GEA launches new 6-cylinder compressor HG66e

GEA presents the HG66e, a new semi-hermetic compressor. The HG66e is a completely new 6-cylinder series for large capacities with high efficiency in the fields of air conditioning and refrigeration. With the HG66e series, four sizes cover the range from 116.5 to 180.0 m3/h displacement (at 50 Hz). The new HG66e series thus combines state-of-the-art technology with GEA's design standards, which have been tried and tested for decades.

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New N-Generation high performance outdoor units

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Zoned Comfort Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces CITY MULTI N-Generation outdoor units, a big advancement in VRF systems in a smaller package.

Emerson’s Automation Training Solution Aims to Close Skills Gap for Digital Industrial Workers

Emerson’s collaboration with both private industry and higher education has revealed an urgent need to address the skills gap in digital automation technologies and how it can impact an organization’s operations. Colleges can use the platform to give students firsthand experience on an actual plant-like process.

Fujitsu's Immersion Cooling System Wins the 2018 Energy Conservation Grand Prize

Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has received the Energy Conservation Grand Prize for 2018 in the Product and Business Model category of the Agency of Natural Resources and Energy Director-General's Awards for the first time.

Camfil Launches Global Website with New and Improved Tools

New Camfil websiteCustomer oriented. Modern. Easy to navigate. Camfil introduces its upgraded, mobile-optimized website, www.camfil.com. The redesigned site provides global access in multiple languages rolling out throughout 2019. The site is designed with key features to make the customer journey efficient, easy and helpful. These tools include:

Elaine Powers Appointed to Licensing Board

Governor Nathan Deal has recently appointed CAAG President Elaine Powers of Powers Heating & Air, Peachtree City, to the Conditioned Air Licensing Board. She is taking the place left by Ken Davis who retired last year.

Reed Boardall turnover up 2.3%

Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, UK: Reed Boardall Group grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year ending 31 March 2018, up 2.3% from £60.2m the previous year.

Comfort & Climate Box - Workshop to finalize the workplan

In order to increase the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling, and accelerate innovations for solutions that are affordable for all, the project Comfort & Climate Box has been launched and is now about to start.

Panasonic Commercializes Halogen-free Multi-layer Circuit Board Material (Halogen-free MEGTRON6) for Communications Infrastructure Equipment

Rees Scholarship Foundation Awards $65,000 to Aspiring HVACR Technicians

Emerson to Host Commercial Kitchen Panel Discussion at E360 Breakfast

Trane Launches Advanced Fifth Generation Genyue5+ Full DC Inverter VRF System

IEA launches Chinese Abridged Version of Energy Efficiency 2018

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Daikin Acquires Austrian Refrigerating and Freezing Showcases Manufacturer AHT

Daikin has reached an agreement for the acquisition of Austria-based AHT Group, a leading company in the commercial refrigeration market in Europe. The transaction value is € 881 million (about US$ 999 million). Through its subsidiary Daikin Europe headquartered in Belgium, Daikin will obtain all company shares from UK-based Bridgepoint, the private equity shareholder of AHT Group. Completion of the acquisition is planned for January 2019 after conclusion of all necessary procedures.

Midea Ramps up Activities in Australia

In November 2018, Midea Commercial Air Conditioner (CAC) held two significant events in a row in Australia: the Midea CAC Global Strategic Partner Conference and the opening of the first Midea Smart Home show-room.

【AD】Chigo HVAC High Energy Efficiency Seer13 and Seer14 Air Handler

New air handler cooling capacity range from 18K to 60KBtu/h with wide operation temperature, cooling range 64℉~109℉ and heating range 20℉~109℉. It adopts A shape coils,high efficiency volute and 3-spe

Refrigerant Diversification to Reduce Environmental Impacts

Chillventa was held successfully from October 16 to 18 in Nuremberg, Germany. This biennial international exhibition of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump equipment attracted a recordhigh 35,490 trade visitors and 1,019 exhibitors.
As a platform to publicize product information, Chillventa is positioned as an important networking venue for refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (RHVAC) industry professionals. Exhibitors set up attention-getting booths with distinctive designs to attract visitors and showcase their products and services. JARN sent reporters to cover the three days of the trade show and interview exhibitors and other attendees.

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Nidec Extends Competency by Drawing on Synergy with Secop Compressors

During Chillventa 2018, JARN interviewed Ricardo Maciel, president of Cold (compressor) Business Unit, Nidec Global Appliance Division, to hear about the focus on the acquisition of Secop and the synergy created.

Embraco New R290 Compressors Contributing to Enhanced Product Efficiency

During Chillventa 2018 held in Germany in October, JARN interviewed Luis Felipe Dau, president of Embraco, to hear about the company’s new products and business performance in the global market.

【AD】Chigo HVAC Launched a New Appearance Full DC Inverter CMV-mini VRF In October

The newly launched CMV-mini designed with a completely new appearance,3D cut,more rigid,its compact size saves lots of installation space, and greatly increased the loading quantity. New CMV-mini VRF

Daikin Aims to Be Unique and Incomparable in the German DX AC Market

At Chillventa 2018 held in Germany in October, JARN interviewed Kenichi Akamatsu, comanaging director, Daikin Airconditioning Germany (DAG), to ask about the company’s featured exhibits at Chillventa and its business focus in Germany.

Market

2019 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners

The companies: Anvil International; Automated Logic Corporation; CPS Products; Dwyer Instruments; Emerson; Energy Wall, LLC; enVerid Systems; Johnson Controls; Regal; TACO Comfort Solutions.

ASHRAE Wraps Up Successful 2019 Winter Conference, AHR Expo

Addressing future goals and current member educational needs filled out the schedule for ASHRAE event attendees, with the AHR Exposition as the topper.

ASHRAE Wraps Up Successful 2019 Winter Conference, AHR Expo

Increased building activity, operational demands, changes in codes and design and new energy efficiency strategies were just some of the topics discussed among buildings professionals at the 2019 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo.

Product

New Gas Heating Textbook Available from ESCO Institute

The ESCO Institute is pleased to announce the release of a new HVACR text: Gas Heating: Furnaces, Boilers, Components and Controls. Gas Heating is a 228-page book, written by an HVACR instructor for HVACR instructors, to simplify the instruction of gas heating.

Air Design vision for IAQ

Elta Group says it has invested £150,000 into its Air Design line-up of air handling units and has called for a greater focus on indoor air quality (IAQ) in 2019.

Black Diamond Lodge Relies on Venstar Thermostats to Remotely Control Temperatures and Manage Energy Costs

Venstar® has announced that its Explorer® and Explorer Mini thermostats and Skyport® Cloud Services are being used by Black Diamond Lodge at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, to remotely control temperatures and manage energy costs. A significant utility rebate covered 45 percent of the cost of the Explorer thermostats in the common areas.

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Chillventa 2018 Report-- Photo Report

Kirloskar Chillers—featured products including the TurboLev water-cooled centrifugal chiller with a magnetic bearing compressor. The TurboLev adopts HFO-1234ze nontoxic and low-flammability refrigerant with zero ODP and less than 1 GWP and reduces direct CO₂ emissions by 99.6%.

CEATEC Japan 2018 — Presents the Future Society Realized with Society 5.0 —

For four days from October 16 to 19, the Cyber Physical System (CPS)/Internet of Things (IoT) exhibition, Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) Japan 2018 was, held at Makuhari Messe. In the wake of the previous exhibition, that in 2018 was positioned as the ‘exhibition of Society 5.0 that dispatches Japan’s growth strategy and future towards the world.

Refrigerant Diversification to Reduce Environmental Impacts--Photo Report

Daikin—showcased a broad range of products with R32 refrigerant including Stylish wall-mounted RACs, the Daikin Altherma 3 heat pump, and the SkyAir Alpha series. Additionally, R410A systems such as Daikin VRV systems, ZEAS air conditioners, and Conveni Pack refrigeration systems were also displayed.