Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) News & Trends

Austrian sensor manufacturer - E+E Elektronik is expanding its digital sensing element portfolio to include two new product variants. The HTE301 humidity and temperature sensing element and the TEE301 temperature sensing element offer excellent measurement accuracy and a wide application temperature range from -40 °C to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257 °F). The small 8-pin DFN package with its I2C interface and four individually configurable I2C addresses is ideal for state-of-the-art, dem...

Well-known open-air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. It also positions the company to serve an ever-changing retailer and food and beverage market. The unification of brands under Due North will solidify their evolution by offering a growing portfolio of innovative product...

Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...

Alarm.com introduces the award-winning Smart Thermostat HD. The new thermostat is fully integrated into the smart home security system and is Energy Star-Certified. Smart Thermostat HD  This newest connected thermostat offers end users next-level comfort and control, plus the ability to monitor the health of the heating and cooling systems to optimize performance and avoid costly repairs. The Smart Thermostat HD is a top-of-the-line solution with its sleek form factor and color touchscre...

Danfoss has announced five new global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), alongside ten new Regional Inclusion Councils, where employees can come together based on shared characteristics, life experiences, or interests. The new Danfoss ERGs and Inclusion Councils reflect the company’s ambition to take a leading position on Diversity and Inclusion. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ERGs are recognized as a central instrument for business growth. Danfoss ERGs provide employees with an outl...

Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products received the 2022 Supplier Award from HD Supply. The annual award recognizes demonstrated excellence in supply chain and operations. Rheem was selected over hundreds of vendor partners based on the ability to collaborate with IPR (Inventory, Planning & Replenishment) and operations teams to deliver orders with the highest fill rates, on-time delivery, and completion rate. Data integrity process improvements “Given...

When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...

Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...

Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a pioneer in industrial process heating solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Strzelecki, President of the Pharmaceutical Solutions Division of International Flavors & Fragrances, to its board of directors. John Nesser, Chairman of the board, said, "We are delighted that Angela has accepted our invitation to join the Thermon board of directors. She brings a wealth of knowledge and relevant experience to our board, and her recruitment adds further g...

Vert Technologies’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Havilland has joined the Vert Board as Investor Director for Aero-Den.  Tim brings a wealth of experience in the air and gas compression sector, and will work closely with the Vert team to drive integration of the company's high pressure Conical Rotary Compressor technology across the refrigeration, heat pump and gas compression sectors.

Emissions targets are becoming increasingly urgent, energy prices have reached record levels and Europe is grappling with energy security crises. This has caused huge challenges for all sectors, which produce and consume energy to transition to low emission or zero emission alternatives, while keeping costs down. Securing a sustainable future New business models, technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy incentives will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Organizations need to enable...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is partnering with Insight Partners and Engineered Equipment (EEI) to expand access to the Airedale product line in the Carolinas and Oklahoma markets. The partnership will bring a concentrated focus to available Airedale products for K-12 schools to help educational facilities maximize IAQ solutions in their respective markets. Indoor IAQ “Innovative solutions have always been a point of emphasis for the Aireda...

Bluon Inc., the rapidly growing company focused on upgrading the HVAC industry announced the promotion of Adam Curry to senior vice president of software and data. Recognized for his outstanding achievements at Bluon including being the innovator behind the company’s wildly popular mobile app and playing an instrumental role in developing BluonSearch, the most comprehensive cross reference, parts, and equipment database tool for HVAC distributors Curry will oversee the vision, structure a...

At IFA 2022, Panasonic will be presenting not only its latest consumer electronics products but also the company's comprehensive and concrete solutions to fight one of the most serious societal issues, climate change. With its GREEN IMPACT Plan (GIP), Panasonic aims to make a fundamental contribution to tackle environmental issues, with a specific focus on massive carbon reductions and a circular economy. Panasonic's commitment to sustainability with its two focal points carbon neutrality and c...

Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) took part in the 2022 World Conference on Clean Energy Equipment that opened on Aug 27, 2022, in the city of Deyang, Southwest China’s Sichuan province. DEC has its R&D centers and workshops in the city.  Working in the heavy manufacturing industry for more than 60 years, DEC is now one of the biggest clean energy equipment providers in China. 2022 World Conference on Clean Energy Equipment The three-day event focused on new technologies, ac...

Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry pioneer in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced that it has acquired privately-held EPICOR, Inc., a manufacturer of high-quality powdered ion exchange resins and resin/fiber mixtures for the power industry. Evoqua acquires EPICOR, Inc.  Headquartered in Linden, New Jersey, USA, EPICOR, Inc. has supplied specialty resins for power steam system treatment for fifty years. The resins provide a cost-effective and efficient method for crea...

The MATTERbox Madness results are in, the champions crowned, and Thermo King Americas’ IT team is at the top of the ranks! This dedicated group recently earned the MATTERbox Madness 2022 'Furthest Distance Award' for not only participating in a competition to support a great cause but doing it from 13 different states AND Puerto Rico. MATTERbox Madness competition For the last eight years, MATTER, a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, has focused on leveraging healthcare, education...

Making transitions in life or business can be challenging to envision. Yet, these transitions stand to offer access and resources that can dramatically enrich the way one operates. Take, for example, how some prople hold onto a nostalgia for the days of gathering around a radio for their favorite sports events or entertainment broadcast. But few of them would give up the opportunity to see their favorite players and actors in real life on the screen. One would like television in vibrant colors...

Pelion, the Connected IoT Device service provider, and subsidiary of Arm, jointly announced a partnership with Johnson Controls, the globally renowned provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions. This partnership will accelerate innovation in connectivity, security and intelligence at the edge for Johnson Controls OpenBlue technology. Pelion - Johnson Controls “This partnership combines Johnson Controls deep domain expertise in healthy buildings with Pelion’s de...

Danfoss has named Pro Refrigeration, Inc., as its 13th EnVisioneer of the Year. The Washington-based manufacturer and supplier of chillers for the industrial and beverage processing market, and a long-time customer of Danfoss, used the company's components to develop its PROGreen CO2 Chiller system that brought big dividends to a California dairy farm and ultimately, to the environment. Launched in 2010, the annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition recognizes North American original equ...

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager. In this role, Landi will apply his proven operations and supply chain acumen to continue to grow the business and deliver customer-centric solutions.  “There is no one more capable to serve in this position than Bob Landi,” said Gary Bedard, president, and chief operating offic...

Air conditioning and heating systems are one of those things that residents take for granted at home - until it stops working. Only then its value of silently running in the background to maintain good indoor air quality and keeping everyone comfortable comes to the fore. For those who have not been keeping up with their home’s HVAC maintenance, then a lot of things could go wrong at any time. Knowing the most common issues and how to troubleshoot HVAC systems can help to diagnose where t...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of safe and secure interoperability across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and televisions within the connected home ecosystem announced that Resideo Technologies, Inc. has joined HCA as its newest member. energy management Resideo is a global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions that provide comfort, security, energy efficiency, and control to customers wor...

In the past, robots were machines that performed fixed work from a single, fixed location. Currently, they are capable of moving around and carrying out a vast range of different tasks. To be able to adapt to unforeseeable environmental factors and tasks, robots are now expected to be far more robust. To this end, DENSO is utilizing technologies related to its Electric Power Steering Motor Control Unit (EPS-MCU), which was developed over many years in the automotive in-vehicle technologies fiel...

Air conditioning systems manufacturer - Daikin India said it will invest Rs 500 crore in the next three years to set up its third research and development (R&D) center in the country at Neemrana in Rajasthan. The center will start operations in 2023, the company said. The center will be spread over 24,000 square meters and employ more than 250 engineers dedicated to the R&D of India-specific products, the company said in a statement. new R&D center Besides, the facility will also...

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company, serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, USA, has announced the launch of its podcast, HeroTalk, which will promote the home service trades and discuss hot topics and issues affecting the industry. “We are excited to be able to offer our expertise on everything involving the home service industry from customer service to the work in the field to leadership and management,” said John Akhoian,...

Experience tomorrow's smart solutions today: From October 2 to 6, 2022, Bosch will present digital services and connected solutions for the entire building lifecycle at Light + Building in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, using real-world examples. In Hall 11.0, Booth B30, Bosch experts will provide insights into how IoT, connectivity, and the intelligent use of data can help to optimize the control of commercial buildings, operate them in a resource-efficient and sustainable manner, and provide a h...

Green construction innovators, Dura Products, have revealed its heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system, Duradrain, has been installed in 12 countries across Europe. The recent expansion to central, north, and Eastern Europe, demonstrates the appetite across the continent for safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible construction solutions. Benefits in 12 countries  The 12 countries enjoying the widespread benefits of the combined kerb and drainage system, which comprises 70...

Energy Solutions, Inc. announced that Billy Morrison, formerly President and CEO of Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (VNSFS) in the U.S., will be rejoining the company as Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management, Federal Services and Commercial Development and Strategy. At VNSFS, Billy Morrison was responsible for successfully establishing VNSFS as a strong competitor in the U.S. federal services nuclear waste market. Morrison’s career has focused on the commercial and governm...