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ASHRAE releases guide for energy-efficient building design
August 13, 2018ASHRAE has published a resource for building professionals designing efficient and grid-responsive buildings. Titled “Building Our New Energy Future,” the guide aligns with ASHRAE’s 2018-19 society theme of the same name. The resource was developed in collaboration with the American…
CIPH hires new program manager for councils, membership committee
August 10, 2018The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has hired Natalie Petra as program manager. Petra will be responsible for overseeing activities of the institute’s Pipe, Valves and Fittings Council, Education and Training Council, membership committee and Canadian Water Systems…
Honeywell Home spinoff company, Resideo, to be operational by end of 2018
August 9, 2018Honeywell has announced that Resideo will be the name of its new company, created through a spin-off of its Home and ADI Global Distribution businesses. The spin-off is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Products from…
Aquatherm adds Desco to distribution roster in Ontario
August 8, 2018Etobicoke, ON-based Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply is the latest distributor for Aquatherm polypropylene-radom pipe. Desco, part of Deschênes Group, is a wholesale distributor of plumbing, hydronic and HVAC Products with 17 locations in central and southwestern Ontario. “We are…
CoolSys purchases New Jersey consulting engineering firm
August 7, 2018CoolSys has acquired Princeton, NJ-based consulting engineering firm Energy Squared. Adam Coffey, president and CEO of CoolSys, said the acquisition expands the company’s engineering and technology capabilities. Energy Squared provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration engineering analysis and design for…
Johnson Controls relocates air handling systems business in Pennsylvania
August 3, 2018Johnson Controls is moving its air handling systems and ducted DX businesses from its current location at 631 S. Richland Avenue, York, PA to a renovated facility just a few miles away at 100 JCI Way, also in York. The…
CoolSys awarded for its role in natural refrigerant adoption
August 2, 2018CoolSys is the recipient of an Accelerate America Award for its role in bringing climate-friendly solutions to the HVAC/R sector in North America. The company received the best contractor award in the food and retail sector for the innovative adoption…
Amal Clooney to kick off 2018 Greenbuild Conference and Expo
August 1, 2018Human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver opening keynote remarks at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The expo will be held at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL from November 14 to 16, 2018. This…
Plastics Pipe Institute launches geothermal and polypropylene pipe committees
July 31, 2018The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has created two new groups within its Building and Construction Division (BCD): the Geothermal Steering Committee and Polypropylene Pressure Pipe Steering Committee. Geothermal ground source activities will be the focus of the BCD, and…
Bacharach acquires U.S. manufacturer to deliver test, measurement instrumentation
July 30, 2018Bacharach has acquired Pennsylvania-based Neutronics Inc., a provider of refrigerant and gas analyzers for the automotive and commercial HVAC markets. Its oxygen analyzers are also used in the semi-conductor industry, and its self contained breathing units in the safety and…
Danfoss acquires stake in California heat exchanger technology start-up
July 30, 2018Danfoss has purchased minority shares in California-based start-up Nelumbo. The company develops surface treatment technology that aims to improve heat exchanger performance and prevent corrosion. Three engineers from the University of California, Berkeley, formed Nelumbo in 2015. The company currently…
G.S Equpico to take over Atlantic Canada sales for Pfister, Fortis brands
July 27, 2018G.S Equipco Ltd. will assume sales for the Pfister and Fortis brands, under Spectrum Brands, in Atlantic Canada. Spectrum and Equipco have partnered to cover Western Canada since 2016. The arrangement was expanded in March 2018 to include Ontario. www.spectrumbrands.com
Saniflo opens new location in Ontario
July 27, 2018Saniflo Canada has expanded its operations and moved to a new location in Cambridge, ON. The 9,500 square foot facility aims to allow the company to meet “growing demand.” “Our new Cambridge location extends Saniflo’s heritage of redefining the plumbing…
T&S expands global footprint with acquisition of Italian manufacturer
July 26, 2018T&S Brass and Bronze Works acquired Klarco SRL, an Italian manufacturer of faucets, pre-rinse units and hose reels for the foodservice industry. The deal allows T&S to continue its global expansion, and will offer Klarco support to grow its product…
Technical Safety BC releases Investigation Report into 2017 fatal incident at Fernie Memorial Arena
July 25, 2018Technical Safety BC has released its investigation report into the ammonia release at Fernie Memorial Arena on October 17, 2017, which resulted in three fatalities, as well as the evacuation of 95 residents from 55 nearby homes. The report provides…
Federal, provincial governments contribute $53.5M for Efficiency Nova Scotia
July 25, 2018Efficiency Nova Scotia will receive $53.5 million in funding from federal and provincial governments over the next four years. Distributors, contractors, consulting engineers and other energy efficiency trade professionals must complete an online application to be listed in the Efficiency…
U.S. facility management company partners with IFMA Foundation to fund Global Workforce Initiative
July 24, 2018Facility management company ABM has contributed to the IFMA Foundation Global Workforce Initiative, which aims to close the workforce gap in facilities services. “There is a serious labour shortage on the horizon within the facility management industry,” said IFMA Foundation…
ASHRAE president focused on energy efficiency, innovative technologies for 2018-19
July 23, 2018Sheila Hayter kicked off her term as ASHRAE president for 2018-19 at the association’s annual conference, held at the George R. Brown Convention Centre in Houston, TX from June 23-27. Hayter’s theme for the upcoming year, “Building Our New Energy…
Luxaire one-year warranty to include residential equipment
July 23, 2018Johnson Controls’ Luxaire brand has extended its one-year Labor Limited Warranty to include all residential equipment. Parts and labour costs for repairs are covered under the new warranty. Extended labour warranties are also available on qualified residential packaged units, gas…
Lixil ramps up marketing with star power
July 16, 2018Lixil has launched new marketing campaigns for its American Standard and Grohe brands to showcase new innovations and technology. American Standard’s “Welcome to the Big Leagues” campaign is part of its multi-year partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays. The company…
AKWA water leak technology to be available in Ontario
July 13, 2018HydroSolution has announced its AKWA water leak prevention and detection technology will soon be available in Ontario. The device, recently launched in Quebec, includes smart probes with bi-directional communications. It is designed to close the main water valve before any…
People on the move: Saniflo, Aqua-Tech and Marley Engineered Products
July 13, 2018Regis Saragosti has been named North American CEO for SFA Saniflo. He served as the CEO of Saniflo USA for more than 10 years. In this new role, Saragosti will oversee national sales representatives, advertising and marketing, online sales and…
Reliance acquires John Guest to grow market presence in Europe
July 12, 2018Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) has completed its acquisition of John Guest Holdings Ltd. John Guest, headquartered in England, operates three manufacturing facilities in the U.K. RWC hopes the acquisition will allow it to expand its product portfolio and market presence…
Viega product specifications now available through MasterSpec
July 12, 2018Viega has partnered with Avitru – formerly Arcom – to include its products in the MasterSpec guide specification system. Developed by Avitru, the system allows architects, engineers and contractors to access a list of building product manufacturers. Users can then…
AHR Expo returns to Atlanta in 2019
July 11, 2018The 2019 AHR Expo will return to Atlanta, GA for the first time in nearly two decades, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from January 14 to 16. Clay Stevens, show manager, said HVAC/R is a key…
Alberta issues Standata on section 9.36, 14.5 SEER requirements
July 11, 2018Alberta Municipal Affairs has issued a Standata that allows for the installation of split-system air conditioners in existing houses without having met section 9.36, 14.5 SEER requirements. Installation can be completed for building permits issued before November 1, 2016, as…
Passive House Canada heads to Vancouver for 2018 conference
July 10, 2018The Passive House Canada conference returns to the Vancouver convention centre November 7 to 8, 2018 with the theme “Partnering for Transformation.” Passive House Canada is collaborating with the UN Economic Commission for Europe Committee (UNECE) on Forests and the…
Uponor opens new $6.5M Minnesota manufacturing plant
July 9, 2018Uponor has completed renovations on its $6.35 million manufacturing facility in Hutchinson, MN. The 237,000-square-foot facility was completed six months ahead of its projected finish date. Production of PEX pipe is underway. Uponor North America said it purchased the facility…
Submissions due July 31 for AHR Expo Innovation Awards
July 6, 2018AHR Expo has put out a call for entries for the 2019 Innovation Awards Competition, which recognizes inventive and original products, systems and technologies. All 2019 exhibitors are eligible to submit a product. Completed entry forms and a $100 entry…
Morguard awarded for energy-efficient buildings by Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
July 5, 2018Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, or HOOPP, awarded Morguard Investments Limited for its sustainable properties in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB. Morguard was presented the Energy Saver: Performance Award for reduction in energy consumption at Robson Central in Vancouver, BC.…