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Hapman, a pioneer in the design and manufacture of custom bulk material handling equipment, is proud to announce its new test lab designed to help processors more accurately evaluate how materials will perform in conveying applications. The expanded facility allows customers to validate equipment selection, refine system design and reduce project risk before equipment is installed. Conveyors and integrated system tests The facility now accommodates bulk bag unloading and filling, higher-throu...
Sussman Electric Boilers, a trusted brand under Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), announces the expansion of its EWx Series Electric Hot Water Boiler lineup with new models ranging from 30 kW to 240 kW. These additions extend the reach of the EWx platform and give engineers, contractors, and facility owners a compact, high-efficiency solution for an even wider range of hydronic heating applications. new EWx models The new EWx models retain the same modular design and...
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...
Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS), a pioneer in advanced integrated piping systems for the distribution and control of liquids and gasses, will feature its latest carbon-steel press, valve, and data center solutions at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, happening February 2-4, 2026. Aalberts IPS will be co-located with Aalberts hydronic flow control at booth SL1364, where visitors can see application-focused displays and experience table games with the opportunity to win prizes. HVAC and indust...
Q-PAC, a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of advanced commercial HVAC fan systems, announces two newly released control panel options: the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect solutions. These options formally join Q-PAC’s lineup of Basic and Premium Control Panels, providing engineers, contractors, and facility teams with expanded choices and streamlined integration for every HVAC fan project need. Design and Controls Both the Fan-Only and Fused Disconnect options are designed to...
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...
Housecall Pro’s 2025 Winter Virtual Summit brought together thousands of home service professionals for a full day of training, coaching and community-driven learning focused on the future of the trades. The free, semi-annual event featured Emmy® Award-winning host Mike Rowe, who spoke candidly about how AI is reshaping essential industries and eliminating administrative busywork—creating a once-in-a-generation moment in which skilled Pros will define the future of wo...
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...
In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entrance ways and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down...
Pfannenberg, Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs. Pfannenberg therm...
Carrier introduces i-Vu® Pro v10, a next-generation building automation system (BAS) designed to help facilities of all sizes enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and resilience. Designed for seamless integration with Carrier HVAC equipment, i-Vu Pro v10 provides facility managers and technicians with powerful tools to support smarter building performance and more connected stakeholder engagement. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent clima...
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...
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...
A-Gas, a global market pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products, announced it has signed a collaborative partnership with Epta, a global pioneer in commercial refrigeration. The partnership supports the HVAC&R industry in improving refrigerant recovery rates and ensuring used refrigerants are managed safely and responsibly to reduce emissions. It will also play a key role in advancing Singapore’s sustainability goals and the phasedow...
Prima Power, a global pioneer in sheet metal working manufacturing solutions, has appointed Fabrizio Anzalone as the new Chief Executive Officer of Prima Power LASERDYNE. LASERDYNE is a trusted pioneer in precision laser processing solutions for high-value components in demanding industries like aerospace, space, and energy. Anzalone’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for LASERDYNE. The growth of the space economy and data center infrastructure is driving demand for precision and autom...
Daikin Europe NV introduces Madoka Plus, its next-generation Madoka controller that redefines simplicity, comfort and energy-efficient control for commercial environments. With an elegant and compact design, intuitive touchscreen navigation and future-ready smart features, this award-winning controller marks the next evolution in Daikin’s control solutions. Madoka Plus was unveiled during the Climatización y Refrigeración trade fair in Madrid (from 18-20 November). Intuitiv...
Data centers run 24/7 and are now caught between the Service Level Agreements that demand 99.999% uptime and the ESG report that scrutinizes every kilowatt of energy used. Meanwhile, the board wants both redundancy and a path to net-zero emissions. Traditional wisdom suggests they can’t have both, as every redundant backup chiller and N+1 configuration pushes them further from sustainability targets. That wisdom is outdated because smart operators are rewriting the rules. They’...
tekmar, a Watts brand, has announced the launch of the new Smart Heat Pump Control System, designed to streamline the installation and operation of hydronic heat pump systems. This innovative controller offers flexibility and efficiency for residential and light commercial applications. Smart Heat Pump Control System The Smart Heat Pump Control System operates up to four heat pumps in either 2-pipe or 4-pipe configurations, with the ability to expand control to 16 heat pumps through optional...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of Metasys 15.0, its flagship open building automation system. Engineered to meet the demands of mission-critical environments, Metasys 15.0 delivers unmatched scalability, built-in resiliency and instant energy intelligence giving facility managers the tools to optimize building performance, ensure compliance and accelerate decarbonization. New features include support for up to 1,000 IP dev...
Gripple, a major manufacturer of engineered suspension solutions for construction and critical infrastructure applications, is proud to highlight Fast Trak, an innovative suspension system engineered to transform mechanical and electrical installations. Designed to streamline projects with speed, safety, and efficiency, Fast Trak delivers industry-pioneering performance. Fast Trak sets a new benchmark in installation speed, enabling installers to complete projects up to six times faster than tr...
Housecall Pro, a major software platform for home service professionals, announces its upcoming Winter Virtual Summit 2025: The Real Dirt on Building a Year-Round Business, a free virtual event taking place on Dec. 4, 2025. Designed for trade professionals and home service business owners, including plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and landscapers, the summit will deliver field-tested strategies to drive consistent growth and to increase profitability, even amidst seasonal slowdowns or...
Carrier Solutions UK supplied a Toshiba climate control solution for Bannatyne Health Club & Spa in Wellingborough, delivering a complete HVAC refurbishment to improve customer comfort and operational efficiency. Carrier Solutions UK Ltd (formerly Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. R407c split systems The eight-week project involved decommissioning and removing aging R407c split systems that had rea...
YORK, a licensed brand of Bosch Home Comfort Group, has launched the Sun Pro and Sun Choice Dual Fuel Rooftop Units (RTUs), which combine a heat pump with a gas or propane furnace as a supplemental heat source to deliver more efficient heating and cooling year-round, compared to previous models. Ideal for a wide range of light commercial applications, Sun Pro and Sun Choice Dual Fuel RTUs help building owners in colder climates reduce utility spending and support long-term energy goals while re...
Showcasing their continued commitment to driving disruptive innovation for the professional trades, MILWAUKEE unveils their new M18 FUEL Roll Groover, the world’s first cordless powered roll groover. Uniquely designed for grooving pipes in new construction and service, the M18 FUEL Roll Groover delivers the easiest and most productive way to groove 1 ¼” to 4” pipes. Maximizing productivity of on-site grooving, this roll groover delivers the fastest setup to finish...
mSupply, a pioneering North American distributor of appliance, HVAC, and plumbing products, is pleased to share that Mountala Ogbe has been named Vice President, Corporate Controller. A 15-year accounting veteran, Ogbe joined mSupply in 2024 as controller for both the appliance and plumbing verticals. In his new position, he will have oversight into all corporate financial reporting and compliance. New ways to support mSupply's growth “It's exciting to have team members step into larger...
Watts has launched its new Watts Pure Water Commercial Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems. These systems deliver the high purity water essential to commercial and industrial applications where contaminants — even in trace amounts — can compromise product quality, safety, and performance. Designed for wall-, floor-, and skid-mount installation, this expanded portfolio introduces six new series, offering flexible and scalable solutions for a wide range of commercial and industrial water qua...
The new Carrier Coolant Distribution Unit, part of the growing QuantumLeap portfolio of purpose-built data center solutions that extends from chip to chiller, is now available. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The CDU product family includes multiple unit sizes in the range of 1.3 to 5MW, catering to a variety of large-scale liquid cooling deployments. With fewer mechanical and electrical components for equivalent...
Building on a successful partnership in Sweden and Denmark, ANEO Retail and Danfoss have identified significant opportunities together in the Nordic food retail market — not just for energy optimization, but for a broader shift in how technical infrastructure is procured and operated. ANEO retail offers a comprehensive Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model that enables retailers to subscribe to fully managed technical systems, thereby reducing capital investments, whi...
REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centered around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Center in London, UK. The Next Level Heat Networks workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-carbon heat networks, panel discussions, and a chance to network with industry experts. Implementation of low-carbon solutions The implementation of low-carbon solutions will be pivotal in achieving net zero, which is why REHAU remains c...
WorkHero, the AI-powered back office for small HVAC contractors, announced a $5 million seed round led by Navitas Capital, with participation from Workshop Ventures, York IE, and several strategic angels, including a former ServiceTitan executive. Small HVAC business owners are drowning in paperwork. Data from a recent survey that WorkHero conducted with HVAC School shows that small HVAC business owners spend over 20 hours per week on administrative tasks. Legacy...
