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Climate Control for Efficiency & Sustainability

Revolutionary energy efficiency & sustainability starts with innovative technology. Sustainability and energy efficiency are among the greatest challenges facing industrial companies. This entails careful analysis of every aspect, from small pieces of equipment through to large-scale production machines. To limit the impact of climate change, CO2 emissions should be avoided wherever possible. That makes it vital for companies to adopt more sustainable business practices.

Attend this session to understand how to reduce both costs and your carbon footprint – with the ideal energy-efficient energy climate control solutions from Rittal.

Rittal Canada Climate Control expert with combined expertise of over 25 years: Mark Baiocco, Ontario, and Simon Leger, Quebec, would be most happy to receive your questions regarding Climate Control solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

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Discussion will include:

Game-changing Blue e & Blue e+ technology that saves up to 75% energy
Intelligent IIoT solutions such as smart sensors for monitoring enclosure
Free Configuration tools for analyzing your requirements and issues
Complementary Climate Inspections that could save you 1000s of dollars

What’s in it for you:

Free no-obligation energy audit of your enclosure cooling solutions for attendees
Chance to enter a prize draw to win a $100 Gift card of your choice

CLIMATE CONTROL

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LOVATO Electric’s Electromechanical Contactors Achieve UL A2L Certification for Refrigerant Applications

LOVATO Electric announces its electromechanical contactor portfolio, which spans the BG Series mini contactors, BF Series contactors and DPBF Series Definite Purpose Contactors, is certified for use in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment employing A2L mildly flammable refrigerants. This certification gives HVAC and refrigeration OEMs a complete, drop-in compliant switching solution as the industry transitions away from R-410A.

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nVent: What Does it Take to Make the Switch to Liquid Cooling?

Constant advancements in technology and connectivity are driving new applications and an increased need to safeguard the world’s data and networks. Content streaming, online banking, cloud computing, edge computing, artificial intelligence. These are just a few examples of applications driving data demand around the world. As demand for internet and cloud services rises, data centers are being asked to exponentially scale capacity. In many cases they need to do this without dramatically increasing the physical space they occupy. Electrification is also driving next-generation technologies that outpace the ability of traditional data infrastructure—especially in the area of cooling. The time to consider liquid cooling is now.

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Hammond: What Is the Best Way to Protect Network Equipment in a Warehouse?

The best approach depends on the environment, but in many cases: A wall-mounted cabinet with filtered airflow provides an effective solution. This approach protects equipment from dust and debris, maintains airflow for cooling, and keeps installations simple and accessible.

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Rittal: Roof-Mounted Blue e+ IT Cooling Unit – 3412800

Through the use of the Blue e+ technology, the Roof-Mounted Blue e+ IT Cooling Unit – 3412800 is ideally suited to the requirements for energy-efficient cooling of IT racks. In combination with the IoT interfaces, the 3412800 unit supports communication to various systems as well as monitoring and energy management.

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Johnson Controls: YORK YHAU-CG-CA-CXR Double Effect Direct Fired Chiller/Heaters

YORK YHAU-CG/CA-CXR Double-effect, Direct-fired Absorption Chillers/Heaters are driven by waste heat and low-cost heat to deliver highly efficient performance in a space-efficient design. The modular configuration allows multiple units to be arranged in a variety of footprints to fit different space requirements and for easy building management system (BMS) integration, this unit comes with controls based on programmable logic controller (PLC) and industry-standard MODBUS connectivity.

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RS Is Your All-in-One Source for Industrial Control Cabinets

RS offers an extensive selection of the control, intelligence, power distribution and conversion, circuit protection, switching, motion control, and connectivity products needed to turn electrical and electronic enclosures into dynamic command centers for automated industrial facilities — including the RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio. The RS PRO Total Panel Integration portfolio offers a wide variety of critical control cabinet components engineered for industrial-grade performance and essential for ensuring personnel and equipment safety, improving efficiency, reliability, and durability, easing maintenance, and reducing unplanned downtime in automated industrial systems. And like all RS PRO brand products, the products in this portfolio are meticulously designed and manufactured to meet the needs of today’s industrial engineers and provide customers with an exceptional combination of convenience, quality, choice, and value.

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Canada Controls: New iSMA CONTROLLI VAV14-IP – All-in-One Variable Air Volume Controller

In the world of commercial HVAC, control devices must do more than just function — they must simplify installation, communicate natively with modern networks, and meet the safety standards required for today’s buildings. The iSMA CONTROLLI VAV14-IP checks every box. This intelligent, all-in-one Variable Air Volume controller delivers advanced performance with built-in airflow sensing, native BACnet/IP connectivity, flexible I/O, and a compact design ready for tight spaces. And now, it’s officially cULus Listed for use in both Canada and the United States, providing full compliance with CAN/CSA E 60730-1 and UL 60730-1 safety standards. From high-efficiency design to faster field deployment — this is the VAV solution building automation pros have been waiting for.

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Hammond: DIN Rail Mounted Enclosures – 1597DIN Series

Ideally suited for housing electronics for DIN rail-mounted devices, Hammond’s 1597DIN Series rail-mounted enclosures include a built-in DIN rail mounting mechanism and snap-together housings for easy assembly – no tools required. 5 models are available, and choose from a variety of cover styles, including open, vented, and knockout – mix and match as required. Ideal for Industrial drives and controls, Automation, HVAC and IoT. The 1597DIN Series carries a UL94-V0 flame rating and is designed to meet IP20.

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Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Expo (CMPX) – March 25 – 27, 2026 – Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) is Canada’s major industry event for HVACR and plumbing professionals. Held every two years, CMPX brings together the entire value chain — from manufacturers, contractors, and wholesalers to engineers, architects, educators, and students — to innovate, explore, connect, and learn. CMPX is proudly co-produced by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH). Together, these associations represent decades of leadership, advocacy, and technical expertise, ensuring CMPX remains a must-attend event for professionals across the mechanical and plumbing industries. The next CMPX takes place March 25–27, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building.

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Rittal Canada: Automotive Edge for a Global Automotive Company

Rittal’s client, a global automotive client, has numerous patents that have revolutionized the design and efficiency of modern automotive powertrains. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation for providing reliable, highly engineered solutions to almost every major global OEM. Rittal’s client’s goal is to produce the most innovative powertrain technologies & products in the world.

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SmartD: The HVAC VFD Trade-off No One Talks About

Reliability, power quality, and retrofit reality rarely coexist. Most HVAC plants are forced to compromise — unless they change the approach. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) don’t just save energy — they define uptime, maintenance, and plant stability. SmartD removes the tradeoff instead of managing its consequences. No academic deep dive. Just the physics that matter.

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Schneider Electric: Rethinking Data Center Cooling for AI – The Rise of Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling

As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push the limits of processing power, traditional approaches to data center cooling must evolve. Data centers must innovate to manage the substantial heat generated by increasingly powerful GPUs and CPUs. One of the most effective emerging solutions is direct-to-chip liquid cooling, which supports AI workloads cooling by delivering efficient heat management while enhancing sustainability and performance.

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Safe & Reliable Power Components for Smart HVAC Systems

Smart buildings need HVAC solutions they can rely on, particularly in crowded commercial and industrial areas. When electrical parts remain safe and steady, airflow stays smooth, comfort never dips, and equipment avoids damage. That’s why contactors, overload relays, and VFDs quietly power the brains and heartbeat of modern HVAC control. Smart HVAC systems may look calm on the outside, but inside, they depend on a busy network of electrical components that keep everything running without missing a beat. Compressors, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, and ventilation fans are all dependent on steady power to breathe life into a building. This is why HVAC systems demand uninterrupted uptime and safe operation. If even one electrical piece fails, cooling can stall, airflow can drop, and comfort can disappear faster than anyone expects.

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Leviton Introduces New High-Density Solutions & Resources for AI Networks & Hyperscale Data Centers

Leviton has introduced a new range of fiber optic cabling and connectivity solutions specifically designed for high-density hyperscale and AI networks. Also announced is a set of immersion-ready cables for data center liquid immersion cooling applications. In addition, the company expanded its ability to support data centers globally with added manufacturing capacity, increased design expertise, and new customer resources at Leviton.com/AI-Networks.

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EB Horsman: What Are the Best Industrial Heating Solutions for Winter?

At EB Horsman, they are there to support your industrial heating needs with expert advice and a wide selection of effective and reliable products built for rugged environments. Whether you’re working underground or managing surface facilities, their team can help you find the perfect industrial heating solutions for winter. Cold weather and humidity are major causes of electrical failures in control enclosures. Rittal Enclosure Heaters are designed to prevent condensation, corrosion, and short circuits by maintaining internal temperatures above the dew point. This simple safeguard helps extend the life of sensitive electronics and ensures uninterrupted operation in winter conditions.

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Rittal: TopTherm Chillers 3412.1 – 13,648 BTU/h

TopTherm chillers in roof-mounted or stand-alone versions are flexible and compact. They offer centralized and efficient cooling of the cooling water and supply air/water heat exchangers and other devices. With nano-coated condenser as standard. Compact, modular layout of the refrigeration components pump to convey the medium. Complete unit ready for connection. Multilingual documentation including functional diagram and wiring plans. Chillers are used for particularly high heat loads. A single pipeline system takes care of all cooling tasks on the system or machine.

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