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Fenwal Controls has introduced its new PIM commercial boiler system, a combined controller and gas ignition module that can be customized to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The PIM commercial boiler system enables comprehensive, simultaneous control of ignition, temperature and fan speed across multiple boilers. Platform Ignition Module system The Platform Ignition Module (PIM) system is compatible with boilers of any size and most OEMs and includes industry-standard Mod...

To help consulting engineers make more objective and informed decisions about their chiller plant designs, Carrier Corporation has introduced PLV Pro, a new software tool to provide fast, easy life cycle cost analysis, at no charge for water-cooled chillers from different manufacturers. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the globally renowned provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. PLV Pro, new software tool “Ma...

High-quality fats and oils are an important component of modern animal feed. An animal feed manufacturer uses palm stearin to produce high-energy dairy feed. The hard fat has a melting point of 58 °C and hardens as soon as its temperature drops below this point. Heated tanker trucks deliver the palm stearin. A Börger rotary lobe pump conveys the fat from the tanker truck into the production plant. pump Equipped with a steam heater cover During the pumping process, the temperature of...

Johnson Controls International plc (Johnson Controls), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will present at the Cowen 43rd Annual Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference. Johnson Controls’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), George Oliver will participate virtually in a fireside chat, to be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST.

Carrier is further expanding its electrification capabilities through a new alliance with Consolidated Metco, Inc. (ConMet), adding wheel-based power generation that captures energy that otherwise would be wasted during braking events. Carrier – ConMet partnership The alliance also advances Carrier’s broader zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions, with the availability of electric options for trailer, truck, and light commercial vehicle customers before the end of 2022, he...

ABB has announced the launch of its new CP-S.1 range of primary switch mode 24 V DC power supplies that combines efficiency and reliability, with an unrivaled power-to-space ratio. With an efficiency of up to 94 percent, the CP-S.1 24/40.0 power supply is able to generate a 1.4 ton CO2 saving over a typical lifetime of ten years, when compared to a device with 92 percent efficiency. This is equivalent to the same amount of CO2 required to charge 160,000 smartphones. CP-S.1 power supplies range...

A renowned Missouri company has introduced the first major innovation in HVAC in nearly a 100 years, The Cocoon system. The Cocoon system, developed by Cocoon Revolution by Thermasi, relies on thermal mass heat, powered by economical electricity, in order to produce cost-effective warmth, without the safety risks and environmental concerns of natural or propane gas. The Cocoon system Named after nature’s ultimate warm and safe place, the Cocoon system is made in the USA Named after nat...

Eurovent announced that the globally renowned association has welcomed Deltrian (Deltrian International), a Belgian manufacturer of air filtration systems, as its newest Corresponding Member. The membership for Deltrian was formally approved during a meeting of the Eurovent Board of Directors in December 2021. New Eurovent member, Deltrian International Founded in 1967, Deltrian International has expertise in air quality management in various fields Founded in 1967, Deltrian International ha...

Ruskin has announced the release of the new EME620DD and BLD723 louvers, which are wind-driven rain AMCA certified louvers, made for exceptional protection against water, air, and wind penetration. EME620DD louver The EME620DD louver from Ruskin is a newly designed, 6" deep, horizontally bladed louver, which is specially designed for building applications that require wind driven rain protections. BLD723 bold line drainable louver Ideal for architects, who want to make a design statement, th...

Viessmann, the renowned family-led business firm, is committed to creating excellent employee conditions and providing employees with the best possible support in their everyday endeavors.  After a three-month certification process, the Top Employers Institute has certified Viessmann as a Top Employer 2022 in Germany and therefore, as a highly attractive employer. Recognition criteria The Top Employers Institute examined the participating employers in six overarching HR dimensions and 20...

The Brick Consortium, Inc. (The Brick Consortium), the non-profit membership-led organization that sponsors and encourages the research and development (R&D) of the open source - Brick schema specifications for the built environment, has announced that five companies have joined on as inaugural members: Carrier Corporation (Carrier), Clockworks Analytics, Johnson Controls, Mapped, and Schneider Electric. These commercial members join academic members, who hail from Carnegie Mellon Universit...

The internationally active Viessmann Group has taken a majority stake in Pacifica Home Services Ltd. (PHS), simultaneously backing the reinvestment of the management team. The deal includes the acquisition of Oakes Energy Services Ltd (Oakes Energy), which will be integral to the development of the new business. Pacifica Home Services Ltd. (PHS) is based in Durham, United Kingdom and well known to end-customers within the UK, under the brand - 0800 Repair. The Management team from PHS will stay...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry front-runner in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces the SGS PC Series Industrial Evaporator, an airside product for industrial refrigeration. SGS Refrigeration, Inc. was acquired by SPX Cooling Technologies in 2019. Features The PC Series Evaporator supports large freezers/coolers for penthouse and carcass chilling. The extensive product line offers over 100 models...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry front-runner in the design and manufacture of specialized heat exchangers, introduces the SGS brand IEC evaporative condenser, a blow-through condensing unit for industrial refrigeration applications, specifically designed and built to simplify installation for contractors and provide robust componentry and extended life for operators. Speed installation Among the IEC Evaporative Condenser features that speed installation for c...

SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. has released details of its expanded MH Fluid Cooler line, designed to meet an even more diverse range of applications. The MH Fluid Cooler is now available with three coil materials, each delivering its own advantages. MH Element™ Fluid Cooler The most recent innovation, the MH Element™ Fluid Cooler, is equipped with copper coils. Copper offers superior corrosion resistance and improved heat transfer. Compared with traditional hot-dip...

Senseware has announced that Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of Class A office properties in the United States, has selected Senseware’s technology solution to implement real-time Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring across BXP's portfolio as part of its healthy building strategy. Data-driven approach to operations Doug Linde, President of Boston Properties, Inc. (BXP), said “As a leader in sustainable and healthy property dev...

Marston Holdings, the United Kingdom’s renowned provider of integrated, technology-enabled transport solutions, has announced its acquisition of Vortex IoT Limited (Vortex), supplier of environmental sensors, networks and data solutions that support improved air quality and decarbonization initiatives. Marston Holdings supports government, utilities and private sector clients through the delivery of market renowned integrated technology-enabled solutions, from design through to implementa...

Environmental health technology company, CASPR Group is pleased to announce Jon Zucker as its President. Jon Zucker joined the CASPR Group in late 2021. Jon Zucker’s goal is to guide CASPR Group into a scalable, sustainable company, as it manages increased demand for its proprietary Natural Catalytic Conversion (NCC) technology. The company’s solutions provide healthier indoor air and surface environments, across industries, including healthcare, education, transportation, and comme...

The digital humidity and temperature sensing element - HTE501 from E+E Elektronik offers an excellent measurement accuracy of up to ±1.8 % RH incl. hysteresis and ±0.2 °C. The proven E+E sensor coating and the integrated constant current heater ensure a high level of reliability and durability of the sensing element even in harsh, dirty and condensing environments. The DFN enclosure, which measures just 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm, and the I2C interface enable simple design-in. The sen...

ActivePure, the globally renowned company in 24/7 surface and air purification technology, will attend and exhibit at the 2022 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition - AHR Expo 2022, the essential event for HVACR. The AHR Expo 2022 event is co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and is held concurrently with ASHRAE’s Winter Con...

Carrier Corporation will showcase the latest products and services from across its global HVAC product portfolio, including building automation, digital solutions and its Healthy Buildings Program, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2022. Carrier at AHR Expo 2022 Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. “We are excited to display our inno...

The second unit using China’s home-grown third-generation nuclear power technology 'HPR1000' has begun generating electricity. The major parts of the unit were developed by DEC. The 1,161 MW unit in the city of Fuqing, East China’s Fujian province, is expected to generate nearly 10 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, equivalent to a reduction of 3.12 million tons of standard coal consumption and 8.16 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.  

Bosch Thermotechnology, a renowned global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, has announced the line-up of products that will be featured at its 2022 AHR Expo booth #N9717. Debuting at the Bosch booth are two new versions within the IDS Family, IDS Premium Connected and IDS Light, and the third generation of the Climate 5000 ductless system mini-split heat pump. All three products are set to become available to the market in the first half of 2022. IDS Light, invert...

Hydrogen has long been regarded as a key element in the success of the energy transition because it links the energy, transportation, buildings and industry sectors, and can be used as a CO2-neutral energy source, storage and supply medium. For example, ‘green’ hydrogen generated through electrolysis from renewable electricity and water can be transported via the existing gas infrastructure, temporarily stored and then used in buildings as an energy supplier for CO2-free heating. As...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies for the fifth consecutive year, and a member of the JUST 100 by JUST Capital. Trane Technologies ranked second among companies in the building materials & packaging industry and moved up 67 spots overall since the previous year for its outstanding commitments to its employees, community, and the environment. JUST Capital JUST Capital is a not-for-profit that does comprehensiv...

Panasonic is pleased to announce that it is has partnered with the ‘Sparks’ series of events, where UK college lecturers will ‘Meet the Manufacturer’. Taking place across the United Kingdom, throughout January and February 2022, the Sparks events highlight the urgent need to encourage the new generation of engineers, installers and plumbers, to embrace low carbon solutions, in order to combat the effects of climate change and to meet government targets for net zero car...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced that it has partnered with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Together, Johnson Controls and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America will strive to improve health outcomes for families managing asthma and allergies, by raising awareness of the connection between indoor air quality (IAQ) and health. Importance of well-managed indoor environments Well-managed indoo...

PassiveLogic, creator of the first fully autonomous building platform, has secured US$ 34 million in Series B funding from major investors - Addition and Keyframe. They are joined by commercial real estate strategic firms, including RET Ventures, Brookfield, and Era Ventures from the U.S.A, and Europe’s largest prop-tech VC firm, A/O PropTech. “Buildings are the world’s most complex systems, a problem that increases as buildings become ‘smart.’ We’ve built a...

The joint history of SG Flensburg-Handewitt (SG) and Danfoss continues. The Danish global company and the German runner-up handball club are extending their partnership, which originally would run until 2023, for an additional six years until 2028. Danfoss is increasing its sponsorship level to become SG’s main partner. Largest border company The Danish company Danfoss employs almost 40,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Nordborg, Denmark, on the island of Als. Danfoss wor...

Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announced it will be the first in the industry to transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units. This will reduce the carbon footprint of refrigerants used by its customers’ long-haul, middle-mile, and last-mile delivery fleets by nearly 50%, or approximately 650,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of 143...