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Taiwan Excellence Presents LUFTQI, Vinxper & COTTAI in India Continuing its legacy of introducing globally celebrated innovations to India, Taiwan Excellence (TE), an initiative of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), has unveiled three award-winning products from leading Taiwanese brands in the Indian market. The innovations from LUFTQI, Vinxper, and COTTAI represent excellence across the lifestyle, food & beverage, and décor segments. “Whether it’s health-focused air purification, sophisticated wine technology, or...

Ingersoll Rand opens new manufacturing facility in Sanand Ingersoll Rand (India) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand Inc., a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, today announced the inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This marks the company’s newest manufacturing facility in India, underscoring its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and regional growth. In its first phase, the site will have...

Marposs to Showcase Advanced Air and Helium Leak Testing Solutions at ACREX INDIA 2025 Marposs, a global leader in precision measuring and monitoring solutions, will showcase its latest air and helium leak testing technologies at ACREX INDIA 2025. The exhibition, taking place from February 20-22 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Center (BIEC), Bengaluru, will allow industry professionals to explore Marposs' cutting-edge solutions designed for the HVAC-R and household appliance sectors. Leak testing...

Homeowners not leveraging available technology to reduce energy costs, emissions: says Schneider Electric report Although 70% of survey respondents recognize the importance of reducing their carbon footprint, many are still opting for small-scale solutions. Turning off lights is the most common energy-saving method, but accounts for just 5% of average energy bills. However, only 44% of respondents adjusted their ambient temperature, representing over half of household energy use. Schneider Electric,...

3A Composites Expands Product Portfolio with ALUCODUAL Launch 3A Composites, renowned globally for its ALUCOBOND brand and expertise in high-quality aluminium composite materials, has introduced ALUCODUAL, an innovative engineered solid sheet for advanced architectural applications. This ‘Made in India’ product, developed at the company's Ranjangaon facility near Pune, combines pre-coated laminated aluminium with a focus on durability, flatness, and design flexibility. ALUCODUAL aims to meet the demands of facade, cladding,...

Atlas Copco Showcases Energy-Efficient Wastewater Treatment Solutions at IFAT 2024 Atlas Copco, a global leader in compressors, vacuum solutions, and low-pressure systems, showcased its cutting-edge wastewater treatment solutions at IFAT India 2024. The event gave the company a platform to highlight its energy-efficient solutions to reduce CO2 emissions and offer cost-effective, sustainable outcomes for the wastewater industry. Among the products displayed were the ZS blowers, ZB VSD+ high-speed turbo blowers, and...

No progress on water security in India: Study India, alongside China and the US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenges alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions, in new analysis published by British Standards Institute (BSI) and Waterwise. The study combines publicly available data with international polling of over 9,300 people to evaluate how water insecurity is perceived in some of these countries, finding a...

Wilo introduces innovative solutions to tackle fire pump challenges Wilo Mather and Platt Pumps Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in pump technology, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the growing various challenges within India’s fire safety infrastructure, ensuring that fire protection systems remain reliable, efficient, and adaptable to the country’s evolving urban landscape. One of the key challenges facing the fire safety sector is the shrinking space...

Union Budget 2024 | Reaction from Bantwal Baliga, Group CEO, Acquaviva The Union Budget 2024 introduces a pivotal scheme aimed at incentivizing the hiring of first-time employees, a move set to transform the manufacturing sector. This initiative, benefiting 3 million youths and their employers through direct incentives based on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributions over four years, underscores the government's commitment to fostering job creation and nurturing a skilled workforce....

PG Technoplast opens new integrated AC manufacturing facility in Rajasthan PG Technoplast Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PG Electroplast Limited (PGEL), announced the opening of its new air-conditioning manufacturing facility for North India in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan. This strategic investment aims to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in India and expand the company's footprint in the rapidly growing air-conditioning market. Vishal Gupta, Managing Director (Finance), PG...

Gobbler to keep holy city of Ayodhya litter-free Cosmic Healers Private Limited (CHPL), the makers of the Gobbler – the litter buster, announced that the company has delivered four Gobblers to the Ayodhya Municipality to serve in assisting in keeping the holy city of Ayodhya litter-free. The vehicles were handed over to the officials on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Gobbler is an indigenously manufactured battery-operated litter picker specifically designed...

Schneider Electric collaborates with NVIDIA on designs for AI Data Centers Schneider Electric today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data center reference designs. These designs are set to...

Schneider Electric opens New Cooling Factory in Bengaluru; invests Rs. 100 Cr Schneider Electric has inaugurated a new cooling factory in Bangalore that will developing innovative cooling solutions including latest generation in row cooling systems, high-efficiency chillers, Primary Air Handling Unit (PAHU), Precision Air Conditioning (PAC), and FANWALL systems. The new factory, which covers around 6.5 acres, has been built with an investment of Rs. 100 crores (~ 10Mn Euro). “85%...

ABB, CERN identify 17.4% energy-saving opportunity in cooling & ventilation motors ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, have identified significant energy-saving potential through a strategic research partnership focused on the cooling and ventilation system at one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle physics institute, located in Geneva, Switzerland. The study included energy efficiency audits which have helped to identify a savings potential of 17.4 percent across...

ABB India launches next generation compact drive for HVACR systems at ACREX ABB India launches its next generation compact drive, ACH180, for HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment at ACREX 2024. As the newest addition to ABB’s HVACR drive portfolio, the ACH180 enables expert control of high-efficiency motors, while utilizing a compact design for space savings, lower capital expenditure and easier commissioning. With the current climate impact, there is...