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BELGIUM: Patrick Crombez, Daikin Europe’s general manager heating and renewables, has been elected as president of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA).

UK: Daikin UK is to open a new 240,000ft2 distribution warehouse in Daventry in partnership with logistics company GXO.

UK: Tesco is the first company in the UK to use refrigerated vehicles with a German manufactured refrigeration unit using CO2 and R1270 (propene).

UK: Welshpool-based Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth variable frequency drive.

UK: Air conditioning distributor Cool Designs Ltd (CDL) has opened a new branch at Holmes Chapel near Crewe.

JAPAN: Nidec is to increase production of its coolant distribution unit (CDU) production line in Thailand from 200 to 2,000 units per month by June 2024.

ITALY: François Audo has been appointed CEO of Enex Technologies, the Treviso-based manufacturer of cooling, heating, ventilation and refrigeration equipment.

BELGIUM: Cheap gas and expensive bank loans are cited as two key reasons behind the dramatic fall in heat pump sales in Europe last year.

IRELAND: IRAC 2024, Ireland’s biennial refrigeration and air conditioning exhibition, opens its doors next Friday with over 30 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. 

GERMANY: A new system based on Vaillant heat pumps is said to offer an energy efficient solution for large residential complexes.

SPAIN: Madrid-based facilities management company Serveo has announced a strategic partnership with temperature monitoring and control company AKO to transform railway catering services in Spain.

BELGIUM: A group of national and international trade associations representing well over 5,000 European logistics companies has issued a call to action to support the European cold chain.

JAPAN: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hoshizaki has acquired two foodservice equipment subsidiaries of the Philippines-based Techno Holdings Corporation.

SWITZERLAND: The new Refscale-S electronic charging scale from Refco is designed to simplify the refrigerant exchange process with its sleek and efficient design.

UK: As the UK awaits a revision of the F-gas regulation, industry representatives have been stressing that any changes should not be at the expense of energy efficiency or safety.

UK: A new online tool could enable homeowners to see, hear and feel what living with an air-source heat pump would be like.

UK: Wholesaler Beijer Ref is hosting two major events in Solihull and Waltham Abbey this month showcasing the latest products and technologies, with interactive presentations and hands-on demonstrations.

ITALY: Centro Studi Galileo is hosting a free webinar on April 16 covering industry best practices, safety and tools.

USA: Entries are invited for this year’s Lower GWP Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Innovation Award for projects in developing countries that reduce GWP through RAC management.

ITALY: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta has sold its Misa cold room business to Purever Industries, the global insulation group with headquarters in Madrid.

BELGIUM: The Association of European Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers (ASERCOM) has formed a new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) working group.

BELGIUM: German manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is the first manufacturer to gain acceptance under Eurovent Certification’s new and improved certified performance programme for fans.

UK: Retailer Marks & Spencer is to use AI data in a trial to reduce HVAC costs by up to 30% across its estate of more than one thousand UK stores. 

SPAIN: Simone Grisenti, HVAC commercial group marketing manager at Italian controls company Carel, has assumed the role of MD at the company’s Spanish subsidiary Carel Iberica.

UK: Carrier Commercial HVAC is repeating its support for the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport racing team in the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. 

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems has started mass production of its KXZ3 series of commercial multi-split air conditioners for its worldwide markets. 

UK: Sam Parris has joined award-winning Halifax-based refrigeration and and HVAC consultancy Wave as business development manager.