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NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Colin Crain to vice president of specialty and retail sales. In Crain’s new role, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of both retail and specialty channels at NIBCO while creating and implementing a strategic growth plan and developing talent. Crain will report to Joe Choflet, vice president of sales and marketing. Prior roles of Crain Crain brings 28 years of experience in the industry to this new role. He joined NIBCO in Decem...

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...

Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), is pleased to announce that it has expanded its sales network through new representative agreements with H & V Equipment Sales Inc., in the Buffalo area, and Thermotech Combustion FDC inc., in Quebec, Canada. H & V, based in Cheektowago, NY, will represent Sussman Electric Boilers products in Western New York State, from Syracuse to Buffalo. Additionally, for the first time, Sussman pro...

Anacove, the pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the hotel industry, announced the formal market introduction of its Anacove Smart Thermostat as part of a complete line of energy management solutions that also include Anacove Staff Safety Alerts, Toilet Leak Detectors, and Asset Tracking Services. In tests with pioneering hotels for the last two years, including IHG Hotels, who have designated Anacove a preferred vendor, Anacove Smart Thermostats...

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is expanding its online offerings to better serve the growing needs of the plumbing and HVACR community, making it a central hub for proper education, training and certification in the p-h-c industry.  The Foundation is adding a suite of new courses to the PHCC Academy platform that are available to all plumbing and HVACR students, apprentices and practicing technicians, as well as business o...

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s pioneer manufacturers and installers of ventilation systems, has partnered with Vericon Systems, a pioneer manufacturer of remote technologies. To enable social housing providers to take advantage of the latest technology which gives them real-time visibility over environmental conditions within their properties. Remote risk management Through Vericon’s user-friendly online platform, landlords can proactively manage their properties with AI The strateg...

Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s pioneering event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain. Host of solutions Organised by the team behind TCS&D and Frozen & Chilled Foods magazines, and once again supported by the Road Haulage Association, Cold Chain Hub has already attracted a number of returning...

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new user-friendly, touchscreen controller to offer full remote controllability, monitoring and reporting for up to 400 air conditioning units. The AE-C400E centralized controller is IoT-ready and comes with a high-precision, durable 12.1" glass capacitive touchscreen with quick-response multi-touch capabilities, to offer effortless control with a visually enhanced, easy-to-read display. Mitsubishi Electric’s MELCloud platform The built-in IoT gateway a...

Two Minnesota campuses of Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand, have earned Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards from the Minnesota Safety Council.  The company’s Apple Valley campus won its sixth Achievement Award, recognized at the Gold level, and the Uponor Lakeville Distribution Center won its seventh Achievement Award, also at the Gold level in recognition of excellence in occupational injury prevention throughout 2024. Industry’s national and state st...

Eurovent is proud to announce that ZIEHL-ABEGG, one of the pioneers in fan and motor technology, has joined Eurovent as a new Corresponding Member. ZIEHL-ABEGG, headquartered in Kuenzelsau, Germany, is one of the pioneering manufacturers of technologically advanced products in ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and drive technology. ZIEHL-ABEGG’s innovative solutions ZIEHL-ABEGG’s innovative solutions are recognised globally across various industries With a commitment...

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the Si1-LD. An industrial acoustic imaging camera that brings faster and more accurate compressed air leak detection to those operating on a modest condition monitoring budget. The new FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capabilities in comparison with the existing FLIR Si124-LD Plus, along with a higher upper limit frequency range.  Smarter Solutions FLIR Si1-LD offers improved detection and quantification capab...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers. This innovative multisensor offers a seamless and cost-effective solution for real-time monitoring of temperature, relative humidity (RH), and occupancy (PIR) detection with optional CO2 sensing for improved air quality monitoring.  Integration of building sensor...

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...

WindowMaster introduces its latest breakthrough in natural ventilation: the WML 870 Louvre Actuator. This compact, high-performance actuator, designed for louvre windows delivers precise, whisper-quiet operation, ensuring optimal indoor climate control without compromising façade esthetics.  WindowMaster’s MotorLink® The WML 870 is equipped with WindowMaster’s MotorLink® and TrueSpeed™ technologies. It has a slim profile and is surface-mountable...

Business Development Resources (BDR), the training and business coaching authority for home services industry professionals, has announced new specialized BDR University (BDRU) courses, including unique opportunities for home service contractors to bolster their business acumen and leadership skills. “Our spring BDR University courses are designed to provide timely content that translates directly into business growth,” said Matt MacArthur, sr. vice president of training at BDR...

Global technology, software and engineering pioneer Emerson will demonstrate how it’s transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud™ approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4, 2025. Visitors to the Emerson booth will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor-to-cloud approach to drive sustainable growth, maximize performance quality, and unleash workforce productivity for immediate an...

Recently, the HVACR industry has been managing a new challenge when it comes to refrigerant management: counterfeit refrigerant recovery cylinders. While the industry understands the importance of refrigerant recovery – it safely contains refrigerants, prevents them from being released into the atmosphere, and enables refrigerant reclamation and reuse – this current challenge highlights an awareness gap of what makes a recovery cylinder Department of Transportation (DOT)-certifi...

A groundbreaking project that brought low-carbon, low-cost heating to one of London’s oldest social housing estates has been named Regional Large-Scale Project of the Year at the 2025 Greater London Energy Efficiency Awards. Sutton Dwellings, a historic Edwardian-era social housing estate in Kensington, received the prestigious award for the innovative approach taken by leading ground source heat pump specialists Kensa and housing provider Clarion Housing Group in retrofitting 81 fla...

The University of East London (UEL) is extending its strategic partnership with global technology company Siemens in a contract that will see the business design and install a Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to help power its net zero campus of the future. The new WSHP is set to be the largest fitted at any university and will power the university’s Docklands Campus Library and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability buildings, replacing existing gas boilers – and together with campus e...

Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033. They also offer earning potential that exceeds the median wage across all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Wakefield Research New research was led alone by Wakefield Research showed that 47% of parents had a child It is, perhaps for these reasons, that 89% of parents with chi...

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...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) is proud to support its Italian distributor, Termal Group, at the Heat Pump Technologies exhibition in Milan on 2-3 April 2025. Visit them at MiCo Milano Sud, Level 0, Stand B45. This is the first Heat Pump Technologies event, and it will focus on the challenge of decarbonization. It will highlight the crucial role of low-carbon heating and cooling solutions in reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental sustainability. I...

Daikin Applied Americas announced that it has made a majority investment in Modular Comfort Systems, a pioneering provider of customized HVAC solutions that supports consulting engineers, contractors, and building owners and operators in upstate New York. As New York enacts and implements new regulations focused on reducing energy use and carbon emissions, Modular Comfort Systems’ expertise in designing and delivering high-efficiency systems, and Daikin’s decarbonization technology...

Prima Power, a pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, highlights its BCe Smart 2220 panel bending machine, designed to elevate productivity, ensure operator safety, and provide unparalleled flexibility for a wide range of bending applications. This innovative machine addresses the evolving needs of the manufacturing landscape, offering a perfect blend of efficiency, precision, and user-friendly operation. Benefits of servo electric technology The BCe Smart 2220 uses cutt...

Carrier Global Corporation, pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and Google Cloud are joining forces to enhance grid flexibility and support smarter energy management. Led by Carrier Energy, Carrier's new energy solutions business, this initiative will integrate Carrier's battery-enabled HVAC technology-delivered through its Home Energy Management System (HEMS) solutions-with Google Cloud's AI-powered analytics and WeatherNext AI models built by Google DeepMind and Google Resear...

As the sponsor of the Engineer of the Year award at the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Awards, Ideal Heating Commercial was delighted to present the award to Volkan Doda, Head of Design Technologies at Atelier Ten. The Building Performance Awards acknowledges and celebrates engineering excellence in the built environment, with those lucky enough to achieve the status of winner rightly recognized as pioneers in their field.  Prestigious aw...

Eurovent has published its Recommendation on complementary Product Category Rules (cPCR) for ventilation units, guiding the development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) under EN 15804. The Recommendation was developed as a joint effort of Eurovent members in collaboration with independent experts. EPDs for ventilation units The document aims to support the ongoing standardization work in CEN/TC 156 WG26 to establish a harmonized cPCR standard for ventilation components and serves...

Housecall Pro, the go-to software platform for over 45,000 home service companies, has announced its new Housecall Pro for Education program. The program encompasses partnerships with trade schools across the nation to provide students with mentorship opportunities and software tools that position them for success in their skilled trade careers. Housecall Pros for mentorship Trade school students gain insights into business functions and how software keys are used by Pros now By incorporatin...

The global energy landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by the need for more efficient, flexible and sustainable power generation. As energy demands increase, dispatchable generation units and innovative energy storage systems are critical to ensuring both supply security and system stability.  In this context, supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂) power cycles have emerged as a groundbreaking alternative to traditional water-steam cycles, offering significant advantages in efficiency a...

Following First Minister John Swinney’s recent comments in The Scotsman describing hydrogen for heating as a “new prospect” and a “really exciting opportunity,” the Plumbing and Heating Federation cautions that hydrogen is “neither cost-effective nor efficient” for domestic heating. Instead, the Federation calls on policymakers to fast-track proven low-carbon options such as heat pumps, heat networks and comprehensive building upgrades....