HTS Texas, the Texas partner of one of the largest independent commercial HVAC manufacturers’ representatives in North America, has announced its entrance into the online parts market via www.htstexasparts.com.
Daikin Industries Ltd. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Goodman Global Group Inc., which was originally announced on Aug. 29, 2012, for a purchase price of $3.7 billion, including the refinancing of Goodman’s existing indebtedness.
Homeowners who have experienced flood damage due to Hurricane Sandy are advised to take important safety precautions with regard to their home’s heating and cooling systems, recommends the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
Nu Flow Canada has announced the relocation of its Canadian office and manufacturing facility to a new, larger space at 1313 Boundary Rd. S., Oshawa, Ontario L1J 6Z7, to accommodate company growth.
PowerMag LLC announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded the company a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,283,615) for a heating device that generates heat through the use of magnetic fields created with its proprietary rotor designs.
BACnet International announced that its “Leaders of the Pack” awards have been presented to recognize the achievements of individuals and companies involved in furthering BACnet International and the BACnet open standard for building automation.
HyperSolar Inc. announced that it has jointly filed a patent application with the University of California, Santa Barbara for the “protection and stability of electroactive units used for production of fuels and chemicals.” According to the company, this new protective coating has the potential to dramatically reduce the cost of fuel cells.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced that a red-lined version of its BPI-1100-T-201x: Home Energy Auditing Standard is now available for public comment. The public comment period ends on Nov. 19, 2012.
An improving housing market and record low interest rates are driving projections of strong gains in home improvement activity through the end of the year and into the first half of 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Siemens Building Technologies announced that it has introduced the Environmental Impact Calculator, a new app available free-of-charge through the Apple Store. Siemens’ new tool allows facility managers and others to estimate a building’s baseline carbon footprint from purchased electricity, natural gas, and heating oil.