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Three Times the Happiness in Nuremberg
October 2014 (from left): Rainer Grose-Kracht (BITZER Chief Technology Officer), Jascha Rubeling, Jochen Gaiser, Senator h. c. Peter Schaufler (CEO of BITZER SE), Samuel Gluck, Prof. Dr. Michael Arn...
Eco-Eclipse heating control system up for sale
Oct 22, 2014 The rights to one of the UK’s leading commercial heating management systems are being offered for sale. The Eco-Eclipse system is designed for commercial and institutional heating and hot water systems and is one of only six approved products on the Government’s Energy Technology List. It is being sold by consultants Charterfields after London-based Energy & Environmental S...
Panasonic Displays Smart & Sustainable Technology Solutions
Oct 22, 2014 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) - based in UAE - participated at GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) 2014, showcasing a spect...
Nortek Acquires Residential HVAC Equipment Distribution Busi
22 October 2014 PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Nortek Inc. announced that it has acquired the HVAC distribution business of privately owned Phoenix Wholesale Inc. Operating out of five facilities in Arizona, including locations in Flagstaff, Tempe, and Tucson, the business will be integrated into Nortek’s Residential Heating and Cooling (RHC) segment. Nortek expects the transaction, which was funded fr...
Enmetric Enters into Agreement with Johnson Controls to Supp
22 October 2014 BELMONT, Calif. - Enmetric Systems Inc. announced that that it has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) that will allow Johnson Controls to sell Enmetric’s plug load solution to facilities managers and building efficiency professionals worldwide. The Enmetric platform enables large enterprises to monitor, control, and manage individual plug loa...
Alphabet Energy Introduces Generator That Runs on Waste Heat
22 October 2014 HAYWARD, Calif. - Alphabet Energy has introduced a new thermoelectric generator that captures exhaust heat and converts it into electricity. Called the E1, it attaches to an exhaust stack and uses Alphabet’s patented thermoelectric materials to convert waste heat into electricity. Thermoelectrics use a temperature differential to generate electricity in the solid state. This p...
ACCA wants the HVAC manufacturers to develop open, universal
22 October 2014 ACCA, a U.S. association of HVAC/R contractors, is urging the industry’s manufacturers to become engaged in the development and implementation of universal communication protocols. ACCA said that, similar to the automotive industry, initial objectives would be the development of a common set of error codes and a standardized access method (e.g., connection port or wireless)...
Middleby to add U-Line to residential appliance business
22 October 2014 The Middleby Corporation (Elgin, IL) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire U-Line Corp. (Milwaukee, WI). U-Line is an industry leader in the premium residential built-in, modular ice making, refrigeration, and wine preservation appliances. “U-Line is a well-established brand and a category leader in innovation, quality, and performance in the high-end residentia...
Whirlpool Canada named 2014 Energy Star Manufacturer of the
22 October 2014 Whirlpool Canada received the 2014 Energy Star Manufacturer of the Year award from Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). The award recognizes achievements that advance market transformation related to energy efficiency, and Whirlpool’s ongoing leadership in offering efficient home appliances to Canadian consumers. Whirlpool said that Energy Star continues to be an important part...
Honeywell hits back over EU Commision's 1234yf 'Objection'
22 October 2014 Honeywell has defeneded its stance over the production of the refrigerant 1234yf, after the EU Commision released a Statement of Objections focusing on the company’s relationship with ...
