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Boiler manufacturer, Navien UK, has unveiled a brand-new compact system boiler, helping homeowners benefit from all the advantages of its NCB500 combi boilers, such as a 10-year warranty, stainless steel heat exchanger and cupboard fit dimensions. Designed for modern family homes, Navien’s NCB500 system boiler is a great option for homeowners looking for a cost-effective yet advanced heating solution, which is the ideal choice for properties having an existing hot water cylinder. First g...
This Earth Day, let’s focus on simple actions everyone can take to save energy and reduce the overall environmental impact. Implementing these tips can lead to significant savings on energy bills and contribute to a healthier planet. Maximize Natural Light Utilize natural light as much as possible. Arrange the workspace near windows and consider using light-colored curtains that allow sunlight to penetrate the home while preserving privacy. Upgrade to LED Lighting If not already switch...
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...
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors. Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...
Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a pioneer in cooling solutions, will participate as an exhibitor at Data Center World 2025, the global conference for data center IT infrastructure, mission-critical facilities management, new power designs and solutions, emerging construction practices, and the innovative tools and technologies needed to become an AI factory, in booth 125. The event takes place April 14-17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Data Center World is the longest-running data center con...
With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling. Growth Through Innovation Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens whe...
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...
Fellowes, a fourth-generation workplace solutions corporation, specializing in advanced air quality management systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking Array networked air purification system featuring building management system (BMS) integration via BACnet/IP. As the first and only localized BACnet-enabled air monitoring and purification system, Array sets a new standard for intelligent indoor air quality (IAQ) management. Elevated Air Control “Array redefines ind...
GF Piping Systems, Swiss provider of high-performance Flow Solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge direct liquid cooling (DLC) technologies at HVAC Korea 2025. From 9 to 11 April, attendees can visit booth B34 to explore the comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of mission-critical cooling infrastructure. Advanced liquid cooling solutions GF Piping Systems raises its advanced direct liquid cooling solutions, leveraging water’s s...
Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network through new representative agreements with H & V Equipment Sales Inc., in the Buffalo area, and Thermotech Combustion FDC inc., in Quebec, Canada. H & V, based in Cheektowago, NY, will represent Sussman Electric Boilers products in Western New York State, from Syracuse to Buffalo. Additionally, for the first time, Sussman pro...
Trane Technologies a global climate innovator, is revolutionizing mission critical operations with the development of two new air-cooled chiller offerings – Magnetic Bearing chillers and Ascend chillers for facility chilled water-cooling applications. Trane’s Magnetic Bearing Chiller provides unparalleled cooling capacity to address the escalating capacity needs of data center thermal management systems. Introduction of the Ascend chiller platform for data centers provides even grea...
Women in HVACR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, has announced its new 2025 sponsorship levels. This will bring more value to contractor members and allow them to support women in the trades. Supporting Tradeswomen “After listening to feedback from our members, we are taking the opportunity to revamp our sponsorships to add more value for our contractors,” said Women in HVACR President Kr...
CDP, a non-profit organization that holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action, has selected Nidec Corporation as a 2024 A List Company. By scoring companies, cities, states and regions, CDP incentivizes and guides them on a journey towards leadership on environmental transparency and action. Global Sustainability Commitment Nidec considers contributing to a sustainable global environment as one of its key goals As a company that operates globally, Ni...
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry. The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...
Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s pioneering event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain. Host of solutions Organised by the team behind TCS&D and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines, and once again supported by the Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Hub has already attracted a number of returning...
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...
Cool Air Products introduces the Combat P-Trap for achieving constant drain flow maintenance through a unique condensate drain line treatment tablet dispensing method. Adaptable for universal applications, the Combat P-Trap prevents blockages of condensation drain lines due to the buildup of bacteria, slime, rust, scale, sludge, airborne dust, silt and algae, commonly known as “White Slime” or “Zoogloea.” Combat P-Trap: drain flow maintenance Users can clea...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneer manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. DriSteem has been a trusted name in the HVAC industry for six decades, and it is known for innovation, performance, and unmatched customer support. Advancing Air Quality DriSteem has been committed to helping customers achieve precise controlSince its founding in 1965, DriSteem has been committed to helping cust...
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined forces with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) to make renewable technology a core focus of the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition. As Scotland progresses towards a low-carbon heating future, this partnership strengthens SPAY’s 50-year legacy as the country’s renowned plumbing and heating apprenticeship competition. MCS will assume the sponsorship of the compe...
Many people know about the game-changing Aeroseal duct sealing. However, the real magic is in the top-secret duct sealant (liquid solution) and how it seals duct leaks from the inside of residential and commercial ductwork systems around the world. Here’s a quick summary about it. What is Duct Sealant By Aeroseal? Also known as the Magical Sealant and “Secret Sauce,” the duct sealant is a stable, non-toxic, non-flammable emulsion of water and acrylic polymer that is aerosoliz...
AUK Nationwide Heating and Cooling Distribution has designed and supplied a high-efficiency NOVAIR air handling unit (AHU), delivering full ventilation and extraction at the Bridges Shopping Center in Sunderland. The project, alongside pioneering contractor Nationwide Heating and Cooling, involved the installation of a Eurovent-certified NOVAIR CTA 60 stacked AHU solution with an airflow of 6.192 m3/h. Energy recovery system features The bespoke energy recovery system features a highly effici...
Pupils and teachers at Marshland Primary Academy in Moorends, near Doncaster, part of Venn Academy Trust, are celebrating cutting their carbon footprint after successfully installing a modern ground source heat pump system and other state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures. Working with Kensa, the UK’s pioneer manufacturer and installer of ground source heat pumps, the school is trailblazing how to go green, overhauling its old heating and hot water system and replacing the aging gas b...
NIBCO INC. announces new end connections for its line of Webstone E-X-P Ultra-Compact Kits for tankless water heaters. New connection options include fully integrated F1960 and F1807 PEX, press union, and G-Thread for use with a wide selection of Webstone G-Series™ union ends. Gas appliance accessories The included service valve kits are available with an optional pressure relief valve in a choice of standard brass or lead-free. Complete installation kits are also available with option...
Danfoss Climate Solutions has named Dennis Appel as Divisional President of its newly established Controls and Thermal Management division. This new division unites the expertise of heat exchangers with refrigeration, cooling, and air conditioning technologies to accelerate innovation and enhance efficiency. Since 2020, Dennis Appel has played a key role in expanding Danfoss’ heat exchangers business. Dennis Appel to head new Danfoss Climate Solutions' division “Dennis has success...
Grace Homes, the luxury property development company building homes in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, is setting a high benchmark for sustainable living. The company has integrated air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric at its Sysonby Lodge development in Melton Mowbray. Sysonby Lodge includes a courtyard of mews-style properties, detached and semi-detached homes and ten luxury residences in a renovated Grade II-listed lodge. Future Homes Standards Each property has been equippe...
Global technology, software and engineering pioneer Emerson will demonstrate how it’s transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud™ approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4, 2025. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor-to-cloud approach to drive sustainable growth, maximize performance quality, and unleash workforce productivity for immediate an...
Prokeep, distribution’s pioneering customer engagement software, is proud to announce its new partnership with Allied Air Enterprises, bringing a solution to some of the largest HVAC distributors in North America like Tropic Supply, Winsupply, Baker Distributing, and Locke Supply Company. This collaboration aims to provide Allied Air’s distributors with a pioneering communication platform to streamline their customer engagement processes — increasing efficiencies and sales f...
A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards. Sutton Dwellings, a historic Edwardian-era social housing estate in Kensington, received the prestigious award for the innovative approach taken by leading ground source heat pump specialists Kensa and housing provider Clarion Housing Group in retrofitting 81 fla...
Lennox EMEA is taking cooling performance to the next level by introducing a new range of computer room air handling units (CRAH) designed specifically for high-performance Data Center applications. The new CRAH-ApX Series, complete with adaptable design for tailored data center needs, provides hyperscale and co-location facilities with unparalleled cooling performance, efficiency and reliability. Advanced cooling solutions Hyperscale data centers are large business-critical facilities...
