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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….
Panasonic acquires 40% stake in Innova
JAPAN/ITALY: Panasonic has acquired a 40% stake in Italian air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer Innova, as part of a business alliance agreement….
EPA cracks down on illegal HFC imports
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has recently issued penalties of over $500,000 in a crack down on companies who have contravened the country’s HFC phase down regulations….
Acquisitions boost Beijer Ref sales in 2023
SWEDEN: Acquisitions boosted wholesaler Beijer Ref’s net sales in 2023 to SEK32,150m (€2,863m), a 42% increase on 2022. Organic sales grew 1.4%….
JCI confirms potential HVAC asset sale
IRELAND: Johnson Controls International has confirmed that it is in the early stages of “pursuing strategic alternatives” for its non-commercial product lines….
European Council passes F-gas revision
EUROPE: Following its recent adoption by the European Parliament, the European Council has now officially voted in favour of the F-gas revision proposals….
Johnson Controls to sell HVAC businesses?
IRELAND: Johnson Controls is rumoured to be exploring the sale of its HVAC businesses, which could include York International, Air Distribution Technologies and its stake in its Hitachi joint venture….
Mitsubishi AC includes new energy efficient vertical heat exchanger
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has included its recently developed high performance vertical aluminium flat tube (VFT) heat exchanger in a new series multi-air-conditioner outdoor unit….
German groups warn of “alarming” slump in heat pump sales
GERMANY: As Germany celebrates record heat pump sales in 2023, the future of the market is uncertain with sales declining since last June and an “alarming” slump in December. …
Daikin readjusts 2024 heat pump forecasts
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has re-adjusted its forecasts for 2024 after a continuing shortfall in European heat pump sales and no expectation of a significant demand increase this year….