A dedicated industry analyst, this author provides in-depth coverage of the latest HVAC regulations and product innovations shaping the market.
Heat Pumps
Aira's latest funding round signals a strategic expansion into residential heating electrification across Europe, with a focus on heat pump technology and accessible payment models. Aira has announced a €145 million Series B financing round, exceeding its initial €85 million target, to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps
Heat Pumps
Katie White, MP, visited Vaillant's Belper facility to discuss scaling heat pump production and workforce readiness in line with the UK’s Warm Homes Plan. Katie White, parliamentary under secretary of state at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, toured Vaillant's heat pump factory
Heat Exchangers
BITZER's WGC shell and tube gas cooler is designed for transcritical CO₂ applications, boasting a 120-bar design pressure and high resistance to pressure and thermal fatigue. The new BITZER WGC family of liquid-cooled heat exchangers are available in several sizes and lengths, making them suitable for commercial and
Global
Johnson Controls' latest YORK chiller range features factory-installed connectivity, with Johnson Controls claiming a 32 percent reduction in unplanned service calls. The new "Smart Ready" YORK chillers aim to reduce lifecycle costs by offering real-time performance insights and predictive maintenance. Johnson Controls is focusing on lifecycle costs
UK
Star Refrigeration is highlighting its Manchester branch, a key hub providing industrial cooling services to the North West region. Established in 1973, the Manchester branch of Star Refrigeration supports over 25 sites across sectors including food processing, TCS&D, petrochemicals, and commercial comfort cooling. The branch employs 10 field
Refrigerants
VaCom Technologies, a BITZER Group member specialising in energy-efficiency consulting and its application within industrial refrigeration control systems, has expanded into India to address growth scope in energy-saving industrial refrigeration. The US-based firm has officially extended its reach into the Indian market with the establishment of VaCom Technologies India in
Chillers
Airedale is highlighting the scope for free cooling systems to reduce energy consumption and operational costs in data centres, suggesting that PUEs of 1.1 or below are achievable. Airedale's promotion of free cooling technology for data centres underscores the increasing importance of energy-efficient solutions, as operational costs
Refrigerants
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Systems (ACES) in Kigali has been accredited by The F-Gas Register. The F-Gas Register has announced its registration of ACES as a UK-recognised entity. This confirms that ACES' engineers possess UK-approved F-Gas qualifications and will adhere to the
USA
Daikin Applied's exclusive licence to enVerid Systems' Sorbent Ventilation Technology (SVT) expands its ventilation product portfolio. Falls River Group has announced that Daikin Applied, part of Daikin Industries, has acquired the exclusive licence to Sorbent Ventilation Technology from enVerid Systems Inc. (enVerid), an innovator in indoor air
Heat Pumps
The UK government has consolidated access to benefits and financial support information via a centralised online directory of links. The UK government's website now offers a single point of access to resources concerning benefits and financial assistance. This directory provides links for individuals to manage existing claims, find
Heat Pumps
Star Refrigeration's commitment to staff development continues, with the firm achieving reaccreditation as an Investors in People Platinum employer. First accredited in 2003, the Investors in People framework benchmarks progress in areas such as empowering employees, reward and recognition, capability building, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Since
Heat Pumps
Star Refrigeration has published its COVID-19 risk assessment following Government guidance. The company's announcement, available on its website, outlines measures implemented to reassure employees, contractors, and visitors; the assessment is available here. Key initiatives include bi-weekly Executive Board meetings to identify measures and support, regular departmental and management