COVID-19 - News
Breathing safe fresh air is essential for healthy living, especially considering the majority of COVID-19 transmissions result from the aerosolization of the virus from coughing, sneezing and breathing. CIMR Tech, a provider of clean air defense solutions, helps to achieve a safe return to indoor spaces and drive economic recovery. In July 2020, Auburn University's McCrary Institute and Air University released a report proposing a "multi-layered air defense for critical infrastructure." CIMR&re...
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announces that Carrier, a provider of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and its subsidiary EMSI are the first organizations in China to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management. Properties in multiple cities including offices and a factory add to the list of over 500 facilities across the world taking proactive measures focused on prevention and preparedness, resilience and recovery in the...
As every year, the Executive Board of the Wilo Group has invited executives to an international top management meeting. For the first time in Wilo’s history, this meeting is taking place as a hybrid event, due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. “We are pleased that we are now connected via live stream to over 100 colleagues from 35 countries, across different time zones,” said Oliver Hermes, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Wilo Group. Wilo top...
The ‘Heating with Renewable Energies’ funding scheme that came into effect at the beginning of the year as part of the climate package is taking effect on the market. According to the responsible Federal Office for Economics and Export Control (BAFA), a total of 130,697 funding applications were received in the first half of 2020. In the same period last year, the number of applications was 42,355. “The amended incentive program is a success model. It shows that people are rea...
Lennox International, a pioneer in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets, has announced additional training that will provide contractors with the proper knowledge to help improve indoor air quality (IAQ) through their Building Better Air initiative. Lennox is offering an additional training program for contractors to help improve indoor air quality in commercial spaces. The Building Better Air training program provides a structure to improve indoor air quality of commercial...
With the Pine Gulch fire having just surpassed Hayman fire as one of the largest in recent history, burning over 139,006 acres, and the Lewstone Fire having just been contained, these wildfire incidents are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning wants to take this opportunity first and foremost to express sympathies to those directly affected by these blazes. However, the HVAC services company also wants to address those homes being more indirectly...
Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies, and Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, have agreed to collaborate to introduce Carrier's premier healthy building solutions for Cushman & Wakefield's clients through Carrier's Healthy Buildings Program. "By working with Carrier, Cushman & Wakefield can offer differentiated services and solutions as part of its 6 Feet Office conce...
A new report from the Carbon Trust, ‘Heat pump retrofit in London’, shows how heat pumps will have a critical role in tackling emissions from London’s buildings and delivering the Mayor’s 2030 net zero ambitions. The report, commissioned by the Mayor of London, includes detailed analysis of the potential to retrofit heat pumps across a range of existing buildings in London and recommends an action plan for scaling up energy efficiency and heat pump retrofit across the ca...
Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, announced it will launch a comprehensive suite of digital solutions, called OpenBlue Healthy Buildings, to make shared spaces safer as people begin to return to offices. Combining 135 years of building systems expertise with cutting edge technology, these solutions protect and instill confidence in building occupants and visitors, minimize disruption should employees test positive for COVID-19, and accelerate building re...
The Wilo Group has been selected this year to participate together with 49 other worldwide operating companies in the global sustainability and climate protection initiative called ‘50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders’. The participating companies act on the basis of the 17 sustainability goals of the United Nations (UN). Sustainability “We are proud and happy to be part of this initiative. The Wilo Group, as a leading technology company in the pump industry, is committe...
While face coverings are mandated nearly everywhere these days, Thermo King of Springfield CEO R. Wayne Smith not only wanted to keep his employees safe, but decided to take the opportunity for some additional advertising by providing all four dealership locations with Thermo King-branded face masks. “Stopping the spread of the coronavirus is everyone’s responsibility,” said Wayne. “And if we are required to don face masks, they might as well boast the Thermo King...
WellAware, an industry renowned remote monitoring and technology company announced a new smart air purification service in their product line. This new offering, PureAware, improves air quality to create a safer space for customers and employees, especially as they return to work during COVID-19. PureAware is the only remotely monitored air purification service which is safe for humans, destroys up to 99.98% or airborne viruses, and filters 99.97% of PM0.3 particulate matter. PureAware uses pat...
Airthings, a global authority in indoor air quality and producer of award-winning radon and indoor air quality monitors, has acquired Airtight, a Norwegian proptech company that develops smart sensor technology to significantly reduce energy waste from buildings. With the acquisition, Airthings emerges as a pioneer in helping businesses around the world use air quality and environmental data to improve energy efficiency, comfort and to ensure a healthy, productive indoor environment. People spe...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the ideal indoor humidity level should be between 30 – 60%. It’s optimal for overall wellness and the efficient functioning of the respiratory immune system. One of the biggest problems faced by people during winter is dry air. Low humidity contributes to the development of colds and flu. 60 to 80 percent of the human body is made up of water, which is why such an adverse bodily reaction to dry air. Maintaining normal ho...
enVerid Systems, a renowned provider of indoor air quality solutions, fully supports the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force's (ETF) updated guidance on HVAC strategies for mitigating the airborne transmission of COVID-19 in commercial buildings. ASHRAE's ETF refined its recommendations in its Commercial Guide, acknowledging the significant energy impact of pursuing a strategy of maximum outside air (OA) ventilation. enVerid and other experts have highlighted this as an area of concern. Research has sho...
United Safety & Survivability Corporation (formerly USSC Group) announces that the company is ramping up availability of an innovative product that will deliver active air purification technology for mass transit that kills COVID-19. This active air filtration system utilizes UV light and Photohydroionization technology that actively neutralizes airborne pollutants such as bacteria, mold, and viruses. This system has shown in studies to produce a 99% reduction of airborne pathogens. Public...
Baxi Heating is delighted to announce that it will be reopening its popular Warwick Commercial Training Academy this September after its enforced closure due to COVID-19. The commercial training facility was established over two years ago, guided by in-depth research into attitudes and expectations regarding training, to ensure that heating engineers have the opportunity to refine their skills and gain practical experience in a real-world environment. Free in-person single-day courses From Se...
VironAire announced the successful test, implementation and deployment of its innovative purification technology. The patent-pending filter, named iNOX19, will now be utilized in all VironAire's current line of next-generation portable air purifiers. This supports direct efforts in providing additional tools to the fight against coronavirus. iNOX19 filters 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. COVID-19 is about 1 micron in non-aerosolized viral droplet form. With the addition of other technol...
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have developed a 50-page report titled ‘Cooling Emissions and Policy Synthesis Report: Benefits of cooling efficiency and the Kigali Amendment’. The report highlights the growth of cooling appliances in numbers, addresses the COVID-19 estimated impacts and outlines six important opportunities identified under the K-CEP program. According to the report, there are an estimated 3.6 billion cooling a...
In these times, solidarity within society is more important than ever. It is particularly important to maintain activities that benefit the public and support state public services. In this situation, WILO RUS as one of the companies in the industry, which is included in the list of strategic enterprises in Russia, cannot stand aside from joint efforts and actions aimed at combating COVID-19. The management of the company made a decision to donate and financially assist in the acquisition of ur...
The Berner PureAir Package complements the built environment’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and disinfection efforts by: Deactivating viruses and killing bacteria Neutralizing a space’s airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as well as allergens and other biological contaminants such as mold spores The air curtain includes needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI) technology, enabling users to safely disinfect and purify the air in the space, beginning at the doorway. AHD10 air c...
Fleet connectivity and remote monitoring has never been more important, or more valuable, than now. With the world’s pandemic challenges, fleets have been forced to re-think service offerings and practices in order to limit contact with customers and equipment. At the same time, the requirements of keeping products safe throughout the cold chain – and providing the necessary proof points, is vital to all involved. This includes the communities depending on the essentials to be deliv...
AirLock389 Inc. is entering the global air purification market with its patented purification technology backed by over 30 years of research and development for NASA and the U.S. military. Founded and led by Chief Science Officer and CEO Christopher H. Cooper, the company is focused on developing products using its Airlock™ Anti-Pathogen Purification Technology, an air purification media capable of removing airborne pathogens and contaminants, including weapons-grade biological and chemic...
Merchavia Holdings and Investments Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its first investment in the Aura Smart Air, a company that deals with purification and air quality management using artificial intelligence technology. According to the MoU, Merchavia will invest $250,000 and will receive preference shares, which constitute approximately 1.93% of Aura Air's issued and fully diluted capital for its investment. Merchavia's investment will be made at a $10 Million valuation...
As schools and universities prepare to reopen, proper ventilation is of utmost concern. To reduce airborne transmission of viruses, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force recommends educational facilities have air handling systems capable of achieving 150% of current minimum ventilation airflow standards. Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels Airxchange Energy Recovery Wheels are built with interchangeable segments that allow schools to easily modify their ventilator systems and increase ventilation...
PureAir Package™, an air disinfection system for air curtains that purifies the air of viruses, VOCs, and other airborne particulates. Available to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic in retail, hospitals, schools, elder care, and other commercial spaces. Berner PureAir Package The Berner PureAir Package complements the built environment’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and disinfection efforts by: Deactivating viruses and killing bacteria Neutralizing a space’s airborne Volatil...
The quality of the air that everyone breathes, indoor and outdoor, is a valuable asset, and has been important to General Filter Group, since their foundation. The company firmly believes that everyone needs to contribute to preserve it. ‘Clean Air’ project General Filter Group has created the ‘Clean Air’ project, in collaboration with Fondazione Francesca Rava N.P.H. Italia Onlus To launch and spread this message of improving the quality of air, General Filter Group...
Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart and sustainable buildings, is launching OpenBlue - a complete suite of connected solutions and services that combine the Company’s 135 years of building expertise with cutting-edge technology. This open digital platform, when integrated with Johnson Controls core building systems and enhanced by Fortune 100 technology partners, will make shared spaces safer, more agile and more sustainable. Johnson Controls OpenBlue is the culmination of years...
Johnson Controls, a pioneer in creating smart buildings and helping reopen buildings as part of the 'new normal', announces the launch of its smart elevated skin temperature scanning solution, the Tyco Illustra Pro Thermal EST. A healthy and safe environment starts with a holistic approach that encompasses not only a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, but adds temperature screening among protocols including contact tracing, frictionless entry and exits,...
While the world’s on pause, users may be itching to finally complete some tasks around the home. Adding value to the house is never a completed job, the user must constantly update, clean, and renovate for when the time comes to sell the property. So what are ways users can add value to the home during COVID? The value of the home projects and upgrades varies on the market and the current home value. But let’s start with 5 simple projects to increase the value of the home with...
