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Greenheck Introduces Two New HVLS Fan Models
17 May 2019 Greenheck has added two new models to its line of high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans. Model DS-3, a three-blade HVLS fan for large commercial and industrial spaces, offers capacities up to...
BSRIA successfully extends the scope of its UKAS accreditati
May 17, 2019 BSRIA has successfully extended the scope of its UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation for sampling Formaldehyde and Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) in accordance with BS EN 16000-3:2011 and BS EN 16000-6:2011 respectively. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are carbon-based substances that evaporate at room temperature and can be a common problem i...
Ingersoll Rand Completes Acquisition of Precision Flow Syste
May 16, 2019 SWORDS, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Precision Flow Systems (“PFS”) from funds advised by BC Partners Advisors L.P. and The Carlyle Group. The transaction was completed on May 15, 2019 for $1.45 billion. P...
Arkema to acquire ArrMaz, a US-based leader in specialty sur
5/15/2019 Arkema reaches another milestone in its journey of growth in specialties with the planned acquisition of ArrMaz, a US-based leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure. ArrMaz is a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure markets with sales of US$290 million and 18% EBITDA margin &...
PCC Community Markets becomes first grocery store to develop
The LBC is organized into seven performance areas—place, water, energy, health and happiness, materials, equity and beauty. May 16, 2019 PCC Community Markets (PCC), Seattle, Wash., is said to be the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification. Run by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Seattle, Wash., the LBC certifi...
Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives (A
16 May 2019 The Association of Independent Manufacturers’ Representatives, Inc. (AIM/R) held a new educational offering called AIM/R Rep Advantage (March 7 – 8, 2019) in Rosemont, Illinoi...
Heresite Coatings Listed in AIA’s MasterSpec Construction Sp
16 May 2019 Heresite, a leader in the development of thin film corrosion resistant coatings, has been listed in green The American Institute of Architects (AIA) MasterSpec Construction Specification Resource. MasterSpec® is the industry-leading building and construction specification resource. Specifications are written by professional specifiers, architects, and engineers, rigorously reviewe...
Vattenfall front runner on low carbon district heating contr
May 16, 2019 Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, has been selected as the preferred partner to deliver the district heating infrastructure for Argent Related and Barnet Council’s 180-acre development of Brent Cross South in Barnet, North London. The new district heating network, delivered by Vattenfall’s new UK Energy Solutions business, will serve the 6,700 new homes in th...
ASHRAE Launches New Refrigeration Webpage
ATLANTA (May 16, 2019) – ASHRAE announced the launch of a webpage to encourage the advancement of refrigeration technology and its application. The new Refrigeration webpage, referred t...
ASHRAE Signs MoU Agreement with New Buildings Institute
ATLANTA (May 15, 2019) – ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. The MoU was signed by 2018-2019 ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter, P.E. and NBI CEO Ralph DiNola, on May 14 in Seattle, Wash. The agreement defines parameters on how the two organizations will collaborate more closel...
Emerson Helps North America’s Largest Convention Center Conv
InSinkErator’s Grind2Energy technology helps SAVOR … Chicago extend food-waste diversion at McCormick Place CHICAGO (MAY 15, 2019) – As the nation’s food industry descends on Chicago for the latest culinary inspiration at the National Restaurant Association Show, there’s at least one item that won’t be on the menu: food waste. McCormick Place,...
Phononic Honored By CNBC For Innovations That Revolutionize
Disruptive Solid-State Cooling Innovator Awarded “CNBC Disruptor 50” Honor for Third Time May 15, 2019 DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phononic, a global leader in solid-state coo...
