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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...

Mike Foster, CEO of the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has called on the UK Government to get on with delivering the vision it laid out in 2019 to make the UK a ‘world-leading hydrogen economy’. Mr. Foster’s call follows that of FTSE 250 boss Liam Condon of Johnson Matthey, who told the Financial Times that the UK has fallen behind others in the hydrogen energy race. Hydrogen energy race Mr Foster said: “The UK Government needs to stop d...

Reflecting the vision of its founder, Konosuke Matsushita, Panasonic has long had a mission that goes beyond the design and manufacture of great products. Matsushita once said, “We create people before we create products.” In other words, Panasonic’s business is driven by the creativity and skills of its employees, particularly its younger members. This reflects the company’s global brand committed to empowering youth and ensuring their well-being. Olympic and Paralympi...

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’...

Under Panasonic GREEN IMPACT (PGI), the group’s long-term environmental vision, Panasonic is committed to supporting the well-being of people and society and a sustainable global environment.  Fundamental to Panasonic’s approach is the concept of “ACTs”, the accumulation of individual efforts that collectively lead to meaningful change. Employees are encouraged to proactively seek opportunities to make a positive impact. Panasonic looks at how an opportunity to...

Informa Markets’ ASEAN M&E 2022 show is set to welcome10,000 visitors from 60 countries from 7–9 Nov 2022 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Being the first fully physical exhibition since the COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN M&E – Southeast Asia’s premier Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and Energy trade show will host 150 exhibitors from more than 11 countries, with 4 grand international pavilions (Singapore, India, China, and Turkey). Visitor engagement Be...

EDF has announced two new innovative projects that are designed to support customers transitioning to heat pumps. Both projects are supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under its Heat Pump Ready Program. Heat Pump Ready Program The Heat Pump Ready Program forms part of BEIS’s £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), which aims to accelerate the commercialization of innovative clean energy technologies and processes over the next t...

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...

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...

The HVAC industry has experienced rapid changes over the past years that have pushed professionals and manufacturers to rethink how they approach sustainability, building health, and workforce development. The COVID-19 pandemic magnified the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), both at home and within commercial buildings. The effects of climate change backed by the governmental policy have accelerated the need for energy-efficient systems that can help to support aggressive sustainability g...

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...

Panasonic, a pioneer in cordless assembly technology, will demonstrate its AccuPulse 4.0™ Transducerized Series, beginning at the Assembly Show in Booth #1113 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AccuPulse 4.0 The AccuPulse 4.0, Panasonic’s next-generation transducerized mechanical pulse tool, was designed to help manufacturers improve quality control and accuracy, increase energy efficiency and safety, and collect data on the assembly line while reducing co...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, will be at VERGE22 to debut a net-zero cooling cart designed to provide sustainable and affordable cooling for street vendors, while combating food loss, reducing emissions, and improving their livelihoods. On Wednesday, October 26 at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET), Trane Technologies’ innovation team will share live from VERGE22 how the company harnessed the collective talents and expertise of employees to design a prototype cart and will invite pa...

Rheem®, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of HotWave®, the multipurpose hose sprayer. Providing tankless water heating technology for outdoor use; HotWave innovation makes cleaning dirt and grime fast and easy. HotWave’s plug-and-play design attaches to a garden hose and allows users to heat and access water from a single source.  With a maximum temperature of up to 115 F, HotWave water temperatures may be adjusted instantly. t...

Kanomax USA will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2022, in Novi, Michigan, from Oct. 25-27, 2022. Visitors can find Kanomax at booth #10040. Automotive Testing Expo Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development Automotive Testing Expo is the world’s international expo for every aspect of automotive testing, development, and validation technologies, taking place every year in Detroit, Shanghai, and Stuttgar...

Kanomax is exhibiting at NEBB Annual Conference 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, from November 3-5, 2022, at Booth #300. It will showcase its HVAC Testing solutions at the event. NEBB Annual Conference 2022 With over 300 attendees, this annual networking and educational event is geared toward NEBB industry professionals, giving them the chance to network with familiar friends, make new industry contacts, and expand their professional horizons. The conference allows attendees to explor...

Each second year, Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), and Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) welcome the Indoor Climate (HVAC), Process Cooling, and Food Cold Chain industry from Europe and international markets to their EUROVENTSUMMIT. With on average more than 500 manufacturers, industry associations, engineering societies, laboratories, and political decision-makers participating in around 50 meetings, seminars, and events, it has developed into a major meeting place of our indus...

EDF has successfully delivered more than two and a half million first payments of the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme to household energy accounts so far, as part of the support available to households this winter. To help combat rising bills, the Government’s Energy Bills Support Scheme will mean that all of EDF’s ~3.5 million customers will automatically receive £400 off their energy bills made in six installments, starting this month until March 2023. Custom...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announces the launch of a new, redesigned line of high-efficiency air handlers that will improve comfort, increase energy savings and provide lasting performance. The new air handlers feature high-efficiency blowers that use up to 10 percent less energy and feature a modular architecture ideal for space-constrained applications. In addition, these new air handlers – when matched with new outdoor condensers by John...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a helpful new guide designed to help building owners and managers reduce the risk of their buildings becoming stranded assets due to not reaching the government’s environmental standards.   The new white paper, ‘Stranded assets: A roadmap to net zero for new and existing buildings' is designed to provide building owners and managers with more insight on the importance of setting up their buildings for net zero and describes method...

Elemental Machines (EM) a provider of IoT sensors powered by data science and providing actionable insights based on operational data, has partnered with, Kanomax USA. Kanomax is a particle detection and airflow measurement expert. real-time and operational data As a laboratory operations (LabOps) intelligence pioneer, EM is dedicated to supporting fully connected lab and manufacturing facilities.  The new partnership brings together EM’s lab monitoring software with Kanomax&rsquo...

Panasonic, a manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality systems announced a collaboration with Minto Communities Ottawa for the 2022 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery in Arcadia, Kanata. The home will showcase innovative indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies and energy-efficient, smart home solutions, making it the first Panasonic “Breathe Well” home in eastern Ontario. Minto Dream Home The Minto Dream Home is the grand prize of the annual lottery by the CHEO...

Interplay Learning, the global provider of online and VR training for essential skilled trades, announced its partnership with The Michaels Organization, a pioneer in residential real estate. simulation-based training courses Initiated in October 2021, Interplay Learning is providing over 2,300 maintenance technicians with on-demand, simulation-based training courses in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and safety, preparing entry-level technicians to be job-ready...

Carrier announces that it has expanded its award-winning AquaEdge® 19DV water-cooled centrifugal chiller capacity range in North America. With a capacity now up to 1150 tons, the AquaEdge 19DV can accommodate customer requirements of higher capacity applications such as the commercial high rise and mixed use buildings, large manufacturing factories, and healthcare facilities. The AquaEdge 19DV is the ultimate innovation in chiller technology and utilizes a refrigerant with an ultra-low glob...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces its launch of a new utility rebate finder for commercial products within the “Professional” section of Mitsubishi website.  quick access The rebate finder offers users quick access to information about Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)-qualified Mitsubishi Electric products...

Along with their Coalition members, they have launched a new progress report in Parliament, which calls on Government and industry to work together to ensure the UK is to succeed in decarbonizing its 29 million homes. ‘Home is Where the Heat is – Progress Report’ sheds much-needed light on the importance of customer-first approaches to the home retrofitting industry, by showcasing the real-life experiences of nine households from Tyne & Wear to Pontypool. Increasingly imp...