Mergers & Acquisitions - News
Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, has announced it has invested in Best Care Home Services (“Best Care”). Best Care was founded in 2009 by Brian Reed. The business has nearly 90 full-time employees serving the metro areas of both Memphis, TN, and Huntsville, AL, with a customer base that has grown to over 40,000 home owners. Investment i...
Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Resideo), a renowned global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, has unveiled its latest smart solutions at the AHR Expo 2023 (booth #B1227), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in order to help professionals protect what matters most. “With more than 10 million connected solutions installed worldwide, Resideo is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative professional services to help home owners protect their most important investmen...
Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Willow, a major provider of digital twin solutions for critical infrastructure and real estate, have announced a global collaboration to digitally transform buildings and facilities into healthier, safer and more sustainable environments for their customers and occupants. Johnson Controls and Willow have committed to jointly bring next-generation solutions to their customers. Digital twins p...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Energy Recovery Components’ has published a new Recommendation 17/13 on the recommended standard for interoperability between Energy Recovery Components (ERC) DLL’s and Air Handling Units (AHU) selection software. The Eurovent Recommendation 17/13 provides a recommend future standard to implement the provisions of EN 308:2022 and expected new Ecodesign requirements in Air Handling Units’ selection calculations, with respect to internal leakage...
Rheem will connect industry professionals with major sustainable product lines and expert engineers across its family of brands, including Air and Water Divisions, Eemax, Friedrich, HTPG, IBC and Raypak at the AHR Expo 2023. Together, they will showcase an array of reliable, innovative, sustainable and efficient product solutions for commercial and residential applications. Company leaders and product experts will share insights on Rheem’s Greater Degree of Good sustainability initiative,...
To stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many facilities managers use disinfection technology. This includes UV lamps that use ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to deactivate pathogens. However, new research shows some of the negative side effects of UV disinfection on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Side effects of UV disinfection on IAQ One side effect of UV disinfection is a reduction in indoor air quality (IAQ) Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use UV Lamps to disinfect the air,...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its latest YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, which is taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat P...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is showcasing the YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner at AHR Expo 2023. With a 40% smaller footprint than standard AC units, the HMCG2 is a compact and efficient cooling option that is ideal for higher-density areas with less installation space, such as multi-family apartments and zero-lot-line neighborhoods. YORK® HMCG2 Modulating Side-Discharge Air Conditioner Available in...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced airCore, the first line of precision air conditioner (PAC) heat pump systems in the U.S. to use R-32 refrigerant. R-32 is a refrigerant with low global warming potential that produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than R-410A. Low-GWP refrigerants such as R-32 reduce the impact of heating and cooling equipment on the environment and can meet upcoming refrigerant regulations. New airCore PAC heat pump systems Many states, such as California, have alread...
Trane® - by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - is addressing complex industry challenges with leading solutions and expertise at the AHR® Expo 2023, the premiere event for HVACR professionals worldwide. The Trane exhibit (Booth B3217) will showcase the latest advancements for optimal, energy-efficient indoor environments, as well as expert insight on pressing industry issues, including growing demand for building decarbonization solutions, such as electrification, dri...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will preview its new YORK heat pump portfolio at the AHR Expo 2023, taking place from Feb. 6 - Feb. 8, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors to booth B1617 will be the first to see the new offerings, which include a two-module unit of the YORK® YMAE Air-Cooled Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump and 1:12 scale models of the YORK® YVWH Water-to-Water Dual Variable-Speed Screw Heat Pump and YORK...
The Northern Ireland CIC regional committee, also known as the Construction Professionals Council for Northern Ireland (CPCNI) welcomed CIC Chair - Justin Sullivan for a two-day visit to the Province. During his visit Justin joined a delegation meeting with the CEO and senior members of the Construction and Procurement Delivery unit (CPD), part of the Northern Ireland Department of Finance, to discuss some of the current issues facing construction professionals working with the Public Sector....
From 04 February to 08 February, 2023, the Eurovent Team is going to be at the ASHRAE Winter Conference 2023 and AHR Expo 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Both the conference and expo provide forums where manufacturers and suppliers come together to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo events Visitors can request a meeting by simply sending Francesco Scuderi an email ASHRAE Winter Conference - an event that brings together HVACR experts...
SPX Cooling Tech, LLC, the globally renowned full-line, full-service industry major in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and fluid coolers, will feature new and innovative products in Booth B1819, at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo 2023 takes place from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. SPX Cooling to exhibit at AHR Expo 2023 SPX Cooling’s booth will foc...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi continues to exceed demands for sustainable, energy-efficient heating and cooling products with the North American launch of the Yutaki M R32 monobloc air-to-water heat pump. This all-in-one solution can deliver heating, cooling and even serve as a domestic water heater with an external tank. The three-ton and four-ton systems are engineered to deliver a consistent, 140 F heating capacity even within sub-zero ambient temperatures and can generate up to four times more t...
Hitachi Europe, Ltd. has announced the appointment of Andrew Barr as the President of Hitachi Europe, Ltd. The new appointment will take effect from 1st April 2023. Andrew Barr, currently the Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) of Hitachi Rail, Ltd., has dedicated almost 20 years of his career at Hitachi, spearheading the growth of the Rail business in Europe and globally. In-depth knowledge of Hitachi and the mobility sector Andrew Barr will lead Hitachi Europe’s business in this...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming AHR Expo 2023 (booth B1617), from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance align...
XOi, the provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces the launch of a newly updated website to introduce its exclusive suite of digital tech-enablement tools designed to transform field service businesses. Smart diagnostics XOi equips the current and next generation of field service professionals with smart diagnostics, high-powered data analytics, and live on-the-job virtual support and training to deliver meaningful actionabl...
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA); also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces the publication of a white paper on methods of inspecting and cleaning open-air plenums. The paper addresses common contaminants found in open-air plenums that can adversely impact the conditioned space and provides guidance for the inspection and cleaning of those areas. Open-air plenums Open-air plenums are found in both commercial and residential settings a...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades announced the release of its highly anticipated Hospitality catalog which helps hotel brands and hospitality management companies save time and money by streamlining operations and empowering them to deliver an exceptional guest experience across all properties. Hospitality training With a growing catalog of expert-led training and hands-on 3D simulations in HVAC, plumbing, facilities maint...
The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) has released its new Recommendations 4/24 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation purposes and 4/25 Energy consumption evaluation of air filters for general ventilation in NRVUs in the context of Ecodesign. The purpose of the Recommendation 4/24 is to provide a generic methodology for estimating energy consumption of air filters for general ventilation under actual operating conditions, taking into consid...
As part of its commitment to achieving net-zero goals, Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, recently signed the Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge initiated by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) being hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this pledge bolsters the UAE’s climate leadership in the region, as it prepares to harness innovation a...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced it has been recognized as one of the World's 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights for the ninth year in a row. Evaluation criteria Companies on the Global 100 represent the world's top sustainability performers and are analyzed across 25 areas of performance, including sustainable revenue, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and research and development. Johnson Controls is ranked #1...
BDR Thermea Group, a global manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions and parent company of the UK heating solutions manufacturer Baxi, has acquired heat network company Fortes Energy Systems. Fortes Energy Systems is an internationally active specialist in collective heat and cold networks for residential, utility, and industrial use. The acquisition represents the group’s expansion of its customer energy transition solutions portfolio. Its solutions combine a comfortable indoor cli...
In an annual survey completed by the Drucker Institute and published in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Johnson Controls ranks 95th among the best-managed companies in the United States of America (USA). The Management Top 250 ranking features U.S. companies measured for corporate effectiveness, which is defined as ‘doing the right things well.’ Johnson Controls ranks among Best-run U.S. Companies Each company also receives a rating on the following dimensions of corporate performa...
General Filter are delighted to inform that from 13 to 17 March 2023 they will be one of the main exhibitors at ISH 2023, the world’s renowned trade fair for energy-saving, air-conditioning and building automation technologies with focus on renewable energies. Attendees can visit General Filter in Hall 8.0, Stand B89 at ISH 2023. They can come and see all the news and innovations to ensure maximum air quality in civil, industrial, pharmaceutical and hospital environments. Follow General F...
The January 2023 issue of the Healthy Indoors Magazine contains an article on the IICRC’s new mold standard for IAQ professionals. The standard for remediation services serves as a guide to help professionals in their efforts to improve indoor air quality. The information in the standard also benefits facilities managers looking to improve the safety of buildings under their supervision. The following is a summation of the IICRC and its new standard. About the IICRC The IICRC is an orga...
Ruskin is pleased to announce three new sunshade models are now available. These basic horizontal designs offer an airfoil, rectangle tube, or Z blade design in a variety of depths and options. The three new sunshade models from Ruskin include: SSRTH (Sunshade Rectangle Tube Horizontal Mounted) Comes as a 4", 6" and 8" depth Outriggers can be tapered, channel or tube Facia can be channel, round tube, or bull nose Corners can be straight or miter corner SSAFH (Sunshade Airfoil Horizo...
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association announces that its 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 27-29, 2023 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems The industry’s largest annual event will bring together a diverse group of professionals involved in the inspection, cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems. With industry-s...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced that it acquired Hybrid Energy AS, a growing provider of high-temperature energy management solutions with a focus on heat pumps for district heating and industrial processes. The unique technology of Hybrid Energy will provide new, cost-effective solutions to customers, while addressing decarbonization and sustainability efforts in Europe and beyond. Sustainable energy management technologi...
