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QuickFitting®, a pioneer in plumbing and HVAC solutions, announces the launch of HVAC/R Push-to-Connect refrigerant fittings, an innovation that simplifies the installation and maintenance of HVAC/R systems. With no flaring, brazing or special tools required, installers can connect refrigerant lines in seconds simply by pushing the fitting onto the pipe. This approach enables contractors and technicians to make leak-free connections in seconds to reduce installation time and simultaneously...

REHAU UK’s building solutions division has appointed Jack Trivett to Area Sales Manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales, focused on their pre-insulated pipe systems in a move to support the growing district heating market. Jack is already an experienced Area Sales Manager, with a successful history of working with stakeholders on commercial projects. He joined REHAU in September 2020 as a Product Management Assistant, following the completion of his Business Informatio...

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ (PG-ERC) unanimously re-elected Rikard Lindbom as its Vice-Chairperson. His appointment affirms his continued leadership in one of the pioneering European HVAC working groups. Rikard Lindbom, Product Area Director Energy Recovery at RECUTECH, brings over 16 years of experience in the energy sector, encompassing sales, production technology, and product management. Europe’s transition to a sustainable future Lindbom...

Jay’s Heating, Air & Plumbing, a trusted name in home comfort solutions throughout North Carolina and Virginia, announced that it is expanding its service area into Carroll County, Virginia, with the acquisition of V & H Heating & Cooling. Not only will Jay’s retain all of V & H’s employees, but the acquisition is also a deeply personal one for owner Jamie Vaughan, a fourth-generation HVAC professional. V & H Heating & Cooling was originally founded as...

The latest CIBSE-approved CPD from Ideal Heating Commercial – the UK’s market pioneer of high efficiency commercial heating solutions – is focused firmly on the modern plant room. It addresses plant room surveying, along with the evolution of the plant room and heat source technology over recent years, brought about, in part, through legislation and product innovation. heating system replacement New CPD concentrates on modern, energy-efficient plant room retrofits using heat...

Emerson announced the launch of a new solution for Dust Collector Monitoring and Control. A wide range of industries—including cement, mining and metals, chemicals and plastics, food and dairy, power, utilities, and more—handle materials that generate significant amounts of dust and particulate emissions. Automating dust collection monitoring is an effective way to optimize filtration, ensure environmental compliance, reduce costly maintenance, and avoid expensive unplanned downtim...

Carrier Solutions UK is set to make an impact at HVAC+R at UK Construction Week 2025, with an impressive stand showcasing its expanded portfolio of best-in-class heating and cooling solutions. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  Latest advances in heat pumps Under the theme “Power Play as One Team”, Carrier Solutions UK’s stand will unite three of the...

Ideal Heating Commercial POD Heat Interface Units (HIUs) and Evomax 2 condensing boilers have been installed into Ash View Extra Care in Huddersfield as part of a heat network designed to heat the 50 one and two-bedroom flats and communal areas, along with hot water, at this new development for Kirklees Council.  Ash View Extra Care is a specialist housing development, designed to maintain the independence of older people who have care and/or support needs. Hard-wired Mbus heat meters Id...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has announced that its Magnelis® steel-based ventilation systems are now being made from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel. Leading the way in sustainability, Nuaire is the first UK ventilation manufacturer to switch to this innovative steel, which will result in a 64% reduction in CO2 emissions on these products within the first year alone, compared with the same steel manufactured via the conventional s...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor-branded products, has been named a 2025 USA Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner across three categories: Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Compensation & Benefits. This is the company’s fourth consecutive year on the national Top Workplaces list. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. These awards are bas...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been recognized for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate by CDP, earning a place on its annual ‘A List’ for the third consecutive year. Of the record 22,400 companies that received a climate score this year, Trane Technologies is distinguished as part of the 2% of scored companies to earn an ‘A’ rating. CDP’s rigorous scoring process CDP’s rigorous scoring process assesses the compr...

Berkshire-based mechanical and electrical engineering firm, Campbell West, has completed a major transformation at Hertfordshire University in Hatfield. The five-month project formed part of a wider renovation project by Carmelcrest at the University’s School of Creative Arts. The works included a complete overhaul of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure, as well as the refurbishment of the male, female, and disabled WC facilities...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings, released a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting quantifying the Total Economic Impact™ and benefits of its OpenBlue platform. In the study, Forrester found that a model organization representing a composite of interviewed customers from multiple industries deploying OpenBlue, including FM:Systems solutions, could achieve up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years. Smart bu...

Viessmann Climate Solutions UK has streamlined the online services it provides to installers to make them more user-friendly, instant and intuitive.  Viessmann Climate Solutions is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Viessmann customer service VPlus portal includes a range of easily accessible extras designed to enhance the customer service The new VPlus portal, which is live now, includes a range of easily accessible amenities de...

CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concen...

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...

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...

AeroBarrier’s X1 sealant is GreenGuard Gold Certified – guaranteeing Ultra-Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and is completely safe for schools, hospitals, and the home. GreenGuard is a standard from UL Environment, an independent institution that scientifically measures environmentally safe indoor air quality, and strives to “Protect human health and quality of life by establishing standards and certification programs to reduce exposure to chemicals and to improve in...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announces it has earned the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award, making it just one of 1,500 companies across the country to earn this top recognition. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, includ...

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...

The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...

Not to be confused with ducks or seals (the animal), duct sealing is a way to improve the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) in homes and buildings. It’s a process of sealing visible and invisible air leaks in air duct systems. Why Duct Sealing Matters Short answer: Duct sealing makes homes and buildings more comfortable, saves energy, and improves indoor air quality (IAQ). To fully understand why duct sealing matters, it’s important to understand the purpose of air...

Eurovent has published a recommendation that illustrates the physics behind the functioning of an air curtain unit. It showcases the energy loss through building openings with and without an air curtain. This new Eurovent Recommendation 16/5 is dedicated to the technical audience showcasing the most relevant aspects and performance factors to be considered for the optimal use of an air curtain unit. It provides the correct tools to be used for making the right system choice. The Recommendation...

Energy efficiency and smart building management are now at the heart of strategies aimed at reducing consumption and environmental impact. At ISH 2025, the focus will be on solutions to improve indoor air quality and the integration of digital platforms capable of optimizing automation, maintenance, and operational efficiency. Kiona’s approach In this context, CAREL’s combined offering, enriched by Kiona — a Group company exhibiting at the CAREL stand for the first time &mda...

Federal buildings are critical to national security, public service, and disaster response. Yet, many of these essential facilities face an often-overlooked vulnerability — air leakage in ductwork. This weakens HVAC system performance, making buildings more susceptible to disruptions, reduced air quality, and increased maintenance demands. To be truly resilient, federal buildings must maintain operations during extreme weather, power fluctuations, and other unexpected challenges.&nbs...

CAREL Deutschland GmbH announces a key change within its leadership team: as of 1 January 2025, Björn Donners has taken on the role of Managing Director. With over 12 years of experience in the company, Donners has played a significant role in the success of the Group’s German subsidiary as HVAC Sales Manager. His expertise and dedication will continue to drive the company's development with competence and determination. New initiatives for CAREL Frank Lauer, the outgoing Managing...

Ameren Corporation announced the pricing of a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2035 at 99.822% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on March 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Prospectus supplement Ameren intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including to repay a portion of its short-term debt. Barclays Capital Inc., J.P. Morgan...

Carrier has launched a new line of V-Series WeatherMaster® Applied rooftop units available with more environmentally sustainable R-454B refrigerant, known commercially as Puron Advance. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The V-Series, which includes the 48V with gas heating and electric cooling and the 50V with electric cooling with optional electric or hydronic heat, can integrate with both legacy curbs and select competito...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of the SpaceLogic™ Touchscreen Room Controller, an all-in-one device that leverages modern technology and seamlessly merges an innovative user interface with advanced functionality, setting a new standard for energy management and room control in buildings. Building owners and facility managers in both new and retrofit projects are under increasing pressure to...

Previewing heat pump and chiller innovations expected to transform the HVAC industry in 2025 and beyond, global HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics is showcasing its comprehensive suite of heating and cooling solutions at the 2025 AHR Expo® in Orlando at Booth #6643. Catering to commercial, light-commercial, and residential applications, LG Electronics USA's Air Conditioning Technologies division is highlighting the company's commitment to improved decarbonizatio...