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Newsletter Agile, responsive Carrier in pioneering mode The announcement last month that Carrier is now the globe. No other company has played such a trading as an independent company is good news transformational role in laying the foundations for customers and employees. for the modern industry. The Being part of a diverse group has some advan- opportunity now is to work with our customers tages. However, few can doubt the challenge and develop the next generation of zero- and low- for senior management to keep abreast of rapid carbon technology needed for the future. changes in markets, customer needs and technol- That process is well underway. We are seeing ogy across several divergent sectors. the first fruits of Carrier’s huge ongoing R&D As a stand-alone business, Carrier can now focus programme delivering near zero-GWP unswervingly on meeting the needs of custom- solutions on HFO refrigerants, and the new gen- ers, and building on our unrivalled heritage and eration of lower GWP systems on R32 poised to installed based across the HVAC industry. come onstream. Together with TCUK stablemates Carrier was there at the beginning, with founder Toshiba and CIAT, the newly unleashed Carrier is David Dunn, Managing Director New Equipment Willis Carrier pioneering the technology that a formidable force for innovation and industry- Sales, Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd has since transformed the way we live across leading customer service. Watch this space! Carrier now independent following UTC spin-off Carrier is now operating as an independent, our talented workforce. For more than a cen- publicly traded company after successfully tury, Carrier has been a symbol of excellence, completing its separation from United Tech- and today, as a standalone company, we have nologies. defined our own strategy, vision, culture and The company employs around 53,000 em- priorities. We have an unmatched legacy and ployees globally, and is active in more than look forward to delivering sustainable long- 160 countries. term growth to our shareholders and other stakeholders.” Pioneering offering

In addition to its pioneering offering in com- Greater focus mercial and residential HVAC equipment, As an independent company, Carrier will have Carrier’s wider business encompasses fire greater focus and enhanced agility based on detection and suppression systems, access challenges – from improving indoor air qual- its own distinct operating priorities and controls for security, and refrigeration equip- ity, protecting the world’s food and pharma- strategies for long-term growth and profit- ment for retail and transport applications. ceutical supply and keeping people safe and ability. This includes strengthening and Carrier President and CEO Dave Gitlin said: secure. growing its core businesses, extending its “Against the backdrop of unprecedented “I am honoured to lead this fantastic com- product range and geographical coverage, global uncertainty, Carrier and its employees pany and now, more than ever, I am incredibly and expanding service and digital offerings. remain focused and continue to solve critical proud of the perseverance and resilience of Carrier begins next chapter, see p2

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Independent Carrier chooses R-32 refrigerant Carrier Begins a to replace R-410a in commercial New Chapter in its Pioneering History chillers based on scrolls

Carrier completed its separation from on 3 April, with shares now being traded on the Stock Ex- change under the symbol “CARR”. For more than a century, Carrier has been a symbol of excellence, and as a standalone company is looking forward to defining its strategy, vision and priorities. The company operates in three main business segments: HVAC, which encompasses TCUK; Refrigeration, for both static ap- plications in retail and for applica- tions in refrigerated transport; Fire and security, which includes brands such as Kidde and Chubb. The company is well-positioned with strong ‘megatrends’ driv- ing sustained industry growth, The Global Warming Potential (GWP) of R-32 is 675, while the GWP of R-410a is 2,088. leading positions with significant As part of our commitment to provide custom- R-410A. The Global Warming Potential (GWP) ers with solutions that use the right refrigerant of R-32 is 675, while the GWP of R410a is 2,088. for each application, Carrier has selected R-32 This equates to a significant difference in to replace R-410A refrigerant, a high global environmental impact. warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, in com- A kilogram of carbon is equal to 1 GWP. mercial chillers using scroll technology. Therefore, 1kg of R-32 is equivalent to 675kg R-32 was chosen for its lower environmental of carbon, while 1kg of R-410a equals 2,088kg impact, high energy efficiency, wide avail- of carbon. ability and ease of use. In the UK and Europe, the refrigerant will be offered in some scroll “Carrier harnesses the chillers in the coming months. right refrigerant for each installed base, a disciplined oper- application to provide the best ating system and an unwavering Best solutions commitment to innovation. Chris Nelson, President of HVAC, Carrier, said: solution for our Against the current backdrop “Carrier harnesses the right refrigerant for each customers.” of global uncertainty, protecting application in order to provide the very best the health and well-being of our solutions for our customers. employees and customers remains “After thorough evaluation of the options, This, combined with the higher energy effi- our top priority. As we navigate Carrier selected R-32 for scroll chillers and heat ciency of Carrier chillers optimised for use with the evolving circumstances sur- pumps for its lower impact on the environ- R-32, results in substantially lower equivalent rounding Covid-19, we are taking ment, reaffirming our continued commitment carbon emissions. actions aligned with the latest to sustainability.” Research suggests 95-98% of the environ- information and global guidance Carrier’s use of R-32 refrigerant and expert mental impact of air conditioning systems to protect our employees and system design will reduce the refrigerant comes indirectly through energy consump- customers, minimise the spread carbon footprint by 80% in commercial scroll tion, while only 2-5% is from refrigerant of the virus and ensure business chillers and heat pumps. leakage. continuity for our customers. This is due to the much lower GWP and a sig- Carrier continuously invests in long-term nificant reduction in system refrigerant charge solutions to lead the industry and promote compared to the previous generation using highly efficient products. www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk

Toshiba Joins Forces with BL Refrigeration for Queen’s University CPD Programme

Toshiba has joined forces with BL Refrigera- tion and Air Conditioning to lead a series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for building services engi- neers at Queen’s University, Belfast. Topics included an update on the latest revisions to the F-Gas Regulations and the implications for end users, plus an overview of the Building Research Establishment En- vironmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), and how it relates to air conditioning. The programme was led by Paul Turley, Toshiba’s regional specification manager in Ireland, and Keith Elliott, technical director of BL Refrigeration, with eight building ser- vices engineers from the University’s Estates management team attending, coordinated through BL Refrigeration, a key installer very well received by our engineers, and by the University’s John Devlin. The series and service and maintenance contractor provoked interesting debate with lots of began before the Covid-19 outbreak, and for the university over many years. The CPD questions. It was a valuable exercise and I is now being offered remotely via online courses are a great way of getting quickly am grateful to Toshiba and BL Refrigeration group video platforms. up-to-speed with the latest legislation and for their time and sharing their expertise on Ken Lawlor, who heads Toshiba Ireland, technology, to improve system design and these key topics of interest.” said: “Queen’s University has a lot of Toshiba product application for both efficiency and For more details on Toshiba’s CPDs: https:// air conditioning on its campus, and we have environmental protection.” www.toshiba-aircon.co.uk/news/article/ a strong relationship with the estates team John Devlin said: “The sessions were toshiba-rolls-out-new-programme-of-cpds/

Toshiba Raises the Bar on Top-level T7e Warranty Cover As part of our ongoing programme decision four years ago to base the level to raise standards across the industry, of warranty cover on installers’ techni- Toshiba’s top-level warranty cover is cal competence and commitment to now only available to installers who continuous training rather than on their are registered members of REFCOM’s level of equipment purchases. Elite F-Gas scheme. Following this latest initiative, David McSherry, Toshiba sales REFCOM Elite members qualify for the manager, said: “All air conditioning company’s top T7e Seven Year Compre- installers require F-Gas registration to hensive Warranty, while non-members certify they are competent to handle receive basic five- or seven-year stan- refrigerants safely. However, REFCOM’s dard cover. voluntary Elite scheme takes this an important stage further, with work- Grace period place audits certifying that members New applicants to Toshiba’s top T7e comply with all current legal require- warranty scheme were required to be ments, and follow procedures to registered on REFCOM Elite from Janu- control and account for all refrigerant ary 1st 2020. However, existing cus- used in order to protect the environ- installers operating to this standard tomers have until January 1st 2021 to ment.” deserve credit for their professionalism register, providing an extended period He added: “Toshiba has championed and expertise. The new approach to of grace during the current Covid-19 higher installation standards for many warranties is designed to reward them outbreak. years, and this is the latest step in our and incentivise the trade at large to For more details and to register for continuing campaign. REFCOM Elite en- raise standards to those of the best.” REFCOM Elite: https://www.refcom.org. courages best practice, and we believe Leading the market, Toshiba took the uk/elite/ THREE LEADING BRANDS – ONE TOTAL HVAC SOLUTION www.ciat.uk.com

Royal South Hants Hospital Skid-mounted in Major CIAT AHU Upgrade Option Saves Installers Time and Money Newsletter TCUK has developed a skid-mounted version of its high performance Floway AHU and DX condenser package that saves customers even more time and money. It comprises a compact CIAT Floway Access AHU, incorporating a thermal wheel which operates with more than 80per cent efficiency, matched to a high efficiency Toshiba digital inverter condensing unit, in a single package that comes fully wired, charged with refrigerant and commissioned ready for installation. Paul Smith, sales director for TCUK Applied Products, said: “Demand for AHUs with integrated DX coils has been increasing, however systems Royal South Hants Hospital in Southampton to Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) guide- with components from different has upgraded its air conditioning system with lines, which includes detailed requirements on manufacturers can be difficult to the installation of top-of-the-range ClimaCIAT the design, maintenance and operation of ven- configure. We solved this a couple of Airtech Air Handling Units (AHUs). tilation in healthcare premises. The focus is on Eight premium ClimaCIAT Airtech units were ensuring patient comfort and the prevention specified by consultant GLJ Design and in- and control of healthcare-associated infections. stalled by Lowe & Oliver to provide high quality It also includes minimum requirements for AHU conditioned air to wards, operating theatres, design with regard to the control of Legionella, the pharmacy and audiology department as as well as safe access for routine inspection and

part of a major refurbishment programme at maintenance. the community hospital. They replace ageing CIAT Ozonair units in- Excellent support stalled in the 1980s, which had come the end of Gary Jones of building services consultant GLJ their operational life. Design said: “We selected ClimaCIAT Airtech years ago with the launch of Floway units for their combination of high quality and DX, which seamlessly combines CIAT Flack-pack solution cost-competitiveness. There are only a handful Floway with Toshiba’s highly energy Due to logistics challenges on site, some of the of companies that produce high level equip- efficient Digital Inverter Condenser CIAT units were disassembled and supplied flat- ment that can meet HTM standards for use in in an integrated package. packed, enabling CIAT’s on-site team to move hospitals, and we were aware of CIAT’s capabili- “Now, with the launch of the skid- individual components into position, before ties from previous projects.” mounted version, installers have the reassembling them into complete units for He added: “The company provided excel- added benefit of being able to lift installation by the contractor. lent support throughout, with CIAT’s Adam a single piece of equipment onto a To ensure air conditioning continued to be Hardacre managing the technical and onsite roof in a single step. As a result of provided to wards and operating theatres aspects from the design stage through the its plug-and-play design, it can then during the refit, a temporary rental AHU was various project reviews. I’m pleased to report be installed quickly and easily, and stationed on site and connected up to each cir- that everything went according to plan, with be in action rapidly. This saves even cuit as individual AHUs were taken offline and all equipment passing the onsite leakage tests more time on site, while retaining all replaced. Work was also carried out at week- despite the flat-pack delivery and reassembly the benefits of support from a single ends to meet the project’s strict timescale. required. It was an excellent team effort and a supplier.” The high specification project was carried out credit to everyone involved.”