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Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the addition of a new 65kW model to its highly successful Tyneham 290HT commercial heat pump range. This new model increases the range's heating capacity to meet the growing demand for higher output systems while maintaining its commitment to energy efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint. Tyneham 290HT range Now available in six outputs from 15kW to 65kW, the Tyneham 290HT range is des...

As the latest in the DST series of durable, compact pressure sensors from Danfoss Sensing Solutions, the DST P070 offers a range of features ideally suited for heat pump installations. "Heat pumps play a central role in our transition away from fossil fuel-driven HVAC systems. For example, the REPowerEU targets require that the amount of newly installed heat pumps double every four years, meaning they will need 60 million more heat pumps installed by 2030." "Yet, HVAC system builders often str...

Danfoss has been recognized by CDP for leadership in the categories of Climate Change and Water Security with an A- (A minus) rating. CDP is a global non-profit organization that operates an independent environmental disclosure system. It is recognized as one of the world’s leading environmental benchmarking platforms, rating companies on progress in their environmental performance and their transparency. In 2025, CDP rated nearly 20,000 companies from A to D across more than 1...

These two Hitachi air conditioning design concepts won the Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2025, including “Best of the Best” award for “airCloset” and Desgin Concept Award for “airHive”. Rather than leaving HVAC idle between cycles, these award-winning concepts weave air conditioning into furniture and architectural features, keeping spaces functional and comfortable all year. integrating vertical vents Closets are large and tall, and they are usually fixed...

RAUVIPEX, REHAU UK’s pre-insulated district heating pipework solution, has won in the ‘Commercial HVAC Product of the Year – Components and Peripherals’ category at the 2025 Heating & Ventilating News Awards. RAUVIPEX stood out to the judges for its technical excellence and contribution to improved efficiency and sustainability for heat networks. The judging panel also noted how RAUVIPEX’s design demonstrates strong innovation, reliability and had addressed fee...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, now announced new circularity impact metrics focused on generating 10 percent of its revenue from circular products and services and more than doubling the use of circular materials by 2030. Trane Technologies’ circularity strategy includes multiple innovative initiatives to increase the use of recycled materials and to optimize the continued use of products through smart services, upgrades, remanufacturing and recovery programs, delive...

Chester Zoo is the UK’s favourite zoo, as well as an international conservation charity, supporting projects worldwide to prevent animal extinction and aid conservation. So, when the zoo was looking to install the heating for its popular venue space, it needed a sustainable solution that would help reduce carbon emissions, while keeping guests warm and comfortable. Grade II-listed stables block The Square event and conference facility was completed in 2023 and combines the historic Grad...

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the launch of its Danfoss Hansen® MQD and MQDB series of quick-disconnect couplings, engineered for single-phase water/glycol cooling systems in electronics and data center liquid cooling applications. The MQD hand-mate and MQDB blind-mate couplings feature a compact design ideal for high-density server racks. The couplings are fully interchangeable with MQD couplings from other vendors.  Danfoss MQD and M...

Nuaire has published A Guide to Awaab’s Law and the Future of Safe Housing Standards designed to help social housing organisations comply with Awaab’s Law, which came into effect on 27th October 2025. The legislation was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s rented home. Implementing Awaab's law The new guide clearly explains the requirements to investigate and address damp and mould h...

  Danfoss Power Solutions announced that it has finalized its acquisition of hose fittings manufacturer Hydro Holding Spa, having received all necessary approvals. With Hydro Holding on board, Danfoss gains a competitive, local fittings production base in Italy and the Czech Republic, as well as 350 highly experienced and customer-focused employees. Welcoming the new team “We’re pleased to welcome Hydro Holding employees to Danfoss Power Solutions. This talen...

Keston, by Ideal Heating, celebrated a successful attendance at ElementalLONDON 2025, held at ExCel London on 19–20 November, where it showcased its UK-manufactured twin flue boiler range to installers, specifiers and building-services professionals from across the UK. Across the two-day event, Keston highlighted its range of twin flue boilers, including its popular Heat 2 twin flue boiler models, which are available with a variety of Plate Heat Exchanger packages. With outputs from 45 kW...

  PTS staging valves, newly introduced to the market as part of the Danfoss EXO – Extended Oil-Free program, are designed to improve the performance and reliability of both oil and oil-free centrifugal chillers and heat pumps. These valves offer extremely fast operation, within just 5 seconds, to prevent compressor surge and ensure stable system performance during both startup and shutdown. With this breakthrough speed, they bring a new level...

Copeland, a pioneer in compression technologies and controls solutions, announced the launch of its transcritical CO2 scroll compressor with dynamic vapor injection (DVI) technology in North America. The Copeland transcritical CO2 scroll compressor marks a new era of flexibility, scalability and sustainability for distributed CO2 refrigeration systems, both for new installations and remodels. Adoption of new CO2 refrigeration technologies Increased regulatory requirements and emissions r...

Construction has started on what will be the UK’s third Community Heat Hub – a low-carbon heat solution that provides heat and hot water to residential communities via a heat network developed and designed especially for low-rise, low-density sites.  Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire contracted the solution from GTC for its Swinnow Park development in Wetherby – a first in the region for the housebuilder.   Low-carbon heat and hot water This is the second Community Heat Hub...

Quilt, the smartest way to heat and cool the home, now announced the closing of a $20 million Series B fundraising round, bringing its total funding to $64 million. The round was co-led by Galvanize and Energy Impact Partners (EIP), with participation from Gradient Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Incite Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. As demand for Quilt’s heat pump systems continues to grow, this investment will accelerate the company’s commercial expansion across the United States,...

Carrier Solutions UK partnered with SpeedyFit to deliver a premium Toshiba air conditioning installation at Tingdene Caldecott Hall Country Park in Great Yarmouth, providing a high-end climate control solution tailored to the luxury park environment. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions.  The project, led by Simon Baker, Regional Sales Manager (West Midlands) Resident...

Now, WindowMaster, one of the world’s pioneering natural ventilation specialists, announces it has achieved EN 12101-2 certification for its smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) solution, when integrated with Schüco's AW RO 50 profile system. In an industry first, this new system combines Schüco's advanced AW RO 50 profile with WindowMaster’s high-precision actuator technology to deliver combined smoke extraction and hybrid ventilation capability. Crucially, this dual...

Falvent Middle East, a pioneering Saudi Arabian provider of ventilation solutions for commercial and industrial applications based in Riyadh, is the most recent addition to the Eurovent Middle East membership base. Established in 2013, Falvent Middle East began its journey as a trading company specializing in ventilation equipment, serving a wide range of industrial and commercial clients across the region. In 2022, the company made a strategic decision to transition into full-scale local manu...

Hitachi Cooling & Heating brand is proud to announce the launch of its new generation of wall-mounted air-conditioning systems, airHome 800 HeatForce. Designed for modern residential living and available in both single- and multi-split configurations, the upgraded range combines contemporary styling with exceptional efficiency and advanced air-quality technologies. High efficiency, even at extreme cold Operating with low-GWP R32 refrigerant and available in capacities from 2.5 to 5kW, air...

Synchrony, a pioneering consumer financing company, and Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering provider of residential and commercial heating and cooling solutions in the United States, now announced the renewal of their strategic residential consumer financing business relationship. Effective October 1, 2025, this multi-year agreement builds upon a decade-long collaboration. Synchrony’s dedication “As we mark a decade of successful collaboration with METUS, o...

Gree, one of the world’s pioneering HVAC industry players and the largest manufacturer of air conditioning units globally, participated at a pioneering event for the construction industry in the Middle East - ‘The Big 5’ at the Dubai World Trade Center from the 24th to the 27th of November. Showcasing its latest innovations and comprehensive product portfolio, Gree reaffirmed its commitment to advancing energy-efficient, smart and durable solutions for diverse climatic condit...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Stellar Energy International, Ltd. to acquire the Stellar Energy Digital business (“Stellar Energy”), a leading provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip data center cooling solutions. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Stellar Energy designs and builds modular cooling plants, central utility plants and coolant distribution units for liquid-cooled data centers and other complex corp...

Ideal Heating is set to open its fifth Expert Academy training center, a brand-new purpose-built facility in Portishead, near Bristol. Developed in partnership with James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies, the new center will bring industry-renowned training and hands-on experience to heating engineers and installers across the South West. Conveniently located just off the M5, the site offers easy access for installers traveling from Cardiff, Worcester, Reading, and Exeter, making it more simple tha...

Some of central Ipswich’s key workplaces and community buildings could be heated in a revolutionary way, thanks to a new heat network. Suffolk County Council has been leading on the feasibility of a heat network project since 2021, and has now secured £10 million from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund to make it a reality. Secure and affordable energy The project will work by harnessing natural occurring heat from the River Gipping, and delivering the energy to buildi...

Trane Technologies, a climate innovator, and Amazon announce groundbreaking results through advanced AI to improve energy efficiency and decarbonization in key real estate assets.  The project, powered by Trane Technologies through BrainBox AI, in conjunction with AWS, showcases a successful collaboration in building decarbonization, delivering proven solutions that reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Optimizes HVAC systems Initial deployment at three pilot Amazon Grocery fulfillment...

Whiston Willis Primary Academy in Merseyside has completed a major upgrade to its heating and hot water system with the help of ACV UK, a pioneering specialist in hot water and heating solutions. The project was designed to deliver reliability, energy efficiency, and minimal disruption during installation. As a result, more than 350 pupils and staff across the infant and junior schools now benefit from a robust solution tailored to their daily needs. Designed and installed a bespoke system Wo...

Ireland’s most northerly four-star hotel, the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa (Ballyliffin Lodge) is nestled on Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula, offering panoramic views over Malin Head. Its spectacular setting highlights the hotel's dedication to preserving the area's natural beauty, as further evidenced by its use of green technologies to heat, water and power its 40 rooms, spa, gym and restaurant. Steps taken to achieve this aim include installing a large 288kW solar array to the rear o...

Ideal Heating is kicking off the festive season with its first ever Christmas jumper fundraiser. The one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knit is available to pre order now exclusively through Ideal’s Connect platform, with 80% of every sale going to Shelter UK, the housing and homelessness charity. Installers should move fast, with around 200 jumpers being released. Pre orders are live now – giving installers time to wear them on site, during winter call outs or on their Christmas night...

Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, has launched a new Commercial Service Division to deliver efficient, nationwide support and a first class customer experience. As part of Hamworthy Heating’s continued investment in innovation and service excellence, the new Commercial Service Division brings together the company’s expertise across all commercial heating and hot water products into one dedicated team. This specialist service gives cus...

Only around 5% of the Government's annual air source heat pump installation target is being met in England and Wales under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), according to new data analyzed by Hewer Facilities Management. The Government is targeting 600,000 heat pump installations annually by 2028. However, a review of publicly available MCS data by Hewer, a major heating, plumbing and building services provider, shows that on average only 36,167 units have been installed per year in the three yea...