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Tripp Lite, a manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has made it easier to improve cooling efficiency in edge applications and data centers with the SmartRack® Aisle Containment System. The new aisle containment system, which keeps hot and cool air separated, promotes better temperature control and improved equipment performance in hot or cold aisle environments. The system incorporates existing rack infrastructure and can be easily installed and modified without assis...
Australia’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturer, Seeley International calls on the Federal and State Governments to confirm that it will be recognized as an Essential Service provider, should wider geographic and industry lockdowns come into force as part of escalating COVID-19 response measures. Seeley International Group Managing Director, Mr. Jon Seeley, said, “Good heating and fresh air ventilation are essential to good health, and must be maintained, es...
During the current situation and the Government's instructions to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the very difficult decision has been taken to temporarily reduce Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning’s operations. This is to reduce movement of staff, both site and office based to protect not only the company’s own staff and their families, but also their clients and the wider community. As part of this temporary suspension, all site-based installation works will cease...
These are unprecedented times. At Carrier, protecting the health, safety and well-being of the employees and serving customers is Carrier’s top priority. The solutions are essential to healthy living – to maintaining indoor air quality, transporting the world’s perishable food and medical supply and keeping people protected from smoke and fire. As they navigate the evolving circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID19), they are taking actions aligned with the la...
When guests stay at a hotel, they expect to be comfortable. Whatever they may put up with at home or at work, they don’t expect to have those same issues at a hotel. Matt Ganser, who has worked on both office buildings and hotels as EVP of technology and engineering at the energy-savings-as-a-service company Carbon Lighthouse, said the guest experience at hotels consequently plays a much larger part in deciding how to handle maintenance of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning syst...
In these challenging times, the likes of which no one has ever witnessed in the lifetime, CoolAutomation wishes customers’ families and communities good health. CoolAutomation also wants to let customers know that they at CoolAutomation continue to be open for business. Remote management, control and service of HVAC systems The company has taken all the necessary steps to ensure the team is protected as much as possible and that the business has the financial resilience to overcome the...
Due to the recommendations of the Government, business will be closed for three weeks. The closure of the business will take effect on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The business will be back on Tuesday April 14, 2020, unless otherwise noted.
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...
As part of the commitment to employees and the communities where all live and work, GE Appliances (GEA) is investing in the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund. Created by Louisville Metro Government, the Community Foundation of Louisville, Metro United Way and other corporate and community partners across Louisville, One Louisville is an emergency response fund that will rapidly deploy resources to individuals and community-based organizations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in the region...
Ariston is constantly monitoring the progress of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and evaluating its effect on the valued customers and colleagues. Customer safety and wellbeing remain Ariston’s top priority in these uncertain times. Following the latest guidance and advice issued by the World Health Organization and the Government, they’ve taken practical steps to ensure they can continue to provide consistent levels of service and customer care. Ariston is aware daily lives are...
Good news for building owners, engineers/architects, and HVAC contractors who can now save energy, construction costs, and space in commercial facilities with this latest approved code addition. Doorway air curtains were approved June 25, 2019 as alternatives to vestibules on most commercial building entries in the upcoming ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.” The professional association’s approved addition requires...
Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO, George Oliver, reaffirmed that the Company is delivering 'essential products, services, and personnel' during the COVID-19 pandemic. "At times like these, it is critically important to reach out and let people know that we are here and that we continue to help hospitals, pharmacies and other essential businesses as needed to continue their operations," said Oliver. The Company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel i...
Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced the appointment of Cynthia Hostetler as a new member of its Board of Directors. Hostetler has more than 20 years of leadership experience managing large investment funds, allocating capital for businesses - including restructuring and mergers and acquisitions transactions - and overseeing governance and regulatory compliance. Former president and board member Previously, Hostetler served as preside...
Danfoss’ precautions keep the business running : First and foremost, the company’s focus is on keeping everyone safe and they have taken prompt action all over the world to get the needed health and safety precautions in place to help ensure the wellbeing of all their colleagues. This is key to ensure that the company continue to operate and serve their customers. They are following the different requirements by local authorities, and their contingency plans have been quickly put...
Hi-line Industries, a supplier to the compressed air sector, has a solution for all companies seeking a temporary way of delivering high-quality, dry compressed air. An affordable and responsive rental scheme is now in place at the company, covering Hi-line’s comprehensive range of compressed air dryers. Although hiring a compressor is easy enough for short-batch emergency runs or exceptionally busy periods, finding specialist drying equipment is not so straightforward. And yet air qualit...
There is currently no evidence that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is airborne, the virus appears to spread via droplets and direct contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. However, as with any air conditioning system, the design and maintenance is key to its performance and the health and wellbeing of the building occupants. Research suggests that increased humidification has a large impact on reducing the transmission of some airborne virus, as will the level of filtration within a ventilatio...
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 the HVACR an...
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...
The Coronavirus has a significant impact on the society at the moment. At Lochinvar Ltd, the company is taking a number of precautionary measures, including a more stringent cleaning regime at their premises and where possible, staff working from home. The company will continue to follow government guidelines but at the same time, strive to provide their usual high levels of customer service. Delivery timings To date, their normal delivery times are mostly unaffected and are as follows: Wat...
World Health Organization (WHO) advice on air conditioning and infection control on poorly ventilated non-ac buildings affect air quality and can contribute to the spread of disease. Filtration Systems Installation & Maintenance Microorganisms, such as those causing tuberculosis and legionnaires, can be transmitted by air conditioning systems, particularly when they are poorly maintained or when the number of air exchanges per hour in a room is insufficient. Filtration systems can be inst...
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...
Like many, Kevin Nolan, CEO, GE Appliances and his leadership team continue to closely monitor the evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) both in the U.S. and globally. While the circumstances of COVID-19 remain dynamic and uncertain, the company have taken and continue to take assertive, steady action to help ensure that the employees as well as the supply chain at GE Appliances remain healthy and strong. As always, the health and safety of the employees and those the company serv...
The spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, continues to pick up pace globally and is increasingly a key priority and in view of the growing concern Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd and Daikin Applied Service would like to reassure the customers that they have adopted a risk-minimization approach to ensure minimum disruption to business. Unfortunately, the onset of the Coronavirus has caused many industry implications, this is a brief update on Daikins supply chain,...
The EE872 from E+E Elektronik measures the CO2 concentration up to 5% (50 000 ppm) as well as relative humidity, temperature, and ambient pressure. Additionally, the 4-in-1 probe also calculates the dew point temperature. It is perfectly suited for use in a harsh and aggressive environments, such as agricultural applications. The active pressure and temperature compensation ensure a very high CO2 measuring accuracy. A heated probe version is available for CO2 measurement in high-humidity appl...
Johnson Controls announced the release of Enterprise Management 2.2, an advanced version of the cloud-based analytics platform designed to help enterprises get the most out of their buildings. This innovative platform allows organizations to turn insights into action, helping meet energy, sustainability and occupant satisfaction goals. Enterprise Management gives organizations and a user’s insight into, and control of, energy usage; asset performance; space utilization and tenant manageme...
Amid concerns about the increasing scope of the coronavirus (COVID 19), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has announced the cancellation of its 2020 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo, a major industry event focused on natural refrigerants in the industrial and commercial sectors. IIAR Conference cancelled IIAR joins a growing list of HVAC&R organizations worldwide that have cancelled trade gatherings over the coronavirus. The IIAR Confer...
Armstrong Fluid Technology announces new versions of the design envelope 6800 vertical multistage booster with design envelope permanent magnet motors for increased energy efficiency. The new Design Envelope 6800 boosters also offer booster manager, an innovative cloud-based performance management service. Booster manager delivers analytics and performance insights including profiles of energy and water consumption. Sustaining Optimal Performance Through continuous performance management, rep...
Adcock has been awarded a maintenance contract to look after all air conditioning and ventilation equipment located at the Amazon Fulfilment Center in Tilbury. The first maintenance visit was completed at the end of February. Entering into a maintenance agreement to service their equipment regularly, automatically takes all the pressure off Amazon, as the engineers at Adcock ensure to meet all the F-Gas requirements and are on hand 365 days, 24/7 for Amazon.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) file a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit challenging the validity of a Department of Energy (DOE) regulation on commercial packaged boilers. "AHRI is asking that the Court review the rule because of our belief that the Department overstepped its statutory authority by issuing a rule that will impose an undue and significant burden on boiler manufacturers and consumers," said AHRI President & CEO S...
