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Tecumseh Provides Updated Position on Refrigerant Transition
In follow-up to the document that Tecumseh issued in October 2014 regarding recommended refrigerants, the company has continued to test various low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants with the objective of determining suitable replacements for R404A (globally) and R134a (primarily for North America). For self-contained commercial refrigeration equipment with capacities less than 0.5...
Sauermann Launches New Si-20 and Omega Pack in North America
Sauermann announces the arrival of two brand new condensate removal solutions, designed specifically for the North American market: The Si- 20 and the Omega Pack. The Si-20 is designed with ins...
JCI Introduces TempMaster, New Light Commercial HVAC Product
Johnson Controls (JCI) introduces TempMaster, a new light commercial HVAC product line delivering efficiency and reliability for easy specification during the 2015 cooling season. Manufactured in Nort...
Carrier Introduces New Generation of AquaSnap ATWs
Carrier has introduced a new generation of AquaSnap air-to-water (ATW) scroll heat pumps with Greenspeed intelligence. The new generation of 30RQP AquaSnap heat pumps combines both simplicity and inte...
T. David Underwood Appointed as ASHRAE New President
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has installed new officers and directors for 2015- 2016 at its annual meeting held in Atlanta from June 27 to July 1....
Samsung VRF up to 80% More Energy Efficient
Samsung announced its latest results on the energy performance of its variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system and enhanced control algorithm (CCM) based on a research conducted by the Oak Ridge Nationa...
Carrier Celebrates Environmental Milestone on Anniversary of
17 July 2015 FARMINGTON, Conn. - On the 113th anniversary of Dr. Willis H. Carrier’s invention of modern air conditioning, Carrier announced it is celebrating another milestone: 175 million metric ton...
JCI May Separate Automotive Business to Focus on HVAC&R Busi
According to the Wall Street Journal on June 10, Johnson Controls (JCI), the world’s largest supplier of automobile seats, which accounts for two-fifths of its annual revenue and brought in about US$ ...
Latest Trends in District Energy, CHP, and Microgrids Explor
Jul 16, 2015 BOSTON - At IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation, hosted by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), energy experts from around the world gathered to explore the latest innovations and trends in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power (CHP), and microgrids for cities, communities, and campuses. Marking its 106th annual conference, this year’s event featur...
Friedrich Air Conditioning Donation Benefits Chicago and Pie
Jul 16, 2015 Friedrich Air Conditioning, the San Antonio-based manufacturer of room air conditioners, announced it had made donations of air conditioning units to an historic Chicago theater and a San...
