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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….
Frigoglass appoints Serge Joris as group CEO
GREECE: Frigoglass, the producer of ice-cold merchandisers and glass packaging solutions, has appointed Serge Joris as group CEO. …
Thermo King to distribute BlueSeal air curtains in US and Canada
NETHERLANDS/USA: Amsterdam-based air curtain manufacturer Brightec has announced a partnership with transport refrigeration company Thermo King for exclusive distribution of its BlueSeal curtains in the US and Canada….
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….
Clivet renews partnership with AC Milan
ITALY: Air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer Clivet has renewed its partnership with Italian Serie A football team AC Milan….
Danfoss opens first STC in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Danfoss has unveiled Asia Pacific’s first sustainability technology centre (STC) in Singapore….
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….
Industry urges EU to publish heat pump plan
EUROPE: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has joined a coalition of 19 energy industry organisations urging the European Commission to publish its Heat Pump Action Plan without delay….
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….