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Navien, Inc., the leader in condensing technology, is proud to announce that its innovative NPF Hydro-furnace has been selected as a feature finalist for the prestigious IDEA Design Awards. The NPF Hydro-Furnace, among five standout products by Navien, was recognized for its groundbreaking design, which harmonizes cutting-edge technology with a commitment to environmental sustainability and user comfort.

The IDEA Design Awards (Industrial Designers Society of America) are recognized globally as one of the top three design accolades, alongside Germany’s iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. These awards honor exceptional design innovation, user experience, and the broader social and environmental impact of the products. The NPF Hydro-furnace stood out in the highly competitive field, earning a place in the spotlight for its unique contributions to heating systems in North America.

Unlike traditional furnaces, the NPF uses Navien’s industry-proven stainless steel heat exchangers to heat water in an isolated compartment out of the airstream which provides sound-reduction and energy efficiency. The heated water is circulated through a hydronic coil which transfers the heat into the airstream for the ultimate in quiet forced-air heating comfort. The sealed combustion design allows the NPF to deliver comfortable heat without significantly impacting humidity levels at one of the quietest sound levels of any furnace on the market.

Incorporating a visually appealing, human-centered design, the NPF Hydro-furnace features a distinctive 36.5° diagonal line, a direct inspiration drawn from the human body’s natural temperature, conveying warmth and comfort. The design team at KyungDong Navien seamlessly integrated this technical concept with aesthetics, ensuring that the furnace blends naturally into various living spaces, further enhancing its appeal to homeowners and designers alike.

“We are thrilled to have the NPF Hydro-furnace recognized at the IDEA Design Awards,” said Yongbum Kim, Head of Sales and Marketing at KyungDong Navien. “This acknowledgment validates our commitment to developing products that not only address technical challenges but also create harmony between technology and living spaces. As we continue to innovate, we will focus on delivering designs that bring comfort, health, and energy efficiency to our customers’ daily lives.”

The NPF is one of five products submitted by KyungDong Navien that was selected as a feature finalist for the IDEA Awards for their outstanding functionality and design.

The IDEA Design Awards ceremony will take place later this year, and the NPF Hydro-furnace’s selection as a finalist is a significant milestone in Navien’s ongoing mission to revolutionize home heating solutions with sustainable, user-centric designs.

For more information about the Navien NPF Hydro-furnace and other award-winning products, visit navieninc.com.

Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is addressing hunger and food waste globally by supporting food banks in the communities in which we live, work and operate. As we enter the giving season, it’s important to remember that more than 700 million people face hunger¹, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.

“We are deeply committed to playing an active role in the movement to end hunger and food loss and waste, knowing our efforts can contribute to a world where no one has to go to bed hungry and where resources are used responsibly,” said Edward Dryden, President, Carrier Refrigeration. “Over the years, Carrier has contributed financial support, donated refrigerated truck and trailer products, and dedicated countless employee volunteer hours to local food banks to meet the global challenge head-on and support the delivery of fresh, nutritious food to those in need.”

Edward Dryden, President, Carrier Refrigeration (center) and members of his leadership team volunteered by sorting and packing food at a local food bank.

Carrier provided nearly $300,000 to hunger relief organizations around the world, with an additional $60,000 donation from Carrier-affiliated dealers and distributors for use throughout 2024 to make a significant impact to the following organizations:

Feeding America

• Carrier provided $200,000 in grants to food banks affiliated with Feeding America® near Carrier facilities, spanning nine U.S. states. Feeding America is part of a nationwide network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs. With the donation, local partner food banks directed resources toward expanding their capacity for rescuing more perishable food, such as utilizing temperature-controlled storage to preserve fresh, nutritious food for people in need.
• Bryant, a Carrier Residential HVAC (RHVAC) business, celebrated its 120th anniversary with a campaign to raise awareness of food loss and waste. Carrier kicked the campaign off with a $50,000 donation to Feeding America and then RHVAC worked directly with local dealers and distributors to raise an additional $60,000. Employees and customers spent many hours volunteering at their local food banks to support the initiative. This funding supported Feeding America’s national food insecurity programs.

European Food Banks Federation (FEBA)

• Carrier donated $35,000 to the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), a non-profit organization that supports and unites a network of over 30 national Food Banks across Europe in the fight against food insecurity and waste. Funds went toward further expanding imperative online data collection, development of a knowledge-sharing portal and facilitating skill-sharing sessions across the network to build capacity.

Beverly Bootstraps

• Carrier also donated $10,000 to Beverly Bootstraps, a food pantry with extended social services located in Massachusetts near the headquarters of Sensitech, a Carrier Refrigeration business. The organization provides immediate hunger relief and educational resources and programs to empower people to be self-sufficient.

Bryant employees in Atlanta and Indianapolis volunteered at their local Feeding America affiliates.

In addition to financial contributions, Carrier employees around the world volunteered their time and talent at food banks in their local communities, helping inspect, sort and pack donated food in preparation for distribution. To learn more about Carrier’s efforts to make a positive impact in our communities around the world, visit https://www.corporate.carrier.com/corporate-responsibility/social-impact/our-communities/.

¹World Health Organization

Leading manufacturer partners with charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Michigan this Thanksgiving, committing $25,000 in donations

Ambler, Pa. — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is providing much needed support for three charitable organizations this Thanksgiving season, including Jaws Youth Playbook, Mel Trotter Ministries and Philabundance. The company’s charitable contributions include both monetary support and employees volunteering their time.

“At Bradford White, we manufacture water heating products that provide families with access to essential hot water for their health, safety and comfort,” said Rebecca Owens, senior communications manager at Bradford White Corporation. “That said, we recognize that too many families and individuals have even greater concerns this holiday season, like having enough to eat. Through our support, our hope is that we lessen the worry over food for our communities and honor the true meaning of Thanksgiving.”

Leading manufacturer Bradford White Corporation sponsors Ron Jaworski’s (pictured, right) Jaws Youth Playbook Turkey Drive along with other charities in Pennsylvania and Michigan to support the fight against hunger this Thanksgiving.

Once again, the company is partnering with former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and his foundation Jaws Youth Playbook. Their $5,000 donation supports a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive where full meals will be distributed to families in need across Philadelphia.

Bradford White is also excited to sponsor this year’s Camp Out for Hunger, and provide a $10,000 donation to Philabundance, the beneficiary of the event. Each year, local Philadelphia radio hosts Preston & Steve “camp out” at the Wells Fargo Center complex for a week, broadcasting live and encouraging donations of food or funds to Philabundance.

Plus, this year employees at Bradford White’s headquarters in Ambler, PA, will be hosting a food drive and donating the collected items to Camp Out for Hunger in support of Philabundance, whose mission is to drive hunger from communities today and to end hunger for good.

Bradford White’s contribution to Mel Trotter Ministries in Middleville, MI, includes both time and treasure for the Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. Their $10,000 donation allows many unhoused individuals and families to eat a full meal around a community table on Thanksgiving. In addition, 25 Middleville employees and their families plan to volunteer at the event.

“We love being a part of the communities where we live and work and believe that no one in them should have to go hungry,” Owens said. “We’re so thankful that organizations like these exist, and being able to partner with them and brighten Thanksgiving for our neighbors in need is a meaningful way to kick off the holiday season.”

For more information about Bradford White Corporation, visit https://www.bradfordwhitecorporation.com.

Columbus, Ohio — Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a leading heating, cooling and plumbing company serving greater Columbus, is proud to announce it is providing a complimentary Carrier home heating and cooling system to an outstanding local educator. Since 2022, Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has provided a free heating and cooling system to an educator within its service area.

This year, a free Carrier home heating and cooling system is being given to Reid Parrett, an intervention specialist at Franklin Heights High School. Parrett has a history of helping students both during and after-hours to ensure every student has what they need to succeed. In addition to teaching within her school, Parrett volunteers at her church’s nursery.

“Our teachers invest in local youth every day. Today, we are so proud to invest in one of them,” said Mike Roszkowski, President of Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. “Supporting a local educator each year is something we are incredibly proud of here at Buckeye. We are thrilled to celebrate Ms. Parrett and the contributions she makes in the classroom.”

Buckeye Heating, Cooling & Plumbing’s teacher home comfort system giveaway is part of its MAX Gives initiative that focuses on charitable contributions to the communities in which the company serves. Other initiatives have included HVAC giveaways to families in need, water heater giveaways to first responders and community volunteers, monetary contributions to local charities, scholarships to deserving high school seniors, and donations to local families in need during the holiday season.