Terminals and Splices News & Trends

Daikin Europe NV introduces Madoka Plus, its next-generation Madoka controller that redefines simplicity, comfort and energy-efficient control for commercial environments. With an elegant and compact design, intuitive touchscreen navigation and future-ready smart features, this award-winning controller marks the next evolution in Daikin’s control solutions. Madoka Plus was unveiled during the Climatización y Refrigeración trade fair in Madrid (from 18-20 November). Intuitiv...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of Metasys 15.0, its flagship open building automation system. Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, Metasys 15.0 delivers unmatched scalability, built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimize building performance, ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization. New features include support for up to 1,000 IP dev...

Surface Igniter, LLC, a global innovator in hot surface ignition technologies, is proud to highlight the DS022KX Flat Igniter, a trusted component designed to deliver dependable ignition performance for a wide variety of appliances. As a reliable replacement for Electrolux part 5303935066 and multiple other OEM part numbers, this igniter stands out in the appliance, OEM, facilities, food service, and maintenance repair markets.  Engineered with a flat blade style, the DS022KX Flat Ign...

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...

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...

FLIR, together with Extech Instruments, announces the launch of several new products designed to give professionals smarter, faster, and more reliable ways to tackle inspections, diagnostics, and environmental testing. From underground plumbing inspections to refrigerant leak detection and air and water quality analysis, these new solutions extend Flir and Extech’s commitment to delivering rugged, accurate, and user-friendly tools for professionals across industries. FLIR VS80 High-Perfo...

Trafag, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-accuracy measurement devices, highlights the NAT 8252 Industrial Pressure Transmitter, designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial monitoring and control systems. With its ultra-compact design, fully welded stainless steel construction, and broad customization options, the NAT 8252 delivers a powerful combination of performance, reliability, and adaptability. NAT 8252 Industrial Pressure Transmitter Engineered with Trafag’s robus...

Housecall Pro has launched AI-powered, hands-free invoicing within its pioneering home services software platform. With simple voice commands, field technicians in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other skilled trades can now generate and send invoices—eliminating manual entry and accelerating payments. “Every minute you spend on paperwork is a minute you're not earning money or serving customers," said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro Co-Founder and SVP of Innovation. "We built th...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has announced its fall schedule of BDR University (BDRU) courses, designed to equip contractors with the tools and strategies they need to operate their businesses more efficiently and profitably. These live, interactive virtual training courses are open to business owners and managers as well as installers, sales teams, technicians and dispatchers from the HVAC, plumbing...

The Sensaphone® Sentry monitoring system gives facility managers peace of mind by keeping a constant watch on HVACR performance and environmental conditions. Operating 24/7, the cellular-based device tracks up to five key factors, including temperature, humidity, water leaks, power status, and more, making it ideal for HVACR, boiler, chiller, and cold storage applications. Sensaphone Sentry system The Sensaphone Sentry system enables proactive equipment protection through early detection...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced additions to its popular C-RHEX line, including C-RHEX drivers and C-RHEX SAWTOOTH in 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch hex sizes. The new models offer trade professionals more options to quickly and easily install and remove fasteners commonly used on commercial sites. With the addition of 3/8” and 7/16” hex sizes to Ma...

NIBCO INC. introduces its PressACR® 1 3/8” OD jaw that is compatible with the RIDGID® and Milwaukee Tool® 32kN tools, as well as NIBCO’s PC-280 tool. The NIBCO PressACR fitting press end connection reduces installation time while the patented interior groove design and gray HNBR seal make it suitable for high-pressure HVACR applications rated up to 700 psi. PressACR 1 3/8” OD next generation jaw “At NIBCO, we are dedicated to providing the HVACR industry wi...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s pioneer manufacturers and installers of ventilation systems, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a pioneer manufacturer of remote technologies. To enable social housing providers to take advantage of the latest technology which gives them real-time visibility over environmental conditions within their properties. Remote risk management Through Vericon’s user-friendly online platform, landlords can proactively manage their properties with AI The strateg...

AeroBarrier’s X1 sealant is GreenGuard Gold Certified – guaranteeing Ultra-Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and is completely safe for schools, hospitals, and the home. GreenGuard is a standard from UL Environment, an independent institution that scientifically measures environmentally safe indoor air quality, and strives to “Protect human health and quality of life by establishing standards and certification programs to reduce exposure to chemicals and to improve in...

The new Sensaphone Sentry system is an easy, affordable remote monitoring solution to track HVACR equipment performance and critical conditions around the clock. Sensaphone will introduce the Sentry system at the AHR Expo 2025, at booth 1181, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.  Sensaphone Sentry system The Sensaphone Sentry system uses cellular technology to remotely track up to five conditions, such as tempe...

Over the last two decades, Metro Rail has transformed Urban public transport in India. Many cities have state-of-the-art trains running on overhead tracks and underground tunnels with world-class stations and support Infrastructure. underground Tunnel Each underground Tunnel is equipped with several shafts, which are used for intake and exhaust air and require intake and Exhaust Louvers at the Street Level. CARYAIRE intake louver Model no IL-449 G series suits such kinds of applications....

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...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is expanding its FDT range with the introduction of the New FDT ceiling cassette unit. This latest model offers improved performance, together with automatic anti-draft control and motion sensor options, to optimize airflow for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. Overall performance of the FDT The unit’s energy efficiency has been enhanced with the integration of a newly designed impeller and flow path, which optimizes its...

Danfoss, a global pioneer in engineering technologies, is proud to announce the release of its new and reliable EVR and NRV Safety Valves, approved to meet UL 60335-2-40 and UL 60335-2-89 standards. EVR and NRV Safety Valves As the industry faces tighter safety regulations, the Danfoss EVR solenoid valves and NRV check valves provide a solution for separating flammable refrigerant charges (A2L, A2, or A3) in case of leaks, thereby reducing the total releasable charge in higher capacity systems...

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...

Wauseon Machine, a pioneering provider of automation solutions, tube forming technologies, precision machining and fabrications, highlights its End-to-End Precision Machining and Fabrication Support services. Designed to address some of the most complex and pressing challenges faced by manufacturers, Wauseon Machine’s comprehensive suite of services now includes advanced capabilities such as Saw Cutting, Welding, Heat Treating and Tempering, Laser Etching, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engi...

Africa is the world's second-largest continent and also comes second in terms of population. It comes as no surprise, then, that the local Data Center market has developed strongly over recent years. This has a number of reasons. Where IT is concerned, the countries have some catching up to do, but the continent's decision-makers have recognized this and embraced new technologies with remarkable enthusiasm.  Mobile communications coverage is good or even very good, which opens up a multitu...

The increase of the electricity price carries the need to reduce the system management costs: the first thing to do is to understand which machines are too much energy-intensive. Here is the CLIMASET s.r.l. solution: CAREL energy meters + energy plugin for boss supervisors. CAREL energy meters record the consumption of each machine and they allow users to carry out a complete and detailed analysis to: Identify when and where consumption occurs; Identify wrong behaviors and uses; Diagnose f...

Ameren is sending four teams – three from Missouri and one from Illinois – to compete in the 2024 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day competition, September. 11-13, in Florence, Kentucky. The Gas Rodeo attracts the best natural gas workers from around the country to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. Best natural gas workers “While athletes from around the world were training for the Olympics in Paris, our natural gas journeyme...

Ameren Transmission is working to build a more reliable and resilient energy grid and is hosting multiple public open houses the next two weeks to gather input from local stakeholders. The in-person open houses will take place in DeKalb, Daviess, Grundy, Sullivan, Randolph, Macon, Marion, Lewis, Adair and Knox counties. The Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program is preparing the grid for the future by replacing aging infrastructure, adding transmission capacity to ensure reliability and...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that nominations are now open for its second annual Counterperson of the Year Contest. Malco is looking to recognize and celebrate outstanding counter staff at its U.S. wholesale distribution locations who demonstrate the same values that make Malco great: dedication to superior customer service and going above & beyond to...

The Filtration Division of power management company, Eaton, has enhanced its condition monitoring portfolio with the new PFS 02 particle flow sensor. This compact sensor offers a reliable, in-line solution for continuous contamination monitoring of hydraulic and lubrication oils and is suitable for operating pressures of up to 6,000 psi (420 bar). While Eaton’s previous particle measuring devices consisted of two separate components - the sensor and the evaluation unit - the PFS 02 partic...

Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from employees at Minnesota public, private, and nonprofit organizations. “We are grateful to our employee-owners and the Star Tribune for these top workplace recognitions,” said Kirk Langbehn, Senior Director of People Operations at Malco Tools, adding “These honors validate the journey...