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From 17 to 21 March 2025, CAREL will be exhibiting at ISH 2025, stand A61, hall 8, with the aim of continuing to promote not only energy efficiency and reductions in emissions, but also smart building management and technological innovation, through the proposal of innovative, high-performance tools for a more sustainable future. Heat pumps are a key element in reducing CO2 emissions in residential heating systems. CAREL offers an integrated system of advanced controllers, high-effici...

Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has increased its support for colleagues by significantly improving its family leave policies. TG Lynes has brought in a series of changes to enhance conditions for colleagues who are either welcoming new children into their family or having fertility treatment. Fertility treatment Paternity leave has also been doubled to two weeks’ full pay, while fertility leave has been bolstered Most notably, maternity leave...

Quilt, a pioneering home climate technology startup, released new consumer research, revealing a growing consumer desire for upgraded heating and cooling. The findings highlight an increase in awareness for heat pumps, and a preference for a more efficient, design-forward, and intuitive approach to home climate control.  The company’s ductless heat pump system is modernizing home comfort with its superior efficiency, smart technology, and sleek design, setting a new standard for heat...

Winner of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the heating category, CFR is a revolutionary best-in-class, drop-in replacement boiler that easily updates non-condensing boiler plants with a high-efficiency alternative. With a thermal efficiency up to 87.6%, CFR is the highest-efficiency Category I boiler available now. CFR’s advanced design and technology maintains dry flue gas while exceeding efficiency standards, thereby enabling it to safely use existing Category I/Type B venting...

As part of Xylem’s commitment to innovative hydronic solutions in the pursuit of decarbonization, at AHR Expo 2025, Bell & Gossett will demonstrate strategies and solutions to build an environmentally sustainable future, furthering its Building Better Futures platform. Key highlights at Booth 2543 will include additions to the industry-pioneering hydrovar® X-enabled portfolio, panel discussions with key industry experts and a Watermark hygiene kit build activation. In addition, Be...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, announced it has elected its new board of directors for 2025. The complete board is made up of the executive board and a broader board of directors. These members work collaboratively to guide the organization’s direction, oversee financial management and ensure legal and ethical integrity. New talent and leadership “This boa...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, announces its new distributorship with TOSOT, a renowned manufacturer of innovative heating and cooling solutions. This strategic alliance will expand Air-Con's product portfolio, offering customers a wider range of high-quality HVAC systems. TOSOT, an HVAC brand owned and manufactured by GREE Electric Appliances Company of Zhuhai, is known for its residential and commercial air conditioners, including ductless-split,...

At the AHR Expo, Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, unveiled its Aircore Heavy Duty, a high-efficiency motor system designed to power the world’s most demanding, mission-critical HVAC fan and pump applications with reduced energy consumption, emissions, noise, and waste. The Aircore Heavy Duty, which features an integrated variable frequency drive, sustainably powers heavy loads with up to 25% more efficiency, maximum power density, and high reliability. Its compact for...

Marley Engineered Products (MEP), LLC., a choice for electric comfort heating and ventilation systems, proudly announces the unveiling of its new brand identity. This refresh aligns Marley Engineered Products more closely with its parent company, SPX Technologies Inc., reinforcing the brand's commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for a changing world. innovative heating technologies The rebranding initiative for Marley Engineered Products, featuring a new logo that harmon...

Weil-McLain®, a trusted name in hydronic comfort heating systems for over a century, announces a rebranding initiative that reflects its commitment to customers, a legacy of dependability and a vision for the future of hydronics. Launching at the 2025 AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVAC trade show, the refreshed brand highlights Weil-McLain’s focus on high-efficiency, climate-conscious advancements and aligns with the global strength of its parent company, SPX Technologies, Inc....

JTW Advisors LLC announced that its client, Gator Air Conditioning, a premier provider of residential HVAC services in the Sarasota and Tampa regions, has been acquired by Del-Air Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, backed by Astara Capital Providers. JTW Advisors served as the exclusive investment banker to Gator Air Conditioning for the transaction. reputation and the desirability The sale of Gator Air Conditioning attracted significant interest from a highly competitive field of...

Multi-Wing doesn’t just make fans, it reimagines them. With a freshly rebranded identity and future-focused approach, Multi-Wing is redefining axial fans to deliver unmatched performance and customization. Their innovations incorporate internal rotor motors built for tough environments and modular designs that combine impellers, motors, and drives. These features bring flexibility and precision to every solution. smarter, durable axial fans Supported by extensive expertise in aerodynami...

A cutting-edge new Sustainable Home Centre, from the UK’s heat pump manufacturer, Daikin, is officially set to open in Wembley in collaboration with Infinity Solar Organisation. The grand opening of the will be celebrated with a launch event on Friday 7th February. The event underlines Daikin’s commitment to low-carbon heating solutions. sustainable energy solutions With the nation’s momentum shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, these centers help to educate homeo...

A combination cleaner-disinfectant from Decon7 Systems introduced just one year ago at the 2024 AHR Expo, has already made its mark with HVAC wholesalers and contractors interested in increasing their IAQ (indoor air quality) offerings and revenue. The EPA-registered product, D7, is affordable and easily applied to HVAC equipment during routine maintenance visits. This product-service offering adds a profitable revenue stream while improving IAQ for residential and commercial custo...

Danfoss has announced that Fabio Klein has been named Divisional President of the Commercial Compressors division in Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio will take his new position as of April 1, 2025, as he succeeds Kristian Strand, who was recently appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio Klein Fabio currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the Scroll and Reciprocating Compressors business within Commercial Compressors. Since joining Danfoss in 2016 as Vice President of G...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced its 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Entrants have a chance at prizes including a 2025 Can Am Defender, a Traeger Grill and Omaha Steaks gift card, Malco $500 and $250 shopping sprees, as well as Malco’s Limited Edition Camouflage Andy™ Snips and C-RHEX® Cleanable, Reversible Hex Drivers. Malco’s 7...

The 2024 election underscored a household priority: the cost of living. High inflation increased prices by 21% between January 2021 and December 2024, and housing costs—including mortgage or rent, maintenance, and utilities—remain the largest expense, consuming 33% of a typical household budget. Addressing these high costs must be a top priority for the new administration and state and local governments. ACEEE is focused on solutions that reduce the cost of owning, renting, and main...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for the thirteenth consecutive year. The annual ranking, created by Fortune in collaboration with Korn Ferry, is widely recognized as the definitive assessment of corporate reputation. Groundbreaking climate innovations The companies featured are the most esteemed in their industries and are evaluated across nine criteria The companies featured are the most esteemed in their i...

Ameren Illinois customers in Tilton will see energy at work firsthand throughout the spring and summer as crews replace vintage steel pipelines and natural gas services with modern, corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews working on behalf of Ameren Illinois will upgrade approximately 3.0 miles of natural gas pipeline and approximately 180 individual customers' natural gas services from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Future needs of natural gas The upgrades will occur between CSX Railr...

Marley Engineered Products (MEP), LLC., a pioneering choice among contractors for comfort heating and ventilation systems, will showcase its innovative line of products at the 2025 AHR Expo taking place February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. At Booth 2511, attendees will experience four immersive “experience zones,” each designed to address distinct heating challenges and highlight MEP’s innovative products and technologies. With a focus on energy efficiency, advanced eng...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, convened Elite residential contractors during the company’s Contractor Community Summit 2024 at the Kalahari Resort, Round Rock, Texas, from Nov. 18-19. The 900-plus attendees at the two-day event included members of the Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor® and Ductless Pro p...

Air-Con International, a provider of reliable HVAC solutions, will unveil its latest advancement, the Serene Plus Series, at the AHR Expo, booth #201, taking place February 10-12, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. At the event, visitors can experience firsthand the robust and versatile Serene Plus Series designed for residential and HVAC markets, showcasing Air-Con International's commitment to innovation and user-friendly technology. Serene Plus Series The Serene Plus Series represents a significa...

For more than 70 years, Xylem’s Bell & Gossett has trained thousands of professionals, and now it has reached another ground-breaking milestone: the launch of its first-ever women’s-only course. Held last week at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Morton Grove, Illinois, 15 women participated in a three-day Modern Hydronics Heating Systems class. This initiative highlights Xylem’s commitment to empowering women in the HVAC industry and fostering innovation within the trades....

ECM Technologies (ECMT), a globally renowned provider of HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sofia Lozoya to Vice President (VP) of Marketing and Creative. In this expanded role, she will oversee the development, coordination, and execution of all marketing, advertising, and public relations initiatives, driving both digital and traditional strategies to meet client and company goals.  new responsibilities She will also serve as a ke...

CASPR Technologies, a pioneer in continuous air and surface disinfection technology, is excited to announce its breakthrough advances in science and air cleaning technology for the 2025 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo this February in Orlando, Florida. At the ASHRAE Winter Conference, CASPR’s Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Margaret Scarlett, and EVP of Operations & Engineering, Brett Duffy, will present their groundbreaking paper, "Assessing Indoor Air Quality in a Comparative St...

British Land's flagship headquarters, York House, is benefitting from new heat pump technology that has fully replaced the use of gas. York House is a five-story, multi-tenanted office building in Marylebone, which previously relied on gas boilers for heating and requires 24-hour cooling with extended fresh air requirements. Air-source heat pump chillers To decarbonize the building, British Land opted for two Mitsubishi Electric air-source heat pump chillers and one water-to-water heat pump t...

Victaulic, a global pioneer in mechanical pipe joining, has played a key role with its innovative solutions in the development of Plot 9A, a cutting-edge 10-storey office block located on First Street in Manchester, UK. The project, managed by main contractor BAM, building services specialists Briggs & Forrester and subcontracted to WHB, highlights the contribution of Victaulic products to the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of the build in the heart of the city. Heating and chilled...

Carrier celebrates one year since the strategic acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions. This milestone completes the portfolio transformation, reinforcing Carrier’s innovation and leadership in driving sustainable, intelligent climate and energy solutions. sustainability megatrends As a global climate pioneer, Carrier is making a meaningful impact on the industry it invented delivering progress for people, the planet, and generations to come. As a more focused company, Carrier is ha...

NIBCO INC. announces its new Webstone Compact Press Manifold for near-boiler piping or secondary loops. This manifold is a redesign of the Hydro-Core Double Ball Drain. press-end connections It features fully integrated press end connections for fewer potential leak paths and less brass. It retains the original manifold's core functionality in a compact new body that saves even more time, money, and space than its predecessor. Designed for use with water, oil, or glycol mix in residentia...

A. O. Smith, a global pioneer in water heating and water treatment, was recognized for excellence in the Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN Awards, which honors the yearly achievements of the best world manufacturers and industrial and graphic designers for their pursuit of extraordinary design excellence. Building and Architectural awards The Adapt™ Premium Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater with X3® Scale Prevention Technology and the Voltex® 120V Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater (H...