eJARN News

2014.08.15

Headline News Volume 234

============================ eJARN.com Headline News Date: Aug 15th, 2014, Volume 234 http://www.ejarn.com ============================ * USA (VRF) U.S. VRF demand in 2013 was 28,000 units, a 22% increase compared with 2012. Nonetheless, this is a small share of the market compared with unitary systems and chillers, but there is potential for a larger portion of the U.S. unitary market to convert ...

2014.08.11

PW Power Systems to Provide Albanesi S.A. with an FT4000(TM)

August 7, 2014 GLASTONBURY, Conn. -- PW Power Systems, Inc. (PWPS), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has announced a contract with Generacion Frias S.A., a subsidiary company of Albanesi S.A., to provide an FT4000(TM) SWIFTPAC(R) unit for its location in Frias, Santiago del Estero, Argentina. This will be the first FT4000(TM) SWIFTPAC(R) in Latin America.   The new ...

2014.08.11

Family business wins Fernox bundle

Aug 8, 2014 Fernox has named Matthew Follan, director of family owned business Sun Realm Heating (pictured) as the latest bundle winner in its 50th anniversary promotion. The business has been using F...

2014.08.11

Two new appointments at Dimplex

Aug 8, 2014 Electric heating specialist Dimplex has strengthened its sales team, with two new appointments, Elwyn Williams and Howard Fincham, who join the team as regional business development managers for installed products.   Elwyn Williams joins Dimplex from Rexel UK, where he was responsible for business development as a key account manager. With over 30 years’ experience and a strong ba...

2014.08.03

New Standards Discussed for Refrigerated Vending Machines

Aug 8, 2014 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to get comments on the preliminary analysis it conducted regarding new refrigerated beverage vending machines.   The meeting will cover: ?     the analytical framework, models, and tools DOE is using to evaluate potential amended and new standards for this equipment ?     results...

2014.08.11

Supplier Marketplace: Wireless Connectivity Semiconductors

Aug 8, 2014 Semiconductors providing wireless connectivity in health and fitness devices are set for solid double-digit growth in 2014 and beyond, spurred in part by the growth of wearable devices, according to IHS Technology.   Shipments in 2014 for wireless semiconductors in health and fitness are projected to be 61.2 million units, up 11% from 55.0 million in 2013. The expected strong expa...

2014.08.10

Carrier’s Danaos(TM) and Cabrio(TM) Convertible Counters Cre

Aug 7, 2014 COLOGNE, Germany Danaos(TM) CC and Cabrio(TM) convertible counters provide greater flexibility and merchandising opportunities for European retailers. These models feature innovative, mult...

2014.08.10

MCAA Releases 2014-2015 Tool & Equipment Rental Guide

8 August 2014 ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has released its 2014-2015 Tool & Equipment Rental Guide. As with previous editions, MCAA members receive free online access to the new edition, which is available for purchase by non-members.   The Tool & Equipment Rental Guide provides a comprehensive, current guide to cost recovery for commonly ...

2014.08.10

Tucson Peach Acquires HVAC Contractor Sonoran Air

8 August 2014 PHOENIX -- Kenneth D. Goodrich, managing partner of Tucson Peach LLC and Goettl Air Conditioning, announced that Tucson Peach has acquired Phoenix-based HVAC contractor Sonoran Air. The company will operate under the new name Sonoran Air Conditioning.   Sonoran Air has specialized in the installation of air conditioning systems for new residential and commercial construction pro...

2014.08.10

ASHRAE Announces Changes to ‘In Operation’ Rating for bEQ Pr

8 August 2014 ATLANTA -- To allow greater uniformity for building types seeking an In Operation rating under its Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program, ASHRAE announced it is now using methodology from its standard for energy efficiency in existing buildings to calculate the rating.   The bEQ program, a method of rating and labeling buildings based on energy use, offers two rating labels: an...