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Emerson Introduces ProAct(TM) Services Trial Program
?Three-month trial gives retailers access to performance insights for operational improvement Atlanta, October 18, 2016 - Emerson (NYSE: EMR), introduces the ProAct? Services Trial Program. Pro...
Johnson Controls and Department of Homeland Security sign Co
Partnership will help secure buildings from cyber threats MILWAUKEE - (Oct. 18, 2016) - In an effort to improve cyber-threat information sharing and analysis, Johnson Controls, a global leader in ener...
Industry backing for HFC phase down
October 17, 2016 USA/EUROPE: Leading manufacturers groups on both sides of the Atlantic have welcomed the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants. While describing the freeze dates and step-down levels as ambitious, Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the influential US Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), said “The HVACR industry is confident we can meet th...
Flowers: the latest products trialling the maritime cold cha
October 17, 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands: Plants and flowers are the latest product group to consider refrigerated ocean containers, a cheaper, more environmentally friendly shipping method, as an alternative to air freight. Royal FloraHolland’s use of refrigerated containers reflects a broader trend in which shippers of commodities that typically rely on air cargo, such as pharmaceuticals o...
Master Group Acquires Two Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products
Oct. 17, 2016 BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec - The Master Group Inc. announced it has purchased the distribution operations of Johnson Controls’ Unitary Products Group (York(R)) branches based in Oakville and M...
BPI Launches Healthy Home Evaluator Certification Nationally
Oct. 17, 2016 MALTA, N.Y. - The Building Performance Institute (BPI) announced the nationwide launch of its Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) certification. BPI said this certification is designed to help home performance, weatherization, and healthy housing professionals conduct assessments in homes to determine conditions that may adversely affect occupant health and safety. “BPI has always focused ...
Champion Adds 3-phase Models to LX Series 14 SEER Line
Oct 17, 2016 Johnson Controls has expanded its Champion(R) LX Series line to include THE heat pumps and TCD air conditioners that support 3-phase, 230/640-volt light commercial applications. Th...
AHRI Reveals Survey Results
17 October 2016 75 percent said AHRI Directory is critically, very, or somewhat important to their business Earlier this week, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) shar...
AHRI Applauds Agreement to Include HFCs in Montreal Protocol
October 15, 2016 Arlington, Va. - The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today applauded the agreement reached early this morning in Kigali, Rwanda by the Parties to the Mon...
Emerson Cargo Solutions Announces UltraNFC Temperature Monit
--Quick data downloads via short-range wireless Orlando, FL October 15, 2016 - Emerson (NYSE:EMR) announced today at the Produce Marketing Association annual trade show, the launch of its Ultra...
Energy Efficient Intelligent Building Technologies Multiplyi
14 October 2016 BOULDER, Colo. - A new white paper from Navigant Research analyzes survey results from 202 respondents on the proliferation of energy efficient and intelligent building technologies in the commercial segment, providing insight into the customer point of view. The growth in sensing, automation, and control devices, as well as software and services, underscores the transition ...
Comfort Institute Partners with Service Roundtable to Suppor
14 October 2016 CENTERVILLE, Ohio - Comfort Institute and Service Roundtable announced a strategic partnership between the two organizations to provide HVAC contractors with a one-stop-shop for all business support needs including training, marketing support, industry-related discounts, and professional networking. With this partnership, Comfort Institute will now offer its members complimentary m...
