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Thermo King®, a pioneer in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies unveiled cutting-edge truck, trailer, and bus solutions for cold chain electrification and decarbonization at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany. reduce emissions and energy consumption The launches include three next-generation models for Advancer™, a pacesetter in electric trailer refrigeration; the brand-new, all-electric E-Series, designed for battery-powered vehicles; a...
Well-known open-air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. It also positions the company to serve an ever-changing retailer and food and beverage market. The unification of brands under Due North will solidify their evolution by offering a growing portfolio of innovative product...
Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...
CoolSys™, a parent of refrigeration, HVAC, engineering, and energy services companies nationwide, has announced the acquisition of Thermal Resource Sales and Supermarket Environment Services Company (TRS-SESCO), a commercial and industrial HVAC and energy solutions company headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina. In addition to broadening its market presence in the Southeast, this acquisition will expand the CoolSys Professional Solutions division and its custom-engineered, su...
Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) is recognized as a pioneer in third-party product performance certification in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC+R) industry. Auditing is a central part of the certification process and is an important tool for manufacturers such as LG, who find real value in the audit process. When it comes to product certification, ECC uses state-of-the-art evaluation protocols including independent tests, manufacturing audits, cont...
CoolSys™, the HVAC-R services, engineering, and energy solutions company, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Anesa Chaibi as the company’s next President and CEO. Ms. Chaibi will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Adam Coffey has stepped down from the President and CEO role and will serve as Senior Advisor to the CoolSys Board of Directors. Ms. Chaibi is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of operating experience at high-quality organizations. S...
Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products received the 2022 Supplier Award from HD Supply. The annual award recognizes demonstrated excellence in supply chain and operations. Rheem was selected over hundreds of vendor partners based on the ability to collaborate with IPR (Inventory, Planning & Replenishment) and operations teams to deliver orders with the highest fill rates, on-time delivery, and completion rate. Data integrity process improvements “Given...
When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...
Trane by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced innovations that expand its electrified heating and cooling portfolio and upgrade two well-known series of rooftop units to improve energy efficiency, building connectivity and control. Trane introduced the new Thermafit™ Air-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Model AXM that offers flexible, all-electric heating and cooling; updates to its Voyager® 3 and IntelliPak® 2 Rooftop Units to meet the U.S. Department...
For the second time within six weeks, the Danfoss-INSEAD senior leadership development program has been recognized for “Excellence in Executive Leadership Development”. Hot on the heels of receiving a special mention at the Merits Awards in July, the INSEAD program for Danfoss won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the “Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program” category. The key focuses of the Danfoss program include learning how...
Vert is looking to the stars after a request from the European Space Agency (ESA) to adapt its innovative conical rotary compressor technology (CRC) for use on future lunar landing craft. The compressor technology company has been commissioned to design, manufacture, validate and deliver a novel, electrically-powered, positive-displacement propellant pump unit, under a program of, and funded by the European Space Agency. This flavor of Vert’s patented CRC technology will be incorporated i...
Europe is in a severe crisis with the shutdown of Russia’s Nord Stream1 pipeline intensifying the energy squeeze on European economies ahead of winter, and yet there are 500 million radiators wasting energy all over Europe. The Regional President of North Europe at Danfoss is calling on Europe to utilize one of the lowest-cost solutions to stop wasting energy, which is to replace outdated and inefficient thermostats, a proven solution that has been widely used and effective in the Nordic...
As the world moves to a net zero future, so too must the data centers market, particularly given energy consumption within the sector is only set to rise. Though the green transition is already well underway, most global data centers will require new solutions to enable the move toward renewable energy sources. expanding sustainability requirements Uptime Institute’s September 2022 Environment & Sustainability Intelligence Report notes that data centers are subject to an expand...
Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...
Emerson announces the launch of its new E360 Blog, a thought leadership platform that extends its previous Climate Conversations blog to include a broader range of industry topics, expanding its reach to refrigeration, air conditioning, and other HVACR stakeholders. The platform is intended to support overcoming industry challenges such as refrigerant regulations, technician shortage/trade skills gap, sustainability initiatives, industry trends, technology advancements, and improved efficiencie...
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc., a pioneer in industrial process heating solutions, announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Strzelecki, President of the Pharmaceutical Solutions Division of International Flavors & Fragrances, to its board of directors. John Nesser, Chairman of the board, said, "We are delighted that Angela has accepted our invitation to join the Thermon board of directors. She brings a wealth of knowledge and relevant experience to our board, and her recruitment adds further g...
Electric heater cables are wired cables that produce heat, commonly called heat tracing cables or heat trace. Heat tracing cables can be used for a wide range of applications within the home, around the construction site, or along the lengths of the pipeline. What Are The Different Types Of Electrical Heating Wires? There are two main types of electrical heating cables used in process heating. These include: Heating cable (also known as heat tracing or heat trace sys...
That leak in the roof of the building seems like a small problem currently. Letting it go unrepaired, however, leads to bigger problems down the line. One major reason for concern is that roof leaks affect IAQ. Taking care of commercial roof leaks early prevents them from developing into health risks for employees. It also improves the overall efficiency of the ventilation system. Commercial Roof Leaks With the many challenges facing facilities managers in this age of pandemics and tight bu...
Vert Technologies’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tim Havilland has joined the Vert Board as Investor Director for Aero-Den. Tim brings a wealth of experience in the air and gas compression sector, and will work closely with the Vert team to drive integration of the company's high pressure Conical Rotary Compressor technology across the refrigeration, heat pump and gas compression sectors.
With the establishment of the ‘Belimo Climate Foundation,’ Belimo is supporting non-profit institutions and non-governmental organizations in reducing CO2 emissions from their buildings. This raises awareness of the great leverage that building renovations have in achieving climate targets. As an innovation-driven cleantech company, Belimo has set itself the goal of further reducing its emissions. Belimo field devices already offset the CO2 emissions generated during production and...
Emissions targets are becoming increasingly urgent, energy prices have reached record levels and Europe is grappling with energy security crises. This has caused huge challenges for all sectors, which produce and consume energy to transition to low emission or zero emission alternatives, while keeping costs down. Securing a sustainable future New business models, technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy incentives will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Organizations need to enable...
Airzone, a worldwide pioneer in dynamic HVAC control solutions, is entering the rapidly growing North American market with an exclusive smart control solution for HVAC inverter systems. Airzone’s Aidoo Pro acts as the bridge between proprietary HVAC inverter and mini-split manufacturers’ protocols and IoT device APIs, including for the popular ecobee®, Honeywell®, and Nest® smart thermostats. The Aidoo Pro enables HVAC professionals to completely integrate HVAC inverter...
Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in technology in the HVAC industry, is partnering with Insight Partners and Engineered Equipment (EEI) to expand access to the Airedale product line in the Carolinas and Oklahoma markets. The partnership will bring a concentrated focus to available Airedale products for K-12 schools to help educational facilities maximize IAQ solutions in their respective markets. Indoor IAQ “Innovative solutions have always been a point of emphasis for the Aireda...
To ensure that building owners, facility managers, and environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals understand the health of their indoor spaces, Carrier is offering the Abound™ Healthy Air Starter Package. The limited-time offering provides a simple, quick, and cost-effective way to monitor, visualize and react to the unseen components of indoor air quality (IAQ), helping support occupant wellness. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, sa...
Viessman has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. The new MCS scheme, named ‘Viessmann Access’, is open to all Viessmann trained installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). Demand for Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers is high, as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the UK government’s 2025 target for fossil fuel-free heating in new...
Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, celebrates 125 years of its Sabroe brand as a pioneer in industrial refrigeration systems in Denmark and abroad. What started with a high-performing refrigeration machine – produced in a small company founded by engineer Thomas Ths. Sabroe in 1897 in Aarhus – has since developed into a global brand that has increased sales year-over-year by consistently providing customers with reliabl...
Bradford White Water Heaters, a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, will showcase a selection of high-performing, innovative products at the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Convention & Expo 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, in September 2022. Company representatives will be available at Booth #601 during the Expo from Sept. 19-20, 2022. wide range of solutions “As one of the preeminent events for our industry, ASPE provides an imp...
Viessmann has launched a new MCS umbrella scheme to help installers reduce the time, cost, and effort involved in becoming MCS registered. Named ‘Viessmann Access’, the scheme is open to all Viessmann Trained Installers wishing to fit air source heat pumps (ASHPs). MCS-accredited installers Demand for Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-accredited installers are high as renewable heating solutions grow in popularity, and the government’s 2025 target for fossil f...
Paper-intensive processes and manual data entries cause delays, errors, and duplicates – mostly as a direct result of overworked technicians. By taking a more digital approach to field service management, the workers can work smart instead of working hard. Nowadays, companies running field service operations can equip their workforce with digital tools that maximize efficiency and convenience. This includes artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring, and mobility across all communicati...
At IFA2022, Panasonic opens its doors to greater wellbeing by means of technology. From the creation of comfortable room climates and pleasantly clean and well-tempered air, through to first-class picture & fantastic sound quality with Panasonic’s products, the exhibition celebrates how the company can turn houses into a feel-good oasis (Spatial Wellbeing). Looking inwards, the kitchen appliances allow consumers to prepare healthier food in a more energy-saving way (Inner Wellbeing) w...
