News Headlines
24th March 2025
AC a key driver in higher electricity demand
FRANCE: Rising demand for air conditioning is seen as a key factor for higher electricity demand in the global buildings sector in 2024.
20th March 2025
Daikin CO2 VRV unveiled at ISH
GERMANY: Daikin’s CO2 VRV will be available from next month as a single 10hp unit with the choice of round flow cassette and ceiling concealed indoor units.
19th March 2025
Copeland opens technology centre in India
INDIA: Copeland has inaugurated a new 15,000m2 state-of-the-art engineering and technology centre in Pune, India.
24th March 2025
AC a key driver in higher electricity demand
FRANCE: Rising demand for air conditioning is seen as a key factor for higher electricity demand in the global buildings sector in 2024.
24th March 2025
Daikin brings HVAC service under one brand
BELGIUM: Daikin has brought its diverse HVAC service offerings, from commissioning to modernisation and rentals, under one brand.
23rd March 2025
EU stands by F-gas regs in face of global trade concerns
Wopke Hoekstra: "The F-gas regulation delivers high ambition while respecting the EU’s international obligations" EUROPE: The European Commission has stood by the F-gas Regulation in…
19th March 2025
NIBE signs S&M deal with British Gas
UK: Swedish heat pump company NIBE is the latest manufacturer to sign a service and maintenance deal with British Gas.
17th March 2025
Panasonic signs S&M deal with British Gas
UK: Panasonic has entered into a partnership with UK energy supplier British Gas to provide servicing and maintenance for Panasonic’s Aquarea air-source heat pumps.
11th March 2025
Siemens heat pump will tap Thames water
UK: Siemens is to provide a water-source heat pump to power the University of East London’s Docklands Campus library and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability Buildings.
24th March 2025
NEXAIRA offers greater fan savings
GERMANY: The Nexaira digital ecosystem created by fan manufacturer EBM-Papst features technologies for predictive maintenance, AI-driven cooling system optimisation and smart monitoring.
24th March 2025
Thermocold adds R454B heat pumps
ITALY: Thermocold has unveiled a new generation of small heat pumps with high efficiency and wide operating map.
22nd March 2025
Latest Altherma combines ATW and ATA technologies
BELGIUM: Daikin has previewed its new all-in-one Altherma 4 X heat pump, combining air-to-air and air-to-water technologies and using R454C refrigerant.
21st March 2025
Panasonic absorption chillers at World Expo
JAPAN: Chilled water for air conditioning at the upcoming 2025 World Expo in Osaka will be supplied by Panasonic absorption chillers.
18th March 2025
Heat pumps and solar PVT work in harmony
UK: A South Yorkshire primary school has cut its carbon emissions by nearly 80% by installing a ground source heat pump and carrying out other energy efficiency measures.
17th March 2025
Ecodan heat pumps help developer achieve EPC A ratings
UK: Luxury property developer Grace Homes has integrated Mitsubishi Electric air-source heat pumps at its Sysonby Lodge development in Melton Mowbray.
4th February 2025
Move to -15°C needs holistic approach
UK: A leading refrigeration contractor has warned that a move to -15°C for frozen food storage may not deliver the benefits expected and could even create new problems.
10th August 2022
Heatwaves and CO2 refrigeration
Following this summer's extreme high temperatures in the UK, Daniel Clark, MD of Isentra, asks whether 130bar transcritical systems have now become a necessity?
1st December 2021
Refrigerant choice in HVAC chillers
In the light of the worldwide phase-down of high GWP refrigerants, Dave Richards, UK head of sales at refrigerant supplier Climalife, looks at the various options available for HVAC chillers.
24th March 2025
HVACR World to be held in Dubai
UAE: HVACR World is a new exhibition to be held this year at the Dubai World Trade Centre to showcase the opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA).
18th March 2025
BESA offers online health and safety test
UK: The BESA Academy has introduced a fully-online health, safety and environment test for building services personnel to meet SKILLcard requirements for safe site working.
13th March 2025
Bitzer again hosts industrial fridge conference
GERMANY: Bitzer is again playing host to the Industrial Refrigeration Network Conference (IRN) focused on safe, future-proof and energy-efficient solutions based on “natural” refrigerants.