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A growing demand for electrification within several industries like steel, solar, and semiconductors makes Kanthal to expand its production site in Walldorf, Germany. The aim of the investment is to capture the growth within electric industrial heating and drive operational improvements through increased automation. Green technology shift At the Walldorf site, Kanthal manufactures products such as Fibrothal® heating modules, flow heaters, metallic heating elements, and diffusion cas...
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox Commercial, now offers expanded capacity, at up to 250 refrigerated tons, for the eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System. The cost-effective system, which can be customized for an array of applications, is an integral component of Heatcraft’s suite of low global warming potential (GWP) solutions for cold storage. eCO2Boost™ Transcritical Booster System The eC...
ANEO Retail and Danfoss, the multi-national engineering group, are expanding their collaboration of innovative energy service solution for the food retail industry. After a successful establishment in Sweden, the journey now moves on to Denmark. ANEO Retail has developed a unique service model, ‘Energy as a service (EaaS)’, which allows grocery stores to subscribe to technical facilities as a service. The concept provides the customer with a highly flexible solution that gives acces...
When Hull and East Yorkshire Center for the Deaf needed a modern heating system to replace its existing boiler which was experiencing faults, Hamworthy Heating stepped in to provide the charity with the Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, free of charge, to help the charity to achieve maximum savings. To evaluate the heating requirements of Hull & East Yorkshire Center for the Deaf, a site visit was commissioned free of charge by Tucker Mechanical and Electrical Building Services. Wit...
Global technology, software, and engineering pioneer Emerson will exhibit new, approved combustion products that significantly improve fuel train safety, reliability, and performance at THERMPROCESS 2023. Visitors to Hall 10, Booth A12, can view the company’s complete fuel train capabilities and comprehensive Floor to Cloud™ portfolio of ASCO™ combustion valves and innovative Movicon™ automation solutions for heating equipment controls and automation. Emer...
As the cost of living continues to climb, everyone is searching for ways to reduce spending and keep the household budget in check. Although the cost of petrol and groceries is out of control, there are steps users can take to reduce their heating bills this winter. Throughout this article, they will both identify areas of concern, as well as opportunities for users to make serious savings. Quality heating is a must-have to get through Melbourne’s long winter months. Running the wrong sy...
Danfoss President and CEO, Kim Fausing has called on the world’s energy and climate ministers to do more to implement and execute energy efficiency policies as a key tool to curb energy demand, ensure energy security and mitigate climate change. Sønderborg Action Plan progress Speaking at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 8th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Versailles, France, Kim Fausing reflected on the progress that has been made in the year since t...
Interplay Learning, the provider of immersive training for the skilled trades, announced the creation of Interplay’s Intelligence Lab, a team of experts shaping the future of training by delivering innovative and intelligent solutions for the skilled trades. SAM, the first AI-powered mentor As part of this initiative, the Intelligence Lab unveiled SAM, the industry’s first AI-powered mentor for learning and skill development. SAM provides technicians with immediate guidance during...
The heating industry met with Whitehall officials recently to warn them of the dire economic consequences for UK manufacturing and UK consumers of their plans to promote heat pumps. Clean Heat Market Mechanism Under the Clean Heat Market Mechanism, currently being considered by MPs in the Energy Bill, boiler manufacturers in the UK face being fined over £300 million next year if consumers do not fit heat pumps. According to the Government’s figures, an average heat pump...
Thermal battery manufacturer Sunamp is to supply its Thermino heat batteries to Trianco, the UK heating and hot water equipment vendor, as part of a game-changing heat pump package that is set to revolutionize the renewable energy industry. It is the first time a heat pump brand has chosen to offer a fully comprehensive package solution that exclusively includes a heat battery over other forms of thermal storage. ActivAir heat pumps By matching ActivAir heat pumps with Sunamp’s T...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ (PG-RDC) has elected Victor Gomara (R&D Director, Koxka) as its new Vice-Chairperson. The elections took place during the group’s online meeting on 10 May 2023. Victor Gomara succeeds Jesus Beraza (Chief Commercial Officer Europe, Middle East, Africa & Oceania, Koxka) as the Vice-Chairperson and will be supporting Maurizio Orlandi, Chairperson of the group, in his new role. Extensive industry experience...
Gas appliances play a major role in the day-to-day lives. From cooktops to hot water and heating, they rely on gas for a wide range of tasks. Of course, if they live in Melbourne and have the deal with the long winters, a quality gas heater is invaluable. Despite all of the benefits they receive from gas appliances, it is the collective responsibility to ensure that they are as safe and efficient as possible. Although there are many efficient and effective gas heaters available, every syst...
SPX Technologies, Inc. (‘SPXC’ or the Company) announced that it has completed the acquisition of ASPEQ Heating Group (‘ASPEQ’) including certain tax attributes for US$ 418 million in cash, subject to closing adjustments. ASPEQ, a global provider of electrical heating solutions to customers in industrial and commercial markets, is now a part of SPX Technologies’ HVAC Heating platform. Rise in 2023 full-year guidance for adjusted earnings To reflect this transacti...
Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy savings can deliver a payback period measured in months, and VFDs enable precise motor control in many industrial process applications. But VFDs are also hot in the literal sense: the advanced electronics pack more semiconductor components into a smaller form factor resulting in more intense heat generation. Elevated temperatures degrade performanc...
Solar Monkey is launching its award-winning software in the UK, with a mission to boost productivity for solar installers, while accelerating the energy transition. The fast-growing firm has appointed a UK Sales Manager, is recruiting more staff to underpin its international growth plan, and is stepping up UK marketing of its digital design and quotation tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of PV installers. Solar & Storage Live The market is ready for exponential growth, we’re...
Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore’s first and oldest polytechnic, aims to be a national role model by making the entire campus CO2-neutral by 2030. The blueprint comes from the Danish town of Sønderborg, and the Danes will collaborate on the project. They hope this step forward for Singapore is just the beginning of a global scaling up. By 2030, at least one in five educational institutions in Singapore will be CO2-neutral, one of several goals in the ambitious Singapore G...
Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. Good Air Quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings introduced its new FRICK® Freezer Penthouse Evaporator-Retrofit (FPHE-R) model that includes design updates on proven technology to improve ease of installation and service for contractors while maintaining production efficiency. reliability and serviceability “Our line of freezer evaporator units has been proven in the field for the past four decades, and we’ve heard our contractors’ input...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces its collaboration with Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC), NRG Park and Harris County, Texas, to embark on a historic sustainability and energy efficiency project at one of the nation's busiest sports and entertainment complexes. The 20-year energy savings performance contract is expected to generate more than $54 million dollars in savings that will fund the entire cost of the complex-...
Current announces that Steve Harris has been appointed as the new CEO of the company, effective May 30, 2023. An experienced business leader and strong operational CEO, Harris succeeds the interim CEO Bill Tolley who will remain with the company as Chairman of the Board. “Steve is a strong force in the commercial space. He is an experienced CEO known for hands-on operational changes, which is what we need,” said Tolley. “We know lighting. His leadership will accelerate...
Johnson Controls., the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the launch of the YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller operating with the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-1234ze, for hyperscale and colocation data center cooling. YORK® YVAM chiller The YORK® YVAM chiller is one of the most efficient options for data center applications because its magnetic-bearing technology allows the system to operate very...
CIT Group Ltd, a facility management service provider headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi, has chosen Facilio’s Connected CaFM software platform to digitally transform the facilities at the Al Jadidah site. The company successfully digitized end-to-end O&M processes, and achieved QHSE audit and compliance readiness in a record three weeks, making this the fastest and most seamless Computer-aided Facility Management (CaFM) deployment in the region to date. streamlined and platform-ce...
Webstone®, a brand of NIBCO, announces the new Pro-Pal® E-Tank Service Assembly. This patent-pending solution simplifies the installation and service of any hydronic expansion tank. Features Its forged brass design features isolation valves for the system, a dedicated drain valve, and a convenient union connection at the expansion tank to provide a greater degree of control during installation. An automatic air vent, pressure gauge, and steel mounting plate are also included.
With grid instability and energy security continuing to prove challenging to industry across Europe, a new report is highlighting solutions for high energy users to navigate a complex energy market and avoid downtime from grid resilience issues. As rising costs resulting from Europe’s energy crisis begin to settle, the report, titled 'Race to Resilience', indicates that ongoing energy instability means power supply remains a major concern for energy intense industries at risk of shortfall...
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist - Campbell West is continuing its ambitious growth with a new electrical division, allowing the firm to offer a more streamlined approach to building services projects. Campbell West, which is based in Bracknell, Berkshire, works with clients in both commercial and residential sectors, with customers including NHS Trusts, local government, and education settings. electrical services The new electrical arm was launched in...
Dura Products has unveiled new corporate branding to reflect its position as a leading modern, sustainable construction company. The rebranding features new house colors, logos, and a new suite of company literature, all boasting a refreshing, contemporary look underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and the environment. new logo The new logo's composition of green hues is not only visually appealing but also evokes a sense of environmental consciousness, while the...
Swedish heat pump company - Qvantum created quite a stir at the ISH trade show in Frankfurt in March 2023. Qvantum’s vision to change the way the cities of Europe are heated was underlined by their brand-new apartment heat pump that won the ISH Design Plus Award. Currently, Qvantum is opening a German subsidiary led by German heat pump industry veteran Wolfgang Herold. heat pumps "The German market is crucial to us," says Qvantum CEO, Fredrik Rosenqvist, adding "Not because it is so big...
Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry is celebrating its one-year strategic partnership with corrosion specialist ADVANCOAT. ADVANCOAT provides Modine Insitu® coil and cabinet corrosion protection services to customers in the South Florida market. Access to corrosion protection “For the past year, our partnership with ADVANCOAT has been a tremendous asset to the South Florida market,...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) has extended its range of indoor units for the European market with the launch of the new ZTL series for residential and commercial applications. ZTL range The ZTL range fits into the Standard Plus category of products and is available in a choice of five smaller capacity models: SRK15 – 50ZTL-W (1.5kW – 5.0kW at 798mm wide) and two larger capacity units: SRK63 – 71ZTL-W (6.3kW and 7.1kW at 998mm wide). The 1.5kW...
Trane Technologies® earned a prestigious Performance Award from The Air-Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) for achieving a 100% passing rate for all 82 of their residential furnace models tested during the three-year Performance Certification Program. AHRI’s Product Performance Certification Program is a voluntary program, administered and governed by AHRI, which ensures that various types of HVACR equipment perform according to manufacturers’ published...
