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A-Gas, a pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact, while conserving vital natural resources. Elevating Environmental Standards...

Carrier is proud to introduce its newest water-source heat pump models, the Aquazone™ 50WC, 50WD, and 50WT, which feature lower-Global Warming Potential Puron Advance™ refrigerant. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The 50WC is available from ½ to 6 nominal tons and has a compact, optimized design in both vertical and horizontal configurations ideal for new construction and replacement applications. 50W-Ser...

Energy efficiency and sustainability are currently the most pressing priorities on the European and global HVAC/R market. At ISH 2025, CAREL will be presenting solutions for heat generation and indoor air quality. Adopting advanced technologies helps optimize system performance, reduce energy consumption and simplify management, while ensuring the highest reliability and compliance with the latest regulations. Efficiency and sustainability in heat generation CAREL offers a full ecosystem of t...

Danfoss will showcase its full range of refrigeration solutions at the NAFEM Show, the bi-annual trade show for the commercial food service industry, February 26-28, in Atlanta, GA.  Attendees are invited to stop by booth #2918 to learn more about how Danfoss products can help them reach decarbonization and energy efficiency goals. Energy consumption regulations With a growing emphasis on decarbonization in refrigeration systems, coupled with emissions and energy consumption regulations...

Workiz, the pioneering provider of field service management (FSM) solutions, announced a new collaboration with Trane and American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning. The two brands account for a large share of the residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. This strategic relationship marks another significant milestone for Workiz as it continues to grow its market share in the home services space and underscores its commitment to advancing the HVAC business...

Eurovent calls for the recognition of the HVACR sector in the Clean Industrial Deal and related policies, to preserve the industry's competitiveness. The European Commission, in its new mandate, is taking the competitiveness challenge seriously. The recently published 2025 Commission work program has outlined some helpful first measures to address the major structural obstacles that make it hard for European industries to compete. Net-zero technology Eurovent is expressing its concerns about...

Big 5 Construct Saudi marks its grand opening, returning for its 13th edition in a new and expanded format for two weeks, with the first week running from 15-18 February at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center at Roshn Front.  With anticipation at its peak, the event is the first-ever trade event in the Middle East to run for two weeks at a time when the Kingdom’s construction sector undergoes a transformation, fueled by the vast opportunities emerging from a trillion-...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching Uponor ProPEX® Lead-Free (LF) Brass CPVC Spigot and Socket Adapters to make transitioning from Uponor PEX-a to Schedule 80 CPVC faster and easier. Available for ordering in April, these adapters are code-approved for both domestic hot-water and cold-water applications as well as hydronic heating and cooling systems in commercial building projects. Number of installation...

Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025, organized by dmg events and supported by the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), will return for its 13th edition in a groundbreaking two-week format, making it the first-ever construction event in the Middle East to do so. Running from 15–18 and 24–27 February at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center at Roshn Front, this expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented construction boom, driven by Vision 2030 and a $1.7 trillion pip...

The International Code Council (ICC) MENA is excited to announce its debut participation in The Big 5 Saudi, taking place from February 15th to 18th, 2025 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. This highly anticipated event will spotlight the latest innovations in construction and building technologies, with this year's theme, "Strong Foundations: From Design to Build." This marks a significant milestone for ICC MENA as it expands its footprint in the region to support th...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is thrilled to announce its recognition as a recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Silver Award for 2024. This esteemed accolade reflects A-Gas’ unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and reducing its environmental impact while conserving vital natural resources. Lifecycle management of r...

Embraco, a global provider of refrigeration technology for the residential and commercial cold chain and part of Nidec Global Appliance, brings launches to the AHR Expo 2025, held from February 10th to 12th, in Orlando, Florida. Embraco’s exhibition will present its complete range of refrigeration solutions, introducing recently launched innovations and an advanced concept product, reinforcing its position as a one-stop partner for the commercial refrigeration industry. AHR Exp...

Nidec Motor Corporation, maker of residential, commercial, and industrial motors and compressors, is focusing its messaging at the 2025 AHR Expo (Booth #2529) on a set of new corporate sustainability commitments and how its high-efficiency products will help advance customers’ environmental goals as well. A core target is to reduce customers’ carbon footprint when using Nidec products by one gigaton by 2030. This is equivalent to one-sixth of the total annual emissions of the U...

When it comes to maintaining a comfortable indoor environment in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the significance of air conditioning systems cannot be overstated. As temperatures rise during the sweltering summer months, homeowners and businesses alike turn to air conditioning (AC) units to provide relief. However, the installation and repair of these systems are not just matters of convenience; they are significantly influenced by local building codes. Understanding how Tulsa’s specific building regul...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, will showcase its innovative solutions for refrigerant recovery, reclamation, and supply at the AHR Expo 2025, booth #2069, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA.  At this year’s event, visitors can learn about A-Gas’s full suite of lifecycle refrigerant management services, which are designed to address the growing environmental and regulatory pressures facing the...

All supply and return air ducts at AHU room crossings, firewall crossings, and all floor crossings shall be provided with a fire damper (manual/motorized) of at least equal to the fire rating of the wall or floor on which it is installed as per UL555/UL555S 1995 tested by CBRI. If motorized fire dampers are of a multi-leaf type and provided with a spring return electrical actuator, it has its own thermal trip for ambient air temperature outside the duct and air temperature inside the duct. Fire...

To meet the growing demand for water circulation systems, particularly for larger applications and in line with the F-gas Regulation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE), the European sales subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems (MHI Thermal Systems), has officially begun mass production of air-cooled heat pump chillers in partnership with Stulz S.p.A, a pioneer player in the chiller market. Hydrolution PRO series A commencement ceremony was held in...

Eurovent has released a quick guide to European incentives for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems during renovations of single-family homes and apartment buildings. support schemes Several European Member States have put in place dedicated support schemes for building renovations, most of which are co-financed by the European Union.  In many of these countries, support is also available for the installation of mechanical ventilation systems. The new Eurovent publication p...

BITZER UK’s Samantha Buckell has been appointed Co-chair of the Institute of Refrigeration's Women in RACHP Network (WiRACHP). Working with Co-chair Astrid Prado of Star Refrigeration, they succeed Lisa-Jayne Cook, who has stepped down to become IOR President. Sam joined BITZER UK in 2016 as PA to Managing Director Kevin Glass, and has played a key role in the company and wider industry in championing the contribution of women across the sector, highlighting the importance of diversity an...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced a $100,000 donation from Synchrony Bank at their Women in HVACR Conference in October 2024. With the generous donation, the total endowment fund contributions reached $150,000 in 2024. With a goal of reaching $1 million to provide six scholarships to women in perpetuity, the fund was created to ease the cost of education for women see...

The Ghana Mega Clima Show 2025, organized by Elan Expo, takes place from November 26-28, 2025 at the International Convention Center in Accra, Ghana. New Era In HVAC Innovatıon With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% from 2024 to 2030, the Ghana HVAC market is expanding rapidly due to urbanization, rising temperatures, and increasing demand for efficient cooling solutions. The market is expected to reach $258.3 million by 2029, supported by investments in residential and c...

Siemens and Genea recently announced a second collaborative effort to provide security professionals and facility managers with improved security using the cloud. The security solution allows teams to leverage their existing technology, like security cameras, door readers, controllers and more, and manage it all from a modern dashboard, anytime, anywhere. Siemens’ security customers Through Genea’s customizable, cloud-based, open API platform, Siemens’ security customers ca...

Good Energy, the clean power company, will pay customers to automate the flexible use of their heat pumps or batteries through its new cutting-edge platform FlexiRewards. Customers could earn between £5 and £20 a month without needing to take any action – FlexiRewards does the work for them. Building on the success of Power Pause, Good Energy’s implementation of National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), FlexiRewards will take ‘demand side response&rsq...

Carrier and its partner, Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), are highlighting a number of products and services tailor-made for data centers at this year’s SC24 conference and exhibition in Atlanta. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. SC24, or SuperComputing24, is a conference and exhibition that draws over 10,000 attendees, hosted by the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and An...

New research from a government adviser, promoting the highest standards in solid fuel appliance usage, has found that despite 98% of wood-burning stove owners having a CO alarm fitted, close to one in ten have either never tested it, they can’t remember, or it has been over a year since they last checked that the alarm works.   These findings have been released by not-for-profit, HETAS, during CO Awareness Week (18–24th November) with UK Fire and Rescue services advising t...

Marcone, North America's renowned distributor for appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts, announced that veteran customers and employees alike were invited into the U.S. branches of its HVAC division in honor of their service. Servicemen and servicewomen were provided with treats and a show of gratitude in honor of Veteran's Day, with employees given special recognition internally and on social media. Veteran employees of Marcone Appliance Parts also were recogniz...

Carrier Global Corporation, the global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, was awarded the World Environment Center's (WEC) 40th Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development. Past award winners of the global competition include Microsoft, Walmart, IBM, and Starbucks. commitment to sustainability "Carrier is honored to be recognized by the prestigious World Environment Center for our progress and commitment to sustainability," said Carri...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for decarbonizing the built environment and transport sectors, advocating and advancing climate policies, and increasing the adoption of electrified heating and cooling and other low-carbon, energy-efficient solutions during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11 – 22, 2024. As a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, Trane Technologies joined more than 100 CEOs and...

The need for clean, renewable energy sources requires exploring carbon-neutral fuels and their combustion behaviors. This is typically done using single-cylinder (SC) engines. The advantages of this process are to make quick hardware changes such as replacing the head or piston, or to change the fuel composition, which provide fuel cost savings compared to a multi-cylinder engine. Combustion control strategies, various air-fuel ratios, and the impact on emissions are studied using the simulatio...

Since the preparation of the EUDR Regulation, Carrefour has supported the adoption of ambitious regulations to combat imported deforestation. Carrefour has been committed for many years to fighting deforestation within its supply chains, and this regulation represents a real step forward by aiming to ensure fair competition and requiring all players to adhere to traceability and biodiversity protection standards. While the implementation of this regulation poses logistical and technical challe...