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Category: Industry Events
ASHRAE’s Revised Refrigeration Handbook Now Available
From cryogenics to strawberries, from fishing vessels to mortuaries, the 2022 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration covers the refrigeration equipment and systems essential for applications other than human comfort.
Is It Time To Turn Up The Thermostat in the U.S.?
We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.
Growing Demand for Life Science Buildings Creates Opportunities for Commercial Contractors
Growing life sciences field create opportunities for HVAC contractor who can meet the stringent requirements.
Refrigeration Pilot Projects Show 50% Energy Savings
Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.
Pandemic Created New Markets for UV-C
When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the interest in UV light skyrocketed. Some believe UV-C will become widely viewed as essential to HVACR systems, the way filters are now.
NAVAC Partners with DRM Repair Centre
NAVAC has partnered with DRM Repair Centre of Toronto to provide Canadian customers with out-of-warranty repairs for NAVAC’s vacuum pumps, recovery units, and other HVACR tools.
Learning More About Internet of Things Solutions
Internet of things enabled HVAC equipment can make installation and service easier and more accurate for contractors and technicians.
Internet of Things Diagnostics Can Simplify Service Calls
Internet of Things diagnostics technology can ensure the installation was done correctly, as well as notify technicians of potential service problems, which can keep HVAC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – July 4, 2022
For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.
Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification
Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.
CDC: 38.5% of U.S. Schools Report HVAC Upgrades
Despite increased federal funding around IAQ for K-12 schools, the most common ventilation strategies over the past year remain lower-cost options.
Winsupply Acquires Romar Supply
Winsupply Inc. has completed the purchase of both Romar Supply locations.
Optyma: Unit Cooler
The Optyma Cooler is designed for quick and easy installation and high efficiency, and features unique cross-rifling inside the heat exchanger tubing, maximizing air turbulence.
METUS: ERV Units
High-performance Lossnay RVX2 ERV units improve comfort and efficiency by repurposing heat from exhaust air stream to condition filtered outdoor air supplied for ventilation.
tekmar: Boiler Control
The Smart Boiler Control 294 offers remote, real-time management of up to 16 boilers in multiple buildings through the Watts OnSite web and mobile app.
Malco Products: Locking Tools
Eagle Grip Locking Tools are the first full line manufactured at Malco’s plant in DeWitt, Nebraska, the original birthplace of the locking pliers.
Reliable Louvers: Architectural Louver
Developed with OEM customers in mind, the AEL-42-7020-MD permits ample fresh air ventilation without comprising PTAC system performance.
Greenheck: Control Dampers
Models HCD-130LE and HCD-230LE are heavy-duty flanged-style frame industrial control dampers with fabricated airfoil blades designed to control airflow and provide shutoff in lab exhaust systems.
Shurtape: Duct Tape
This multifaceted family of high-performance tapes features 13 tape types divided among four tape grades: utility, general purpose, professional, and premium.