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The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) returned to Chicago for a lively week of learning, reconnecting, perusing, and demoing everything new coming to market in HVACR. Notable topics included all things decarbonization from equipment on the floor to discussions in education programming refrigerant regulation updates, the heat pump resurgence, and the unveiling of many new products that are shaping the path forward for HVACR.  Driving business &ld...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) 2024 Innovation Awards call for entries is open. Entries will be accepted through July 25, 2023. The competition, held annually, looks to honor the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies to be featured on the floor in Chicago’s McCormick Place on January 22-24, 2024. Exhibitors with a signed contract are encouraged to submit new or upgraded products. 2024 innovation awards  ...

Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive skilled trades training, has joined forces with Lenoir Community College (LCC) to advance the mission of Centro Educativo Latino, its workforce development program, and increase access to the nation’s first North American Technician Excellence (NATE) HVAC certification hybrid program in Spanish. Technical education offerings Students can get online 3D simulation and VR training from Interplay, presented entirely in Spanish. This initiative...

Musanadah Facilities Management, a full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. cloud platform Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customize and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience and gain a single-pane glass view of its entire portfolio operations.  The collaboration signifies M...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.This collaboration aims to enhance energy flexibility in HVAC and refrigeration systems by unlocking benefits for the food retail sector with the Automated Demand Response (Auto-DR) solution. Energy efficiency The food retail industry is transforming through digitali...

Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, is introducing, and now taking orders for, its new state-of-the-art commercial liquid desiccant air conditioner, ArctiDry, at this week's AHR Expo in Chicago. The company is showcasing the product with its patented technology at its booth S7996. "Mojave's ArctiDry technology sets new standards in efficiency and addresses critical environmental challenges," said Phil Farese, CEO, Mojave. "We're crea...

With energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation continue to trend in commercial building design and construction, Uponor is responding with valuable resources and solutions that will help engineers design more efficient, sustainable buildings that can provide greater performance and longevity, while also minimizing risk. Uponor Academy for Engineers The first resource, Uponor Academy for Engineers, is an online webinar series that helps professionals build their knowledge base,...

Family Danz, a family-owned heating and air conditioning company in Albany, recently announced the opening of nominations for their Heat for Heroes furnace giveaway. Family Danz has extended an invitation for the public to nominate active duty military members, Veterans or surviving spouses to win a new high-efficiency gas furnace. The nominations are open until Monday, February 5, and the winning recipient will be chosen via a random drawing and announced on Monday, February 12. To be nominat...

Belimo demonstrated substantial sales growth in a year characterized by inflation pressures, rising interest rates, and slowing business momentum in the construction industry. In 2023, net sales grew 7.2% in local currencies and 1.4% in Swiss francs to CHF 858.8 million. The Americas market region reported impressive results with a sales growth of 7.7% in local currencies. This follows an extraordinary previous year in which Belimo was able to gain significant market share due to delive...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced that its ArctiDry pilot program units have surpassed ten thousand hours of runtime.  The units have recorded uptime of more than 96% and real-time data from the pilot units reveals that the dehumidification capacity represents 116% of the product design specification.   ArctiDry “Our commercial air conditioning system, ArctiDry, is outperforming expectations in all of our installations,&rdq...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, informed and inspired 400 business pioneers at SPARK 2024, the ultimate training and networking event for contractors. The third annual SPARK event, held from Jan. 9 to Jan. 12, 2024, in Savannah, Georgia, USA, presented contractors, distributors, and other home service professionals with opportunities to connect with industry pioneers, enhance their leadership skills, an...

The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is encouraging heating engineers to ensure that condensate discharge pipes are installed correctly, and that any installations are upgraded where they have a risk of freezing in extreme cold weather. condensate discharge pipe With cold temperatures predicted across Europe, some households could experience issues related to the condensate discharge pipe freezing and become blocked with ice. While it is the responsibility of a heating engineer to...

In the dynamic world of facility management, optimizing energy consumption is paramount for both environmental sustainability and cost-effectiveness. HVAC systems play a pivotal role in maintaining comfortable environments. However, their energy usage can vary significantly based on geographic locations in the United States.  impact and Recommendations In this article, Pure Air Controls delves into the nuances of HVAC energy consumption in commercial buildings and explores the impact of...

Major heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier - TG Lynes has launched a new website, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts and order products for next-day delivery. TG Lynes has invested in a fresh online platform that offers its Trade Account customers modern, round-the-clock methods to place and manage their orders. Availability, delivery, convenience  Andrew Ingram, Managing Director of TG Lynes, said, “We are renowned for our industry-leading st...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in autonomous building technology, announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) to deliver its cutting-edge AI-driven solution to AWS customers in the public and private commercial and retail real estate sectors. The APN is a global community of AWS partners that leverages programs, expertise, and resources to build, market, and sell customer offerings. scalability and flexibility “With AWS at the core of our AI-driven...

Marcone, a North American distributor of home and commercial kitchen appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and pool and spa repair parts and equipment, announced the addition of Curtis Lenoard to its executive team. Roles and responsibilities As Vice President of Supply Chain, Curtis Lenoard will be instrumental in shaping the future of Marcone, which has grown to more than $2 billion in sales with 200 locations and 2,000 employees since 2021. He is tasked with creating a center of excellence within Ma...

Interplay Learning, the globally renowned provider of immersive skilled trades training, confirmed its position as the preferred provider for comprehensive, forward-thinking training in 2023, with a series of notable new offerings and achievements, including the launch of the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. training, workforce development “We made enormous strides in serving the urgent training and workforce development needs of the skilled tr...

Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at CES 2024 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help optimize the way commercial buildings sense and securely control energy consumption. smart energy solutions According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings' operations contribute to 30 percent of global final energy consumption and 26 percent of global energy-related emissions, so decisions will significantly impact future energy use and potential savings....

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is pleased to announce that Trane® has been named the top residential HVAC brand in Lifestory Research’s America’s Most Trusted® study for 10 consecutive years. Lifestory research survey For its America’s Most Trusted study, Lifestory Research surveyed more than 9,000 Americans who were actively shopping for an HVAC system between January and December 2023.  Achieving the highest Net Trust Quotient score (116.4) am...

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigerant products, and XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, are transforming the possibilities of field service technology through a new strategic relationship. AI- and data-driven solution Together, Daikin and XOi are working to revolutionize the way technicians interact with tech...

Trane® - by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator has expanded its commercial manufacturing operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, opening a third facility focused on producing air-cooled chillers for the fast-growing data center and high-tech markets. The demand for these products is forecast to grow by approximately 20% by 2027.  facility expansion “We are proud to expand our presence in the Grand Rapids area and deepen our commitment to being a destination employer f...

Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has added a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy-duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as forecourts, carparks, highways and any surface or structure requiring efficient linear drainage. A shallow-depth injection molded D400 linear unit manufactured with high recycled plastic content, Durachannel 160’s monol...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and TVs within the connected home ecosystem announced the release of its HCA Energy Management Specification 1.0 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Jan. 9-12, 2024. HCA Energy Management “HCA Energy Management is based on the principle that appliance manufacturers like those involved in the Home Connect...

The owners of globally renowned HVAC specialist - Campbell West have gone back to the future to strengthen the company’s workforce and air-conditioning offer. Steven Campbell and Daniel West left school to become apprentice plumbers and now they have shown their continued faith in the training system with a £10,000 investment in two members of their team. certified F-Gas engineers In a move that underlines Campbell West’s commitment to the development of its personnel, two m...

Danfoss A/S has acquired ENFOR’s district energy software business, with plans to scale its advanced AI-driven energy efficiency optimization worldwide, to enable the decarbonization of cities. Danfoss has acquired ENFOR’s district energy software and will bring the solutions to the global market under the Danfoss Leanheat® suite of sustainable heating and cooling solutions. Leanheat® solution The Danfoss Leanheat® solution combines cutting-edge technology,...

The change negotiations in Vaisala’s Weather and Environment business area in Finland have been concluded. Vaisala started the change negotiations in November to reshape the operations and organization in the Weather and Environment business area in Finland. The changes support the execution of the Weather and Environment business area’s strategy and performance priorities. investments and profitability The aim is to continue efforts to improve the profitability of businesses op...

Due to the increasing concentration of greenhouse gas emissions despite the growth and deployment of renewable energy sources in electricity generation, hydrogen holds promise to significantly reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, including long-haul transport, steel and iron, cement, and chemicals. Hydrogen Hydrogen combusts and releases energy without making carbon dioxide, making it an emissions-free source of energy. This can help to strengthen national energy security...

Just in time for the holiday season, Don Kuhl, a Phoenix native, Air Force Veteran, and Civil Servant received a fantastic gift: a brand-new air conditioning unit installed at his childhood home, currently undergoing renovation. This past November, the public voted and selected Don Kuhl as the winner of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning's 8th Annual Military Hero Giveaway. "This installation couldn't have come at a better time, especially as we prepare to celebrate the holidays. Th...

To support HVAC and building services professionals in meeting the latest thermal performance guidance, stone wool insulation manufacturer - ROCKWOOL has released its Guide to BS 5422:2023. The new brochure clarifies recent changes to BS 5422, the technical guidance document covering thermal insulation of building services, and is available to download. BS 5422:2023 BS 5422:2023 presents updated specification recommendations for effective thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, and other bu...