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UL Solutions, a globally renowned company in applied safety science, announced and addressed latest advances in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) testing at the 2022 Eurovent Summit, which took place from 25 –28 October 2022, in Antalya, Türkiye (Turkey). HVACR safety science experts from UL Solutions provided insights on regulatory requirements, flammable refrigerants, ultraviolet-C and sanitation for the HVACR industry. Designing more sustainable and...

Danfoss kicks off COP27 global climate summit by highlighting the urgent action to address the growing demand for energy. Danfoss’ President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kim Fausing says the build-out of renewables will not be even near sufficient, if the world does not curb the demand for energy. Danfoss publishes new whitepaper Danfoss says it wants to offer practical policy recommendations for urgent action A new whitepaper from Danfoss, the Danish family-controlled engineerin...

  Johnson Controls, the front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is leading the charge to transform K-12 environments and deliver healthier and more positive outcomes. In collaboration with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Johnson Controls is spreading awareness on how indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools impacts the health of students and teachers, as well as student's academic performance.  "Investing in healthier schools isn't just an invest...

Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, became one of the first solution providers worldwide to be accredited by WiredScore, a pioneering building technology assessment provider that provides smart building rating systems for properties. Speaking on the occasion, Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder & Head of Product at Facilio, said, "We are particularly proud of this recognition for two reasons - Facilio is one of WiredScore’s first Accredited Solution...

Viessmann has appointed Chris Johnson as UK Director of Sales, based at the company’s Telford headquarters. In what is a new senior organizational position reporting into Managing Director Graham Russell, Chris will oversee Viessmann’s complete UK sales operation, covering domestic and commercial sales of all products and services within the company’s Climate Solutions division. Chris has previously held sales and business development leadership positions at Vaillant, Stiebel...

As the weather gets colder, it’s natural to start cranking up the heat in the homes. But with increased use comes an increased risk of heating problems. In the many years of providing quality heating repair in Vero Beach, FL, they’ve serviced all types of heating issues and have utilized surefire ways of solving them. In this blog post, they’ll go over some of the most common heating problems and how they can avoid them. Poor maintenance Be sure to have a professional inspec...

The energy regulator, Ofgem, has been challenged by a leading energy trade body to examine the real-world consequence of shifting homes from gas onto heat pumps. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), Mike Foster, has written to the regulator - Jonathan Brearley, calling for a village-sized trial of decarbonizing homes using heat pumps. The trial will mirror that currently being considered for homes to be converted to hydrogen, another option being considered...

Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, will join several climate action dialogues during the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 (SIF22) at COP27 climate summit, which is taking place in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, from November 9 to November 11, 2022. Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 will focus on the critical environmental and social factors, and scalable solutions, needed to successfully enable the transition to net-zero. Innovative solutions that...

Eurovent welcomes ERI Corporation, an energy recovery ventilation system and heat exchanger manufacturer as its newest Corresponding Member. The first-ever member from North Macedonia further expands the association’s footprint throughout Europe. ERI Corporation is a North Macedonian manufacturer of modern heat-exchange equipment for air conditioning and ventilation systems. With offices in North Macedonia, it has also expanded its scope in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland to provide s...

Mitsubishi Electric will be exhibiting at the CIBSE Build2Perform Live event on 29th – 30th November, 2022, at ExCel, in London, United Kingdom (UK), showcasing both the Ecodan QAHV heat pump and City Multi Hybrid VRF Vertical Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). Ecodan QAHV The Ecodan QAHV is specifically designed for commercial sanitary hot water applications, and provides a low-carbon solution for hospitals, hotels, leisure centers and student accommodation, with a leaving temperature of u...

Baxi has appointed Tony Falconar to the role of National Sales Manager to spearhead the growth of its Baxi Packaged Solutions business and ensure a compelling customer proposition for contractors, specifiers and end-users. The business, previously known as Packaged Plant Solutions, is a specialist in designing and building prefabricated modular heating systems, working with customers from concept to completion. Baxi Packaged Solutions From its base in Preston, Baxi Packaged Solutions manufact...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures. After outperforming in laboratory tests in extremely cold temperatures, the Trane® high-efficiency, cold climate heat pump will begin field trials this month. High-efficiency heat pumps “As a sustainability leader, we relentlessly innovate to develop high-efficiency...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is set to celebrate the future of heating with the launch of its first-ever monobloc air source heat pump range, the Tyneham, designed to meet UK efficiency requirements in commercial applications. In line with the latest uplift of Building Regulations ‘Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L’, which state that non-domestic buildings should be moving to low-carbon...

Facilio, a pioneer in the property operations & maintenance software space, will be showcasing their AI-based Connected Buildings solution at the region’s largest real estate event— the Real Estate Innovation Festival (REIF) — organized by Future Place on November 8, 2022, at Hilton Sydney. The commercial building sector is responsible for around 25% of overall electricity use and 10% of total carbon emissions in Australia. Improving building energy efficiency performance...

Ajax Systems, the largest manufacturer of professional security systems in Europe, is entering the Uruguay market. The company plans to strengthen its regional influence and bring Ajax innovations to the local security community. Starting from November 2022, Ajax’s world-known Jeweller wireless product line will be available for sale from the company’s official partner and distributor in the region, MICROFAL S.A. Ajax Systems arrives in the Uruguay market Ajax delivers the best us...

As the demand for air source heat pumps continues to flourish, Panasonic is showcasing its highly efficient Aquarea Air to Water Heat Pump Range, which offers a more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective option for providing heating, cooling and hot water. With an extensive line-up offering different sizes, capacities and performance priorities – such as high temperature, total capacity, the Aquarea Range has a heat pump to suit all types of properties. Homes UK 2022 Homes UK...

Amidst uncertainty over the supply and pricing of natural gas, European member states are looking for ways to reduce their gas demand by 15% in the upcoming winter. Part of the solution lies in alternative sources of heating, such as using air conditioning systems already in place. In fact, an air conditioning system is an air-to-air heat pump, capable of heating buildings in a very efficient and effective way. In the case of a 600 m² building, using the air conditioning system as an air-t...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, began construction on a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, KS, following the approval of the Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of Directors. electric vehicle The project will drive significant economic activity and opportunities for the local Kansas economy making the state a key player in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) industry.  Facility construction is focused on rapidly ramping up the manufacture of...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, is encouraging contractors and facility managers to be prepared for the upcoming winter season by having ample heating solutions available and performing routine maintenance. “At Modine, we are dedicated to providing innovative heating solutions to our partners,” said Elizabeth Casebolt, Marketing Manager of the heating division at Modine Manufacturing Company. “To ensure our partners...

Panasonic has partnered with merchants Wolseley, to showcase its Aquarea range of Air to Water heat pumps, which are available in Wolseley’s 450 branches throughout the UK. Wolseley is one of the UK’s heating and plumbing merchants, well known for supplying good quality parts to the industry with more than 100 years of experience. Sustainability Richard Harvey, Commercial Director for Wolseley Plumbing and Heating says, “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Pan...

DENSO Corporation published the Integrated Report 2022 for the year ended March 31, 2022. DENSO publishes an integrated report every year to foster a deeper understanding among investors and all of its stakeholders regarding the Company’s initiatives toward sustainable corporate value enhancement. green strategies This report includes specific information on the strategies and initiatives DENSO is pursuing toward 'green' and 'peace of mind' to realize its Long-Term Policy for 2030, as w...

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, will begin construction in November 2022 of its new facility that will produce cylindrical Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The facility in De Soto, Kansas will be the Company’s second EV battery facility in the U.S., following the Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) facility in Sparks, Nevada. Mass production Initially, the new manufacturing facility in Kansas will expand the existing production of Panasonic’...

Following the enactment of updated standards on ventilation this summer, the trade association - BEAMA has published three new bitesize guides to help installers better understand and implement Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations in existing homes. Stringent building regulations  The guides come at a critical time as the UK now seeks to make homes and buildings as efficient as possible in the wake of the cost of living and energy crisis. The drive towards increasing insulati...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Domingo Mohedano as the new Vice President and General Manager of its Laars® Heating Systems company.  Laars is a U.S. designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. operational excellence "Domingo has demonstrated that he has all the qualities necessary to continue the great...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, announces a jam-packed program of speakers and breakout sessions for SPARK 2023, the ultimate networking event for home service contractors. SPARK 2023, scheduled for Jan. 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona, features two days of impactful keynote talks, breakout sessions, best practices workshops, networking opportunities, activities around Tucson, great food and drinks, and more....

Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, and the Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association (TACCA), a non-profit trade association committed to helping heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, announce the launch of a new 3D and virtual reality interactive training program designed to get newly hired HVAC technicians upskilled and truck-ready faster and level-up more experienced techs. The TACCA SkillMill Tec...

Bosch Thermotechnology, a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems announced the newest and most advanced addition to its Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) family, IDS Premium Connected. This Air Source Heat Pump system provides maximum comfort with minimum energy usage and adds an interactive, connected platform for contractors and homeowners. Heat pumps “Heat pumps are becoming one of the most popular options for efficient heating and cooling homes aro...

Daikin UK has opened the doors of three new Sustainable Home Centers, bringing its national network to around 40-strong. The UK’s air-source heat pump manufacturer is partnering with builder’s merchants, heating specialists, and energy companies around the country to educate homeowners on the benefits of renewable heating solutions in person. heat pump showroom By opening a state-of-the-art heat pump showroom and training facility, jointly funded by Daikin, these new Sustainable H...

Ducts and vents can become clogged over time, if not properly maintained. In this Air Doc’s of the Treasure Coast blog post, they’ll discuss the effects of not getting proper duct cleaning in Vero Beach, FL. The ducts and vents are important parts of the HVAC system and should be cleaned regularly. Otherwise, they can become clogged with dirt, dust, and other debris, which can lead to decreased air quality in the home or office. Not only is this bad for their health, but i...

Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, has named Rich Simons as the Senior Vice President of the company’s product strategy and product marketing initiatives.  new responsibilities In his new role, Rich Simons will build on Bradford White’s engineering and manufacturing investments to accelerate the expansion and evolution of the company’s customer-centric product portfolio, in a world of chang...