Mechanical Engineering lab named Wilo Pump Laboratory Wilo, a manufacturer of pumps and pumping systems, has announced that Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus has recognised the company for its contributions to the Mechanical Engineering department by naming the Fluid Mechanics section of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory “Wilo Pump Laboratory”. The refurbished laboratory was reportedly unveiled at […]
Posted: October 26, 2015
Company makes three environment-related commitments at White House event Daikin Industries has announced that the Obama Administration has recognised it and other private sector businesses for their continuing commitment to reduce emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and other powerful greenhouse gases that can contribute to climate change. This, said Daikin, transpired at the White House event […]
Posted: October 22, 2015
Criticises the cuts in support for renewable energy in the UK BSRIA has backed the comments made by the UN’s Chief Environment Scientist, Professor Jacquie McGlade, who has criticised the cuts in support for renewable energy made in the UK. Sharing this information through an official communiqué, BSRIA quoted McGlade as saying that the UK was […]
Posted: October 21, 2015
Focus on design of underground parking ventilation systems using jet fans Leminar Air Conditioning has announced conducting a seminar on “Design of Underground Parking Ventilation System using Jet Fans” on October 14 in Oman. The seminar, said the announcement, was presented along with Soler & Palau (S&P), Spain, and was attended by delegates from key […]
Posted: October 21, 2015
Will stock products for MEP contractors and maintenance companies Corys Build Centre, a newly created retail business of the Corys Building Materials Group, and a supplier of pipes, fittings and complementary products in the region, has announced opening a new store in Mussafah in Abu Dhabi. The new store, the announcement revealed, will stock a […]
Posted: October 21, 2015
Will focus on climate, well-being, economy, innovation and policy Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has announced that it has a distinguished line-up of speakers at its fourth Annual Congress, to be held on October 20 and 21 in Dubai, under the theme How do green buildings scale up? – Bridging the Gap between Green Buildings […]
Posted: October 19, 2015
Ecocity World Summit (ECWS) 2015 concluded on October 13, after having attracted more than 700 delegates from across the world, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (AED) announced. The event host EAD said that the Summit, facilitated through the Abu Dhabi Global Environmental Data Initiative (AGEDI) and supported by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the […]
Posted: October 18, 2015
New entity to commence operations immediately Hitachi Ltd, Hitachi Appliances and Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) announced, on October 1, the completion of their joint venture (JV) agreement, which they first entered into in January of this year, according to a press communiqué. Operations of the new entity, called Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, commenced immediately, the […]
Posted: October 18, 2015
Move facilitates global conversion to HFC-32 for air conditioning, cooling and heat pump equipment, company says Daikin Industries, Ltd, the air conditioner and refrigerant manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, has announced through a press communiqué that it is offering companies worldwide free access to 93 patents, to encourage companies to develop and commercialise air conditioning, […]
Posted: October 18, 2015
With mega construction projects visible on the Middle East horizon, the HVAC industry is gearing itself to go smart and green. We bring you a report on top trends, prepared by Josine Heijmans, Event Director, The Big 5 Dubai. As the population in the Middle East grows in number and in affluence, the extreme climate […]
Posted: October 18, 2015