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December 29 - Robur Announces Gas Absorption Heat Pumps

Robur will display its Gas Absorption Heat Pumps at the January AHR Expo in Chicago.
This new generation of heaters and chiller-heaters, developed and perfected by Robur, provides cooling and/or heating from a single unit operating on natural or propane gas. Peak heating efficiency higher than 135% (when compared to heat energy consumed on HHV - 150% on LHV) is possible. Minimal electricity is required (versus the traditional electrical system) by using a single gas burner that produces both hot and chilled water simultaneously. An extremely low fuel consumption in the heating mode is possible due to the recovery of energy from the air, water or ground.
Market introduction of the new GAHP line is scheduled during the first quarter of 2006. These environmentally friendly Heat Pumps with microprocessor based control system, will be available as individual units in the following capacities:
GAHP-AR Reversible Air Source
Nominal heating output: 120,400 Btu/h
Nominal cooling output: 57,700 Btu/h
GAHP-W Water Source
Nominal heating output: 132,400 Btu/h
Nominal cooling output: 54,600 Btu/h
GAHP-A Air Source
Nominal heating output: 123,400 Btu/h
Larger systems containing up to five individual Heat Pump modules (Heat Pump-Links) with staging capability will be available by the second quarter of 2006.

December 27 - Daikin Unveils VRVIII at IKK 2005

On November 3rd, during the 26th IKK International Trade Fair, Daikin Europe N.V. held a press conference and introduced the third generation of its VRV range of air conditioning systems, VRVIII. Attendees of the conference included Mr. F. Hoorelbeke, Chairman & Member of the Board of Daikin Europe N.V. who made a welcomeaddress in the presence of more than 60 trade journalists coming mainly from European countries.
The new product complies with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances). Available initially, in heat pump and cooling only versions, VRVIII incorporates all the best features of earlier VRVII systems. In addition, it offers a number of new design, installation and maintenance refinements.
Enhancement from VRVII
In comparison with VRVII, system capacity is 12.5% greater at 54HP, enabling up to 64 indoor units to be connected to a single system - an increase of 33%. The maximum total system piping length has been increased from 300m to 1,000m and maximum vertical separation between outdoor and indoor units has increased from 50m to 90m. Also, the maximum horizontal distance from first to furthest indoor unit has increased to 40m. The new system allows far more flexibility in unit combinations since, with the exception of the 5HP model, any size unit can be combined with any other size unit. VRVIII offers a 200% overall increase in unit connection ratio.
Whereas VRVII 10HP units for example, could only be connected to 16 indoor units, the same capacity VRVIII unit can be connected to 25 indoor units.

December 25 - Carrier Energy Saving Technology in U.S. Capitol Building

December 15, 2005 - Carrier Commercial Services, a unit of United Technologies Corp., announced that new variable speed drive (VSD) technology for small heating and cooling air-handling units was placed in a U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The company's Comfort-Plus Drive Fan Coil VSD delivers a wide variety of energy-saving features unmatched in the industry.
During a live presentation of the newly installed technology in the Longworth House of Representatives Office building, Carrier's service technicians demonstrated how the unit's air stream will provide more comfort and energy efficiency. The upgraded energy-saving unit provides precise heating or cooling to the occupied space based on comfort needs. For this one unit alone, Carrier estimates the operating costs will be reduced by at least 45 percent or more than $1,000 over ten years of use. Significant savings could be realized if this technology is broadly implemented across federal office buildings. Carrier Corporation is a registered Department of Energy Qualified Energy Service Company.
"We are pleased to support energy savings initiatives by Congress and the Administration. This adaptive VSD Technology can reduce energy costs per unit, by 40-60 percent or more and improve kilowatt demand," said President of Carrier North America Commercial business, Ken Fox.

December 23 - Eco-Products 2005 Expo Held in Tokyo

The Eco-Products 2005 exhibition was held on December 15 - 17, 2005 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Organized by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan Environmental Association for Industry (JEMAI) and Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc., the exhibiton attracted more than 100,000 visitors from throughout Japan and foreign countries to exchange their views on "spreading eco-products" and "protecting the environment."
At Eco-Products 2005, 502 companies & organizations were exhibiting, and at the same time "Eco-Products Awards" were given to the several winners such as Hitachi H&L.
Visitors discovered and compared the new eco-products, eco-services, and eco-concepts that the exhibitors introduced. They seemed to have found various products and services to help learn the latest "eco-life" trends,"Eco-Products 2005, and get an image to pursue environmental preservation and economic profit.

December 21 - Capital Spending of Japan Firms to Expand 15

Combined capital spending of major Japanese companies for all industries is expected to increase 15 % in fiscal 2005 from the previous year to about 22.37 trillion yen, an upward revision of 3.4 percentage points from the previous survey conducted in June, the Development Bank of Japan said.
Manufacturers plan to expand their capital spending by 22.7 % in the current fiscal year through next March, while non-manufacturers predict a 10.6 % increase, the first double-digit rise in 14 years.
The biggest factor contributing to the sharp rise in investment is firms' aggressive spending on existing facilities. They hope to beat global competition by raising their productivity and product quality.

December 19 - Matsushita to Expand AC Production Capacity in China

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. known as Panasonic brand, announced the introduction of 11 "X" series models of new room air conditioners (RACs) with a filter cleaning robot.
In his opening address at the meeting for unveiling the new products, Mr.Yoshitaka Hayashi, President of Matsushita Home Appliances Co., expressed an ambitious plan, "Our current RACs with a filter cleaning robot released in January this year continued to sell well and their cumulative sales reached some 300,000 units. As a result, our AC sales in the first half of this year recorded an 18% increase over the same half of last year. While keeping the No. 1 position in the market, we'll take on the challenge to gain more than a 20% share in 2006 by launching new products." Referring also to the global strategy, Mr. Hayashi said, "By expanding the production capacity of our AC factory in Guangzhou, China, from 2.5 to 3.5 million units, we aim at securing the No. 1 share in the world market instead of the No. 2 at present. As for the compressor production where we have the No. 1 share in the world, we have established a 12 million units production system by installing a second production facility in Hangzhou, in addition to the one in Guangzhou." By positioning RACs with a filter cleaning robot as one of the "Big 3 Innovations" side by side with tilteddrum washing machines and "Compact Big" refrigerator, the company is taking aggressive steps in sales promotion.

December 17 - AHR Expo adds Greenovation Award Category

AHR Expo has added a new category to their fourth annual Innovation Awards competition. The Greenovation Award, recognizing excellence in green building products and technology in the HVAC&R industry, will join the other eight categories in the award competition.
The first winner of the Greenovation Award (2006) is VRTX Technologies LLC for the VRTX Systems, which relies on kinetic energy, hydrodynamic cavitation and chemical equilibrium to control scale, corrosion, and biofouling without hazardous chemicals. The system's installation reduces water usage, operating costs, environmental impact and improves worker safety. It treats industrial cooling water from condensers and cooling towers.
The products that received Honorable Mention in this category include:

• The SONOXIDER Ultrasonic Water Treatment from Ashland Specialty Chemical, Drew Industrial, combines low-power, high-frequency ultrasound and a microbubble aeration to kill microorganisms without hazardous chemicals.
• The GAHP-W from Robur Corp. simultaneously produces hot and cold water for hydronic HVAC systems and geothermal applications using natural gas as the primary heating source. Its nominal heating efficiency is 139% (on HHV) and nominal cooling efficiency is 66% (on HHV).

December 16 - Kawasaki Releases Triple-Effect Absorption Machine

Kawasaki Thermal Engineering (KTE) commercialized the world's first next-generation triple-effect absorption chiller-heater having attained the world's highest COP of 1.6 (higher calorific value basis), and released it in October.
The newly developed triple-effect absorption chiller-heater has drastically improved energy efficiency compared with currently available double-effect units, having attained a more than 30% reduction in energy for space cooling and processes. Commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), KTE has been engaged in development of the new absorption chiller-heater for 4 years from 2001, jointly with Japan Gas Association.
It is the world's first commercialization of an absorption chiller-heater that uses a triple-effect system.
The main features are as follows: World's highest energy efficiency: COP of 1.6 (higher calorific value basis)
The COP of 1.6 by far higher than that of double-effect systems. The new unit has realized a 53% reduction in energy used for space cooling compared to KTE's first double-effect absorption chiller-heater, and more than 30% less than other manufacturers' units available on the market. When incorporated into a cogeneration system, it can also realize more than a 20% reduction in fuel gas consumption by using waste heat.
Collaboration of triple-effect cycle technologies Based on the company's technology for the "Sigma Ace 1.4 Series" accepted as a highly dependable double-effect absorption chiller-heater, KTE has added newly developed triple reverse cycle technology, thereby realizing even higher reliability and performance.
Newly developed high temperature generator By optimizing the triple reverse cycle, the company has made it possible to keep the temperature in the high temperature generator down as low as possible. Also, by enhancing its corrosion proofing performance and having it comply with the boiler structure standard, KTE has succeeded in developing a highly dependable high temperature generator.
High energy efficiency exhibited even under part load By adopting a new inverter control for the quantity of solution circulated (patent pending) as standard equipment, the company has realized high energy efficiency even under part load.
"Tele-maintenance" function for 24- hour monitoring The new unit features a "tele-maintenance" function as standard equipment to monitor the operational condition 24 hours a day by means of a telephone line.
This function has been successfully adopted in double-effect absorption chiller-heaters. Since the new triple-effect absorption chiller-heater can exhibit significant energy saving effects in the cooling mode, it is suitable for use in hospitals, supermarkets, intelligent buildings, etc. where cooling operation is required for very long periods.

December 15 - LONMARK to Demonstrate Open Systems at AHR Expo 2006

Industry expertise to be shared through hands-on demonstrations and education sessions. LONMARK International will share its expertise on specifying, deploying, and maintaining open, interoperable solutions to attendees of AHR Expo taking place January 23 to 25, 2006 at McCormick Place, in Chicago, IL. For over a decade the LONMARK Association has been helping the building controls industry develop open, interoperable standards and solutions. LONMARKR members will be sharing their valuable knowledge with AHR Expo attendees through live demonstrations and in-depth, free education sessions.
Visitors are encouraged to visit the LONMARK booth #3749 where they can see live demonstrations of open, interoperable products from industry leading suppliers. The extensive demonstration will include numerous Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and head-ends connected to off-the-shelf products from multiple suppliers. This live demonstration reinforces the real power of LONMARK Open Systems which allow industry professionals to purchase the "best of breed" products that are most suitable for their facilities.
Free education sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 24 in Room S101a.

December 13 - Toshiba VRF Meets Multiple Requirements at Chemist's Store

The new 'Best UK Retail Interior' has been air conditioned using the latest Toshiba SMMS two-pipe and SHRM three-pipe VRF systems. Six floors of new retail and office space at Boots the Chemist's Oxford Street store in Sedley Place, London, have been air conditioned with a mix of Toshiba equipment. The much-praised four floors of striking modern yet comfortable retail design has just won its latest accolade at the Retail Interior Awards organised by Retail Week.
The visual impact of the air conditioning is minimal and very uniform despite the wide range of cooling requirements and indoor units used. The comfort levels are maintained to very close tolerances.
Each floor presented a range of different air conditioning challenges. One side of the building and the front is a shaded, full height, glazed wall, and the entrance and office areas are part glazed too. Throughout the store the majority of indoor units used are ducted. The basement follows this pattern with the floor zoned into front, middle and back. The first floor, where the Optician area is located, utilises the 3-pipe system where simultaneous heating and cooling could be required by consulting rooms and the reception area. Wall-mounted indoor units were also required. The 'glass box' second floor area has conditioned air blown into the space from slot diffusers located on the non-glazed side of the box.
All the office areas use the Toshiba three-pipe VRF technology but have also taken advantage of using several floor standing indoor units in the meeting rooms due to restricted void space.

December 11 - ARBS 2006 Exhibition, Australian HVAC Show

Australia will host the 2006 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services Exhibition (ARBS) in Sydney from 14 to 16 August, 2006. The ARBS exhibition will occupy over 15,000 square metres of space at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, providing complete coverage of the latest developments and state of the art technologies and products. These include commercial, industrial and residential air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, building management and control systems, fans, motors/ instrumentation, insulation, filters, pipes and pumps.
Exhibition manager Sue Falcke said ARBS provides the ideal environment for international exhibitors and visitors to exhibit and view the latest technologies all under the one roof. "The ARBS exhibition has built a strong reputation as the most authoritative and comprehensive HVAC event in the Southern Hemisphere. It provides an important platform for technology exchange between manufacturers around the world.
"It is the ideal platform to bring together all facets of our industry, from manufacturers and suppliers through to decision makers, buyers and end users. It's a true industry showcase," said Ms Falcke.
ARBS 2006 is expected to attract over 250 national and international exhibitors, and around 8000 visitors. Nearly a year out, the exhibition has already sold 80 per cent of the floor space. Those interested in participating should contact Sue Falcke on +61 3 8623 3014 or e-mail sue@arbs.com.au.
ARBS 2006 will be held parallel to the 13th International Heat Transfer Conference, a prestigious event which attracts a large contingent of international visitors. For further information on the Conference, visit www.ihtc-13.mech.unsw.edu.au/ The Sydney Exhibition Centre is located in Darling Harbour, part of the city's famous tourist precinct situated in a prime waterfront location.

December 9 - 2006 AHR EXPO Announces Innovation Award WinnersRD WINNERS

A record number of entries were submitted for the fourth annual AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition sponsored by ASHRAE, ARI, and International Exposition Company. The nine winning companies will be recognized at a special ceremony during the 2006 AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois. The awards presentation will take place on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. in the New Product Technology Theater "B" on the Show Floor.
The most innovative product submissions from among the thousands on display at the AHR Expo have been selected as winners in nine specific categories: Building Automation, Cooling, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Refrigeration, Software, Tools & Instruments, Ventilation, and the newest category Green Building (Greenovation). The Greenovation category was added this year to recognize the increasing number of products and technoloies that make buildings "green" favoring the environment, conservation of natural resources, and the reduction of energy consumption and pollution.

December 7 - Capital Spending By Japanese Companies Up 9

Capital spending by Japanese companies grew 9.6 percent in the July-September quarter on an all-industry basis from a year earlier, according to a Finance Ministry survey released December 5, 2005.
Manufacturers spent 18.7 percent more on plant and equipment than they did a year earlier, while nonmanufacturers spent 5.0 percent more, the quarterly survey showed.
The combined corporate pretax profits for the three-month period, meanwhile, increased 6.6 percent from a year earlier.
Manufacturers' pretax profits rose 12.6 percent, while those of nonmanufacturers were up 2.4 percent.

December 5 - Herbert Morey Elected to Fedders Corp. Board

Fedders Corporation,USA, a leading global manufacturer of air treatment products, including air conditioners, furnaces, etc. , today announced that Herbert A. Morey has been elected to its Board of Directors and will serve as the Board's Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Mr. Morey is a Certified Public Accountant and a retired Partner with Ernst & Young, LLP, where he served in various capacities from 1962 through 2002. As a coordinating audit partner from 1989 to 2000, Mr. Morey gained extensive experience serving companies engaged in manufacturing and marketing consumer products and has broad experience in both U.S. GAAP and foreign-based statutory accounting principles. He advised clients on management, financial, and structural matters, including growth and acquisition strategies. As Chairman, International Investor Services Group from 1983 to 1989, Mr. Morey led Ernst and Young's group responsible for serving foreign companies operating in the U.S. on matters of international business practices, accounting and auditing methodologies.
Commenting on the election of Mr. Morey to the Fedders Board, Fedders Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sal Giordano, Jr. said, "Mr. Morey's distinguished record as a CPA and partner at Ernst & Young and his extensive knowledge of international business will be extremely valuable to Fedders. The rest of the Board and I look forward to the expertise and perspective he will bring to our business."

December 3 - ASHRAE Gives Technical Programs at AHR Expo

At AHR Expo you can take advantage of dozens of educational opportunities that can be a real boost to your business, including:

• Show-sponsored Educational Sessions
• ASHRAE-sponsored Public Session
• Presentations by Endorsing Associations
• ASHRAE Winter Meeting
• ASHRAE Continuing Education Courses
• Product Presentations in the New Product Technology Theater
• And more

• Humidity Control I - Basic Principles, Loads and Equipment
• Designing Residential Ventilation Systems to Meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2
• Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Fundamentals
• Evaluating and Designing Exhaust Systems to Avoid Fume Reentry
• Compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 HVAC/Mechanical
• Introduction to Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction
• Determining Energy Savings from Performance Contracting Projects
• An Introduction to BACnet

December 1 - Matsushita Hangzhou to Produce 2.3 Mil Compressors in '06

A new AC compressor factory of Matsushita Hangzhou Company was put into use on October 18, 2005. Officers from Hangzhou municipal government and some other VIPs attended the opening ceremony. With the completion of a series of projects, Matsushita has sped up its development in the white goods industry in China.
Located at the Hangzhou Economic Development Area, the Matsushita Hangzhou Industrial Park covers an area of 270,000 square meters. With an investment of 1.9 billion RMB yuan (about US$ 235 million), it has a production capacity of 10 million units of various kinds of home appliances. It is the largest foreign project Hangzhou has ever introduced and it is also by far the largest industrial park that Matsushita has founded in China. All the factories Matsushita had founded in Hangzhou, such as factories manufacturing washing machines, gas stoves, electric cookers (IH cookers), vacuum cleaners, and toilet seats with bidets, will be reallocated to the Park in the future. The new AC compressor factory in the park has a floor space of 22,500 square meters and is one of the Matsushita's most advanced AC compressor factories. The main products of the factory are AC compressors with powers from 1 to 3 HP. It plans to produce 600,000 units in 2005, 2.3 million in 2006, and 6 million in 2010. The number of employees will also increase to 5,000 in 2010. Most of its products are sold to Japanese companies and leading AC players in China. This is Matsushita's fourth AC compressor manufacturing facility. The first three bases were founded in Japan, Malaysia, and Guangzhou, China, respectively.

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