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A new duct sizing calculator from ASHRAE and the Air Distribution Institute (ADI) allows HVAC air distribution system designers to more accurately size ducts, especially flex ducts under varying amounts of compression, based on research results.

Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Illinois, issued a statement on the legal challenge filed by NAHB and several other industry groups against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor.

Weil-McLain^®, a designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, has named Stefan Brosick as vice president and general manager, based at the company’s Burr Ridge, Illinois location. 

Continuing its long-standing commitment to create the most versatile and interoperable smart thermostat available, Carrier® announced its Côr™ thermostat is now compatible with the Apple HomeKit. The collaboration between Carrier and Apple provides homeowners a seamless experience in managing their home's climate controls and comfort. 

75F, the predictive analytics cloud-based software company that optimizes HVAC systems, announced a 500 percent year-over-year sales growth in 2016. Major gains are attributed to expanding into new construction office and warehouse projects, as well as installations with national retailers and restaurant franchisees.

Future Market Insights (FMI) delivers key insights on the commercial refrigeration systems market in its latest report. According to the report, the U.S. commercial refrigeration systems market is projected to expand at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent in terms of value over the forecast period. 

Ideal for cost-conscious applications that require 100 percent outside air, the new unit from Modine provides first-rate efficiency with a 100 percent thermal efficiency (92 percent sensible), and extends airflow capability to as low as 800CFM to cover far more applications than previously offered.

Mitsubishi Electric U.S. Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric), a manufacturer of Zoned Comfort Solutions^™ and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) cooling and heating systems, is hitting the road with their newest demo truck. The truck, which launched in October 2016 equipped with CITY MULTI^® VRF technology, is the latest addition to the road show fleet.