The UN Economic Commission for Europe has estimated that, by 2050, the world’s population will reach about 9 billion — 70 percent will live in cities, which equates to adding 235 cities the size of Paris. This, combined with rising global temperatures, will result in a boom in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and refrigerators, and a corresponding surge in energy demand, which will create additional impacts on the climate.
Daikin Industries Ltd. (DIL) continues to expand its business here in North America. Daikin North America LLC (DNA), a subsidiary of DIL, recently announced an important alignment with Thermaltech LLC. Thermaltech will become DNA’s representative for variable refrigerant volume (VRV) and light commercial product sales and support in western Pennsylvania, southeastern Ohio, northern West Virginia, and western Maryland.
Haberberger Inc. announced the addition of two new team members. Ben Haberberger, who represents the fourth generation in the 69-year-old family owned mechanical contracting firm, has joined as a project manager/estimator in the plumbing department. Additionally, Jennifer Wilson has been hired as a receptionist and will also be in charge of accounts payable for the company.
The global smart home automation market is expected to reach $130 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. The growing demand for the convenience of remote and real-time operation of smart home automation systems has increased the growth and penetration.
Winsupply Inc. (Dayton, Ohio) opened four wholesale distribution locations in Beltsville, Maryland; Boston; Nashville, Tennessee; and Presque Isle, Maine, and more.
Having only been employed at his current job with Kent, Washington-based AAA Heating and Air Conditioning for a year, it didn’t take Lemons long to impress his coworkers.
Multifamily facility managers now have a way to achieve higher climate control efficiency through a new, innovative Carrier product pairing. Carrier’s 24-volt interface will achieve greater energy efficiency by combining a variable-speed, single-zone outdoor unit with an indoor fan coil.