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Atlas Copco has acquired a majority share of Eco Steam and Heating Solutions (E.K.S. HOLDING B.V.), industrial steam and hot water boiler company located in the Netherlands. Eco Steam and Heating Solutions is based in Tilburg, in the Netherlands, and has 23 employees. The company develops, rents, and sells customized industrial boiler assemblies tailored for plug and play installation. Eco Steam and Heating Solutions serve European customers, primarily in the general industry, such as food and...
Oil flow viscosity is a very real issue out in the oil fields and in other weather-exposed industries that rely on flowing oil. When it gets too cold it sludges up and becomes nearly unusable. For this reason many companies rely on fuel-fired burners to heat up the oil, but this method isn’t very even and comes with some drawbacks compared to using electric immersion heaters for oil. It’s easy to get a nice even heat distribution when the coils of the heater extend through the liqui...
The new super slim-line TU350 Fantile is similar to the existing TUS Fantile, with an equivalent unit height of just 160mm, but the new model has superior performance, achieving higher airflow capacity with reduced noise levels. Underfloor air conditioning is commonly used in office environments, utilizing the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone. Fully conditioned air is supplied into the floor plenum by zonal downflow units (CAMs), and then supplied into the workspace via the...
Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) has developed a new certification programme for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency of Ventilation Systems (IAQVS) for residential applications. The programme covers mechanical ventilation systems for single dwellings (single family homes and apartments). Kick off online meetings are planned for 04, 12 and 20 May 2021. IAQVS The new ECC certification programme IAQVS was developed with the contribution of a dedicated Launching Committee. The technical c...
When choosing a chiller, there’s more to reducing emissions than the choice of refrigerant. Following is what one needs to know about chillers and new, low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant alternatives. 3 Things To Know About Safety Some refrigerant alternatives are mildly flammable: All high-pressure refrigerant alternatives have some degree of flammability. To use these alternatives safely, there are significant implications on product configuration, installation cost, and...
Southern HVAC Corporation announced its recent acquisition of Five Star Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (“Five Star”). Five Star provides heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical repair and replacement services to its customers throughout greater Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, and Hendersonville, NC markets as well as surrounding areas. Known locally for its outstanding customer service and workmanship, Five Star will retain its current brand while gaining support from So...
Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, purchases a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, and celebrates with a grand reopening. Victaulic’s Lawrenceville facility has added nearly 60 new jobs to Tioga County and anticipates adding approximately 40 more in the near future. It is expected many of the new positions will be filled by local talent from the area’s skilled workforce. Sustainable...
MANN+HUMMEL air filters for room ventilation systems comply with the latest fire safety standard EN 13501 class E (normal flammability). An external fire safety assessment confirms that MANN+HUMMEL air filters, both individual components and the filter as a whole, do not increase the risk of fire spreading or the development of smoke gases in the case of a fire. “In order to guarantee the efficient and, above all, safe operation of an HVAC system, building operators should definitely con...
Lowering the amount of energy users use around the house is good for both the planet and wallets. But sometimes it’s easy to fall into bad habits (especially when they’ve been spending so much time at home during lockdown). A new season is a good opportunity to look afresh at their energy usage, and perhaps to introduce a few simple changes to lower the amount we consume day-to-day. Following are five tips for giving energy habits a spring clean: Rethink the washing Did user...
UV Resources, UV-C decontamination, and HVAC efficiency solutions announced that its airstream disinfection systems have been certified by Intertek to meet UL-2998, a zero-ozone verification standard. Operating below requirements The UL-2998 standard reaches beyond enforced limits to ensure the company’s 253.7 nm germicidal UV fixtures operate significantly below federal ozone emission requirements in the U.S. and Canada, including those from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U...
DENSO, a globally renowned mobility supplier, announced its global year-end financial results for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. DENSO’s committed to sharing actions it has taken to realize its Long-term Policy 2030, the company’s vision for enriching mobility and achieving sustainability and peace-of-mind for all. This past year, DENSO introduced Reborn 21, an initiative to speed up reform of DENSO’s operations and accelerate how it reacts to market changes. DEN...
Creating a healthier way of living® is Rinnai’s brand promise, and there’s no better way to uphold it than to invest in research and improvements resulting in cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Rinnai, whose previous product inventory leveraged industry norms like propane or natural gas, tested the use of Hydrogen-Enriched Natural Gas (HENG) across its tankless water heaters, boilers, and direct-vent wall furnaces. Cost efficiency Rinnai’s products have bee...
Natural gas may be the most popular type of tank water heater, but there are valid reasons to consider going electric. Electric water heaters offer many advantages, including being simple to install, easy to use, and good for the environment. While typically less expensive up-front, electric water heaters can cost more to operate. Let’s take a deeper look into these pros and cons. Pros of electric water heaters Environmentally friendly. Electric water heaters are great for t...
Winsupply Inc., one of the nation’s largest wholesalers, has named Thomas Pipe and Supply (Arizona), its overall Company of the Year. Each year Winsupply recognizes its top-performing companies in plumbing, heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC), industrial, electrical, waterworks, pumps, turf irrigation, and fire fabrication. Winners The top-performing companies, locations, and presidents in their respective industries plus individual award winners include: Overall: Thomas Pipe, a...
Carrier Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, has launched Abound by Carrier, a new cloud-native platform, as part of its growing investment in digital solutions, designed to give people confidence in the health and safety of their indoor environments. Abound open technology platform Abound is an open technology platform that aggregates data from different systems and sensors, and provides building owners, operators, and o...
RGF Environmental Group, Inc., a major environmental design and manufacturing company, introduces the HALO-ROVE, a standalone, portable active air purifier that is capable of treating commercial spaces up to 1,000 square feet. Utilizing RGF’s proprietary PHI-CELL product with Photohydroionization technology, the HALO ROVE provides significant reductions in viruses, bacteria, mold, and odor within minutes of operation. HALO-ROVE “As a part of RGF’s commitment to a whole...
GE Current, a Daintree company has named D.Z. Cook Company its new lighting agent, bringing Current’s high-quality fixtures and controls to more businesses throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada. A central tenet of the new partnership focuses on introducing Daintree® controls to more organizations in the region, enabling more intelligent environments and energy-efficient operations. Additionally, Current provides D.Z. Cook with a wider variety of lighting solutions to offe...
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association — has released its 2021 edition of ACR, The NADCA Standard for the assessment, cleaning, and restoration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The NADCA Standards Committee has finalized the 2021 edition of ACR, The NADCA Standard, which reflects necessary updates to the Standard after new testing was conducted by EMSL Laboratories. The ACR i...
Watlow®, a pioneer in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, introduces its new HELIMAX™ ultra-efficient electric heat exchanger with Continuous Helical Flow Technology™, which helps reduce the coking and fouling typically associated with standard heat exchangers. Diminishing the coking and fouling rates can minimize heat exchanger maintenance intervals ultimately reducing downtime. Some heat exchanger design methods, such as segmental baffles, have known dead z...
Jobber, the provider of home service management software for small businesses, announces that Gail Goodman has been appointed to its board of directors. Goodman brings a wealth of experience by advising technology companies that have supported the growth of small businesses. She previously served for 16 years as CEO of Constant Contact, one of the first large-scale SaaS companies to serve the small business segment. She is a board director at Shopify, a global commerce company committed to supp...
The coronavirus pandemic highlights the weaknesses of the current global economic order with all its interconnected value chains. In the future, parts of the global economy will be determined primarily by autarky efforts and protectionism. Right now, experiencing “Globalization 2.0”. This will be characterized by stronger regionalization of value chains in the three major economic centers of North America, the EU, and Asia as well as by the strategic pursuit of sovereignty over syst...
Viessmann has developed the DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components in cooperation with its specialist partners. Gone are the days, when the transport and installation of a cylinder needed at least two people to pitch in. In cooperation with its specialist partners, Viessmann has developed the new Vitocell DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components. Installation can now easily be performed by one person, even for large DHW cylinders with capacities of up to 300 liters. Simpl...
Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. (GCHV Global). Giwee Group's proven strength in the VRF and light commercial market in China will expand Carrier's access to this growing, global market. Giwee Group acquisition The global market for VRF and light commercial HVAC equipment is expected to reach approximately US$ 20 b...
Baxi has achieved certification for the Baxi 600, Baxi 800, and Baxi Assure ranges of gas boilers to run on a 20% hydrogen blend. The examination certificate issued by an independent notified body states: The boilers are qualified for the addition of up to 20vol.-% hydrogen to natural gas (G20) as burning gas. Until the gas network and domestic boilers are ready to be converted to 100% hydrogen, a blend of 20% hydrogen into the natural gas mix they use today would substantially reduce carbon em...
Thanks to added capabilities and available new options, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is solidifying its reputation as the renowned US-based manufacturer of complete room air conditioning solutions, designed to deliver healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) and tackle serious issues, such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Under a suite of new accessory offerings called Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, the company has embraced scientific recommendations for how to best achieve except...
Air conditioning technologies and solutions firm, LG Electronics USA is continuing to pave the way for the future of connected buildings, with the expansion of its award-winning controls platform, LG MultiSITE. Empowering building owners and operators to optimize their operations and efficiency, especially with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, the MultiSITE lineup is packed with advanced features that deliver more building synergy and accessibility than ever before. LG MultiSITE contro...
In today’s world of ever-changing efficiency standards and certifications, it is imperative for manufacturers to stay ahead of the curve by offering modern equipment that fits the needs of not only the customers, but also local, national and even global environmentally friendly initiatives. Modern day emphasis on green, environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the overall carbon footprint requires thinking outside the box, when it comes to heating and cooling applications. i...
In the current scenario of ever-changing efficiency standards and certifications, manufacturers must stay ahead of the curve by offering modern equipment that fits the needs of not only customers but also local, national, and even global environmentally friendly initiatives. The emphasis on green, environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the overall carbon footprint requires thinking outside the box when it comes to heating and cooling applications. inverter-driven air-to-wate...
On 25 March 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Directives, in which it calls on the European Commission to regulate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) as well. The resolution is not binding on the Commission but is nevertheless a significant milestone in the efforts to enshrine IAQ into legislation. It confirms there is growing appreciation among legislators of the importance of clean air indoors, reflecting an ambition which Eurovent...
Carrier Transicold hosted a special online event showcasing the company’s forward-thinking electrification and sustainability strategy, including the launch of its new connected cold chain solution, Lynx™ Fleet. Participants in The Cool Experience event learned details of the company’s commitment to developing a healthy, safe, and sustainable cold chain, which will help contribute to the European Union’s target of reducing CO2 emissions within the transport industry by...
