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DENSO Corporation and Global Mobility Service Inc. (GMS) announced they will support the delivery of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing kits, which detect COVID-19, and the raw materials for the kits to medical institutions, testing organizations, and pharmaceutical companies in Indonesia. PCR test kits Healthcare workers in Indonesia have relied on imported PCR test kits to trace and fight the virus, but growing demand has caused a shortage of these critical tests. Under the leadership...
Any home is more than just four walls, it equates to security and comfort for everyone in the family. When the outdoor temperature soars, people want to escape to a cool dwelling space. However, like all things mechanical, all air conditioning systems are prone to malfunction without routine maintenance. If an air conditioner has stopped working properly, residents can try these DIY tips to troubleshoot potential issues. Thermostat malfunctioning issues If the temperature in the house is too...
The campaign highlights how everyone at the company must continue to take an uncompromising approach to health and safety as Knauf Insulation adjusts to a new working environment shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety is the top-most priority Knauf Insulation’s CEO Jean-Claude Carlin, said, “Knauf Insulation must always be ‘As Safe As Home’ and this new campaign underlines everything that we have learned from the COVID crisis.” Safety had to be everywhere for ev...
Can a tankless water heater help save money? The answer to the question is yes, a tankless water heater can save money for home owners. However, there is a lot to consider when deciding if a tankless water heater in Fort Collins, Colorado, is actually the right system for specific needs and personal user preference. Plus, there is budget to be considered as well. Because a tankless water heater can certainly save money, home owners have to look at it as a long-term investment. High efficiency...
As the world works to contain the spread of COVID-19 and begin the process to heal and recover, helping maintain the critical food supply through the safe transport of perishable food is central to the company mission. The sheer magnitude of the pandemic has put the global cold chain under enormous strain. This includes a set of new challenges for ensuring a safe, reliable cold chain to transport food; the unexpected and intense impact of consumer demands on groceries; the large-scale redeploym...
Computime Group Limited has garnered the 2018 Hong Kong Awards for Industries (“HKAI”): Technological Achievement Award for its ground-breaking advanced heating control technology. A total of 84 companies, chosen from among 259 entries, were honored in the seven categories of 2018 HKAI. Computime was recognized for its significant contribution to Hong Kong’s vibrant intellectual property ecosystem. Computime’s focus has been to apply self-developed technology on traditio...
SHARC International Systems Inc. and its subsidiary SHARC Energy Systems Inc. are pleased to announce it has signed HTS Ontario to a Manufacturer’s Representative Agreement (‘MRA’) to become a representative (‘representative’) of SHARC™ products such as the Piranha™, Piranha HC and the SHARC 'system across Ontario. At the beginning of 2020, the company started the process of overhauling its representative network. To begin, it is critical for SHARC to c...
Now more than ever, communities and businesses are depending on each other to lend a helping hand. As the economy and daily life continue to be affected by the ongoing global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Thermo King Corporation dealer, CSTK is going above and beyond to support truck drivers struggling under the current conditions. Washing and rest stations set up CSTK has set up washing, rest and restroom stations in the parking lot to make it a little easier on the truck drivers who are k...
American Coolair offers a Brown Out Kit for open top and closed top evaporative cooling systems. The kit provides substantial light control for poultry buildings and greenhouses and is easily installed on the inside or outside of the building. Brown Out Kits Coolair Brown Out Kits use the Dandy Light Traps to provide a light reduction in a modular aluminum frame. Coolair’s Brown Out kits are designed to fit existing American Coolair evaporative cooling systems and are available as a...
The last thing that any homeowner wants to encounter when the heat of summer is at its worst is an air conditioner (AC) that is either broken down completely or cannot deliver the level of performance quality needed. Unfortunately, despite not wanting these problems, many homeowners put themselves at risk for their development. This is by failing to schedule professional air conditioning maintenance before actually needing their AC systems for the season. Put simply, the air conditioning system...
A water heater is an essential appliance in the home. Most tank water heaters use either natural gas or electricity to warm up water and hold it in the storage tank until it’s needed. If the unit is older and they’re looking to replace it with a new one, they may be wondering if users could change the type of water heater. The answer is yes, but there is a lot to consider. Allow Electric water heater It’s not as easy as removing one type of water heater (say electric) and in...
HVAC and fume hood testing are very important aspects of keeping laboratory, cleanroom, and medical environments functioning properly and efficiently. These forms of testing are especially vital in global health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Kanomax USA specializes in providing testing instruments for these specific challenges. Kanomax core products for these applications are shown below. Contact them to learn more about how their solutions can help the business and communities....
Andy Green, Technical Director at Baxi Heating, offers advice on how to protect the heating system through a building lockdown. As the UK lockdown continues, building owners must be vigilant about implementing preventative maintenance to protect heating systems in their empty buildings. Heating engineers and facilities managers have a key role to play in ensuring that the heating system operates efficiently and safely once a property is reactivated. Where a short-term building shutdown per...
Hot weather can be unbearable without a reliable air conditioning system. Before temperatures rise, home owners should consider whether or not they can get another season out of their aging HVAC units. Even the most maintained HVAC system isn’t going to last much more than 20 years. As with all things mechanical, once the air conditioner gets old, its components gradually wear out. That means frequent breakdowns and expensive repair bills. Even if it manages to limp along, home owners can...
Summer season is solely throughout the nook, which suggests it will be prolonged sooner than the first waves of sweltering heat. For those looking for a quick and cheap choice to cool down their personal residence, or explicit areas of personal residence similar to the storage or office, a window AC is an environment friendly option. Window ACs are no longer the ear-grinding energy hogs that they were in the past. Many of the window ACs in the market currently are easy to place in the house, ru...
Thermo King, a front-runner in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Trane Technologies, is introducing the SG-5000, the next generation generator set for marine containers. Available in both clip-on and under-mount configurations, the SG-5000 can power all ISO reefers on the market, and ensure complete temperature control and protection of the refrigerated cargo. Designed and manufactured specifically for the North American market, the new...
The newly upgraded NCC199CDV Commercial Condensing Water Heater from Noritz America offers an industry-best, 10-year warranty on its redesigned dual stainless steel heat exchangers. Produced as a unique, single-piece structure for easier servicing, the new heat exchangers also substantially improve corrosion resistance (100 percent) and heat-shock durability (200 percent). NCC199CDV features The re-engineered NCC199CDV also features a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.97 and a fully...
The type of coronavirus known as COVID-19 has become a serious health concern across the nation as well as here in Vero Beach, Florida. But will the right HVAC measures such as improving air quality kill Coronavirus? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned that the virus can be caught through the air. As a result, many people are taking steps to protect themselves and their properties from exposure in any way they can. Advanced air filters Many people who suffer from aller...
DENSO Corporation announced that it established the DENSO Mobility Collaborative Research Center on April 1, jointly with Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) under the university’s industry liaison program. The Collaborative Research Cluster will promote joint research with the support of Tokyo Tech’s Open Innovation Platform from research planning to commercialization. DENSO and Tokyo Tech DENSO and Tokyo Tech have conducted joint research and produced results in many fiel...
AgriD Inc., which DENSO Corporation and Asai Nursery, Inc., jointly established, has started shipping cherry tomatoes cultivated at its newly built greenhouse, one of the largest in Japan, in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture. Japanese agriculture faces severe labor shortages due to the decreasing number and aging of farmers. Smart farming based on robot technology and ICT holds the potential to help farmers compensate for lost labor, while achieving high-quality agricultural production. AgriD AgriD...
DENSO Corporation (DENSO), the second largest advanced automotive technology supplier in the world, has announced its investment in Certhon Group (Certhon), operating mainly in Europe and the United States, to expand the horticulture business in the global market. DENSO and Certhon will collaborate to develop and provide greenhouse solutions. agricultural production system While food demand increases as the global population continues to grow, the number of the agricultural population is decr...
DENSO Corporation announced it is joining a project from D-Wave Systems Inc., the pioneer in quantum cloud service “Leap2”, to give anyone working on problems related to COVID-19 free, immediate access to the company’s quantum computer. As researchers in every industry, such as medical care and infection prevention, are trying to find solutions, the initiative comes in response to a request from the Canadian government for solutions to the pandemic across industries. Hybrid q...
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in the home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with indoor air quality (IAQ) here in California, creating some significant health problems. Tassio Temperature recommends taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality. Why Does Winter Cause Problems? During the warmer months, open windows and let the fresh air into the Los Angeles home. During the colder months, do the opposite, locking everything u...
Multi-zone Ductless installations, when applied correctly, can heat or cool multiple spaces effectively. They may even present an easier installation than a traditional unitary system installs when running ductwork seems almost impossible. When the situation presents itself, one must make sure that all bases are covered when designing and installing these Multi-zone systems. Here are a few tips and tricks to help better understand and apply Multi-zone Ductle...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of heating, water heating, air conditioning, and commercial refrigeration products and equipment expressed its appreciation to the 23 states and the District of Columbia that thus far have heeded the industry's call for "essential business" status during this health crisis. "These governors deserve the thanks of the manufacturers, distributors, contractors, engineers, and technici...
As the world works to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trane Technologies team is adapting to this rapidly evolving situation, implementing safety measures and taking care of each other, along with the organization’s partners and customers. Trane Technologies’ business is largely categorized as ‘critical’ by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. They provide heating, cooling and ventilation solutions for essential spaces like homes, hospitals, ph...
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., the home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, unveils Haier Internet of Clothing (‘IoC’) Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform. Using the platform, Haier IoC helps the world fight COVID-19 by connecting companies with donors and manufacturers across countries and industries, allowing them to combat material shortages and source high-quality resources. Launched in early...
Trade associations and membership societies representing North America's Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration industry requested that federal, state, and local authorities grant ‘essential business’ status to those technicians and engineers who are tasked with keeping the American people productive, healthy, and comfortable in these trying times. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) joined with nine other organizations, representing...
Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning is happy to announce that that they are open for business under modified circumstances. All employees are practicing safe social distancing and additional recommended best practices for working, in lieu of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The company’s teams continue to adapt to the latest mandates and promote healthy, safe work environments. Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning strives to make this uncertain period as comfortable as possible...
The Nexus Clean Smart separator operates 60% more efficiently than its competitors removing air, dirt, and magnetite as small as 5 microns. The ASME separators range from 2½”-24” with non-ASME models available upon request. The Clean Smart series utilizes a steel separating element to efficiently separate the microbubbles and dirt from the system fluid. Ferrous metal particles The powerful neodymium magnets attract and retain any ferrous metal particles that have accumulate...
