Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Frankfurt announced plans to cooperate in Moscow. The first joint project is the concurrent staging of the trade fairs SHK Moscow (Messe Düsseldorf) and ISH Moscow (Messe Frankfurt).
Honeywell and Sinochem Group signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture to produce and sell blowing agents for energy-efficient foam insulation in China.
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) was awarded the Super Nova of Energy Efficiency award from the Alliance to Save Energy.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is working with the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) on developing the first national certification standard for all primary personnel involved in the installation of geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has received the first official submission by a manufacturer to a voluntary challenge for a new generation of high-efficiency cost-effective air conditioners for commercial buildings.
The NEWS has launched its 2011 Best Contractor to Work For contest. The goal of the competition is to recognize contractors who attract and retain qualified employees.
This month, Rheem will open a new research and development facility focused on developing integrated solutions for the company’s heating, cooling, water heating, and pool/spa heating product lines.
The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), announced the recipients of $16,500 in scholarship funds to 12 students studying the HVACR and water heating trades.