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GE Appliances is proud to announce that it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the third year in a row. This annual benchmarking tool assesses the equality of a company’s policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees. “The perfect score is a testament to our inclusive culture at GE Appliances,” said AJ Hubbard, Executive Director of Inclusion and Diversity. &ldq...

Danfoss has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the company’s history and its Going Great strategy.  Danfoss announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton’s Hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of 3.3 billion USD (approximately 3.0 billion EUR). The acquisition is fully in line with Danfoss’ strategy to strengthen its core businesses and enhance customer value. Benefitin...

Cooling as a Service (CaaS) is an initiative led by BASE, along with the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Program (K-CEP), and with the endorsement of the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance. It aims to decrease energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from cooling use through a pay-per-service model for more efficient cooling systems. “CaaS is a promising financial instrument that works to overcome key market barriers to clean and efficient cooling, without upfront investment...

Formed in 1974, Airedale International is a British manufacturer and globally renowned company in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high efficiency cooling solutions, with offices in three continents and customers in over 60 countries. Airedale provides complete thermal solutions that encompass precision air conditioning and IT cooling systems, chillers, condensers/dry coolers and air handling units.  Digitalization and connectivity Digitalization, big data and connectivity are...

A new assembly line has been commissioned at Danfoss’ global Digital Displacement manufacturing and R&D facility near Edinburgh in Scotland – which will bring a new approach to precision assembly. The fully flexible facility has been custom designed from the ground up to assemble a new generation of Digital Displacement® pumps for off-highway and industrial customers. Production has already begun, with the first customer pumps rolling off the line in August. “This new...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) express its continued strong support for a Department of Energy (DOE) rule submitted to the Federal Register that would set forth updated procedures for the Department to follow in its rulemaking activities. The procedures for use in new or revised energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and commercial/industrial equipment rule, more commonly known as the process rule, outlines binding rules that D...

Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the VT8600 room controllers are a cost-effective alternative to direct digital controls to control roof top units, heat pumps, and indoor air quality applications. They dramatically reduce project delivery cost at the installation and commissioning phases, by combining the controller and room sensor function into a single device, and enabling control sequence configuration without any programming. Commissioning can be done from the device&rsqu...

Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing (“Goettl”), one of the providers of residential HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest United States, announced the acquisition of Will’s All Pro Plumbing & Air Conditioning (“Will’s All Pro”), a Texas-based provider of plumbing and HVAC services. Located in San Antonio, Will’s All Pro is led by a management team with more than 50 years of combined experience in the plumbing and HVAC industries. With over...

With chilly weather that is likely to be sticking around for the next few weeks, now is the time to ensure that a user doesn’t get caught out by having planned, preventative maintenance on their HVAC Chillers. Here are six key preventative chiller maintenance tips from Airedale International Air Conditioning’s UK Service Manager, Adrian Trevelyan, to help maintain high efficiency, maximize resilience and uptime, and improve the longevity of the user’s air conditioning chiller d...

Environmental responsibility is at the very core of everything they do at Airedale. They invest heavily in research and development, and commit to constant improvement when it comes to the refrigerants that they use in their equipment. The result of many years of research and development, the Azure R32 range was launched earlier this year. The R32 units have been specifically developed for use with next generation R32 refrigerant; with both a low GWP and zero ODP, it has a significantly lower i...

Biasi will be exhibiting at the very popular HVAC industry event, Installer2020 exhibition, slated to take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, United Kingdom. The exhibition which was normally slated to run from the 12th to 14th May (now postponed to 1st Dec to 3rd Dec, 2020 in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic spread) will be showcasing Biasi’s latest range of products and Pro-Fit installer loyalty scheme. The company’s area sales managers will be on hand to meet both install...

Belimo celebrates 100 Million Actuators delivered Worldwide, continuing its Success Story. All of these products optimize energy efficiency in buildings without sacrificing comfort. At the beginning of the year, Belimo delivered its 100 millionth actuators and in doing so reached another milestone in the Company's history. The Swiss World market pioneer for field devices for controlling and regulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems confirms its growth course by reaching this...

Bacharach, an industry renowned company in gas detection and analysis instrumentation, has announced that its award-winning Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software is available for free with full-feature capabilities and unlimited users, sites, and refrigeration assets. Parasense Refrigerant Tracking  The Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software is a cloud-based software, and includes usage, tracking, and reporting for unlimited users, sites and refrigeration...

Each January, hundreds of thousands of technology enthusiasts attend CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. It’s the global showcase for the latest in consumer technology. And while there are miles of trade show aisles to peruse, the best of the best can be found in one spot: the CES Innovation Showcase. This year, Resideo's Honeywell Home M5 Series received a CES Innovation Award for elevating the expectation beyond just temperature control to monitoring a home's critical systems....

New from Noritz America, the NRCR Residential Condensing Tankless Water Heater Series uses a fully integrated pump to keep hot water close to even the farthest outlet in the home, minimizing the wait and, therefore, the waste of unused potable water down the drain. The Auto Mode on the new NRCR quickly learns household water usage and automatically triggers recirculation-loop activation in line with that expected usage. The correct water temperature is delivered quickly when and where occupants...

The energy savings, efficiencies and reduced operating costs produced as a result of integrating Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) into HVACR systems will be highlighted at AHR Expo in Florida. The VFD technology from Invertek Drives used in HVACR applications will be on show at the event in Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Invertek Drives USA will be showcasing the Optidrive E3, Eco and Compact 2 VFDs. VFDs are used in a variety of HVACR applications, from controlling air conditioning...

Green Link Engineering has become a member of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), a professional organization that is the single voice of wholesale distribution to the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVACR) industry. Green Link designs and manufactures the KnuckleHead rooftop support system for installation of a range of HVAC equipment including heat pumps, splits, VRF, AC units, piping, conduit and ductwork. The KnuckleHead system features...

Bryan Steam LLC welcomes Bruce Carson as a Bryan Sales Administrator. Carson was most recently the Building Commissioner for the City of Peru, Indiana. He has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and spent time in the Navy. Bryan Steam, originators of the “Flexible Water Tube” design, celebrates its 100th year in business in 2016. Bryan Steam offers a broad range of boilers to meet customer needs including gas, oil and gas/oil fired boilers, as well as...

Baxi Heating shortlisted for customer service awards. Following a three month period during which the judges carried out around 200 mystery shops in each category, the company has been shortlisted for Calls, Live Chat, Email and Social Media categories. Andrew McCann, Head of Customer Services, is absolutely delighted with the achievements of his team. “Over the last 12 months, we have created a social media team, instigated live chat on our website, implemented new technologies and inves...

ASHRAE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has announced hosting a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of construction on its new global headquarters renovation project. The event marked the beginning of the renovation on a two-story building, located at 180 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States of America. The project is expected to be completed by late summer, with ASHRAE’s approximately 125 person staff scheduled...

Italy-based provider of specialized climate control systems, Innova will launch HPAC 2.0, its EnergyStar-certified “Heat Pump AC - With No Outdoor Unit” to the US market at the AHR Expo 2020. While HPAC 2.0 shares similarities to PTAC/PTHP in that it’s a packaged system, that is where the similarities end. HPAC 2.0 is a class apart in terms of comfort, efficiency, performance, quietness, ease of installation, aesthetics, warranty and more. Installed all over Europe in upscale...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) expressed strong support for legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Pete Olson (R-TX), Scott Peters (D-CA), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) that would boost American manufacturing of next-generation refrigerant technologies, promote American technology, and create tens of thousands of new jobs. The American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act, HR 5544, would bring about a ph...

Lochinvar is once again going to be associated with the CIBSE Building Performance Awards in 2020 with the company’s sponsorship of the collaboration category, which seeks to recognize examples of collaborative working that have delivered outstanding outcomes on a range of project types. The awards ceremony being held on 11 February 2020 is an excellent opportunity to see the strategic developments for design of new buildings, the refurbishment and operation of existing buildings and deve...

DENSO Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated announced the companies’ joint efforts in developing next-generation cockpit systems. In recent years, the amount of information provided by a vehicle to the driver has increased due to advanced driver assistance functions using cameras and sensors, as well as various entertainment functions. human-machine interfaces With these opportunities for vehicle-driver communication, human-machine interfaces...

The HHIC based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire is the UK domestic heating and hot water industry. It operates 16 working groups collectively covering the full spectrum of technical and commercial influences affecting this important aspect of the energy industry. Strengthening membership and industry reach HHIC has recently agreed on a reciprocal membership agreement with the British Pump Manufacturer’s Association (BPMA). Providing mutual benefit Having held discussions regarding the import...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that Sach Sankpal has been named President of Resideo's Products & Solutions business, effective Jan. 7, 2020. Sankpal is a proven pioneer with a successful track record of driving growth, operational excellence and strategic transformation at global industrial and technology companies. He brings more than 25 years of experience across strategy, marketing, finance, operations and sales. Sankpal m...

The FKS-EU and FKA-EU fire dampers have been providing safety in buildings for many years. TROX now presents the successor of these successful dampers, the FKA2-EU. The new model impresses thanks to a whole range of new developments and possibilities. First and foremost, dimensions can be freely selected. This means that the customer can freely configure the fire damper down to the millimeter. The FKA2-EU is thus suitable for every conceivable installation situation. Despite the individual desi...

Renown for pioneering the first 10-Year Parts Limited Warranty for HVAC products, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. has now launched limited warranty enhancements for several of its air conditioning, heat pumps and packaged systems. Replacement Limited Warranty Effective February 1, 2020, several Goodman brand affordably priced, energy efficient models will be backed with a 2-Year Unit Replacement Limited Warranty. When properly registered, the following Goodman brand products qualify for a...

The Viessmann Group takes over IAC Vestcold As, a well-established refrigeration installation and service partner in Norway. IAC offers full range of services covering all areas of air-conditioning and ventilation technology, industrial and commercial refrigeration, cold storage construction, as well as the sales and distribution of refrigerated cabinets. Commercial refrigeration  "We are delighted that our long-term cooperation has resulted in joining our skills and competencies in comm...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the appointment of Levi Tully, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, CLCP, to the position of Executive Vice President, Sales. In January 2020, Levi will move from his current position as Manager of Application Engineering to take on new responsibilities as EVP of Sales, where he will inspire sales teams in their important goal of cultivating the excellence of Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer locations around the world. Building automation industry “I am honored...