It’s time to go with the flow. Measuring the invisible has never been an easy task, but the practice is an absolute necessity in order to deliver a high-efficiency HVAC system that functions as it was designed to. Speaking at the AHR Expo in Chicago, David Richardson, vice president of training at the National Comfort… read more
HVAC & Plumbing News
California Approves Water Demand Calculator®
Now 10 states have adopted Appendix M into codes and standards for apartment buildings, single-family homes. PRESS RELEASE ONTARIO, CA — The California Building Standards Commission has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M—the Water Demand Calculator®—into the California Plumbing Code (CPC) as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in… read more
Kristian Strand Unveils Danfoss Vision: Pioneering Sustainable Solution Post-BOCK Acquisition
Danfoss completed the acquisition of German compressor manufacturer BOCK in 2023, reinforcing Danfoss’s position as a full-service provider of greener cooling and heating solutions. What was the impact of this move and how does this align with global industry trends? In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Danfoss’s Kristian Strand (President Commercial Compressors), about… read more
Global Foodservice News — March 1, 2024
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Parts Town Adds Another Maker’s Parts To Inventory With customers on six continents, the manufacturer says international reach was a decisive factor in the new distribution partnership. Parts Town is now the exclusive distributor of OEM parts for Frontline Int’l., a manufacturer of oil management equipment. “The international reach of Parts… read more
Ice Air sponsors thermal energy network symposium
Ice Air, provider of HVAC solutions, announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Thermal Energy Network Symposium, scheduled to take place on March 12, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. The event will bring together government officials, city managers, legislators, developers, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to explore Thermal Energy Networks. Also known as district energy systems, Thermal… read more
EPA Taps ‘Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires’ Challenge Winners
Phase Two funds will now go to new technologies developed by two air cleaner manufacturers. PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, February 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Phase Two winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge. Challenge winners received prizes of $50,000 for their innovative prototypes that aim to clean… read more
AHR Expo 2024 Coverage
The AHR Expo returned to Chicago Jan. 22-24 for a productive week of learning, reconnecting, and checking out new products in the HVACR market. Attendance was strong; the show welcomed 48,034 participants. AHR Expo • 2024 Articles • All Years • Products “The industry showed up for business in Chicago,” said Mark Stevens, show manager…. read more
AHR Expo: “Wow! What a Week!”
With nearly 50K attendees, AHR Expo returned to Chicago with gusto, and an even sharper focus on decarbonization, refrigerants and efficiency. WESTPORT, CT, Jan. 31, 2024 – The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) returned to Chicago for a lively week of learning, reconnecting, perusing and demonstrating everything new coming to market in HVACR…. read more
New Leader at the Helm of Marcone HVAC
St. Louis, Mo. — Marcone Group, a leading national distributor of commercial kitchen, appliance, HVAC, plumbing and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced today that Randall Hudspeth is leading its HVAC division. Randall Hudspeth As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business. Marcone HVAC encompasses… read more
Famous Supply Announces New President
Akron, Ohio, January 2024 – Marc Blaushild recently named his son, Brian Blaushild, President of Famous Supply. Brian is the fourth-generation family member to lead Famous Supply, a distributor based out of Akron, Ohio. Brian said, “When my father first shared his belief in me about my new role change, I was very humbled and… read more