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A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Point-Of-Use (POU) Electric Tankless Water Heater to its family of tankless products. The new unit features a reduced, compact footprint, making it easy to install at or near fixtures in light commercial and residential applications.   POU tankless water heater The POU tankless water heater does not require venting, making it an ideal fit for various applications that need immediate hot water...

A primary school and bowls pavilion in a South Wales village have switched to clean, renewable heating, but in an innovative way that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Wales. Ffynnon Taf Primary School and the Pavilion at Taff’s Well Bowling Club in Taff’s Well, Wales, have had a bold new heating system installed by Kensa, the UK-based Ground Source Heat Pump specialists, that uses naturally occurring heat from the only thermal spring in Wales – the historic Taff&...

Marcone announced its restructured HVAC leadership team, establishing the company’s footing for continued growth as one of North America’s largest distributors of appliance, HVAC, commercial kitchen, plumbing and pool/spa equipment, repair parts and solutions. The following pioneers now serve under HVAC President - Randall Hudspeth: Mike Henderschott, Senior Vice President of Product Management Adam Slusher, Senior Director of Product Management Ben Merritt, Vice President of...

Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services company founded in 2013 delivers five-star service to more homeowners in the greater Seattle/Eastside area with the opening of a new location in Tukwila. The Tukwila branch ensures Harts Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians offer comprehensive coverage along the Maple Valley Highway corridor. The fast-growing company’s fourth location offers complete plumbing and sewer service as well as electrical. hyd...

Baxi has launched a complete end-to-end range of products and services, including new AquaHeat heat interface units (HIUs), to provide a single point of contact for customers involved in heat network projects. From carrying out initial feasibility and design studies to supplying prefabricated centralized energy centers and HIUs to driving efficient system maintenance and system optimization, Baxi offers total customer support at every stage.  Heat networks Heat networks are an importan...

Cooper&Hunter, a globally renowned HVAC manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience, proudly announces its sponsorship with the New York Yankees. This partnership reflects Cooper&Hunter’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. A Proud Partnership Jake Neto, Cooper&Hunter’s Marketing Director, expressed his excitement, stating "Cooper&Hunter is thrilled to announce our new sponsorship with the New York Yankees! " He adds, "We pro...

Air quality and well-being inside homes are issues that concern users more than ever. With heat waves becoming more and more frequent, the need to equip oneself with air conditioning is more and more present. The needs differ according to the region and the type of housing to be air-conditioned. What are the criteria to take into account? Authorized professionals are at their disposal to assist users in the project. This article offers user some key points to help user find the way among the di...

EDEN, a pioneering startup in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, has officially announced the launch of its Instant Quote solution that improves the transparency and accuracy of purchasing residential HVAC equipment. EDEN’s Instant Quote application integrates into an HVAC contractor’s website to provide a 24/7 interactive online experience for homeowners by providing them with accurate estimates based on the contractor’s pricing.  EDEN’...

At the ‘Smart Retrofitting’ event in Darmstadt, Germany, the building owners described the entirely different kind of living comfort as ‘incredible’. Noise also remains outside. Over 40 energy consultants accepted the invitation to the ‘Passive House on Tour’ kick-off event and listened intently as the family reported on the positive changes in their energy-efficient home retrofit. The aim of the new ‘Passive House on Tour’ series is to present hi...

ESS Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released its full agenda for its 2024 show, which is set to welcome a record number of over 12,000 visitors and over 600 exhibiting companies. Returning to the NEC (National Exhibition Center), Birmingham, from 11-12 September 2024, the show unites five key industry events – Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM), Energy, Fuels & Decarbonization Expo (EFD), Water Resource Management Expo (WRM), Cont...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, announced the acquisition of FloLogic, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of premium plumbing leak detection and automatic shut-off solutions for homes and light commercial buildings. The acquisition aligns with Bradford White’s commitment to innovation and quality and enhances the company’s smart technology offerings. premium IoT-based leak detection FloLogic’s prem...

Bosch, the supplier of technology and services, is continuing its growth course with a strategic acquisition. For its Energy and Building Technology business sector, the Bosch Group plans to take over the global HVAC solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings from Johnson Controls. As part of this transaction, Bosch also intends to acquire 100 percent of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning (JCH) joint venture, including Hitachi’s 40 percent stake. acquisi...

Latest statistics indicate that the almost 64.6% out of 96,800 residential buildings in Germany are completed with heat pumps in 2023. The share of heat pumps has risen by 8%, when compared to 2022 and has doubled since 2014. Heat pumps were used in 68.9% of all single- and two-family houses completed in 2023, but were much less common in multi-family households (41.1%). Rise in heat pumps Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufactured in Germany alone in 2023 Over 400,000 heat pumps were manufac...

Kingsdown Compressed Air Systems Limited (Kingsdown), a distributor of compressed air and other equipment in the UK has become part of Atlas Copco Group. Kingsdown was founded in 1996 and is located in Wrotham, Kent, England. The company has a wide range of customers in all types of manufacturing industries, such as food & drinks, textiles, printing, and advanced manufacturing. strong sales and service "Kingsdown is well renowned with strong sales and service and has an impressive mar...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the globally renowned manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to announce that Jake Wegner has joined DriSteem as Director of Sales, Americas. In his new position, Jake will be responsible for all aspects of DriSteem sales operations in North America plus Central and South America. This includes overseeing the regional sales management team, inside sales support, and OEM sales. Sales and marketing teams...

As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to attend one of the world's largest sporting events.  Due to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, they will enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. energy-efficient and sustainable By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC, and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the co...

Dedicated support from the MHI Projects team has helped provide a major climate control upgrade for the UK home of global glass processing specialist - LiSEC.   Lizzy Holmes, Sales Engineer for MHI Projects, worked closely with Matt Everall, Engineering Manager at Contractor and MHI 3 Diamond Dealer Modo Cooling, to ensure smooth delivery of a high-efficiency VRF solution.  air conditioning system Austrian-based manufacturer, LiSEC has been in its UK premises in Telford since 2...

A development of 16 social homes designed and built to achieve the Passivhaus standard has been constructed in Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, with the support of Baxi and its air source heat pump solutions and services. To play its part in delivering these new net-zero homes for Loreburn Housing Association, heating contractor James Frew Ltd required a solution that would provide sustainable heat to the properties; in this case, air source heat pumps. Services, training, and products Th...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has verified the carbon footprint of its products, reaffirming its status of a pioneering global low-carbon aluminum producer. The independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions was conducted by TÜV AUSTRIA Standards & Compliance, one of the world's foremost providers of certification, testing, inspection, and verification services. The analysis confirmed that 100% of RUSAL’s metal meets the low carbon aluminum (LCA) ben...

Danish multi-utility company, Aalborg Forsyning, has placed a follow-up order with MAN Energy Solutions for an additional heat pump unit, increasing the overall heating capacity to 177 MW with four units. This follows the initial order submitted in 2023, significantly expanding the scope of the project. Each heat pump has a capacity of around 44 MW, making them the largest heat pump units ever to be installed in district heating plant worldwide. Collectively, the plant will supply up to 700,00...

Mixergy and Daikin are excited to announce their new joint offering to social housing providers and new build developers. By combining a Daikin Altherma heat pump with a Mixergy smart hot-water cylinder, social housing providers and new-build developers can boost EPC scores while enhancing living standards for their tenants. This new partnership is a testament to Mixergy’s unique ability to save on hot water energy consumption for the home with any heating solution and Daikin’s driv...

Bradford White Corporation, a pioneering American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, is continuing its support of hands-on training and education by donating water heaters, service parts, and in-person training to the Bullard-Havens Technical High School, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Industry Forward® The in-kind contribution of water heating products is funded by Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward®. The compan...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has launched a new range of high-efficiency, low-emission, commercial gas condensing boilers with the introduction of the new Vitocrossal 200 CI3. Vitocrossal 200 CI3 With eight output sizes from 80-640 kW and integrated-control cascade operation up to 5120 kW (eight units), the all-new Vitocrossal 200 CI3 is flexible and compact, making it ideal for modernization projects or buildings where space is limited. Each sleekly styled, streamlined unit is just 750mm w...

Geoclima is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey — Geoclima Group has been acquired by Munters Group, a distinguished Swedish firm founded in 1955 and listed on the large cap of Nasdaq Stockholm. This strategic acquisition represents a major step forward, unlocking immense growth opportunities for Geoclima in the dynamic data center market. Munters’ Data Center Technologies (DCT) Munters’ Business Area Data Center Technologies (DCT) specializes in creat...

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Voltex® MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) to its growing family of sustainable products. The Voltex MAX HPWH uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings at all times. The Voltex MAX HPWH can deliver homeowners around 40% higher First Hour Ratings than similarly sized electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Usin...

CIC has published a set of policy recommendations for the new Government ahead of King’s Speech. The recommendations are contained in a new publication, ‘Building A Safer, Healthier and More Sustainable Future for All’, which outlines some of the actions the new Government can take to empower the country’s economic growth, as well as enhance the nation’s health and wellbeing by ensuring a better-built environment for everyone. well-thought-out plan The Governme...

High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, announced today that they have surpassed $100,000 in donations through their High 5 Cares program. supporting nonprofits  “This is truly a great accomplishment for all of us here at High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling,” said Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5. “When we first started the program in 2018, we wanted to make an...

The market for connected objects for the home is changing rapidly. In June 2021, in the segment of air conditioning and heating equipment for the home (new and renovation), AIRWELL launched My Hybrid Home: a solution that combines connected objects and artificial intelligence to create energy (photovoltaic) that can be reused in the home and better control its consumption by optimizing it.  At the same time, the DEP – Diagnostic Performance Energétique – is enriched with...

Lewis Harrison has been promoted to National Distribution Sales Manager at Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK.  Harrison joined Fujitsu a year ago as a Distribution Account Manager, having spent the previous three years at Wolseley Climate in Branch Manager and Area Sales Manager roles. Before that, he worked at Aspen Pumps as an Account Manager.  plans and goals Lewis Harrison said, "It’s great to be a part of a company that promotes from within and I am delighted to accept...

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a renowned HVAC, plumbing, and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, has acquired Frost Air Services and will retain the company’s owner to add to its pool of expert home comfort service technicians. Cody Frost started his Tulsa-area home service business in 2018 after serving as a lead technician for other heating and air conditioning companies in the area since receiving his associate’s degree in HVAC techno...