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The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company is excited to announce Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio, Texas. On-schedule HVAC systems Going above and beyond for customers is the standard at HTS just as it is at BAF" Since its Lone Star State debut in 2001, HTS has blended together architects, engineers, building owners, facility maintenance pro...
Carrier Connect™ Wi-Fi thermostats can now interface with Encycle’s cloud-based Swarm Logic® energy savings technology, focused on improving the efficiency of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems using IoT-enabled services. The interface connects Carrier’s thermostat into Encycle’s networked, cloud-based system that can result in HVAC energy consumption and demand savings of 10 to 20 percent, along with real-time remote access and simple control o...
Carrier Transicold’s Supra CNG PIEK certified and multi-temperature truck refrigeration unit has won the Innovation Award 2019 in the transport equipment category presented by SITL (Transport & Logistics Innovation Week). SITL 2019 was held March 26-28 at Parc des Expositions – Paris Porte de Versailles. Supra CNG refrigeration unit This is the fourth innovation award for the Supra CNG unit since its launch in 2017, including the Sustainable Innovation Award This is the fourth...
The Big Ass Fans family continues to grow. The company announced Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment as the distributor of Big Ass Fans products for the design and new construction market in Northern California, Hawaii, Guam and Nevada. Energy, sustainability and comfort solutions NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century NSW has provided customers exceptional systems knowledge for more than a century. Its product lines feature the latest in energy, su...
For installers and service technicians in the industrial refrigeration space, the devil is in the details. There are a lot of parts to keep track of in the systems they work on and finding the best replacement option can be a chore. The clock is ticking when a system goes down, so speed and accuracy are key. The Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration app already helps technicians save time and complexity when it comes to finding and ordering spare parts — and now, the app experience is getting...
i-FX-G04-Y is the eco-friendly and high performing chiller that combines the advantages of full inverter technology with a low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze. Dedicated to industrial facilities which require highly dependable operation, the new air-cooled chiller with full inverter screw compressors meets premium level efficiency values – EER up to 3,36 and SEPR HT up to 6,43 – in any operating mode, offering the market a green product thanks to its full inverter technology and HFO ref...
A. O. Smith Corporation and The Water Council (TWC) announces WATERSURPLUS as the 2019 winner of the BREW Corporate Accelerator: Powered by A. O. Smith challenge. The BREW Accelerator program is designed to help support entrepreneurs and startups that are developing innovative freshwater technologies. WATERSURPLUS, of Loves Park, Illinois, provides water treatment engineering and design services, custom equipment, a diverse rental fleet, a complete line of pre-engineered filtration equipment an...
Victaulic, the globally recognized manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, has announced the launch of its VicFlex Style AB6 Bracket for cold storage applications. VicFlex Style AB6 Bracket Created to adjust to any ceiling or wall thickness, the bracket is available for order with the V33, V36, or V40 dry sprinkler and the Series AH2-CC or Series AH2 braided hose. The industry-renowned seal integrity stays intact, protecting against condensation with a simple, one-person installation...
Voltas, India’s pioneer in cooling products, and an AC brand, from the house of the Tata’s, has further strengthened its leadership position in the Cooling Products space, by launching its new range of Voltas Adjustable Inverter ACs. Launching the new range of air conditioners, Mr. Pradeep Bakshi, Managing Director & CEO, Voltas Limited said, “Having already built a strong equity in the savings and comfort space, we want to take our product offerings to the next level of c...
AMCA revises Publication 802 for Power Generation Fans. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the revision of AMCA Publication 802, Industrial Process/Power Generation Fans: Establishing Performance Using Laboratory Models. Power-Generation Fans The newly designated AMCA Publication 802-19 outlines methods used by manufacturers to determine the performance of full-size industrial-process and power-generation fans. These methods include: The prediction of f...
In recognition of his contribution and service to the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, his customers and community, Sonny Roncancio has been selected as a member of the prestigious Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the recent 2019 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer National Meeting in Huntington Beach, California. HVAC industry expert Sonny and the entire Fresh Air organization embody the qualities the Carrier Hall of Fame has come to signify"...
There’s a good chance that, for the past few years, users have been hearing HVAC contractors talk about the R-22 phase-out or the ‘Freon’ phase-out, especially if they own an AC system that still relies on it. But what even is the phase-out? And how does it impact users? Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here to clue everybody in on it. What Is R-22 Refrigerant? Nearly all modern cooling systems rely on a refrigerant loop, in order to cool homes Nearly all...
Powered Aire has harnessed the power of electrically commutated (EC) motor technology by creating the ECo-Motor. Designed specifically for air curtain applications, the ECo-Motor produces lightning-fast startup time, significant energy savings, and expansive variable speed control. By combining green technology with an energy-saving product, Powered Aire is changing the way the air movement industry designs, specifies and perceives open doors. Bringing EC motor technology to the air curtain ind...
Schneider Electric, the pioneer in energy management and automation, releases new products to help installers comply with the changes brought about by the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations. The 18th Edition came into force on 1st January 2019 and brings with it many alterations to wiring safety and practices. New regulations highlight an increased need for surge protection devices and an expansion in the use of fire-resistant supports. Risk assessment process The installation of su...
The Supra S6 new-generation truck refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold combines improved performance, efficiency and reliability with a contemporary new design, making it a welcome addition to fleets that deliver food, pharmaceuticals, flowers and other refrigerated goods. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Corporation, a global provider of innovative heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies and solutions. Supra S6 truck refrigerat...
Voltas Limited, from the house of Tata's launches its new Brand Shop —M/S Khalsa Electronics at on the busiest connecting Road of Chandigarh-Kharar, Mohali. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located at busiest & heart line of...
Qingdao Haier-Carrier Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. (Haier Carrier) recently celebrated the opening of its new intelligent manufacturing facility. With a larger footprint and upgraded production lines and labs, the new facility houses manufacturing, development, testing, quality inspection and office operations, and allows a 45 percent increase in production capacity over the previous location. Haier Carrier is a joint venture established in 2001 by Haier Group and Carrier, a global provide...
Pump and pump systems need to operate reliably at all times. This applies in equal measure to the high-efficiency pumps in use at Shanghai Airport and the pumps that keep football pitches the perfect shade of green. High-efficiency pumps As well as supplying highly efficient, high-quality products, Dortmund-based pump manufacturer, Wilo takes it one step further by offering individual service packages that are tailor made to the customer’s requirements. “The customer should be del...
Voltas Limited, an AC brand, from the house of Tata's launches its new Brand Shop — M/S Shalimar Marketing, in Jalandhar's premier shopping area. The brand store features a well-designed and visually appealing display of new range of Voltas and Voltas Beko' products, comprising air conditioners, air coolers, commercial refrigerators, water dispensers, water coolers, refrigerators, washing machines, microwaves and dishwashers. Conveniently located in the heart of Jalandhar, the new brand s...
Carrier Transicold will showcase its flagship next-generation temperature-controlled trailer system – the Vector® HE 19 (High Efficiency) – for the first time in the UK at the CV Show 2019. Its new, ultra-modern design delivers a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 30 per cent, creates a 10 per cent savings in weight, reduces noise by 3 dB(A) and offers up to 15 per cent savings on maintenance costs. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative hea...
Johnson Controls has added a new outdoor air handler to its YORK® Solution™ line of products. The new YORK® Solution™ Endura™ includes a zero-penetration roof backed by the confidence of the Endura10R™ 10-year roof warranty. The patent-pending triple-layer roof system has no fasteners, metal seams or caulking, leaving nothing to invite water penetration. The YORK® Solution™ Endura™ also comes with an optional full-length integral service vestibule...
DENSO, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, announced it has taken a USD 5 million stake in Seattle-based Airbiquity Inc., a global pioneer in connected vehicle services and a pioneer in the development of automotive telematics technology. The investment will accelerate the development of over-the-air (OTA) systems for wirelessly updating automotive software from a remote location. Airbiquity’s engineering capabilities DENSO will accelerate the growth of secure and highly...
Soft and fluffy seasonal allergen particles roam freely in the air. They are deceivingly delicate, yet dangerous and outright aggravating to allergy sufferers everywhere. Whether it is birch, oak, grass, or ragweed pollen, it can wreak havoc on a person’s immune system, as well as the installed residential HVAC system, impairing day-to-day living. Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning offers key tips to help people combat seasonal allergies in the PNW this spring. The tips include:...
As World Plumbing Day approaches on Monday 11 March, 2019, calls are being made for the UK Government to take action on avoidable scalding and burn injuries. Figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) show a worrying rise in the number of incidents, highlighting that developed countries still have problems, when it comes to safe water within the home. According to NHS Hospital Episode Statistics for England, the CIPHE has found that from 2017-2018: 755...
Throughout 2019, Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. is making ANSI/AMCA Standard 208, Calculation of the Fan Energy Index, available for download at no cost in its online store. The ratio of the electrical power of a reference fan to the electrical power of an actual fan, both calculated at a given airflow and pressure duty point, FEI ‘levels the playing field,’ enabling meaningful comparisons of many different fan types. It was developed by AMCA and its...
On Monday, March 11, 2019, professional plumbers across the land can hold their heads up high, as the world celebrates World Plumbing Day. Initiated by the World Plumbing Council (WPC), of which the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is a member, World Plumbing Day highlights the global water and sanitation crisis, while also promoting the important role that plumbing plays in the health and safety of modern society. While in the United Kingdom, there is a feeling a...
ECR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Mincarelli to the position of IT Support Tech at the firm. Mr. Mincarelli joined the firm on March 4th 2019 in the Utica facility. Anthony received a Computer Network Technician Associate Degree from Herkimer County Community College. A resident of Frankfort, Anthony is looking forward to using his knowledge of hardware and networking that he learned in the course of securing his college degree and time as a Cisco Academy...
Lake Erie College (LEC) has joined forces with Trane, globally renowned provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, to provide students the opportunity to enroll in an eleven month HVAC training program working inside a brand new, state-of-the-art NC3 Lab. The program was originally created last year as a beginner’s guide to commercial heating and cooling controls and relied on existing equipment already serving campus buildings. NC3 Lab The course&r...
Danfoss is proud to introduce a new series of semi-welded plate heat exchangers that have been specifically designed, crafted, and tested to fit ammonia-based industrial refrigeration applications. The SW19-59 range of semi-welded plate heat exchangers adds one more reliable solution to the broad portfolio of industrial refrigeration solutions its customers have come to expect from them. This new range has been infused with our deep experience and expertise, and can help industrial refrigeratio...
Weil-McLain® introduces its full line of advanced, high efficiency gas boilers designed to meet the unique heating demands of residential and commercial applications. The line now includes the Evergreen®, Ultra™ Series 4, GV90+® cast iron boiler and the AquaBalance® Series 2 – all operating with natural or propane gas and featuring the latest hydronic heating technology for ideal heating comfort and energy-saving performance. “Our high efficiency boiler line is...
