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With a simpler, modular design, the AeroBarrier Connect air sealing system makes setup, sealing, and cleanup faster and more efficient than ever before. In fact, it allows builders, contractors, and energy raters to seal more buildings each day, with precise, measured results that always pass inspection. “This is a complete redesign, driven by extensive customer feedback and field performance data,” said Amit Gupta, CEO of AeroBarrier’s parent company, Aeroseal, LLC. “O...
When it comes to measuring the airtightness of a home or building, and how much air is leaking into it, a blower door test is the universally accepted method. It’s why AeroBarrier uses the test as part of its air sealing process. A structure’s air change rate, or ACH, establishes a baseline of leakage before air sealing. During the AeroBarrier process, their software monitors the ACH as the technology seals leaks in the building envelope and dials in a precise level of airtight...
For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...
Closed-circuit cooling via the raised floors allows the data center air conditioning to constantly satisfy the ever-present demands for low running costs, high flexibility and redundancy with a well-proven system. However, in most cases, the air is not regulated as it exits the raised floor. Here, sensor-controlled raised floor grilles with a variable opening angle are an essential element for restricting the energy consumption of the air conditioning system. Actual airflow rate As a rule, th...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th. The list, now in its second year and published in collaboration with market research company Statista, highlights the top 500 companies that embed sustainability into their core strategies. World's Most Sustainable Companies "We are honored to be named to TIME's list of the 2025 World's Most Sustainable Companies for the second consecutive yea...
Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC), the global pioneer in cooling equipment, announces the launch of its innovative AI-driven Loop™ Platform. This ground-breaking product, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems, marks a significant advancement in cooling systems management. Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing cooling tower systems. Loop AI platform Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integ...
Aeroseal has been named a Top Sustainability Product Winner in the 2023 Products That Count Awards. The award, presented by Products That Count in partnership with Mighty Capital and Capgemini, celebrates organizations building outstanding products. It was awarded to HomeSeal Xpress (HSX), the next technological evolution for Aeroseal. Products That Count Products That Count is the original and most influential product acceleration platform in the world. Approximately 300,000 product man...
GE Technology Inc. (Getek), an ODM supplier to top semiconductor and cleanroom facilities, introduces the CHEMSORB-R Series. This innovative chemical filter is designed to effectively eliminate Airborne Molecular Contaminants (AMC) and control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contamination, significantly advancing ESG compliance. Chemisorptive Media Mix Getek customizes chemisorptive media using the TAFS Engineered Approach to match each site With full in-house production, Getek customizes ch...
Gripple, a major manufacturer of engineered suspension solutions for construction and critical infrastructure applications, is proud to highlight the TecLoc Conduit Claw for seismic stiffening within Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing (MEP) applications. This revolutionary and innovative seismic rod stiffener, is designed to deliver the most reliable, rapid and cost effective stiffening solution for MEP systems. The TecLoc Conduit Claw is a fast and secure, IAPMO-approved seismic rod stiff...
Eurovent has released a new Recommendation on moisture recovery in ventilation and air conditioning systems. It is designed for investors and HVAC professionals who design combined ventilation and air conditioning systems. The Recommendation discusses the application of moisture recovery from extract air in general ventilation and combined ventilation and air conditioning systems. It provides a comprehensive overview of available heat and moisture recovery technologies, sets out principles for...
Hitachi Cooling & Heating is proud to announce the launch of its new generation airH2O air-to-water heat pump range, featuring two models: airH2O 800 R290 (monobloc and hydrosplit) and airH2O 600 R32 (refrigerant split). Fully designed and manufactured in Europe to meet the evolving demands of sustainable, low-carbon heating across the region, this new product range offers high efficiency, superior comfort, and next-level safety – suitable for both refurbishment projects and new resid...
Winner of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the heating category, CFR is a revolutionary best-in-class, drop-in replacement boiler that easily updates non-condensing boiler plants with a high efficiency alternative. With a thermal efficiency up to 87.1%, CFR is the highest efficiency Category I boiler available today. 2000 MBH input model has been added to the 1500 MBH and 3000 MBH product line. CFR’s advanced design and technology maintain dry flue gas while exceeding efficiency...
ECM Technologies (ECMT), a Phoenix-based pioneer in heating, ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) preventative maintenance and efficiency, has been named Most Innovative Business of the Year in the 2025 Champions of Change Awards. The annual program recognizes trailblazing pioneers and organizations that are reshaping Arizona’s business landscape through visionary thinking, bold leadership and philanthropic impact. HVAC preventive maintenance “This award is a testament to th...
Oatey Co., a major manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announces that Rohan Adwalpalker has been promoted to Vice President, Financial Strategy & Risk. With two decades of experience in accounting and financial planning, Adwalpalker brings extensive expertise, strategic insight and leadership to his new role. Since joining Oatey nearly four years ago as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, he has led the company’s annual budgeting process and played a critical...
Ideal Heating is back at InstallerSHOW 2025 – and this year, it’s turning up the heat with a stand experience built around one simple idea: That’s ideal. From hands-on product displays to prize-winning fun, Stand 5C38 is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense solutions designed to make life easier for installers. Ideal’s team of experts Installers can expect the unexpected with even more surprise entertainment on the stand Visitors will have the chance to get h...
On June 12, Stephen Yurek, President of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), alongside the AHRI management team, visited Midea Air Conditioning Headquarters. The delegation shared AHRI’s global organizational structure and mission, discussing future collaboration with Midea to advance regional energy efficiency standards and streamline regulatory pathways for market access across global regions. AHRI also recognized Midea for achieving 100% compliance in AHR...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneering manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to welcome Tenzin Wosal to the Engineering team as an Electrical Engineer. Reporting to Shawn Thao, Electrical Engineering Manager, Tenzin will contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of electrical and control systems across DriSteem’s diverse product lines. refining circuit designs Tenzin work will focus on developing and refinin...
Sureserve and Kensa have announced a new partnership to help social housing providers and public bodies across the UK accelerate the decarbonization of heating and reduce residents' energy bills. The partnership’s joint mission is to reduce fuel poverty for thousands of residents, cut carbon, and improve energy efficiency at scale across the UK. The UK-based collaboration combines Kensa’s dominance in Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps with Sureserve’s strength in installatio...
ISK-SODEX, a premier event that unites global HVACR market representatives and industry experts every two years, is scheduled to take place from 22-25 October 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center. ISK-SODEX is an international HVACR, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Fitting, Water Treatment, Fire Prevention, Pool & Solar Energy Systems Trade Fair, which is organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık and backed by prominent sector associations and foundations including ISKAV, DOSİDER,...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service, which provides real-time insights and predictive maintenance to help save facility managers and building owners time and money. This service uses digitally enabled solutions, to enhance fire safety throughout the building lifecycle by providing data-driven maintenance information. Integrating advanced technologies “With the continued evolution of our Connected Sprinkl...
Quilt, the smartest and most efficient two-zone heat pump on the market, is launching two powerful new features just in time for summer — Auto-Away and Energy Usage — making home climate control even smarter, more efficient, and more personalized. Most HVAC systems waste energy by heating or cooling empty rooms – spaces that are unoccupied nearly half the time. Auto-Away solves this inefficiency with a first-of-its-kind HVAC advancement that uses proprietary radar-based occupa...
Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness of air pollution and its impacts on health and the environment. Organized by the charity - Global Action Plan, this year’s theme encourages individuals and organizations to take practical steps to reduce pollution and protect public health, both inside and outside buildings. Activities range from educational sessions in schools and workplaces to community-wide initiatives that promote greener, cleaner liv...
Hive has announced that pioneering technology company - Samsung is now part of the Works With Hive network. From now, Samsung Wi-Fi-enabled heat pump owners will be able to control their devices and gain insights through the Hive App, alongside any other Hive or Works With Hive devices that they own. Carbon footprint and costs Lisa Bunting, Head of Works with Hive, commented: "At Hive, we’re always looking for ways to make it easier for our customers to save energy, reducing their carbo...
Enertech Global, a major manufacturer of ground source (geothermal) and air-to-water heat pumps, announces the launch of the WV, a next-generation variable-speed hydronic heat pump engineered for maximum flexibility, performance, and ease of installation. Standing just 42 inches tall, the WV redefines versatility by delivering radiant in-floor heating, forced air heating and cooling, and up to 100% of a home’s domestic hot water needs. With a broad capacity range (0.5 to 5 tons), true du...
Ahead of the rollout of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) heat network zones, Alfa Laval is calling for the long-term implementation to go beyond that of just district heating, with a view to creating a nationwide district energy infrastructure. The initial rollout of DESNZ’s zoning programme began with the identification of 28 pilot locations where heat networks are likely to grow or be built out in the future. Following this, six areas across the UK...
Ideal Heating Commercial has launched a new ‘Providing the Specification Edge’ brochure, which outlines the range of services and support available from its specification team to help building services consultants, engineers and specifiers, when designing and specifying commercial heating systems, providing them with greater confidence and clarity. Providing the Specification Edge highlights Ideal Heating Commercial’s team of industry-pioneering specification professionals who...
Service Experts has unified its four centers in Dallas-Fort Worth – Levy & Son, Stark Services, Calverley, and Crawford Services – under its flagship brand, Service Experts. One of the renowned residential HVAC service companies in the U.S., Service Experts’ more than 4,000 people serve 2,500 homes and businesses daily for everything from heating and air conditioning to indoor air quality, plumbing, electrical and other specialized home services. Its area centers have...
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has named Kate Olinger, director of Industry Relations and Regulatory Affairs at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, vice chair of the Board of Directors. Kate’s role went into effect June 1, 2025, and will consist of a two-year term. Kate has been a member of PPI since 2012 and previously served as vice chair of the Building & Construction Division from 2018-2020 and chair from 2020-2022. She has also served three previous terms on the PPI...
Johnson Controls commercial heat pumps are delivering a competitive advantage to customers and partners across all industries – from global industrial and manufacturing organizations to hospitals, local municipalities, and utilities – while having a positive impact on the environment. The results are significant: In 2024, Johnson Controls helped cut customers' expenses by 53% and reduce emissions by 60% compared to conventional natural gas boilers. Words from Johnson Control...
Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces enhanced liquid cooling capabilities for its advanced thermal management systems, tailored specifically to help data centers become future-ready. With new, scalable Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) solutions, from 2.5MW to 10MW, Trane is driving greater cooling capacity and energy efficiency for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Comments from Trane VP “We are a trusted innovator for mission-critical inf...
