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The 2015 Dealer Design Awards contest has continued its track record of showcasing the most innovative products throughout the HVAC industry.

Aaon Heating and Cooling Products took home the gold award in the 2015 Dealer Design Awards Ventilation Products category for its Low Leakage Damper. 

Munters AB announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HB Group, an international company that specializes in customized hygienic climate control systems for the food/dairy industries. HB Group is headquartered in Almelo, the Netherlands, with a joint venture in Hrusky, Czech Republic.

Len Busch Roses recently turned to Danfoss to provide a variable frequency drive (VFD) to power the fans used in its largest greenhouse.

Shurtape Technologies LLC, a producer of HVAC tapes, is combating the skills gap with a scholarship program that helps students with the burden of financing their education and instructs them through a series of HVAC courses.

SoftTouch sustainable insulation is a resilient, fiberglass, blanket-type insulation that provides thermal efficiency by reducing unwanted heat loss or gain in both rectangular and round HVAC ductwork. 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SB 20-2015, Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems. This is a new standard that was developed by the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Communications Section.

The M18™ Job Site Fan is designed to circulate air more than 40 feet and provides enough runtime for a full day’s work on a single battery charge. 

Engineered based on California’s Title 24 requirements for economizer fault detection and diagnostics (FDD), EconomizerPro uses wireless sensors installed in air passages to measure inside air, outside air, and current. 

Many professionals are wondering exactly what’s involved in this test, the equipment that’s needed, third-party testing, and how to pass these tests. Let’s take a look at some of the basics for residential duct-leakage testing.