BITZER, the specialist for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology, has formally completed the acquisition of Danish company - OJ Electronics A/S within three weeks. center of excellence With the acquisition and the consolidation of OJ Electronics and BITZER Electronics, both based in Sønderborg, BITZER manages to establish a center of excellence for electronic components for the HVAC&R industry in Denmark. The acquisition of OJ Electronics by BITZER was formally...

KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare or the “Group”), Malaysia’s largest private healthcare provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a clean energy solutions provider, to embark on a strategic collaboration that will drive decarbonization efforts in the healthcare sector and propel KPJ Healthcare towards sustainable growth. green mobility By joining forces with Gentari, KPJ Healthcare is set to integrate green mobility and rene...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that Donald Kenney, Vice President and President, of Global Water, will be retiring after nearly 32 years with the company.  Leadership changes Kenney was a driving force behind Franklin Electric’s Global Water growth and strategy over the last decade, and he will remain with the company through the end of July to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Greg Levine. Levine will join Franklin Electric on July 3 from Nidec Corporation, where...

Delta, a global pioneer in power supply and energy management, has announced the launch of an outdoor LFP lithium-iron battery system specifically designed for megawatt (MW) level energy storage applications. This system addresses the urgent needs for grid ancillary services, solar plus storage, and backup power assurance. It can be configured with battery capacity according to actual project requirements, overcoming the challenges of fixed land space and inflexible configurations faced by 40-f...

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a Technical Assistance and License Agreement with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland for Gas Turbines. The agreement was signed by Mr. Jai Prakash Srivastava, Director (Engineering, Research & Development) & Director (Finance - Addl. Charge), BHEL and Mr. Theodoros Stamatiadis, Executive Counsel (IP), GE Power (virtually);  in the presence of  Dr. Nalin Shinghal, Chairman & Managing Director BHEL, Mr. Deepesh Nan...

Brunvoll has a clear sustainability strategy and continuously works to reduce its environmental impact. As a result, Brunvoll has chosen to invest a double-digit million amount (in NOK) to install 7,400 square meters of solar panels at its factory in Molde. This investment will lead to an annual energy production of 1,350,000 kWh, equivalent to 25% of the factory’s electrical power consumption. Brunvoll's energy consumption More than 97% of Brunvoll's energy consumption comes from elect...

Prysmian Group, a globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured an important milestone with SP Transmission plc and National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, two of the GB transmission grid owners. Following the selection of Prysmian as exclusive preferred bidder in May 2023, the agreement includes an initial payment of €85 million and the assurance of Prysmian Group’s continued capacity availability for the planned construction of the East...

On his appointment as Director on the Board of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Mr. Krishna Kumar Thakur, 49, has assumed charge as Director (Human Resources) of the Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Mr. Thakur is a 1998 batch officer of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS). He is a Post-Graduate in Literature from Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur and has done his Post-Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Human Resource (PGDM-HR) from the...

Plug Power Inc., a pioneer in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, is part of a consortium of companies that received a $21.8 million dollar grant from the European Commission to build an offshore hydrogen production plant. As a member of the nine-company consortium HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe), Plug will design and deliver a 10-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer system to the site in the North Sea, off the port of Ostend, Belgiu...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management. This new training course gives sales managers the tools they need to excel and become the leaders their teams deserve. Participants in the course will enhance their skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, commun...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) has announced that it will invest an additional 42.5 billion yen to construct a second production building for the manufacture of factory automation (FA) control-system products at Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture, in Japan, as part of its Nagoya Works campus. The initial investment, announced on March 28, 2022, was for a single production building due to start operations in April 2025. This plan is now being expanded to add a second produc...

Honeywell Gent recently marked its 150th year, an anniversary that showcases the company’s legacy and highlights its bright future as an innovator in electrical equipment and fire alarm systems. Honeywell Gent John Thomas Gent started the company in Leicester in 1872. Known as one of the first producers of electric clocks, which it manufactured for more than a century, Gent shifted its focus in the late 20th century to become a major provider of fire and life safety systems to...

Schneider Electric, the provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, released a new version of its flagship Square D safety switch offer, the VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the trusted offering. Designed for long-term durability to improve safety and productivity, the new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) is setting the standard for performance, quality, and reliability in commercial and industrial applic...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has successfully demonstrated laser optical frequency control using a new light source module, a key component of an envisioned high-capacity laser optical communication network to be deployed in outer space. The module, which produces a 1.5-µm wavelength signal, was installed in the OPTIMAL-1 nanosatellite developed through an industry-academia collaboration and released from the International Space Station (ISS) on January 6. The use of...

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. However, one significant factor that impacts their performance is temperature. Extreme cold or hot weather can have a notable influence on an EV’s range. In this blog post, they will explore how temperature affects the range of an electric vehicle and discuss the reasons behind these effects. Understanding the relationship between temperature and EV range is crucial for both EV owners and poten...

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as a sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. However, one significant factor that impacts their performance is temperature. Extreme cold or hot weather can have a notable influence on an EV’s range. In this blog post, they will explore how temperature affects the range of an electric vehicle and discuss the reasons behind these effects. Understanding the relationship between temperature and EV range is crucial for both EV owners and poten...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of power and thermal management solutions announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase, through its subsidiary - Delta International Holding Limited B.V., 100% shareholdings of HY&T Investments Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries, including TB&C Group, a provider of automotive high-voltage hybrid components, from Cooperatief H2 Equity Partners Fund IV Holding W.A. and Te Bokkel Beheer B.V. for 142 million euros (approx. NT$ 4,661,86...

Siemens is taking another important step to accelerate the energy transition: As an industry first, the company presented its newly developed software for low-voltage grids. LV Insights X software, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, enables distribution grid operators (DSO) to tackle their most pressing challenge: the need to significantly increase grid capacity, while grids are already pushed to their limits by the fast increase of decentralized renewable energy in-feed and additional c...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Michael Lotfy Gierges as the Executive Vice President for its global Home & Distribution division. Working out of Schneider Electric’s US headquarters in Boston, Michael Lotfy Gierges will lead Schneider Electric’s drive to bring the Electricity 4.0 revolution to homes through enhanced electrification and digitalization. Innovativ...

In preparation for the hot summer weeks ahead, Ameren Missouri donated US$ 100,000 to Cooldownstlouis.org and Cooldownmissouri.org to support the most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri.   The company also donated 800 Energy Star rated window air conditioners. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate, allowing customers to stay cool and safe. “Each summer, we make this annual giveaway a priority to help keep hundreds...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched the highly scalable SICAM 8 power automation platform. Designed with scalability and security at its core, the platform helps customers achieve resilient and secure grid operation, while allowing for the incorporation of additional applications in the future. It also includes two new software solutions: the SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) visualization tool and the SICAM S8000 software solution for power automation, and forms part of the Siemens Xce...

ABB E-mobility’s Terra DC wallboxes have been selected to power the completion of the world’s first 100 percent electric junior touring car cup, the NXT Gen Cup.  The NXT Gen Cup season launch and test day is being held today at Gelleråsen, just outside of Karlskoga, Sweden. The first official round will take place in Falkenberg on July 8-9, continuing as a support championship to the well-known Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC). Junior racing championship...

C&S Electric Limited is happy to announce the inauguration of the C&S Electric-sponsored Electric, Electronics, and Digital Skill Development Lab at ITI Sector 31, in Noida, India. This cutting-edge lab was inaugurated by Mr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, and Mr. Prakash Kumar Chandraker, Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&S Electric Limited, in the esteemed presence of Mr. Radha Krishan, Principle of ITI Sector 31, Noida, and Mr. Manav Adlakha, C...

Bosch Power Tools introduced new tools including an 18V concrete nailer and heat gun, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support trade workers. In addition to the new tools, Bosch Power Tools also announced a new and enhanced 18V Limited Warranty that offers extended coverage for 18V tools, chargers, and batteries. Effective June 1st, Bosch’s new 18V limited warranty extends the coverage for cordless 18V tools and chargers from one year to five years and 18V batteries from one...

As the world shifts towards sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained immense popularity. One of the greatest advantages of owning an EV is the convenience of charging it at home. Home charging offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, convenience, environmental sustainability, and enhanced driving experience. Electric Miles will delve into these advantages and explore why charging the EV at home is a smart choice. Cost Savings Charging the electric vehicle at ho...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the expansion of the brand’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) Hub network in Europe with two new sites confirmed in Duisburg, Germany, and Madrid in Spain. Both locations will be offering comprehensive customer support, training, maintenance, and servicing to the trucks operating in those markets, with the Hubs scheduled to open soon. Climate-neutral industrial The new German Volta T...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced that the Schneider Electric Sustainability School is open for enrolment. three-part program Free to access, the digital platform provides a range of interactive courses aimed at equipping companies and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their sustainability performance. First launched internally to educate Schneider Electric employees to better support the...

Mitsubishi Electric launches the LGH-RVX3-E Lossnay Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system to provide clean and healthy air for every commercial setting. good air quality Users spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, so ensuring the air inside buildings is fresh and clean is vital for health. Dangerous pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide are found indoors, and outdoor pollutants like nitrogen dioxide can also enter buildings from the outside. ...

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and the USA. This journey reached a pinnacle in 2021 with the sale of its former Video Telematics division to Sensata Technologies Plc for $200 million. Following this significant milestone, Y3K's Founder, Paul Singh, returned to the UK from the USA in 2022 to lead the company once again. New website Under Paul Singh's guidance, the Surrey an...

Volta Trucks, the disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with NEoT Green Mobility to develop customer funding solutions, with an ambition to offering operating lease solutions to finance up to 2,000 trucks from 2023. The funding will enable Volta Trucks to offer customers a wide range of financing solutions for the all-electric Volta Zero through the company’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) offering. Maintenance-included solutions NEoT Gr...