The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) is forecasting a total global growth of 20 percent in the smart home/light commercial market in 2017, with the largest growth being predicted for the UK market with a growth rate of 29 percent. The new study published in January 2017 segments the market into stand-alone products and whole home products; it also analyzes the value of system integration (value add) and service and maintenance.

Carrier recently announced the latest dealers to be inducted into its prestigious Dealer Hall of Fame at the 2017 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer National Meeting in New Orleans.

The Winsupply preferred vendors that won in each category were chosen based on volume sold over a period of years, being one of the leaders in growing the business, selling to a breadth of locations that buy the vendor’s type of product, and having no major issues during the past year.

Renovate America and Greenworks Lending announced a national partnership to spur efficiency and renewable-energy investments on commercial buildings.

AAON Inc. announced that the board of directors has promoted Mikel D. Crews to the position of vice president of operations. In this newly created position, Crews will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the company’s Tulsa facilities, reporting directly to Norman Asbjornson, CEO, and Gary Fields, president.

AFPRO Filters shares the vision of Eurovent Middle East that high quality air filtration is key for the Middle East region. Therefore, the company announces it will join the Eurovent Middle East as the newest member. AFPRO Filters stands out in the world of air filtration as it manufacturers its own glass fiber filter media for a maximum particulate matter (PM1)/fine dust protection according the latest global ISO16890 standard.

 

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced that Taco Comfort Solutions’ pump test laboratory in Cranston, Rhode Island, recently received approval through HI’s Pump Test Lab Approval Program.