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Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning of North America Annou

1 June 2018 Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning North America (PAPANA) has appointed Malcolm Persaud to manage the Commercial VRF ECOi™ Business in the United States, to include National Sale...
Emerson Announces Vilter™ Manufacturing’s New Suite of Produ
Focused on minimizing environmental harms and toxicity risks through use of cascade CO2 capabilities ST. LOUIS, May 31, 2018 — Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced Vilter Manufacturing has engineered a new suite of products, the majority of which are slated to be released in the spring. Vilter’s new product developments and solutions leverage Emerson’s experience with CO2...
Cambridge Engineering Expands into Industrial Cooling Market
June 1, 2018 ST. LOUIS – Cambridge Engineering has acquired the Spec-Air and Ares brands of cooling products from Essick Air. Cambridge will continue to offer customers the EPAC and SSC product lines from the former Spec-Air product portfolio. Cambridge and Essick closed the deal in late May. “One of the most amazing joys I have as a leader is watching our people grow,&...
50 Years of Verified Efficiency
HVAC test and balance professionals have long maintained the highest standards of excellence in this preferred verification method. Jun 01, 2018 For the past 50 years, test and balance professionals have been the authorized experts who verify HVAC system efficiency. Let's take a look at the advancements this industry is pioneering and how it is moving into its rightful position as the prefer...
HVACR Calendar: Training, Conventions and Trade Shows
Here is a list of upcoming industry education and training events (updated for June 2018). Jun 01, 2018 Are you looking to expand your knowledge and/or sharpen your skills in a particular area of HVACR contracting? Do you have certification requirements you need to meet? Here is a list of upcoming industry education and training events (updated for June). JUNE 2018 4-6 ...
Sauermann Group Acquires E Instruments Intl.
The acquisition strengthens Sauermann Group's presence in the US test & measurement instrumentation market June 1, 2018 BRUSSELS — Sauermann Group, a manufacturer of condensate removal pumps and IAQ test and measurement instruments, has acquired E Instruments Intl. in the U.S. Based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, E Instruments Intl. is an industrial designer and manufacturer ...
LG Air Conditioning Technologies Hosts Annual Champions Summ
1 June 2018 HVAC Insider recently joined LG Electronics’ Air Conditioning Technologies division for an exclusive look at the company’s Champions Summit event, an annual gathering of key representatives from LG’s Applied as well as Residential/Light Commercial sales channels held this year at the Hotel at Avalon near LG’s Air Conditioning Technologies headquarters. During ...
One Engineer’s Opinion: Tax Savings Help Pay for Strategic U
1 June 2018 By Bruce Longino Rooftop Unit Systems I cannot tell you how many times I see 20-year or so RTU systems retrofitted with replacement units of the same tonnage as the original units. This is lazy and a waste of the Owners first cost money and operating cost money. In a commercial building designed 20 years ago, the major air conditioning loads came from lights, outside air a...
What to Look For in a HVAC Outdoor Air Temperature Sensor
1 June 2018 Outdoor air temperature sensors (OAT) should possess the following qualities: Robustness – radiation shield mount should ideally be made of corrosion resistant metal for strength and longevity and white in color to prevent overheating of the OAT sensor on sunny days. Easy mounting – sensor and radiation shield mount should p...
Toledo-based Rudolph Libbe Group Opens Retrofitted Regional
Terry McIver | May 31, 2018 Once completed over three phases, more than 60,000 sq. ft. will be ready for offices, warehousing and fabrication. Rudolph Libbe Group, the Toldedo, Oh.-based full-service contracting firm, recently welcomed guests to the grand opening of a retrofitted facility, from which it will service customers throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. The Group had o...