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The Water Council and its corporate partners announced the second Tech Challenge, a global competition designed to identify cutting-edge freshwater technologies and ideas with high potential for commercialization or implementation. Finalists have an opportunity to win prize money, access to corporate R&D resources and a chance to partner on the development with corporate sponsors on the marketing, licensing or sale of their winning technology or idea. Tech Challenges are sponsored by corpora...
AAON, Inc., a renowned manufacturer of heating and cooling products, announced that its RN Series with Two Stage Compressors and WV Series Water-Source Heat Pump have each been named 2019 Product of the Year by the readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. AAON RN Series Rooftop Units with Two Stage Compressors, Silver award winner in the Air Movement & Humidification category, provide the simplicity of the staged capacity control with the high part load efficiencies (SEER/IEER) of variabl...
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, unveiled its newest Smart Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida. This warehouse is the latest addition to the company’s $150 million national investment to expand its smart distribution network, which also includes new facilities in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta/Northern Georgia and a planned warehouse in Northern California. GE Appliances Smart Distribution uses data and IoT technology to ensure the right product is available at the right time, for...
Danfoss has announced the start of the third Refrigerant Week—with tools, events, and resources to help customers get ready for refrigerant change. In recent years, legislation around refrigerants has shifted significantly, affecting prices and availability all over the world. And the move to low-GWP (global warming potential) alternatives has only just begun. Danfoss Refrigerant Week Throughout the industry, people are dealing with unprecedented change. So, in 2017, Danfoss started Ref...
The Intelligent Industry Ecosystem of top Finnish companies pursues growth through better utilization of data and AI, leading to tens of thousands of new jobs, saving energy and combatting climate change. InDEx Programme (Industrial Data Excellence) Danfoss is among the top companies driving the InDEx Programme (Industrial Data Excellence) which has started its pragmatic work towards global leadership. Radically more efficient utilization of data with AI is the key. In order to create an inte...
An open circuit cooling tower is a special heat exchanger where the air comes into direct contact with water to decrease the temperature of the water itself. Cooling towers are based on a natural principle that is as simple as it is effective: evaporative cooling. When air and water meet in the thermal fill pack, a small amount of water evaporates, resulting in a natural decrease in the water's temperature circulating in the cooling tower. The cooled water is then reintegrated into the industri...
Aggreko, the pioneer of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has opened a new depot in Greater Noida, India, to respond to greater demand for its services in the region. mobile and modular power solutions The 43,600 sq. ft depot will serve India's highly industrialized National Capital Region (NCR) and northern states. Equipment available from the depot includes mobile and modular power solutions such as generators and load banks, as well as cooling equipment includi...
As the leaves change color and begin to fall, a chill sets in over Washington. It’s getting colder, and it’s inching closer and closer towards winter, which means it’s time to check in on the furnace. After a long, hot summer, the furnaces may feel a bit neglected; and, act out as a result. Just like a car refuses to start after it sits in a driveway, unused during a long family vacation, the furnace may be similarly stubborn. That’s why a fall furnace check-up is always...
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, will invest $60 million to create a Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of water heaters at its Camden, South Carolina plant. Renovation and retooling efforts will transform the plant, which currently produces refrigerators, into a state-of-the-art, high-volume, water heater production facility with capacity for future growth. Since 2018, GE Appliances has invested more than $600 million in new products, U.S. manufacturing and its expanded sma...
DENSO Corporation and BlackBerry Limited announced the first integrated HMI (Human Machine Interface) digital cockpit system with BlackBerry® QNX technology has shipped in the first vehicles by pioneering Japanese automotive manufacturer, SUBARU. The technology, named DENSO ‘Harmony Core™’ will be available first in the United States from Autumn 2019 in the all-new 2020 SUBARU Legacy and Outback (U.S. model). data-driven connected vehicles Co-developed by BlackBerry and...
The AHR Expo is the world’s premier HVACR event, attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe and with more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring everything that is new in the industry. AHR Expo 2020 The AHR Expo 2020, to be held from February 3 - 5, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, is the industry’s annual opportunity to network with professionals from all roles within HVACR and to view the latest innovations, products and t...
To help operators monitor HVACR equipment and facility environments in locations where hard-wiring sensors is difficult or cost prohibitive, Sensaphone has developed the wireless WSG30 system, a web-based monitoring system that uses wireless sensors to detect changes in operating conditions. The WSG30 system remotely monitors conditions of HVAC systems, refrigeration and cold storage units, restaurant walk-in units, chillers, cryogenic chambers, industrial ovens and other equipment 24 hours a da...
Voltas Limited, the manufacturer of Air-Conditioners in India, announced its partnership with Tata Power to promote energy efficient ACs in Mumbai. As part of the exclusive scheme, the consumers will be able to avail up to 50% discount on purchase of Voltas’ 5-star rated ACs. The partnership is in line with the Group’s energy conversation drive. Under the scheme, Tata Power’s consumers in the city can exchange their ACs for Voltas’ 5-star rated inverter split AC (1 ton,...
John F. Malloy, Chairman, President, and CEO of Victaulic Company, and his wife Jane H. Malloy will co-chair the 2019 campaign for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV). Volunteer service “As a number of workplace campaigns kick off this month, we’re proud to announce John and Jane Malloy as co-chairs and thankful for their extraordinary volunteer service in this role. They are truly inspiring philanthropists who support a variety of local organizations with a particular...
Dunkirk announces hiring William as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager – West region. William joins from Mars Air Systems where he oversaw 27 independent representatives in the HVAC, food service and material handling industry. Mechanical Engineering expert William started his career in Mechanical Engineering with Gritton & Associates, focusing primarily on end user accounts for product lines, including the ones for HVAC equipment firms, AERCO, Marley Cooling Towers and B...
William joins ECR International from Mars Air Systems where he oversaw 27 independent reps in the HVAC, Food Service and Material Handling Industry. William started his career in mechanical engineering with Gritton & Associates focusing primarily on end user accounts for product lines such as Aerco, Marley Cooling Towers and Bell & Gosset. During his tenure with Gritton & Associates, he was able to grow sales 35% year-over-year in the end user segment. Prior to expanding his experie...
Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, Blue Star International FZCO, has embarked on an aggressive expansion drive in Western Africa. The company, with its comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration products, had commenced operations in Nigeria in association with its local distribution partner, Merald Technology Solutions Nigeria Ltd, in 2017, and now it intends to rapidly expand its business in this market....
ECR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Jennifer Richards to the position of Payroll Administrator. She began recently in the Utica facility. Jennifer will be responsible for all aspects of payroll including: weekly/ bi-weekly payroll processing, timeclock administration, advanced HR employee self-service, internal reporting and disability claims processing. Jennifer is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College and resides in Ilion, New York.
Hydronic comfort heating solutions provider Weil-McLain® has added four larger sizes to its advanced, energy efficient Stainless Vertical Firetube (SVF) boiler portfolio to accommodate large commercial applications. The new SVF boiler line has expanded to now include BTU sizes of 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 MBH that join the existing 750, 1000 and 1100 BTU configurations. The 1500 to 3000 MBH Stainless Vertical Firetube (SVF) boiler line features thermal efficiency up to 96.8%, unrivaled ease...
Stefan Hüttemeister will be the new Marketing Director of the Remscheid-based heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology specialist Vaillant Group. He will be responsible for the central marketing of the company with its eight brands. The Vaillant Group has subsidiaries in more than 20 countries in Europe and China and exports its products to over 60 countries. “We are pleased to bring Stefan Hüttemeister into the company, who is a skilled marketing specialist. His job...
Underfloor heating ensures even heat distribution, promotes a better indoor climate, and also saves energy. All wired, water-carrying, underfloor heating systems can now be conveniently and easily controlled and the heating cycles can be set for each room individually by the Bosch Smart Home room thermostat for underfloor heating systems, directly on the device, intuitively by voice command or via smartphone, when the user is away from home. This means that heat is provided only when it is real...
The EKE superheat controller & Colibri expansion valve are the perfect combination to provide optimal superheat (SH) control for process cooling in the food industry. Good SH control is critical, because it maintains optimum evaporator performance for both energy efficiency and cooling. One of the main challenges with blast chill or blast freeze in food process applications is the turndown ratio required in the cooling capacity from initial to final load at the target and holding temperatur...
To simplify website access and improve user experience on its digital channels, Schneider Electric, the global provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, has updated its web domain to www.se.com/uk. Easier to write and to remember, the new web address ensures quicker access to Schneider Electric online platforms which include a number of improvements to help customers find information more easily about its products and services. Schneider Electric is not changing it...
Schneider Electric, the provider in digital transformation of energy management and automation, have teamed up with Pick&Go for a rugby competition. The game, only open to mySchneider Electrician portal users, provides players with the chance to win gifts, trophies and rugby merchandize. Registrations for the Pick&Go competition opened on the 26th of August and will close on the 18th of September. For each round, entrants will predict the winning team as well as the margin of victory, w...
Cool Automation has announced releasing a significant update for CoolPlug. Beginning September 15th, 2020, CoolPlug and CooLinkHub will be able to connect to one another through a wireless connection. As always, CoolPlug and CooLinkHub will also be available as a wired solution as well. Wireless connectivity Each CoolPlug wireless unit will be able to sync to the CooLinkHub wirelessly, which means that retrofit projects can be upgraded to work with home and building automation systems, as well...
Adcock now finds themselves in a situation where a NO DEAL Brexit is a real possibility and although still not the likely outcome, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Limited is putting into place measures to counteract the impact of this and to ensure a continued reliable supply of their services after October 31st 2019. Critical spares and products The key actions they are currently taking are detailed below: They have identified fast moving and critical spares and products and have...
Greenheck’s new EHV-550 and EHV-550D are 5.5-inch deep stationary dual-module wind-driven rain louvers featuring horizontal front blades and vertical rear blades. The innovative horizontal front blades provide a more traditional appearance and prohibit sight of the vertical rear blades from any upward viewing angle. The vertical rear blades yield high ventilation rates while providing unsurpassed weather protection. The EHV-550 and EHV-550D louvers are licensed to bear the AMCA Seal for W...
The Water Council and A. O. Smith Corporation announced the next round of the BREW Accelerator and BREW Corporate Accelerator powered by A. O. Smith Corporation. The program connects water technology startups with resources to validate and advance their business models and technologies. “The Water Council is excited to launch the seventh cohort opportunity with the BREW Accelerator,” stated Steve Glynn, Director of entrepreneurship at The Water Council. “If you're an entrepren...
By 2050, Panasonic will switch the electricity used globally in its operations to 100% renewable energy Corporation has joined RE100, The Climate Group's global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable power. By 2050, Panasonic will switch the electricity used globally in its operations to 100% renewable energy, and aim for production that does not emit CO2. Amid growing global attention to social issues that focus on the environment and e...
On August 14, 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released five proposals intended to increase roadway safety and ease driving rules for truckers. The five key revisions by the FMCSA are: 30-minute break - Increase safety and flexibility for the 30-minute break rule by tying the break requirement to eight hours of driving time without an interruption for at least 30 minutes and allowing the break to be satisfied by a driver using on duty, not driving status, rather...
