Needless to say, an HVAC for restaurants is extremely important, as this system plays a crucial role in maintaining air quality, heating, cooling, and removing contaminants from the air. Because of this, maintaining a close partnership with your HVAC contractor is crucial, as the state of your HVAC system is significant for ensuring the longevity… read more

The HVACR industry is on the cusp of a significant shift with the refrigerant transition from R-410A to R-32 or R-454B. This transformation takes effect in 2025, reflecting the impact of new environmental regulations and a growing demand for more sustainable solutions. Tim Brizendine, Vice President of Product Management at Lennox Residential HVAC, offers his… read more

Suppli, the digital accounts receivable platform that enables construction distributors and suppliers to turn their credit department into a competitive advantage, today announced it has been selected by Affiliated Distributors (“AD”) as a Preferred Service Provider. AD’s Service Provider program is designed to bring growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class supplier and service provider partners together… read more

Copeland’s Andre Patenaude describes some of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry As the HVACR industry navigates the transition to low-GWP refrigerants, Copeland has been hard at work, developing advanced technologies that are optimized to work with these eco-friendly alternatives. To learn more about these advancements, The ACHR NEWS asked André Patenaude, director of… read more

The pandemic underscored the importance of having good air quality in restaurants, and many have recently upgraded their restaurant HVAC systems. According to the CDC, newer – or even just well-maintained – HVAC systems can improve ventilation by increasing the introduction of clean air into a space and diluting harmful particles in the air. And… read more

Introduction Restaurants use about 2X more energy per sq. ft. than most commercial buildings out there. And most of that energy is used on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) systems. In terms of restaurants’ annual energy consumption, HVAC is just behind food preparation. For that reason, restaurant owners need to invest in an efficient… read more

Home Comfort business will nearly double Bosch chairman Stefan Hartung: “Biggest transaction in Bosch history and important milestone in the implementation of our corporate strategy for 2030.” Bosch deputy chairman Christian Fischer: “Acquired entities will strengthen Home Comfort in an extremely attractive segment, and will become part of Bosch core business.” Expansion of presence in… read more

6 in 10 Americans are concerned about unpleasant odors in pet-friendly hotels and rentals JOHNSON CITY, TN, July 24, 2024 – As American society increasingly welcomes pets into coffee shops and restaurants, on vacation and even to the office, is America ready to address the pet odor that follows? Whether four-legged, feathered, or fishy, the… read more

Carrier has officially opened a new 16,000-square-foot training center at its Charlotte offices, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house attended by Carrier’s commercial HVAC leadership and other valued guests last month. The new training center, where Carrier University is headquartered, represents a nearly $4 million investment in training the next generation of skilled… read more

HVACR distribution leader to provide Johnson Controls brand distributors with ground-breaking communication solutions to revolutionize customer engagement New Orleans, LA, July 8, 2024 Prokeep, distribution’s leading communication engagement software, announced today that it will work with Johnson Controls as a preferred vendor – offering its brand distributors co-op reimbursement for better customer engagement and an… read more