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Baxi has launched a complete end-to-end range of products and services, including new AquaHeat heat interface units (HIUs), to provide a single point of contact for customers involved in heat network projects. From carrying out initial feasibility and design studies to supplying prefabricated centralized energy centers and HIUs to driving efficient system maintenance and system optimization, Baxi offers total customer support at every stage.  Heat networks Heat networks are an importan...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience, proudly announces its sponsorship with the New York Yankees. This partnership reflects Cooper&Hunter’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. A Proud Partnership Jake Neto, Cooper&Hunter’s Marketing Director, expressed his excitement, stating "Cooper&Hunter is thrilled to announce our new sponsorship with the New York Yankees! " He adds, "We pro...

Malco’s sheet metal Hole Cutters with Impact Rated Cutter Bits (HC1/HC2) won the Bronze award in the Hand Tools category, selected by an independent panel of contractors. Malco’s distinctive Gold Impact Cutter Bits quickly install into the chuck of any corded or cordless drill in just a few seconds, and unlike anything else on the market, feature a hex insert for ultimate flexibility for use on either an impact driver or a drill. When used with an impact driver, trade professionals...

EDEN, a pioneering startup in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, has officially announced the launch of its Instant Quote solution that improves the transparency and accuracy of purchasing residential HVAC equipment. EDEN’s Instant Quote application integrates into an HVAC contractor’s website to provide a 24/7 interactive online experience for homeowners by providing them with accurate estimates based on the contractor’s pricing.  EDEN’...

At the ‘Smart Retrofitting’ event in Darmstadt, Germany, the building owners described the entirely different kind of living comfort as ‘incredible’. Noise also remains outside. Over 40 energy consultants accepted the invitation to the ‘Passive House on Tour’ kick-off event and listened intently as the family reported on the positive changes in their energy-efficient home retrofit. The aim of the new ‘Passive House on Tour’ series is to present hi...

ESS Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released its full agenda for its 2024 show, which is set to welcome a record number of over 12,000 visitors and over 600 exhibiting companies. Returning to the NEC (National Exhibition Center), Birmingham, from 11-12 September 2024, the show unites five key industry events – Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM), Energy, Fuels & Decarbonization Expo (EFD), Water Resource Management Expo (WRM), Cont...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of FloLogic, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of premium plumbing leak detection and automatic shut-off solutions for homes and light commercial buildings. The acquisition aligns with Bradford White’s commitment to innovation and quality and enhances the company’s smart technology offerings. premium IoT-based leak detection FloLogic’s prem...

Bosch, the supplier of technology and services, is continuing its growth course with a strategic acquisition. For its Energy and Building Technology business sector, the Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls. As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100 percent of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40 percent stake. acquisi...

Danfoss Power Solutions announces the launch of its ePanda eDrive for low-voltage applications. Designed as a propel solution for mobile elevating work platforms, the ePanda eDrive is an integrated compact power system comprising an electric motor, microcontroller unit, and reduction gearbox that maximizes efficiency, reliability, and safety. The eDrive joins the ePowerpack in Danfoss’ ePanda series of products for low-voltage electrification. The ePanda eDrive’s permanent magnet sy...

Latest statistics indicate that the almost 64.6% out of 96,800 residential buildings in Germany are completed with heat pumps in 2023. The share of heat pumps has risen by 8%, when compared to 2022 and has doubled since 2014. Heat pumps were used in 68.9% of all single- and two-family houses completed in 2023, but were much less common in multi-family households (41.1%). Rise in heat pumps Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufactured in Germany alone in 2023 Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufac...

Vetter GmbH, a pioneer in safety solutions, is proud to unveil its latest innovative product: MAGNASEAL. This groundbreaking magnetic urethane sheet redefines how first responders and industry professionals handle hazardous material leaks. The Vetter MAGNASEAL Magnetic Sealing Patch instantly stops hazardous leaks. The patches are a highly safe and effective way to control liquids and gaseous substances leaking out of magnetic objects. Thanks to its unique self-adhesive, patented sealing soluti...

Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems Limited (Kingsdown), a distributor of compressed air and other equipment in the UK has become part of Atlas Copco Group. Kingsdown was founded in 1996 and is located in Wrotham, Kent, England. The company has a wide range of customers in all types of manufacturing industries, such as food & drinks, textiles, printing, and advanced manufacturing. strong sales and service "Kingsdown is well renowned with strong sales and service and has an impressive mar...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the globally renowned manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to announce that Jake Wegner has joined DriSteem as Director of Sales, Americas. In his new position, Jake will be responsible for all aspects of DriSteem sales operations in North America plus Central and South America. This includes overseeing the regional sales management team, inside sales support, and OEM sales. Sales and marketing teams...

As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to attend one of the world's largest sporting events.  Due to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, they will enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. energy-efficient and sustainable By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC, and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the co...

Dedicated support from the MHI Projects team has helped provide a major climate control upgrade for the UK home of global glass processing specialist - LiSEC.   Lizzy Holmes, Sales Engineer for MHI Projects, worked closely with Matt Everall, Engineering Manager at Contractor and MHI 3 Diamond Dealer Modo Cooling, to ensure smooth delivery of a high-efficiency VRF solution.  air conditioning system Austrian-based manufacturer, LiSEC has been in its UK premises in Telford since 2...

They are excited to announce that former Global Chief Marketing Officer of HP Inc. (HP), Vikrant Batra, has joined Aeroseal's board. "We’re thrilled to welcome Vikrant to our Board of Directors and are confident that his expertise will accelerate Aeroseal’s growth across the global residential and commercial building sectors," said Aeroseal CEO and Founder - Amit Gupta. Vikrant’s deep knowledge Amit Gupta adds: "Our technology not only allows people to thrive in healthi...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has verified the carbon footprint of its products, reaffirming its status of a pioneering global low-carbon aluminum producer. The independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions was conducted by TÜV AUSTRIA Standards & Compliance, one of the world's foremost providers of certification, testing, inspection, and verification services. The analysis confirmed that 100% of RUSAL’s metal meets the low carbon aluminum (LCA) ben...

Danish multi-utility company, Aalborg Forsyning, has placed a follow-up order with MAN Energy Solutions for an additional heat pump unit, increasing the overall heating capacity to 177 MW with four units. This follows the initial order submitted in 2023, significantly expanding the scope of the project. Each heat pump has a capacity of around 44 MW, making them the largest heat pump units ever to be installed in district heating plant worldwide. Collectively, the plant will supply up to 700,00...

Daikin Applied, a commercial and industrial HVAC equipment manufacturer and solutions provider, has appointed two new executives to its leadership team. Accelerating its commitment to modernize and decarbonize buildings, Jeff Shusta, a seasoned business strategist, joins Daikin Applied as Vice President of Corporate Development, and Ashish Srivastava, an experienced executive in digital transformation, has been named Vice President of Digital and Information Technology.   comfort and air...

Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is continuing its support of hands-on training and education by donating water heaters, service parts, and in-person training to the Bullard-Havens Technical High School, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Industry Forward® The in-kind contribution of water heating products is funded by Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. The compan...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new range of high-efficiency, low-emission, commercial gas condensing boilers with the introduction of the new Vitocrossal 200 CI3. Vitocrossal 200 CI3 With eight output sizes from 80-640 kW and integrated-control cascade operation up to 5120 kW (eight units), the all-new Vitocrossal 200 CI3 is flexible and compact, making it ideal for modernization projects or buildings where space is limited. Each sleekly styled, streamlined unit is just 750mm w...

Geoclima is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey — Geoclima Group has been acquired by Munters Group, a distinguished Swedish firm founded in 1955 and listed on the large cap of Nasdaq Stockholm. This strategic acquisition represents a major step forward, unlocking immense growth opportunities for Geoclima in the dynamic data center market. Munters’ Data Center Technologies (DCT) Munters’ Business Area Data Center Technologies (DCT) specializes in creat...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Voltex® MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) to its growing family of sustainable products. The Voltex MAX HPWH uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings at all times. The Voltex MAX HPWH can deliver homeowners around 40% higher First Hour Ratings than similarly sized electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Usin...

CIC has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of King’s Speech. The recommendations are contained in a new publication, ‘Building A Safer, Healthier and More Sustainable Future for All’, which outlines some of the actions the new Government can take to empower the country’s economic growth, as well as enhance the nation’s health and wellbeing by ensuring a better-built environment for everyone. well-thought-out plan The Governme...

Vaisala, a pioneer in measurement technology, partners with the BMW Group to implement real-time Xweather air quality data in the new BMW X1, X2, and 2 series, as well as MINI and MINI Countryman, through the new iDrive9 infotainment system. The addition is part of the BMW Group’s rollout of Android-based OS9, which has started in the UK and will be rolled out globally as of now. Xweather air quality monitoring informs drivers about current and expected conditions during their journey. Cr...

Carrier has officially opened a new 16,000-square-foot training center at its Charlotte offices, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house attended by Carrier’s commercial HVAC leadership and other valued guests in July 2024. $4 million investment The new training center, where Carrier University is headquartered, represents a nearly $4 million investment in training the next generation of skilled HVAC technicians. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in...

OEMs from the automotive, bus, truck, and train sectors, suppliers, R&D experts, policymakers, academics, and more will discuss the application of natural refrigerants in mobile air-conditioning (MAC) and heat pump systems at the ATMO MAC Summit 2024 × TU Berlin. The event will be hosted by ATMOsphere, a global market accelerator for natural refrigerant-based systems, and Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)’s Chair of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion....

Alleima, is thrilled to announce its latest compressor valve steel Freeflex® Versa, a successor of the award-winning Freeflex® Core. The new material contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy-efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers. It is a pioneering compressor valve steel with exceptional fatigue resistance, residual stresses, and wear resistance. Progress in compressor valve steels Over the past decades, Alleima, a manufacturer of high-v...

Aircuity’s channel partner, Thrive Buildings, engaged with a medical college in New York City to build on the successful installation of the company’s demand control ventilation (DCV) platform and expand Aircuity beyond the 8th floor throughout the research building’s remaining labs and vivarium spaces. The goal was to further reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure compliance with New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) thereby avoiding significant fines. A...

The market for connected objects for the home is changing rapidly. In June 2021, in the segment of air conditioning and heating equipment for the home (new and renovation), AIRWELL launched My Hybrid Home: a solution that combines connected objects and artificial intelligence to create energy (photovoltaic) that can be reused in the home and better control its consumption by optimizing it.  At the same time, the DEP – Diagnostic Performance Energétique – is enriched with...