eJARN News

2017.04.04

New clarity on use of air admittance valves externally

3 April 2017 Drainage ventilation expert Studor has responded to market confusion about Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) and whether they can be used externally.   Technical director Steve White said: “There does seem to be confusion in the market and we’re frequently asked whether AAVs are suitable for exterior use. Both our own Studor Maxi-Vent, as well as the Wavin branded OsmaVent 110, can al...

2017.04.04

Viessmann introduces new boiler registration app for install

3 April 2017 Viessmann has introduced an app that enables installers to register new boilers quickly and simply on their tablets and smartphones.   It is designed to reduce the time spent by inst...

2017.04.04

HVR Awards 2017 open for entries

3 April 2017 Launched in 2010, the HVR Awards is designed to celebrate innovation in the building services sector. Recognising and rewarding companies that demonstrate excellence in the field, the Awa...

2017.04.04

Carrier air conditioning brand is launched in the UK and Ire

3 APR 2017 Following the success across the rest of Europe the popular Carrier air conditioning brand is launched in the UK and Ireland.   Carrier, being the inventors of air conditioning, has ch...

2017.04.04

R404A price rises 62% in a month

3 APR 2017 EUROPE: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has announced price rises of 30% on high GWP refrigerants in Europe - its second big increase in consecutive months.   After announcing increases of 25% on R404A and R507 from April 1, Chemours has today announced a further 30% price rise on these high GWP refrigerants from May 1. The company has also announced further increases of 10% on r...

2017.04.04

Ingersoll Rand Completes Acquisition of Thermocold Costruzio

04.03.2017 ・ Strong strategic fit with heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) business ・ Expands portfolio and offerings to existing distribution channel in Europe with breakthrough, energ...

2017.04.04

ebm-papst Acquires Guard Grill Specialist Lae

03 April 2017 ebm-papst Group based in Mulfingen (Baden-Wurttemberg) has acquired Lae S.r.l., specialist for fan guard grills, retroactively effective January 1, 2017.   With this acquisition, th...

2017.04.03

City buys FM business MML

2 APR 2017 UK: City Facilities Management Ltd has strengthened its UK business and extended its footprint into Europe with the acquisition of Lesprit Ltd.   Lesprit trades as Maintenance Management Ltd (MML) in the UK and Atrium Maintenance France (AMF) in Europe.   MML and AMF will become part of the wider City group, whilst continuing to operate from their respective head offices in Mi...

2017.04.03

Seeking innovative cooling projects

2 APR 2017 BELGIUM: Projects on solar cooling, heat pumps and thermal energy storage are invited for presentation at an EC-backed re­new­able heat­ing and cool­ing technology event.   The selected projects will be presented at the annual event of the Eu­ro­pean Tech­nol­ogy and In­no­va­tion Plat­form on Re­new­able Heat­ing & Co...

2017.04.03

Global players zoom in on saudi’s us$5.4 billion commercial

March 31, 2017 Global players are counting down for the inaugural edition of Saudi Arabia’s foremost security, safety, and fire protection trade show in Jeddah, as exhibition space reaches full capaci...