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Air-Con International, a global provider of reliable HVAC solutions, highlights the superior benefits of R32 refrigerant as a core component of its TOSOT product line, delivering advanced heating and cooling for both residential and commercial applications. With a focus on energy efficiency, operating performance, and environmental responsibility, Air-Con International continues to provide innovative climate control solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern customers. TOSOT syste...

The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades based in the Americas, has now announced the winners of its 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Award.  The annual program recognizes outstanding trade professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement. Five top HVAC technicians The 2025 program recognized five top HVAC technicians from across the U.S.: Alex Ivey,...

NIBCO INC. introduces extended metal locking levers for its 585 and 595 Series of Ball Valves, now available in sizes ¼" to 2". The innovative handle design features an extended neck and durable steel construction, making it ideal for installations that involve soldering without the need for handle disassembly to protect it from heat exposure. The extended neck allows for easy quarter-turn valve operation and accommodates up to 2 inches of pipe insulation. Pre-formed holes Pre-formed...

Fieldpiece Instruments, a pioneering manufacturer of tools and test instruments for HVACR professionals, is proud to announce the launch of the DRX3 Refrigerant and Combustible Gas Leak Detector. The rugged, high-performance tool quickly and accurately detects a wide range of refrigerants and heating gases, including A1, A2L, and A3 refrigerants and blends, tracer gas, natural gas, and propane – all with one tool and one sensor. The versatility of the DRX3 means technicians travel lighter...

Carrefour and Coopérative U have decided to join forces to establish a European buying alliance called Concordis. This new alliance aims to increase the purchasing competitiveness of its partners by pooling volumes, ultimately benefiting consumers. The new alliance will operate under a dual scope: negotiating purchase prices and offering international services. It will engage with multinational suppliers of branded consumer goods in the European countries where Carrefour and Coop&...

AirNow.gov is the primary resource in the United States for up-to-date measurements of air quality. It’s part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) index for reporting air quality conditions all across the country. While this is an extremely helpful resource, it is focused on general conditions across large regions and may miss or ignore hyperlocal conditions near the home, which may be far away from the nearest monitor. Local air quality can be impacted by things...

For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...

GE Technology Inc. (Getek), an ODM supplier to top semiconductor and cleanroom facilities, introduces the CHEMSORB-R Series. This innovative chemical filter is designed to effectively eliminate Airborne Molecular Contaminants (AMC) and control Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) contamination, significantly advancing ESG compliance. Chemisorptive Media Mix Getek customizes chemisorptive media using the TAFS Engineered Approach to match each site With full in-house production, Getek customizes ch...

Ideal Heating is back at InstallerSHOW 2025 – and this year, it’s turning up the heat with a stand experience built around one simple idea: That’s ideal. From hands-on product displays to prize-winning fun, Stand 5C38 is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense solutions designed to make life easier for installers. Ideal’s team of experts Installers can expect the unexpected with even more surprise entertainment on the stand Visitors will have the chance to get h...

Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness of air pollution and its impacts on health and the environment. Organized by the charity - Global Action Plan, this year’s theme encourages individuals and organizations to take practical steps to reduce pollution and protect public health, both inside and outside buildings. Activities range from educational sessions in schools and workplaces to community-wide initiatives that promote greener, cleaner liv...

Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announces enhanced liquid cooling capabilities for its advanced thermal management systems, tailored specifically to help data centers become future-ready. With new, scalable Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) solutions, from 2.5MW to 10MW, Trane is driving greater cooling capacity and energy efficiency for hyperscale and colocation data centers. Comments from Trane VP “We are a trusted innovator for mission-critical inf...

The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...

REHAU UK has appointed Matthew Edney to Regional Sales Manager for the South of England, with a focus on expanding its commercial plumbing and heating solutions product category. He joined REHAU’s Building Solutions team in March 2025 following over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry working in sales and operations management, where he has predominantly worked with premium brands. Matthew’s appointment provides REHAU with a highly specialized skillset from a va...

When Shane Shubert first entered the Nashville residential market, he wasn’t looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, he focused on getting the basics right by showing up on time, solving problems, and delivering consistent results. It’s this straightforward approach that has helped him build a reputation for reliability and quality with Music City Air Barrier. For anyone navigating the complexities of the construction market, Shane’s journey offers a practical lesson in how st...

Plumbline Services, a proud member of the Wrench Group, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 11th President’s Club Award from Carrier, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. This distinguished recognition is presented to dealers who consistently exceed the highest standards of excellence in HVAC business practices. Evaluation before the award Recipients of this esteemed award are evaluated on several key factors Recipients of this este...

barox Kommunikation AG’s commitment to raising environmental standards has recently been rewarded, with their commitment to global standards of quality assurance, manufacturing and business being reinforced, by once again passing their ISO 14001, 27001 and 9001 compliance audits. As part of their ISO 14001 environmental management system, barox consistently pursues the goal of systematically identifying and evaluating their own environmental impact and minimizing it through reduction stra...

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce that Passivhaus certification has been achieved on BPS Passivhaus air handling units (AHU) and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units. With buildings contributing significantly to harmful carbon emissions, Passivhaus provides proven solutions to deliver net-zero-ready buildings that also provide a high level of occupant health and wellbeing. Whole-building approach Passivhaus adopts a whole-buildi...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, is proud to announce significant upgrades to the TOSOT product line, delivering advanced climate control solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The enhancements feature improvements in energy efficiency, performance, and smart home integration, reaffirming Air-Con’s commitment to providing the most advanced heating and cooling solutions on the market. TOSOT latest product lineup TOSOT, a globally...

NIBCO INC. announces its first-ever partnership with DEWALT on a 24kN tool and jaw kit that is designed to crimp NIBCO PressACR fittings. The tool has been optimized for one-handed use and the jaws have a gray galvanized coating to provide corrosion protection. The products will be sold by DEWALT and include the following: A tool kit that consists of the press tool (DCE210D2), USB-C cable, shoulder strap, charger and two 20V MAX® DCB203 2.0 Ah batteries. PressACR jaw kit (...

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, says that the high cost of a four-year university and the ability to earn a good living quickly are two reasons graduating high school seniors should consider a career in the skilled trades industry. “A series of international trade agreements that moved factories abroad, a stigma against blue-collar workers, and authority figures pushing college over trade s...

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)-certified....

Following January's devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires, AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, and global pioneer in air filtration solutions, is supporting the clean breathing efforts of Pasadena’s older adults this week by donating advanced home air filters and room purifiers in concert with the City’s celebration of Older American’s Month. As part of this initiative, AAF is giving the Pasadena Senior Center eight AstroPure air purification units for the Center...

Ideal Heating has announced the launch of a new service enhancement, ‘MAX Priority’, exclusively for its MAX boiler range, reinforcing its commitment to installers and customers with faster support, greater peace of mind, and a simpler experience, every step of the way. From 2 June 2025, all registered and in-warranty MAX boilers will benefit from MAX Priority – a new service enhancement that includes priority call answering and next working day call-outs. Designed to min...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, launched its first Impact Building in Dubai as part of its new Impact Buildings Program. As the world’s most sustainable company, Schneider Electric’s Impact Buildings Program aims to drive sustainability through its own global commercial real estate using best-in-class EcoStruxure™ solutions, software, and services. These include EcoStruxure Building Operation, EcoStruxure...

CAREL has provided the technology for precise temperature and humidity control in the Guglielmi Stagionatura facilities, ensuring energy savings and the artisanal quality required. Guglielmi, a long-established company active in the cheese ripening sector for over 50 years, stands out for the quality of service offered to numerous Italian dairy cheesemakers, particularly for hard cheeses. Goal of the new system The installation, carried out by Merenti Refrigerazione, involved two warehou...

The ATMO MAC Summit 2025 × TU Berlin, an event dedicated to natural refrigerants in mobile air-conditioning (MAC) and transport refrigeration, will be held September 23–24 in Berlin. ATMOsphere, the publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, is organizing the event in partnership with Technische Universität (TU) Berlin’s Department of Heat Transfer and Heat Conversion. The event will be on the university’s campus. Latest research and market trends in MAC The secon...

ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com, has announced that the ATMOsphere (ATMO) Europe Summit 2025 will be held in Padova (Padua), Italy, November 24–25. This 15th annual edition of ATMO Europe will gather key industry experts, including manufacturers, policymakers, end users, and contractors, to learn about the latest developments in sustainable cooling and heating, including those using natural refrigerants and refrigerant-free solutions, such as caloric cooling. La...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, recognized its top distributors as honorees during the 2025 Diamond Leadership Conference held at the St. Regis Hotel in Bermuda, from April 14-17, 2025. Honorees received either the 2024 Commercial Distributor of the Year Award or the 2024 Residential Distributor of the Year Award from METUS. Top-pe...

The new Sensaphone Sentry remote monitoring system is an ideal replacement for traditional landline-based auto dialer devices that are becoming obsolete because they rely on outdated, often unsupported, copper telephone lines. The Sensaphone Sentry system uses cellular and cloud technology for a supervised internet connection that assures the device is online and monitoring conditions at all times. Sensaphone Sentry system Sensaphone Sentry system supports up to five external sensors to moni...

Madison Industries, one of the world’s largest privately held companies, announced the successful acquisition of Research Products Corporation (RPC), a pioneer in innovative indoor air solutions for both residential and commercial environments. RPC will become a part of Madison Air’s premier platform of air quality solutions. Madison Air was established under the visionary leadership of Madison Industries Founder and CEO Larry Gies, with a mission to make the world safer, healthier...