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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...
The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...
UL Solutions, a pioneer in applied safety science, announced a significant expansion of its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) testing facility in Carugate, Italy, addressing rapidly growing European demand for comprehensive heat pump performance and safety testing. This rising demand in turn is being driven by the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly refrigerants and evolving regulatory requirements. Adopt alternative refrigerants The expanded Carugate laboratory of...
When Shane Shubert first entered the Nashville residential market, he wasn’t looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, he focused on getting the basics right by showing up on time, solving problems, and delivering consistent results. It’s this straightforward approach that has helped him build a reputation for reliability and quality with Music City Air Barrier. For anyone navigating the complexities of the construction market, Shane’s journey offers a practical lesson in how st...
Hewer, a regional pioneer in sustainable heating solutions, has launched Heat Saviour™, a groundbreaking technology that simplifies heat pump installations and maintenance, saving time, money and hassle. As part of its Net Zero plan, the government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with gas boilers banned in new homes from 2027. Installing heat pumps Yet heat pump sales fell short last year, barely hitting 100,000, according to the Heat Pump Association Yet heat pump...
As they head into a new year, the future of government regulations affecting environmentally friendly building practices is up for grabs. For green building proponents, however, the White House is not the be-all, end-all when it comes to industry practice. In fact, states like California, Illinois, and Washington, as well as industry organizations such as ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC) continue to push for building standards that prioritize energy efficiency. Proper air distri...
Energy-efficient homes are moving from a popular choice to a must-have. Not only are the friends, family, and neighbors looking to save as much as they can on their monthly energy bill, but the positive environmental impact and increased indoor comfort are also benefits. Energy efficiency in construction There are even federal tax credits in place for certain energy-efficient building designs By conserving as much energy as possible and not needlessly wasting heat, cold air, water, and electr...
Recently, the HVACR industry has been managing a new challenge when it comes to refrigerant management: counterfeit refrigerant recovery cylinders. While the industry understands the importance of refrigerant recovery – it safely contains refrigerants, prevents them from being released into the atmosphere, and enables refrigerant reclamation and reuse – this current challenge highlights an awareness gap of what makes a recovery cylinder Department of Transportation (DOT)-certified....
At Aeroseal, they believe that true leadership is about more than just titles—it's about the impact they make and the team they inspire. That's why they're proud to shine a spotlight on Caleb Cowart, President of TNS Solutions, an Aeroseal company, for being named one of the Top 20 Most Dynamic Business Leaders of 2024 by The Corporate Magazine. This feature highlights Caleb’s significant contributions to the building industry alongside his talented team. The Power of Teamwor...
Aeroseal CEO Amit Gupta recently traveled to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, signaling a major leap forward in the company’s mission to champion global sustainability and energy efficiency. The visit also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision for a net-zero future. Creating Sustainable Partnerships One of the trip’s highlights was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Aeroseal and Aramco, one of the pioneer integrated energy and chemicals companies....
Garnett Station Partners, a New York-based principal investment firm that manages over $3.5 billion of assets, announced the launch of its newly formed Commercial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (“Commercial MEP”) services platform, Grizzly MEP, in partnership with industry veteran Kelly Romano, who will serve as Chairman of the Board. The Grizzly MEP platform partners with high-quality service providers to support outsized growth and drive increased efficiency, reliability an...
The CAREL Industries Board of Directors has approved the consolidated results as of 31 March 2025, with consolidated revenues equal to €147.4 million, +0.7% compared to the first three months 2024. The consolidated adjusted EBITDA amounted to €27.6 million, representing 18.6% of revenues and showing an improvement compared to the same period of the previous year. Second quarter with revenue Given the solid results achieved during the first quarter, the continued strength of the...
Nidec Global Appliance’s booth at AWE 2025 - one of the world’s largest home appliances and consumer electronics trade shows - held from March 20 to 23, 2025, in China, was the stage for the launch of the new Embraco residential refrigeration compressor: the Embraco Atom. It stands to be the most compact variable-speed compressor for residential applications on the market, designed to democratize this energy-efficient technology. The product was granted the AWE Innovation Award duri...
Navien UK, a pioneering provider of heating and hot water solutions, has expanded its exclusive partnership with Ultimate Renewables Supplies to include the distribution of its new PEM750 heat pump. Navien UK partnered with APP Wholesale Ltd in 2024 to bring its full line of heating and hot water products to regional and national merchants across the UK. Navien’s low-carbon technology The addition of the PEM750 further strengthens this established relationship, providing installers The...
The latest CIBSE-approved CPD from Ideal Heating Commercial – the UK’s market pioneer of high efficiency commercial heating solutions – is focused firmly on the modern plant room. It addresses plant room surveying, along with the evolution of the plant room and heat source technology over recent years, brought about, in part, through legislation and product innovation. heating system replacement New CPD concentrates on modern, energy-efficient plant room retrofits using heat...
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection (Teledyne GFD) is making its final preparations for a trio of forthcoming energy sector events taking place in Europe and Asia. Visitors to the Teledyne GFD booth at All Energy 2025 (Glasgow, UK, 14-15 May), World Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Rotterdam, Netherlands, 20-22 May) and World Gas Congress 2025 (Beijing, China, 19-23 May) will learn for themselves the advantages of tapping into sector knowledge and solutions that stem from deca...
Ziehl-Abegg Inc. proudly announces that Carmen Deese, Director of Human Resources, has been named one of Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2025. This prestigious recognition honors women in the Triad region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and impact in their industries and communities. Ziehl-Abegg’s rapid growth Deese was formally honored at a ceremony held on April 23, 2025, where she joined a distinguished group of professionals recognize...
Carrefour is pursuing its ambition to make reading accessible to all from an early age, and has set itself the target of selling 30 million 1 euro books by 2030. This initiative is in line with its program to combat illiteracy and dyslexia-related disorders. Making reading accessible to all, in particular by giving the youngest children a taste for reading, is a social challenge and a factor of inclusion, to which Carrefour intends to contribute by launching a new collection of 20 books at 1&eu...
Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural World Stadiums and Arenas Summit (WSAS) from April 29–30 at the Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s mission to become a pioneer in sports infrastructure and mega-event hosting. Held in association with Saudi Green Building Forum, the flagship event is set to welcome over 1,000 international industry leaders, decision-makers, and professionals, alongside 100+ exhibitors from more than 50 countr...
ARI-Armaturen USA, a pioneer in industrial fluid control solutions, proudly highlights its ENCOsys® steam-to-water heat exchanger system, designed for efficient and instantaneous hot water generation without the need for storage. Engineered for reliability and energy savings, ENCOsys® provides superior thermal efficiency, making it an ideal solution for industries requiring precise temperature control and optimized energy use. Overall operational costs ENCOsys® is a compact and hi...
Ideal Heating Commercial POD Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and Evomax 2 condensing boilers have been installed into Ash View Extra Care in Huddersfield as part of a heat network designed to heat the 50 one and two-bedroom flats and communal areas, along with hot water, at this new development for Kirklees Council. Ash View Extra Care is a specialist housing development, designed to maintain the independence of older people who have care and/or support needs. Hard-wired Mbus heat meters Id...
“Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting climate change, as well as on the delivery of hygienic drinking water, GF Building Flow Solutions strives continuously to pioneer in sustainable water solutions for buildings." "The manufacturing of our products and solutions is based on sound environmental management practices, embracing renewable energy sources across our global operations to reduce their environmental footprint. We are committed to takin...
GF Building Flow Solutions advances its carbon-neutral journey, adding three more manufacturing sites – Cerkezkoy (Turkey), Ecoflex production in Hassfurt (Germany), and Apple Valley (USA) – to its carbon-neutral operations (Scope 1 & 2). This result highlights GF Building Flow Solutions’ ongoing commitment to minimize resource consumption. Manufacturing of products and solutions “Operating in an industry that has a significant impact on counteracting c...
Medford Wellington, a business continuity company that has been providing New England enterprises with commercial services and construction for almost 60 years, announced a strategic partnership with Morris Mechanical, a well-respected HVAC service provider based in Clinton, MA. This marks Medford Wellington’s third expansion in the past year, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand and serving as a single-source partner for businesses across New England. Morris Mechan...
The Eurovent Task Force ‘IT Cooling’ (TF-ITC) participants have elected the group’s first Chairperson, Enrico Boscaro and its first Vice-Chairperson, Mario Scattolin. They will both serve in their positions for a 2-year term. Eurovent Task Force's initiatives Enrico Boscaro, Group Marketing Manager at CAREL, brings over 25 years of experience in the HVACR sector and has been an active member of Eurovent for many years. He is widely recognized for his leadership, technical exp...
The 2025 regional and sustainability winners, as well as the finalists of the Rising Star and HVAC categories of the Heating Installer Awards 2025, have been announced. The shortlists have been decided by a panel of experts including representatives from the awards’ partners the CIPHE, The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Refresh, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad and Powered Now, who recently attended judging day and scored all of the entries on their technical expertise, problem-s...
For Aeroseal installers, time is everything. The more efficient the sealing process, the more homes they can improve in a day. That’s why Aeroseal has introduced two new duct sealing systems: HomeSeal Advance (HSA) and HomeSeal Connect 5.0 (HSC 5.0). These next-generation solutions are designed to help installers work faster, transport equipment more easily, and complete more seals with less downtime. Faster and more efficient With HSA and HSC 5.0, installers can expect major impro...
Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as Vice President in the U.S., will succeed Moore as Executive Vice President of Sales, effective May 1, 2025. Victaulic's growth “Gary Moore has had as much to do with Victaulic's growth over the last 2...
CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...
The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has raised concerns that the Scottish Government’s announcement on a revised Heat in Buildings Bill failed to address the core challenge of how decarbonization will be delivered, with no mention of workforce skills, installer training or targeted support for small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s). This support is crucial, as 80% of heat pump installations are expected to be completed by SME’s. How Scotland will develop the skill...
