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As the UK lockdown gradually begins to ease, and offices and retail outlets begin to reopen their doors, Ariston is highlighting the flexibility and benefits of its range of electric water heaters – especially with people now more aware of the importance of washing their hands more frequently. Ariston has an extensive collection of products suitable for all sizes of commercial properties, helping businesses and employees adhere to stricter levels of hygiene, while also accounting for an i...
Sustainability is one of the key pillars of the Plymovent vision, mission and strategy. In the past years, they have taken several initiatives to comply with this principle. In 2019, Plymovent became a true energy neutral company by installing over 1600 solar panels on the roof of its Global Head Office and Logistics Center in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The entire production location in Thailand was already equipped with solar panels earlier. Plymovent becoming an even greener company In Novem...
Beijer Ref in Australia announces the formation of SCM REF Australia, a Sydney based OEM to service the Australian refrigeration industry. Beijer Ref AB is the global refrigeration wholesaler. Sustainability is a key strategy and driving the development of environmentally friendly and natural refrigerants technology is a primary focus. Industrial refrigeration markets Wayne Ferguson, managing director for Beijer Ref in Australia says; “The investment is a significant injection into the...
The YORK brand of Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart and sustainable building solutions, and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, unveiled a new complete home comfort system with state-of-the-art zoning technology, offering improved, high-efficiency comfort with simplified installation and setup. Hx3 Communicating Zoning System The Hx3 Communicating Zoning System gives consumers ultimate control of individual room temperatures, in up to eight zones that they ca...
The European HVACR industry association, Eurovent has announced extending its scope of representation with the addition of J2 Innovations to its Associate Members list. Following a formal approval of the Eurovent Board of Directors, J2 Innovations, globally renowned provider of control and management software for HVACR equipment, has joined Eurovent (Association for Indoor Climate, Process Cooling and Food Cold Chain Technologies) as its newest Associate Member. FIN Framework software platform...
EDF has joined forces with eco-heating technology brand Daikin UK to help its customers make their homes more energy efficient, discover low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels for heating and hot water, and deliver on the shared goal of accelerating the decarbonization of homes in the UK. The partnership will guarantee EDF customers access to a range of high-quality heat pumps from trusted supplier Daikin, and tariffs backed by zero-carbon electricity. Green Homes Grant It will also play an...
A total of 14 associations from the field of technical building equipment (TGA) have presented an updated version of the position paper on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In the paper, last published in January 2018, with the title, ‘Electronic product data exchange in technical building equipment (TGA) and its integration in Building Information Modeling (BIM)’, the authors formulate two key requirements: Electronic product data are used worldwide. Therefore, the German sta...
Everyone wants a clean home. That’s why it feels so nice to have the carpet vacuumed and the floors swept! But what about the dust and dander hiding out in the ductwork? Ignoring that debris means the indoor chores are only part-way done. When managed correctly, professional duct cleaning can be a great way to ensure everything is in tip-top shape. Indoor air quality makes a big difference in how the user lives both day and night. Bad odors, humidity levels, and allergens all play a part....
After more than 100 years of being in business ‘offline,’ Thermo King is introducing its first ever e-commerce functionality with the Online Parts Store. The new solution will allow customers and dealers to online order parts for the full range of Thermo King Marine products: SG3000, 4000, 5000, Magnum+ and the SuperFreezer, in addition to a few other competitive offerings. The main goal of the Online Parts Store is to create efficiencies for Thermo King’s customers and dealer...
A senior executive at LG Electronics communicated the company's intention to expand the company's presence in the Middle East and Africa HVAC industry. At a virtual conference, the head of LG's Air Solution business division explained LG's brand philosophy to become a trusted partner in the region based on the values of integration, expertise, and commitment as well as a new portfolio of air purification solution products for residential, office and commercial environments. "Most people may thi...
Airxchange, a globally renowned manufacturer of innovative, segmented and washable energy recovery wheels is joining Madison Industries. Airxchange produces energy recovery solutions that perform reliably and effectively for the life of the HVAC system, while reducing energy consumption and improving indoor air quality. Airxchange joins Madison Industries “Madison Industries’ mission aligns perfectly with that of Airxchange – specifically, to make the world safer, heal...
Recognizing the critical need for reliable temperature-controlled airfreight solutions for safe transportation of vaccines and pharmaceuticals, Thermo King, and Envirotainer have announced that they are ready to meet the increasing shipping needs of the healthcare and aviation industries. Thermo King, a brand of Trane Technologies is a global provider of intelligent end-to-end active temperature-controlled transport and storage solutions, across the entire cold chain. Envirotainer is one of the...
Andy Green, Technical Director at Baxi Heating, offers half-term tips to ensure that the schools can rely on a reliable and efficient heating and hot water system heading into winter. As schools prepare to close their gates to all but key workers’ children, the half-term holiday is the perfect time to check on the heating and hot water system. Air quality Air quality and ventilation hygiene, along with cleanliness, have been the key areas of focus for school operators in recent months t...
Geothermal heating equipment is one of the best investments that a home owner can make for their property and comfort. Of course, for those not working with trained and experienced professionals, geothermal is about as risky as it gets. The unique installation process for this type of equipment grants it many benefits. It also means that home owners really need to work with installers and professional service technicians that know what they’re doing. Geothermal heating systems For home...
Johnson Controls, a globally renowned solutions provider for smart and sustainable buildings, is offering a high efficiency pleated air filter that provides an affordable solution instead of costly HEPA filtration upgrades. Its MERV 13 performance rating make the filter an excellent upgrade in existing equipment for applications such as hospitals, laboratories and pharmaceutical plants, commercial office buildings, industrial plants, or any HVAC system in which a higher degree of clean air is d...
NSK customers around the world, including those in Europe, are set to benefit from the construction of a new heat treatment facility at the organization’s NSK Toyama plant, in Japan. The move comes as part of a continuous effort to strengthen the structural resilience of the NSK Group, while simultaneously providing a productivity and efficiency boost. NSK Toyama heat treatment facility Following the completion of the ¥3 billion (approximately 23.78 million euros) heat treatment plan...
Year after year, air pollution caused by haze, smog, and exhaust gas continues to worsen in Malaysia. In order to avoid polluted air, people go about their lives keeping the windows closed. In light of the challenging situation, Panasonic Corporation has introduced the Quality Air for Life (QAFL) Solution, which creates a comfortable environment with clean air even while the windows remain shut. An average person breathes in 18 kg of air each day. This is 60% of the substances that one consumes...
Ruskin® announces air control dampers for data centers designed to maintain proper environmental conditions and ensure optimal performance of information and technology equipment. The CD50DC, CD60DC and TED50DC dampers also offer a new coupler option that joins two damper sections without a jackshaft. This allows an actuator to be mounted on the side of the frame and deliver a narrow profile when space is limited. In addition, the DC models have enhanced operational performance with less mo...
Trane China has recently launched a new suite of Air Cleaning System that applies advanced technology to reduce containments including particulates, gases and viruses, in indoor environments. The system comprehensively improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and building environmental safety under the new normal with the COVID-19 epidemic, and meet people’s added requirements for a safe, healthy and comfortable indoor environment. As healthcare, business, education and other industries are in or...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the company's new EcoAdviser data-analysis and diagnostic software (MES3-EAP1-AI) for increased energy savings at manufacturing facilities will be released on October 26, 2020. Maisart AI technology The innovative new software uses Mitsubishi Electric's Maisart Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for highly effective energy-saving functions, such as identifying energy losses, diagnosing potential energy-loss factors and quantifying the exp...
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is offering stark warnings to both the Government and house holders on the National Burn Awareness Day, as the number of contact burns from heating appliances skyrocketed by 25% and scalding incidents from taps rise by 9%. The NHS Digital Hospital Episode Statistics for England 2019-2020 shows: Admissions for burn injuries caused via contact with heating appliances, radiators and pipes rose by 25%, from 797 (2018-2019) to 99...
Carrier AquaSnap scroll chiller range is now available with R-32 refrigerant, which improves performance and reduces direct greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, compared to the previous range using R-410A refrigerant. The innovative air-cooled range meets requirements for the European F-Gas phase-down of HFC refrigerants and Ecodesign requirements for 2021. Carrier, a globally renowned provider of high-technology heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of Carrier Glob...
The heating season has barely even gotten started. And everyone is already talking about the things that could go wrong. Well, it may not be the most fun topic in the world, but it’s one of the most important. After all, thinking about these warning signs now will help people get out ahead of any heating problems, during the coldest time of the year. And it is a given that home owners will run into heating problems eventually. Even the best heaters, and even those that are properly mainta...
Panasonic UK has announced today an end to its distributor agreement with TF Solutions. Alfredos Armaos, UK Country Manager for Panasonic UK commented “We would like to thank TF Solutions for their support and efforts over the last few years and wish them all the best in the future. Customers can rest assured that Panasonic will honor any ongoing agreements and warranties regarding Panasonic products which will be dealt with in the usual way.” Panasonic has a strong distribution net...
Water heaters are crucial to home comfort. Storage tank water heaters heat and store water until it’s needed. A pipe delivers hot water to its destination, including kitchen, bathroom, or other sinks. Such heaters have a lower initial cost and operate simpler than tankless varieties, resulting in easy, low-cost repairs. Replacing water heater The decision to replace a water heater often is made in a hurry. If the user is thinking about replacing the water heater, here is information the...
Airedale International (Airedale) is proud to announce that they have upgraded and extended their water-cooled chiller range, with the launch of the high capacity TurboChill Hydro. TurboChill Hydro TurboChill Hydro is a highly efficient water cooled chiller that offers extensive cooling capacity. Ranging from 200kW to 3000kW, TurboChill Hydro offers flexibility at a competitive price, without compromising on performance. Building on the success of the original TurboChill design and Airedale&r...
Airxchange, Inc. manufactures a variety of energy recovery wheels with outputs ranging from 100 to 60,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Airxchange wheels feature a segmented energy transfer matrix that provides a simple yet effective means of optimizing energy transfer performance. The energy transfer media of an Airxchange wheel is: Durable and innovative polymer material that has proven to last for over 30 years in comfort HVAC applications. Polymer material is formed into a matrix and se...
Danfoss has announced updating and enhancing its service offering to create a more sustainable, scalable and secure cloud-based portal for managing food retail operations. Alsense IoT Food Retail Services Previously known as Danfoss Enterprise Services (DES), Alsense is optimized to provide new levels of efficiency. Supermarkets and food retail stores can reduce their net energy consumption by up to 30% with Alsense, saving money and reducing food waste. ”We’re excited to introduc...
When it comes to an efficient and environmentally friendly HVAC unit, nothing compares to a geothermal heat pump system. Although geothermal heat pumps, which are also referred to as ground-source heat pumps, are more expensive upfront than traditional heating and cooling systems, they can increase the value of the home and lower energy bills dramatically for years to come. Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing highlights the advantages of having a geothermal system installed by thei...
During its meeting on 29 September 2020, the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) elected Dr. Marc Schmidt (Vice President Technologies Europe, AAF International) as its new Chairman. He is joined by Dr. Thomas Caesar, who was re-elected for his second term as PG-FIL Vice-Chairman. Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters' The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) met in a full-day online session on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, with a focus on regulator...
