Europe
New Generation AC Units
A review in the French journal Clima+confort highlights the main innovations in packaged room air conditioning units currently entering the market: better design aesthetics, energy labeling from A to A+++, lower noise levels for both indoor and external modules, wider operating range in heat pump mode (external temperatures from -15°C to -25°C), and control via Internet/ smart phone. Lower selling...
Schako Takes over Novenco
Danish air distribution specialist Schako has taken over Novenco Building and Industries for an estimated 50-60 million Euro (US$ 55-66 million). Novenco supplies fans and smoke exhaust systems and has a workforce of around 150 in Denmark and 30 in the Netherlands. Schako is based in Kolbingen and employs a total 500 including centers in Spain and Hungary. Source: cci Zeitung, Germanycialiscialisl...
Expo Synergy
The leading French building exhibition Batimat and the dedicated HVAC&R show Interclima+elec will take place at the same time (November 2-6, 2015) at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Although they are essentially independent, the organizer Reed Expositions France intends to promote the potential synergy between the two shows by making it easier for visitors to navigate between them...
MHI in Austria with Stulz
Since May this year Stulz became the exclusive trading partner for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI’s) air conditioning products in Austria. Stulz has its principal base in Hamburg as a leading supplier of comfort and close-control air conditioning products and its subsidiary in Austria - set up in June 2011 - employs some 30 people. It also acts as service agents for Thermo King in tra...
IAQ and the Paranormal
Research at Clarkson University (New York) has identified certain types of mold spore aerosols in buildings as a possible cause of hallucinations which may account for the popular notion of ghosts. Such spores are relatively common where there are problems with damp but most particularly in ancient buildings and in buildings where poor ventilation reduces air quality. Some of these spores are effe...
EPEE Publishes Priorities for Heating & Cooling Strategy
The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) published its Position Paper on the European Commission’s (EC’s) forthcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy during its Annual General Meeting (AGM). EPEE welcomes the EC’s initiative to produce a strategy and puts forward a number of recommendations. Specifically, EPEE lists four aspects that should be taken into consideration whe...
Bitzer Develops New Air-cooled Condensing Unit for Use in Ho
Bitzer has developed a new condensing unit for high ambient temperatures and greater cooling capacity. Now available, the LH265E is energy-efficient, extremely robust and ideal for the low temperature...
Safety guide highlights asbestos
16 Jul 2015 The HVACR Industry Guide to Workplace Safety for 2015/16 Most HVAC services contractors, especially those in refrigeration, know the risks of working with gases and refrigerant but few are...
Global Renewable Energy Capacity Grows 8.5% in 2014
Jul 16, 2015 The 2014 tally included record installations for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and wind power PARIS - Global generation capacity for solar, wind, and other renewable energy technologies grew 8.5 percent in 2014 over the year before, according to the 10th annual edition of REN21’s Renewables 2015 Global Status Report. About 135 gigawatts (GW) of added renewable power increased...
SafeContractor and Chas Accreditiation
Jul 16, 2015 Local business GalxC FMS has been awarded accreditation from Safe Contractor and CHAS for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safe contractor is a leading third ...
