Europe Is the Biggest Market; Asia-Pacific Is the Fastest Growing Market
June 5, 2015
The global plate and frame heat exchangers market is forecast to reach $5.5 billion by 2020, representing an annualized growth rate of 9.3 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.
The Ranking Also Credits the VetFran Program, Which Was Founded by The Dwyer Group
June 4, 2015
The Dwyer Group Inc., a holding company of eight franchise brands, including Aire Serv®, a heating and cooling brand, has been named one of the Top 10 Franchise Brands for Veterans.
CertainTeed has introduced its newly enhanced Sustainable Insulation™ SoftTouch™ Duct Wrap, which the company said offers HVAC contractors improved cutting and handling to ease installation, while maintaining fiberglass product performance.
Internet of Things Provides Capability to Join Devices Together More Efficiently and Cost Effectively
June 4, 2015
Building automation is transforming into the building Internet of Things (IoT), creating a $76 billion market by 2020, according to a new research report from Memoori Business Intelligence Ltd.
Company Receives Large Business Supplier of the Year Award
June 3, 2015
Ellis & Watts Global Industries Inc., a supplier of engineering, design, and fabrication of HVAC and other products for the nuclear, military, and industrial markets, announced that it has been recognized with the Large Business Supplier of the Year award by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit.
PowerWise has announced the availability of new smartphone and web controls for mini-split heat pump systems. Mini-split users can now control temperature settings online, as part of an energy management dashboard. Users can set up to eight heating and cooling periods.
Commercial Offices Sector Is Largest Application and Is Expected to Continue to Grow at a Significant Rate
June 3, 2015
The global chilled beam system market, valued at $218.1 million in 2014, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.14 percent between 2015 and 2020, reaching $406.8 million by 2020, according to a new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets.
Book Was Written to Help HVAC Technicians Improve Their Soft Skills
June 2, 2015
Coscia Communications Inc. has announced that the new fourth edition of Steve Coscia’s book, HVAC Customer Service Handbook, has exceeded 10,000 units shipped. The book is currently taught at more than 120 colleges worldwide.
Program Follows Three Students as They Pursue Careers in HVAC
June 2, 2015
Shurtape Technologies LLC, a producer of pressure-sensitive tapes including HVAC tapes, has announced a new program supporting education in the skilled trades.
Biennial Energy Efficiency Scorecard Ranks 51 Large US Cities
June 2, 2015
Boston is the most energy-efficient city in the United States, according to the second edition of the City Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).