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F-gas regulation published in Official Journal
EUROPE: The new F-gas regulation has now been published in the EU’s Official Journal, making it legally binding and entering into force in 20 days….
Oceanair acquired by builders’ merchant MKM
UK: Air conditioning and heat pump distributor Oceanair UK has been acquired by MKM, the independent builders’ merchant….
Carrier to build factory and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: Carrier is to build an advanced manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia in a partnership with Alat, a new Riyadh-based public investment fund company….
Nibe seeks savings after heat pump slump
SWEDEN: Swedish manufacturer Nibe has announced plans to streamline its business after latest financial figures confirm declines in the European heat pump market….
Thermoacoustic fridge achieves greater efficiency
CHINA: Chinese scientists claim to have developed a heat-driven thermoacoustic refrigerator (HDTR) with a COP of 1.12, nearly three times higher than previously achieved….
LG explores compressor production in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: Korean air conditioning manufacturer LG and its Saudi Arabian distributor, the Shaker Group, are exploring the feasibility of manufacturing AC compressors in the Kingdom….
Kooltech Aberdeen to be sold to FSW
UK: The Aberdeen branch of air conditioning distributor Kooltech is to be sold to refrigeration wholesaler FSW in a deal to clear the way for Kooltech’s purchase by Wolseley UK….
Heat pumps “sidelined” in net zero strategy
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has accused the European Commission of sidelining heat pumps following today’s adoption of its Industrial Carbon Management Communication to reach net zero….
Carrier sales up 8% in 2023
USA: Despite flat fourth quarter sales compared to 2022, Carrier recorded sales for the year 2023 of $22.1bn, an 8% increase on 2022….
Dual-temperature reefer with CA functions
JAPAN: Transportation company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has commenced trials of what it claims is the world’s first dual-temperature refrigerated container equipped with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions….