Energy efficiency and emissions reductions continue to be important environmental goals for China. With the country’s growing demand for clean energies, the market for green heating solutions is expected to increase steadily due to implementation of strict environmental policies and regulations. As one of Asia’s premier HVAC events, ISH China & CIHE — China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems is where industry experts gather to discover the latest industry innovations, exchange market intelligence, and form partnerships across the region.

Carrier Enterprise (CE) has long been recognized as one of the HVACR industry's leading product distributors combining cutting-edge technology, a robust product portfolio, and customer-focused service and product delivery.  Recently CE was honored by the technology industry for having the "Best B2B Customer Experience" by Magento. CE received the award at the Magento Imagine 2017 Conference where over 2,500 eCommerce experts, agencies, and technology providers from over 40 countries gathered April 2-5, 2017 to celebrate best practices in the industry at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

American Residential Services (ARS), a Memphis, Tennessee-based, privately-held national provider of air conditioning, heating, and plumbing services, has acquired the assets of HVAC of Lexington (dba Comfort Heating & Air). For over 19 years, this location has operated as a family-owned business in the greater Lexington area.

Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric), announced the appointments of Tom McSharry to senior director of solutions and Brian Wright to director of educational sales.

 

Cambridge Engineering continues its vision and planning for the future with promotions of key personnel to executive and management positions.  These promotions follow the appointment of Marc Braun as the new president in January. John Kramer, the former president, continues in his role as CEO.

The Standards for Air Cooled Condensers (ACCs) covers specification and design recommendations, along with performance and operational issues associated with air cooled condensers for power plant applications. The standard includes typical purchaser requirements and manufacturers’ experience. It also highlights the important design criteria for air cooled condensers.

enVerid Systems Inc. announced that the Shanghai-based China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has achieved superior indoor air quality per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and 80 percent reduction in the utilization of outside air, through the installation of enVerid HLR® (HVAC Load Reduction) modules in its state-of-the-art lecture theater.

Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced that its sixth annual Big Man On Planet (BMOP) competition begins May 1, in partnership with Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). BMOP will run through Oct. 31, and all HARDI wholesaler members are eligible to participate.