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Kanthal, a world major in electric industrial heating technology and resistance materials, announces the release of an updated edition of its Handbook for Resistance Heating Alloys for Appliances and Industrial Furnaces. While the content is digitally available on the company’s website, Kanthal has also introduced a limited-edition coffee table book, combining technical depth with powerful visuals reflecting the company’s journey and innovations. Kanthal Handbook The Kanthal Handb...

The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...

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...

Air-Con International, a pioneer provider of reliable HVAC solutions, showcases its Saturn Front Return Series, designed for standard heating and cooling in apartments, town-homes, and small homes. The Saturn Front Return Series offers a range of features tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and organizations seeking efficient and reliable climate control solutions.  Optimized for Performance The series offers versatile capacity, available in a range from 18,000 to 36,000 BTU...

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...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, has been named to Ethisphere’s 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® list for the second consecutive year. The annual assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide over 240 different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. Commitment...

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...

Steam systems serve as the backbone of numerous industrial processes, providing the essential thermal energy required for a wide range of applications across various sectors. From powering machinery in manufacturing facilities to sterilizing equipment in healthcare settings, the importance of steam cannot be overstated. Improving Steam Operations American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) offers specialized services aimed at optimizing steam systemsDespite their critical role, steam systems often...

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...

A global climate innovator, has announced the new Trane® Hydronic Branch Conductor that helps retrofit and new buildings achieve higher energy efficiency and zone comfort from decarbonized, electrified heating and cooling without major structural disruptions. The Hydronic Branch Conductor, patent pending, supports simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities, and in certain applications can improve heating efficiency by more than 35%. Expanding Sustainable Chiller Solutions The company i...

The second week of Big 5 Construct Saudi continues to draw visitors from all over the Kingdom, with a focus on circular economy in architecture, an important strategy for promoting sustainability in the built environment. Adopting a circular economy in architecture enables sustainable, adaptable and resource-efficient buildings, emphasized one of the speakers on the closing day of the Architect Leaders Forum Saudi. Circular design and advanced technologies Shahira Fahmy Architects stressed th...

Honeywell released the findings of its AI in Buildings study, which revealed that 84% of commercial building decision makers plan to increase their use of AI in the next year to help them improve security, streamline energy management and integrate predictive maintenance. In this study of U.S. building managers and decision makers with more than 250 building occupants, Honeywell found that across property types, respondents are increasingly using AI to help improve process efficiency, productiv...

Air-Con International, a pioneering provider of reliable HVAC solutions, highlights its latest advancement, the Serene Plus Series. The versatile Serene Plus Series, designed for residential and HVAC markets, showcases Air-Con International's commitment to innovation and user-friendly technology. Serene Plus Series The Serene Plus Series represents a significant step forward in HVAC technology The Serene Plus Series represents a significant step forward in HVAC technology, offering a depend...

Workiz, the pioneering provider of field service management (FSM) solutions, announced a new collaboration with Trane and American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning. The two brands account for a large share of the residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. This strategic relationship marks another significant milestone for Workiz as it continues to grow its market share in the home services space and underscores its commitment to advancing the HVAC business...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) named Liz Fong, Operations Integration Manager, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions in Seattle, Washington, as the recipient of its 2025 SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award. The honor recognizes contractors who are pioneers of innovative approaches to industry-wide challenges and pacesetters who harness the latest construction technology to drive the industry forward, celebrating outstanding achievements by an indivi...

Big 5 Construct Saudi marks its grand opening, returning for its 13th edition in a new and expanded format for two weeks, with the first week running from 15-18 February at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center at Roshn Front.  With anticipation at its peak, the event is the first-ever trade event in the Middle East to run for two weeks at a time when the Kingdom’s construction sector undergoes a transformation, fueled by the vast opportunities emerging from a trillion-...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is launching six new radiant manifold wall cabinets for greater options in residential and commercial projects. Designed for secure protection, durability, and reliability, the cabinets are available in both recessed or surface mount in various dimensions to meet any residential or commercial radiant application. Uponor EP and Stainless-Steel Manifolds Recessed styles mount in either a...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a provider of Uponor-branded products, is offering greater design flexibility and easier transitions to Uponor PEX-a piping systems with the launch of Uponor ProPEX ® Lead-Free (LF) Brass Transition Ball Valves for threaded, press, and flange connections. Available in March, this comprehensive offering in sizes from ½" to 3" allows contractors to speed installations in tight spaces for greater jobsite productivity a...

The International Code Council (ICC) MENA is excited to announce its debut participation in The Big 5 Saudi, taking place from February 15th to 18th, 2025 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. This highly anticipated event will spotlight the latest innovations in construction and building technologies, with this year's theme, "Strong Foundations: From Design to Build." This marks a significant milestone for ICC MENA as it expands its footprint in the region to support th...

At AHR Expo, Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced the availability of ArctiDry HP.  The newest version of Mojave’s patented, easy-to-install, liquid desiccant HVAC system now includes a heat pump for year-round, energy-efficient cooling and heating. Mojave is the first company to integrate liquid desiccant with a reversible heat pump. HVAC sustainability solution “By incorporating a reversible heat pump, our innovative system is n...

Ciright, the trailblazer in custom software solution for applied systems, has been selected by XNRGY, a pioneer in energy-efficient commercial HVAC systems, to enable a revolutionary sale automation and selection software rendering digital twins within digital showroom across the "Industrial Metaverse." This innovative venture is set to transform how climate systems are designed, selected, and commissioned, merging Ciright’s advanced digital technology with XNRGY’s industry-pioneeri...

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...

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...

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...

NIBE, a renowned Swedish manufacturer specializing in HVAC systems, has officially joined Eurovent. NIBE’s membership brings forth growth within the association’s dynamic membership base. Headquartered in Sweden, NIBE is a global group structured in three business areas. Its Climate Solutions area develops and manufactures intelligent, energy-efficient indoor comfort solutions for all types of properties. It combines renewable energy with new smart technology to offer efficient solu...

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...

Frigel, a global pioneer in intelligent process cooling solutions, proudly announces the launch of the HVP Industrial Chiller Range, an advanced line of air-cooled chillers designed to deliver exceptional performance while addressing the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The HVP range is engineered to provide a high-performance cooling solution while ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent global environmental regulations. With a strong commitment t...

Modine Coatings, a pioneer in protective coatings, is proud to introduce its groundbreaking EFIN℠ Data Shield™ Program—the only solution offering a 10-year warranty for protective coatings of data center equipment. This innovative program safeguards critical data center equipment from corrosion, enhances system efficiency, and helps avoid costly unplanned downtime, setting a new industry standard for reliability and performance. New program's warranty Modine Coatings is bringing i...