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CSR Now Brings Bluetooth Smart Connectivity to HVAC

Latest release enables wider range of smart home solutions
September 22, 2015
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CSR plc has announced the latest version of its Bluetooth® Smart solution for the smart home, CSRmesh® Home Automation. This release makes it possible for developers to deliver a wider range of home automation solutions including control of HVAC, door locks, and window sensors.


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Solar Energy Research Center Opens at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

It will support the development of artificial solar-fuel generation technology
September 21, 2015
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has announced the opening of its $59 million Solar Energy Research Center. Officially renamed Chu Hall after former Energy Secretary and LBNL director Steven Chu, the building was designed by SmithGroupJJR.


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OSHA Cites Food Processing Plant After Worker Exposed to Ammonia Refrigerant

Inspectors found that about eight pounds of ammonia were released March 3, 2015
September 21, 2015
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Wichita Area Office announced that it has cited the food processing facility of Reser’s Fine Foods, Topeka, Kansas, for 13 serious safety and health violations. OSHA opened an investigation at the company after receiving a complaint about an ammonia refrigerant leak.


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Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration Market Worth $30.7 Billion by 2020

Europe is the dominant market for transcritical CO2 systems
September 21, 2015
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The global transcritical CO2 refrigeration market was valued at $4.9 billion in 2014, and is forecast to reach $30.7 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.2 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.


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Fresh-Aire UV Forms Advisory Board

Board aims to maintain company's HVAC industry leadership in IAQ market
September 21, 2015
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Initial advisory board goals include developing sales and marketing strategies based on the industry impact of ASHRAE’s newly released “Position Document on Filtration and Air Cleaning.” 


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Aggreko Acquires ICS Group

The acquisition helps establish Aggreko in the North American heater market
September 21, 2015
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The acquisition helps establish Aggreko in the North American heater market and provides the company with a geographic footprint in cities such as Calgary and Winnipeg, where it does not currently operate.


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BSRIA Shares Heating Market Reports

World Multi-Client Study includes 80 reports for 22 countries
September 21, 2015
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BSRIA recently launched its findings on the latest Traditional and Renewable Heating World Markets Analysis (May 2015), publishing 80 reports for 22 countries as part of its World Multi-Client Study.


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Obituary: James Norris

September 21, 2015
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Norris was ACCA’s executive vice president from 1969 until he retired in 1997. He remained in the HVACR industry after his retirement working as chairman of the board of GroupMac. While Norris was the top executive of ACCA, the association thrived and grew its membership nationwide.


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