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Ajax Systems is delighted to announce that Karl Robb joined Ajax’s Board, as an Independent Board Member. Karl’s 9 years of public board service, as well as his NYSE IPO experience, will assist Ajax Systems to greatly enhance corporate governance and compliance on the way towards its IPO. Additionally, Karl’s senior executive credentials within the global technology sector, will provide a strong sounding board and offer guidance for Ajax’s leadership team, as Ajax contin...
shecco’s second 24-hour global event will feature an improved exhibit hall, webinars for all time zones, and voting for Innovation of the Year Awards. Clean cooling accelerator shecco, publisher of this website has set new dates for its second global Virtual Trade Show for natural refrigerants (ATMO VTS 2.0) – March 30-31, 2021. Event schedule The free-to-attend HVAC&R event will take place over a 24-hour period, from 10 am CET (Central European Time) March 30 to 10 am CET...
Facilio, an AI-driven property operations platform, and Italy-based Evogy, a digital energy service provider specializing in the Energy-as-a-Service model, announced a strategic partnership to deliver IoT-led solutions and services to drive sustainability and improve operational efficiency for real estate portfolios. Commenting on the partnership, Stefano Zanin of Evogy, CTO, and Co-Founder, stressed the need for a proactive response to climate change and adherence to sustainability, in real es...
“We know that COVID is spread by airborne particles and droplets, so why won’t the UK Gov commit to promoting the installation of ventilation systems… to protect public health and local businesses in the long term,” said Dr Philippa Whitford, MP and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Health and Social Care). Efforts are being stepped up to develop technology to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and other viruses through the air and on surfaces in workplaces. Demand is inc...
Are users finding that certain rooms in the home are colder in the winter or hotter in the summer than the rest of the home? Are users wondering how to reduce the home energy bill? Now that the family is spending more time at home, are users looking for ways to improve the comfort of the home? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, investing in the energy efficiency of the home would be an excellent investment. These types of investments can provide extensive cost savings every year fo...
Aggreko, the pioneer in the temporary energy market, announces its ambition to be net zero by 2050 or sooner, aligning with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5° Celsius. Aggreko also commits to offering cleaner technologies and fuels to support its customers through their energy transition - using flexible and competitive energy solutions to meet their environmental sustainability targets. 2030 and 2050 goals By 2030, Aggreko will: Reduce the amount of fossil diese...
Panasonic Corporation has developed VIXELL, a vacuum-insulated box that can store items in -70ºC environment for up to 18 days, using refrigerants such as dry ice. The transport of vaccines and other medical supplies requires strict temperature control. Up until now, conventional insulated boxes have been manufactured by joining vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) together, but a drawback of this structure has been that cool air leaks through the gaps where the panels join. Panasonic has long b...
Ofgem has recommended the creation of an independent body to help lead the United Kingdom's (UK) path to net zero at the lowest cost to consumers. The body would be fully separated from the National Grid and run the electricity system, helping to charge millions of electric vehicles and enabling a huge increase in renewable power while maintaining secure energy supplies. Managing energy system The UK government committed to consult on reviewing the management of the energy system Last month,...
Daikin, one of the pioneers in climate control systems, is pleased to announce its appointment of SK Sales as a new mass distribution channel (MDC) partner in the UK, with the wholesaler now an official stockist of Daikin’s solutions for the air-conditioning sector. At a time when air quality and ventilation are at the forefront of building design, the new partnership is an excellent result for the HVAC industry, providing installers and building service engineers with extended acce...
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside California home. How does it compare? Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at Los Angeles home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider health, comfort, and household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air users breathe! At Tassio Temp Control, they specialize in heating...
Aggreko, the provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has renewed its partnership with women’s golf champion, Mel Reid. Six-time winner of the Ladies European Tour and vice-captain of the winning European team at the 2019 Solheim Cup, Mel Reid has been an Aggreko ambassador for two years. She is also a champion for the LGBTQ+ community and gender equality in sports. After a successful 2020, which included winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic (her first LPGA title), Reid will be...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces that its chairman and CEO George Oliver has been chosen by the Business Roundtable Chairman Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart, to serve as chair of the organization’s Energy & Environment Committee. Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers of American companies. Through research and advocacy, Business Roundtable supports policies to spur job creation, improve U.S. c...
DENSO, a pioneering mobility supplier, announced a partnership with U.S. LiDAR and perception systems company, Aeva, to develop next-generation sensing and perception systems. Together, the companies will advance Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR, a groundbreaking solution that measures velocity, in addition to depth and reflectivity, and bring it to the mass vehicle market. Advanced driver-assistance systems At present, most LiDAR systems use the Time of Flight (TOF) method to...
Among companies in Japan, Panasonic is well-known for its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability. This commitment is underlined by Panasonic Corporation’s Founder, Konosuke Matsushita's belief that ‘a company is a public entity of society’. It would be nonsensical for industrial activities to wreak havoc on the environment and as a result, detract from people's happiness. The founder's philosophy continues to live on. Panasonic Environment Vision 2050 In June 2...
To support building owners and others navigating a new era of indoor environmental concerns, Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator – is introducing Wellsphere™, a holistic approach to building wellness that cultivates healthier indoor spaces by enhancing air quality, lighting, and acoustics. Wellsphere brings Trane’s unmatched experience and expertise to take a holistic approach to optimize a building’s indoor environmental quality (IEQ). T...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has announced results of independent surveys of 800+ building decision makers showing a clear shift to increased investment in healthy building trends and technologies. “At the center of a vision for a healthy world must be healthy buildings, and that means delivering on the most critical elements to serve People, Places and Planet,” said George Oliver, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of John...
Jobber, a renowned provider of home service management software, announced a $60 million USD growth equity round led by global growth investor Summit Partners. The round includes participation from Jobber’s existing investors OMERS Ventures and Version One Ventures, as well as first-time participation from Tech Pioneers Fund. This growth financing will support continued investment in R&D, hiring, customer acquisition, and will help to further accelerate the company’s rapid growth...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings and architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, is expanding its Tyco DS Dry Sprinkler product family to include the DS-8 8.0K (K 115) Dry Pendent Sprinkler. The enhanced features of the DS-8 Sprinkler make it ideal for protecting commercial freezers and outdoor spaces like balconies, breezeways, loading docks and parking garages. The DS-8 Dry Sprinkler provides more flexibility for designers and offers the possibility fo...
The Danfoss Group has announced the full acquisition of Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd (AIP), an R&D and engineering company based in Edinburgh, Scotland specializing in hydraulic system development. The acquisition is a crucial component of Danfoss’ plans to roll out its innovative Digital Displacement® technology worldwide. Danfoss previously announced the acquisition of the majority shares of AIP in October 2018, at that time creating a joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Indust...
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of entering an air-conditioned home on a hot summer day or walking into the warmth of the home after a long day of winter’s cold. Due to the HVAC system, both of these experiences are possible. To continue experiencing comfort and clean air in the home or business, it helps to have some knowledge of the HVAC system components. Users don’t need to be a professional technician to understand how their system works. But know...
The DLX-N™ high output NEMA-4 ultraviolet fixture from UV Resources efficiently and affordably inactivates pathogens including the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces and in airstreams. The dual, high-output UV-C fixture delivers the necessary germicidal dose to inactivate pathogens in virtually any airstream and its NEMA-4 outdoor rating makes installation possible on any exterior return, supply, or exhaust duct. The antimicrobial fixture can inactivate disease-causing agents, including the vir...
At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, Panasonic Corporation announced the future opening of AkeruE, a new center dedicated to providing creative learning experiences for children. AkeruE is an expansion of RiSuPia, the science museum for the next generation of leaders, located in the Panasonic Center Tokyo (3-5-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo), a Corporate Global Communications Hub for Panasonic and is set to open April 3, 2021 RiSuPia museum In 2006, Panasonic opened RiSuPia, a hands-on museum, w...
Armstrong Fluid Technology announces that Wi-Fi Connectivity Kits will be provided at no extra cost with all new orders of Design Envelope pumps where the Pump Manager subscription service is also purchased. “Adding Pump Manager to a Design Envelope pump installation helps to support safe distancing in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.” said Tunji Asiwaju, Global Manager, Cloud Services. Remote performance tracking “To make the connection process easier, we’r...
As Britain’s greenest energy company, sun parks generate electricity from the ultimate free power source – the sun. Whatever the weather, solar energy is generated when photons from the sun create a flow of electricity in the solar panel, which is why Ecotricity will sometimes see them referred to as photovoltaic panels. The technology used in solar power has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. One particularly exciting development is bifacial solar panels &ndash...
The Clifford H. ‘Ted’ Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), announces scholarship awards totaling $83,000 to 44 students, including five military veterans, studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water heating industry. "Each year, the Foundation provides aid to these aspiring technicians, helping to promote careers in the...
The WILO SE Supervisory Board has renewed ahead of schedule the appointment of the incumbent President and CEO Oliver Hermes for a further six years until 31 December 2026. “His anticipated contract extension is in line with the ongoing, profitable development of the company, in respect of which the Supervisory Board expresses its fullest confidence in him,” said the Chair of the Supervisory Board, Prof. Dr. Norbert Wieselhuber, following the latest meeting of the Supervisory Board...
Recently, Unit 5# of the pumped storage power station in Jixi, Anhui Province, developed by Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), has officially entered into commercial operation. The project has achieved the goal of putting five units into operation within one single year. Located at Jixi County, Anhui Province, with the characteristic of 650-meter super high water head, high rotating speed and large capacity, the power station is equipped with 6×300MW reversible pump turbine/generator mo...
On January 1st, 2021, Danfoss Industrial Automation will become Danfoss Sensing Solutions. Along with the new name, the company’s focus is to strengthen their portfolio and services to provide cutting-edge expertise and more advanced application-driven sensor technologies and solutions. the need for sensing Bert Labots, the Vice President of Danfoss, said “Global mega trends increase the need for sensing. We see OEMs, wholesalers, and installers adapting to it and facing fundamenta...
Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. With the new Climate Solutions segment, Danfoss will intensify its focus on the green agenda in attractive global markets. Everywhere in the world, there is a strengthened focus on climate efforts and by combining the Heating and Cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions, Danfoss is investing in the future to help customers and partners take action t...
The LSAH 44.3 incorporates an optimized heat recovery system directly connected to the heating circuit, enabling it to reach leading electrical and thermal efficiency values. The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are residential and public buildings central heating. In order to maximize the heat recovery process, the LSAH 44.3 has been designed with a high-...
