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A family’s first home brings excitement and emotions, opening up possibilities and providing a foundation for stability and growth. Becoming a new homeowner also brings new challenges and responsibilities of maintenance and repairs to keep the home safe and comfortable. That’s the reason that Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Habitat for Humanity International, the foremost housing nonprofit, are teaming up on a national initiative called Indoor Climate and Mainten...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces it has joined forces with Synexis to provide its customers with innovative technology in indoor environmental quality. The technology, which can be integrated into the HVAC duct system or applied as a stand-alone to individual rooms or spaces, uses dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) to reduce pathogens in the air and on surfaces. The technology is currently available as part of the comprehensive products and services portfolio for K-12 schools...
New research from Uponor, the total solutions provider of systems for the safe transportation of water around a building, found that the creation of truly healthy buildings is not possible without significant compromise, due to the challenges currently faced by the construction sector. In a survey of over 200 construction industry professionals, 95% of respondents said that the M&E sector is unable to deliver healthy high-rise buildings without overcoming significant challenges. The researc...
Connelly Plumbing, Heating & Air and cfm Distributors, Inc. partnered with local contractors and Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Springfield, Mo., for Army Sergeant Curtis Crawford. Crawford, who joined the military in 1987, sustained multiple injuries throughout his service, including a gunshot wound, traumatic brain injury, degenerative spine disease and nerve damage. His injuries require specific modifications to his home in order to live safely and focus on h...
Well equipped for the cold season: The MANN+HUMMEL Group offers operators of air conditioning and ventilation systems in buildings a new HEPA H13 air filter in accordance with EN 1822, which reliably filters more than 99.95 percent of viruses, bacteria and micro-organisms from the supply air. Throughout the winter months, the Nanoclass Cube Pro membrane enables a return to systems using energy-efficient circulation air modes. Infectious virus particles that can attach to aerosols, such as SARS-...
DENSO Corporation announced it has developed a Factory-IoT Platform that connects 130 production factories worldwide with information technology (IT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, based on the concept of 'as if under one roof'. This is the first in-house development of a cloud-native platform using open-source software in the automotive supplier industry. The newly developed platform stores data collected from a variety of equipment at various production sites in a single...
Ajax Systems, the developer behind the most award-winning wireless alarm in Europe, has hired a UK Sales Leader to strengthen its presence in the UK market and expand the local team. Steve Norman is a security industry veteran. For the last 20 years, he was working for major international manufacturers from the US and China, and a distribution and integration company in the UK — this experience lets Steve understand the industry from all sectors. Active development and growth “S...
Whether users are on the jobsite, tailgating before the game, or taking the RV out in winter months, they’ll need to put their trust in the propane tank to keep the operation rolling. Propane, sometimes referred to as liquid petroleum gas, is an eco-friendly, safe, and low-cost option for powering the home appliances or business operation. Propane is multifunctional, stores easily, and has a long shelf life. It’s still crucial, though, to store propane tanks or cylinders properly to...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the construction of its SUSTIE net zero energy building (ZEB) test facility, located on the premises of the company's Information Technology R&D Center in Kamakura, Japan, will be completed on October 14, 2020. In line with the company's support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the facility will facilitate accelerated development and testing of increasingly common ZEB-compliant energy -conservation technologies, as well as contribu...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it surpassed a historic milestone with the production of its 500,000th elevator/escalator unit in Japan in September. The company has been developing and producing elevators and escalators for 85 years, since launching integrated production at its Kobe Works in Hyogo Prefecture in 1935. Since establishing its Inazawa Works as a dedicated elevator and escalator plant in Aichi Prefecture in 1964, Mitsubishi Electric has been a pioneer supplier of ele...
Daikin Singapore ("Daikin") announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SP Group ("SP") to provide Singapore's first large-scale residential centralized cooling system at Tengah. The MOU includes joint research and development, product innovation and marketing opportunities in Tengah, and future collaborative opportunities in Singapore and the region. The partnership builds on SP's expertise and strong track record in operating one of the world's largest underground di...
The University of Portsmouth is ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the world and a renowned modern university in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University has over 23,000 students, including 3,000 overseas students, and employs more than 2,500 academic and support staff. The University had a requirement for a high density, energy efficient cooling facility for its new £2.25m data center. Working in conjunction with Sudlows, winner of...
Bytemark Hosting provides a comprehensive managed hosting service to a portfolio of prestigious clients including the Cabinet Office, Carling.com and Médecins sans Frontières. Supplementing its existing network spread over Manchester and London, Bytemark built a new 250 square meter £650,000 data center facility within the warehouse space of its new property in York. Working in conjunction with Sudlows, Airedale’s SmartCool DX PAC units were specially adapted to provid...
UK-based HVAC solutions provider, Baxi Heating has secured funding from Innovate UK, to develop a Digital Servitization Demonstrator, as part of the Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative. The award is part of a £300 million UK government initiative to boost manufacturing productivity by 30%. Manufacturing Made Smarter The Manufacturing Made Smarter initiative is dedicated to the innovation of digital technologies in UK manufacturing. Baxi Heating is working on the project with The Advanc...
DENSO Corporation has announced that its smartphone application - NaviBridge is compatible with more than 1,000 car navigation systems. Through NaviBridge, a user can share searched locations on their smartphone with car navigation systems through a single touch, delivering them quick and easy access to important directions and allowing them to focus on what matters most: the road ahead. It comes in iOS and Android versions; both are free. Compatibility DENSO began developing NaviBridge for i...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has expanded its online residential LG Rebate Center tool to now include commercial HVAC products – the first in the industry to include rebates for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Custom-designed for LG products, the Commercial VRF rebate tool enables residential and commercial customers alike, to search for local and national rebates and incentives, related to the purchase of LG residential, light commercial and commercial HVAC systems. Com...
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a pioneer in industrial process heating, announces the Genesis™ Network, a new solution providing site-wide operational awareness and supervisory control of heat trace systems. With the Thermon Genesis Network, users save maintenance hours, increase up-time, and can make upgrades and changes with greater flexibility. Users can easily monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot even the largest heat trace systems that may include over 10,000 heat trace circuits. The G...
On September 16 at 00:00, the world's first 660MW supercritical circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler, independently developed by Dongfang Boiler Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of DEC, was put into commercial use after a 168-hour full-load trial operation at Pingshuo Power Plant of Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group Limited. Boasting high-quality performance, the boiler operated soundly and economically in the trial, with its key parameters meeting design requirements and pollutants emission down to an...
Winter in Colorado is something that most people look forward to. It’s a lot easier to get out there and enjoy the season—and the slopes—when one has got a nice, warm, cozy home to come back to at the end of the day. If one is thinking about replacing their old heating system, or they need to decide on a heater for a brand new home, they should definitely consider a heat pump installation in Fort Collins, Colorado. Standard heating systems The heat pump differs from more sta...
During this challenging time, safely transporting refrigerated essentials such as food, medicine, and blood plasma is a priority. Take action to mitigate risk in ones cold chain by adopting the following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). If temperature-sensitive cargo is improperly handled, there is a risk of temperature excursions, which can negatively affect public health, reduce product shelf life, or lead to rejected loads. These situations can increase ones operating costs and negative...
Jobber, a renowned provider of home service management software, announced new quoting features that give service providers the ability to create packages and incorporate optional add-ons for clients to choose. These new capabilities will help landscapers, plumbers, HVAC technicians, residential cleaners, and more, look more professional, while boosting job sizes and increasing revenue. Based on data from customers already using these features, upselling with add-ons has increased the revenues...
The YORK® brand of Johnson Controls, the global provider for smart and sustainable buildings, is launching an efficient, reliable and competitive package unit designed to lower smog-producing gases while delivering high performance and reliable comfort. The YORK Ultra-low NOx Residential Package Equipment offers a compact, robust, all-in-one HVAC system that provides reliability and quick installation for space-challenged homes. “The YORK Ultra-low NOx Residential Package Equipment pr...
Danfoss’ refrigeration HECUs meet strict design qualification requirements for the incentive programs implemented by Energy Solutions on behalf of the sponsors of Mass Save® and National Grid Rhode Island. The incentives take the form of rebates issued at the time of the HECUs’ sale. The HECUs are available via MARS, Danfoss master distributor, to their participating distributors/wholesalers. These incentive programs are great for all involved: contractors will save on component...
Johnson Controls announced - the YORK Mission Critical Horizontal Computer Room Air Handler (YORK MCH CRAH) designed to meet the unique cooling requirements of the world’s most demanding data centers. Offered in three standard capacities (105 kW, 210 kW and 315 kW rated at a 22F delta air temperature) with higher capacities available through customization, the YORK MCH CRAH is engineered with high-performance in mind and can be configured to meet the specific needs of each application.&nbs...
Most homeowners aren’t familiar with the ups and downs of their AC and heating system. As a result, they tend to be more susceptible to air conditioning scams. Unfortunately, users can’t simply rely on someone’s word. But when an emergency happens, they can get desperate and lower their standards for the first available contractor. They will show users how to avoid this below. Yes, some HVAC providers offer specials. However, they will let users know clearly when their promoti...
Before air enters the heating and cooling portion of the HVAC system in homes in Oak Harbor, Washington, it passes through an air filter. Some people think that the only difference between air filters is in their size. Choose the correct size, they think, and there’s nothing left to consider. However, there is a wide range of filters that differ based on their MERV rating, giving home owners far more to choose from than just the size of the filter. What is a MERV rating? Every air filte...
Johnson Controls, the front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, announces that it will launch new tailored services that provide customizable solutions to its customers around the globe. These new service offerings will leverage Johnson Controls new OpenBlue technology to power remote and contactless services, in combination with its 130-years of expertise in green building services. New Services Features The new services suite, available starting from October 2020, integrates touchle...
“As a co-sponsor of the ISH, the BDH supports Messe Frankfurt's decision to hold the ISH 2021 digitally,” said BDH President Uwe Glock. “The critical development of the corona pandemic at the end of the summer holidays, especially in important European target countries and in the USA, is the reason for Messe Frankfurt's responsible decision.” ISH Digital 2021 offers exhibitors digital formats with the ISH logo. In this way, innovative products and technical solutions for...
Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced the release of the new color ES Touch Screen Display (ES TSD), the latest addition to its expansive fire and life safety product portfolio. A modernized upgrade to the company’s Simplex 4100ES and 4010ES fire alarm control units, the ES TSD offers an intuitive operational experience for all users. With a large touch screen, enhanced graphics, and support for a wide range of languages, the ES TSD provides...
A water heater is an essential investment for any home. So choosing the right one will directly impact the budget. A water heater that is too large will needlessly keep hot water, and the undersized unit will leave without warm water for a morning shower. Advantages of 75-gallon gas water heater Such a heater can provide 120 gallons of hot water in the first hour of operation. It can bring many benefits: Fast heating: Gas water heaters can reheat water twice as fast...
