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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...
Honeywell CEO Talks Economy and the Connected Home on Bloomb
October 22, 2014 Honeywell Chairman and CEO Dave Cote appeared on Bloomberg TV’s Street Smart with host Trish Regan. During the interview, Cote discussed Honeywell’s thoughtful decision to hedge again...
Emerson Survey: HVAC Contractors Greet Efficiency Standards
22 October 2014 While many HVAC contractors remain uninformed about changes in energy efficiency regulations coming in 2015, some are thinking ahead to how these changes will affect their businesses. ...
Carrier to Convene World Cold Chain Summit to Reduce Food Wa
Oct 21, 2014 UK: Against the backdrop of World Food Day, Carrier, the world’s leader in high-technology refrigeration solutions, has announced its inaugural "World Cold Chain Summit to Reduce Fo...
Carrier Transicold Bolsters Vector(TM) Trailer Refrigeration
Oct 21, 2014 ATHENS, Ga. Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its VectorTM trailer refrigeration units, reflecting the series’ reputation for reliability. Carrier Transicold helps...
Honeywell Connected Home Innovation Featured at Dreamforce 2
21 October 2014 Honeywell’s innovation in the connected home was recently featured on the main stage at Salesforce.com’s annual software event, Dreamforce. Beth Wozniak, president of Honeywell E...
Construction industry to grow by 23% to 2018
21 October 2014 The construction industry will grow 23 per cent by the end of 2018 and contribute ￡12bn to the UK economy over the next two years alone, according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association. Construction output is set to grow by 4.8 per cent in 2014, and will increase further to 5.4 per cent in 2015 - revised from the previous quarter’s forecast of 4...
