Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced it is expanding its CenTraVac™ centrifugal chiller portfolio for large buildings and industrial applications in the United States and Canada.

Poor IAQ has led to health issues, such as sick building syndrome, building-related illnesses, and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). These factors have resulted in the framing of new guidelines and regulations for commercial buildings, which has accelerated the demand for better air filters in the HVAC systems used in commercial buildings. 

Global demand for HVAC equipment is forecast to increase at a 4.1 percent yearly rate through 2020 to $122 billion, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.

Shurtape recently launched its second year of the Mission: HVAC program with three new students who were selected from a pool of applicants from technical schools nationwide. 

ABCO was recognized for its work on the Cornell Tech Residential Tower. The award is given to unique projects nominated by each of the five business units.

The commitment includes a $500 million investment in product-related research and development by 2020 to fund the long-term reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its transport refrigeration and HVAC solutions.