UK & Ireland.  This follows the news that outgoing MD and Dutch national, Jan Rijnen has relocated to head up sister BDR company - Remeha, covering the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) region. Jan will continue to be responsible for Baxi UK&I until Jason joins on October 1st.  Prior roles of Jason  Jason oversaw numerous...

Wilo has bolstered its support for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sector with the appointment of Lee Green as National Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Lee brings over 20 years’ experience in the HVAC industry with him, including stints at some of the nation’s largest merchants and manufacturers. indoor climate solutions Lee Green has specialized in business development, account management, and strategic sales leadership In this time, Lee Green has specialized in...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced two groundbreaking developments: AI Control and ARIA, leveraging advanced technology to keep customers at the forefront of building optimization and energy management. “We’ve conducted hundreds of thousands of energy audits in commercial buildings and most operate about 30% inefficiently,” said Holly Paeper, President, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies, adding “Through our purpose-built AI solutions for...

The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) has released a 2025 report, which warns that building emissions remain one of the key roadblocks towards net-zero targets. Between 2018 and 2023, annual CO₂ cuts from the sector were about 16.5 million tons: and it has to double by 2030, the study says. The report points to stalled renovations as the main cause. Only 1% of buildings are upgraded each year, while deep retrofits reach just 0.2-0.3% of the existing stock. At the same time, embodie...

Eurovent is proud to announce codeBIM as a Silver Sponsor of the EUROVENT SUMMIT 2025. Join them on 24-26 September, in Prague, under the forward-looking theme #ManufacturingForTomorrow. codeBIM develops trusted industry 4.0 solutions for manufacturers in the construction industry that help grow business, strengthen brand preference, and open the door to bigger projects. 3D BIM model generator codeBIM will showcase its latest developments in BIM-based data management, cloud collaboration Wit...

SmartAC.com has unveiled its newest evolution: the HVAC industry's first truly all-in-one membership retention and growth platform. For decades, contractors have been trapped in a cycle of re-buying the same customers year after year through expensive advertising and search. This enhanced SmartAC solution breaks that cycle by not only streamlining customer membership management, but also integrating powerful digital marketing, automated review generation, and multi-channel customer acquisition...

Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced it is the first HVAC original equipment manufacturer to complete the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building HVAC Technology Challenge laboratory validation in the 10–14-ton rooftop heat pump category. The Carrier system met or exceeded all challenge requirements, including heating capacity and energy efficiency test standards — delivering 100% heating capacity at...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, rang the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Opening Bell® to celebrate its fifth year as a focused climate company with a purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. The company and its historic brands have been represented on the New York Stock Exchange for more than a century, symbolizing endurance, growth and transformation in the global marketplace. Annual revenue growth rate Trane Technologies has delivered...

Eurovent has released a Recommendation on AHU controls in Building Automation under the revised EPBD, outlining how integrated systems support compliance, enable monitoring, and optimize energy use. The recommendation outlines the capability of available AHU control systems to foster objectives of Directive 2024/1275, Recast EPBD, in a technically and economically feasible way. It provides recommendations on specific requirements to be implemented in the transposition of the Directive by M...

Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive skilled trades training, announces its partnership with Modigent, a national pioneer in next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions, to support the launch of a Plumbing and HVAC Apprenticeship Program. This initiative will offer Modigent employees flexible, high-impact training to build real-world skills and support long-term career development in the trades. Interplay Learning’s Program Modigent is de...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced five new models of S&H circulators (H-32, H-41, S-25, S-35, and S-45/S46). These new circulators include a 1/3 hp ECM motor that saves 20% on energy. All S&H circulators are available in a permanently lubricated, maintenance-free design. Energy-efficient ECM motor Commenting on the release of the new models and the energy-saving ECM motor, Tanvir Rahman, Offering Manager, Standard Building Products, noted: "S&H ECM circulators represent...