Joanna R. Turpin

Daikin Applied Introduces Building Controls

Decarbonization, IAQ, and digitalization were major themes in the booth

February 28, 2022

Daikin Applied’s recently introduced SiteLine Building Controls gives building owners and operators the tools and insights needed to optimize performance, improve IAQ, and trim energy use and carbon emissions.

Chemours Celebrates 90+ Years of Refrigerant Innovation

Company highlighted non-ODP and low-GWP refrigerant alternatives

Joanna R. Turpin

February 28, 2022

At the AHR Expo this year, Chemours highlighted its 90+-year journey of refrigerant innovation, starting with Freon and building up to the Chemours Opteon portfolio.

HVACR Industry Faces Several Challenges This Year

Labor shortage, refrigerant transition, and supply chain issues will dominate 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

February 25, 2022

The current and future state of the HVACR industry was the topic of a panel discussion at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas last month.

Best Practices Are Key To Safe Refrigerant Transition

New A2L refrigerants require extra safety measures during installation and service

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2022

In order to install or service equipment containing new refrigerants, additional safety measures will need to be followed by HVAC contractors and technicians.

John Galyen, Danfoss North America president.

Danfoss Outlines Challenges, Opportunities in 2022

Virtual press conference covered new technologies, as well as regulatory updates

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2022

In a virtual press conference, Danfoss discussed several of its new technologies, as well as the challenges and opportunities the HVACR industry faces this year.

A customer interfaces with 75F’s Central Control Unit.

Smaller Buildings Can Benefit From Building Automation Systems

With new simpler controls, energy usage can be cut significantly in most buildings

Joanna R. Turpin

February 15, 2022

Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.

Can You Compete With Amazon For Workers?

The retail giant is cornering the market on local labor

Joanna R. Turpin

February 2, 2022

What makes your company special? What can you offer that Amazon doesn’t? By having clear answers to these questions, you’ll be in a better position to compete for the available workers in your area.

HVACR Experts Share View of Industry

The discussion focused on supply chain issues and other challenges

Joanna R. Turpin

February 2, 2022

At the AHR Expo on Tuesday, leaders from across the industry discussed the state of HVACR. Those attending the packed session gained insights into the current state of affairs concerning HVACR.

Emerson Celebrates 100 Years of Copeland Brand

At the pre-AHR Expo party, the focus was on Copeland innovations

Joanna R. Turpin

January 31, 2022

On Sunday night, Brent Schroeder, group president of heating and air conditioning at Emerson, raised a toast to the 100^th anniversary of the Copeland brand at the Emerson annual pre-AHR Expo party at Brooklyn Bowl.