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Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Lei Schlitz as the new Vice President (VP) and President, Global Products, effective immediately. In this role, Lei Schlitz will lead the Global Products business, succeeding Jeff Williams who retired earlier this year. She will be based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Delivering increased customer value There is a multi-billion-dollar addressable market in front of us, with unconstrain...
The development of heating systems does not on hold. New and more energy-efficient solutions for heating and hot water supply systems are being introduced every year. The range of COOPER&HUNTER heat pumps are not outside the box. Popular Heat pump UNITHERM Series has already overcome its third generation. UNITHERM 3 Series recommended itself as an effective solution for heating and domestic hot water. Hot water heating tank UNITHERM 3 ALL-IN-ONE Series is the newest modification of the UN...
UL Solutions, a globally renowned company in applied safety science, announced and addressed latest advances in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) testing at the 2022 Eurovent Summit, which took place from 25 –28 October 2022, in Antalya, Türkiye (Turkey). HVACR safety science experts from UL Solutions provided insights on regulatory requirements, flammable refrigerants, ultraviolet-C and sanitation for the HVACR industry. Designing more sustainable and...
Danfoss kicks off COP27 global climate summit by highlighting the urgent action to address the growing demand for energy. Danfoss’ President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kim Fausing says the build-out of renewables will not be even near sufficient, if the world does not curb the demand for energy. Danfoss publishes new whitepaper Danfoss says it wants to offer practical policy recommendations for urgent action A new whitepaper from Danfoss, the Danish family-controlled engineerin...
Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, became one of the first solution providers worldwide to be accredited by WiredScore, a pioneering building technology assessment provider that provides smart building rating systems for properties. Speaking on the occasion, Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Facilio, said, "We are particularly proud of this recognition for two reasons - Facilio is one of WiredScore’s first Accredited Solution...
Viessmann has appointed Chris Johnson as UK Director of Sales, based at the company’s Telford headquarters. In what is a new senior organizational position reporting into Managing Director Graham Russell, Chris will oversee Viessmann’s complete UK sales operation, covering domestic and commercial sales of all products and services within the company’s Climate Solutions division. Chris has previously held sales and business development leadership positions at Vaillant, Stiebel...
The energy regulator, Ofgem, has been challenged by a leading energy trade body to examine the real-world consequence of shifting homes from gas onto heat pumps. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster, has written to the regulator - Jonathan Brearley, calling for a village-sized trial of decarbonizing homes using heat pumps. The trial will mirror that currently being considered for homes to be converted to hydrogen, another option being considered...
Marley Engineered Products, a choice among contractors for comfort heating and ventilation systems, is now offering its QMark® MUH unit heater and Berko® HUHAA unit heater in ready-to-install PRO Series bundles that include the most commonly-ordered safety, installation and control components to make heating any space effortless. The MUH-Pro+ and HUHAA Pro+ Series bundles, which include the SmartSeries® Plus thermostat and B10 mounting bracket, allow for easy mounting and flexibilit...
Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will join several climate action dialogues during the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 (SIF22) at COP27 climate summit, which is taking place in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, from November 9 to November 11, 2022. Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 will focus on the critical environmental and social factors, and scalable solutions, needed to successfully enable the transition to net-zero. Innovative solutions that...
Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, is proud to announce that its AccuPulse 4.0 Transducerized Tool Series was awarded “Product of the Year” in the Fastening Solutions category for New Product Awards at the 2022 ASSEMBLY Show in Rosemont, IL. The New Product Awards honored five new products in five different categories, all displayed at the 10th annual Assembly Show. More than 225 exhibitors displayed the latest products and services in five categories, includ...
Eurovent welcomes ERI Corporation, an energy recovery ventilation system and heat exchanger manufacturer as its newest Corresponding Member. The first-ever member from North Macedonia further expands the association’s footprint throughout Europe. ERI Corporation is a North Macedonian manufacturer of modern heat-exchange equipment for air conditioning and ventilation systems. With offices in North Macedonia, it has also expanded its scope in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland to provide s...
Mitsubishi Electric will be exhibiting at the CIBSE Build2Perform Live event on 29th – 30th November, 2022, at ExCel, in London, United Kingdom (UK), showcasing both the Ecodan QAHV heat pump and City Multi Hybrid VRF Vertical Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). Ecodan QAHV The Ecodan QAHV is specifically designed for commercial sanitary hot water applications, and provides a low-carbon solution for hospitals, hotels, leisure centers and student accommodation, with a leaving temperature of u...
The new LAVA® STAND mobile infrared heater slashes home and office heating bills as running costs are only 10p per hour (based on £0.34/kWh). This contrasts with 68p an hour for a 2kW fan heater or about £2.47 to heat a typical three-bedroom house for an hour with gas central heating. If working from home, in a three-bedroom house, the heating cost would be circa £9.90 a day (central heating on for 4 hours between 09:00-17:00). In comparison, using a LAVA® STAND would...
Baxi has appointed Tony Falconar to the role of National Sales Manager to spearhead the growth of its Baxi Packaged Solutions business and ensure a compelling customer proposition for contractors, specifiers and end-users. The business, previously known as Packaged Plant Solutions, is a specialist in designing and building prefabricated modular heating systems, working with customers from concept to completion. Baxi Packaged Solutions From its base in Preston, Baxi Packaged Solutions manufact...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures. After outperforming in laboratory tests in extremely cold temperatures, the Trane® high-efficiency, cold climate heat pump will begin field trials this month. High-efficiency heat pumps “As a sustainability leader, we relentlessly innovate to develop high-efficiency...
Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is set to celebrate the future of heating with the launch of its first-ever monobloc air source heat pump range, the Tyneham, designed to meet UK efficiency requirements in commercial applications. In line with the latest uplift of Building Regulations ‘Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L’, which state that non-domestic buildings should be moving to low-carbon...
Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, will be showcasing their AI-based Connected Buildings solution at the region’s largest real estate event— the Real Estate Innovation Festival (REIF) — organized by Future Place on November 8, 2022, at Hilton Sydney. The commercial building sector is responsible for around 25% of overall electricity use and 10% of total carbon emissions in Australia. Improving building energy efficiency performance...
Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, is entering the Uruguay market. The company plans to strengthen its regional influence and bring Ajax innovations to the local security community. Starting from November 2022, Ajax’s world-known Jeweller wireless product line will be available for sale from the company’s official partner and distributor in the region, MICROFAL S.A. Ajax Systems arrives in the Uruguay market Ajax delivers the best us...
As the demand for air source heat pumps continues to flourish, Panasonic is showcasing its highly efficient Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range, which offers a more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective option for providing heating, cooling and hot water. With an extensive line-up offering different sizes, capacities and performance priorities – such as high temperature, total capacity, the Aquarea Range has a heat pump to suit all types of properties. Homes UK 2022 Homes UK...
Amidst uncertainty over the supply and pricing of natural gas, European member states are looking for ways to reduce their gas demand by 15% in the upcoming winter. Part of the solution lies in alternative sources of heating, such as using air conditioning systems already in place. In fact, an air conditioning system is an air-to-air heat pump, capable of heating buildings in a very efficient and effective way. In the case of a 600 m² building, using the air conditioning system as an air-t...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, is encouraging contractors and facility managers to be prepared for the upcoming winter season by having ample heating solutions available and performing routine maintenance. “At Modine, we are dedicated to providing innovative heating solutions to our partners,” said Elizabeth Casebolt, Marketing Manager of the heating division at Modine Manufacturing Company. “To ensure our partners...
Mike Foster, CEO of the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has called on the UK Government to get on with delivering the vision it laid out in 2019 to make the UK a ‘world-leading hydrogen economy’. Mr. Foster’s call follows that of FTSE 250 boss Liam Condon of Johnson Matthey, who told the Financial Times that the UK has fallen behind others in the hydrogen energy race. Hydrogen energy race Mr Foster said: “The UK Government needs to stop d...
DENSO Corporation published the Integrated Report 2022 for the year ended March 31, 2022. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. green strategies This report includes specific information on the strategies and initiatives DENSO is pursuing toward 'green' and 'peace of mind' to realize its Long-Term Policy for 2030, as w...
If the AC isn’t working, is because ACs can be fickle and difficult to diagnose. In this blog post, Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast, Inc. will walk they through some easy steps to troubleshoot and fix the AC unit. If it is beyond repair, they’ll also help to find a reputable AC repair in Vero Beach, FL. Check the power supply. Make sure that the AC unit is plugged into an outlet and that the circuit breaker has not been tripped. Check the thermostat. If everything looks go...
Following the enactment of updated standards on ventilation this summer, the trade association - BEAMA has published three new bitesize guides to help installers better understand and implement Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations in existing homes. Stringent building regulations The guides come at a critical time as the UK now seeks to make homes and buildings as efficient as possible in the wake of the cost of living and energy crisis. The drive towards increasing insulati...
Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Domingo Mohedano as the new Vice President and General Manager of its Laars® Heating Systems company. Laars is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. operational excellence "Domingo has demonstrated that he has all the qualities necessary to continue the great...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...
The HVAC industry has experienced rapid changes over the past years that have pushed professionals and manufacturers to rethink how they approach sustainability, building health, and workforce development. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), both at home and within commercial buildings. The effects of climate change backed by the governmental policy have accelerated the need for energy-efficient systems that can help to support aggressive sustainability g...
Bosch Thermotechnology, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems announced the newest and most advanced addition to its Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) family, IDS Premium Connected. This Air Source Heat Pump system provides maximum comfort with minimum energy usage and adds an interactive, connected platform for contractors and homeowners. Heat pumps “Heat pumps are becoming one of the most popular options for efficient heating and cooling homes aro...
Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, will demonstrate its AccuPulse 4.0™ Transducerized Series, beginning at the Assembly Show in Booth #1113 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AccuPulse 4.0 The AccuPulse 4.0, Panasonic’s next-generation transducerized mechanical pulse tool, was designed to help manufacturers improve quality control and accuracy, increase energy efficiency and safety, and collect data on the assembly line while reducing co...
