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Swegon CEO to step down
SWEDEN: Swegon Group CEO Hannu Saastamoinen is to leave the Swedish HVAC manufacturer this month….
EIA seeks ban on HFC refrigerants in single-split air conditioners
UK: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is to call for a ban on HFC refrigerants in single-split air conditioning units in Europe. …
REHVA updates Covid-19 ventilation guide
BELGIUM: The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has published a further Covid-19 guidance with the re-opening of buildings…
Appliance Direct boss hits back at BESA’s DIY claims
UK: Nick Glynne, CEO of Buy It Direct, has accused BESA of being “ill-informed” and “offensive” in criticising its subsidiary Appliances Direct…
Capital Cooling in second administration in three years
UK: Edinburgh-based commercial refrigeration company Capital Cooling has been acquired in a pre-pack deal after entering administration for the second time in…
Customs seize huge shipment of illegal HFC refrigerant
ROMANIA: Intelligence supplied by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has enabled Romanian authorities to intercept over 76 tonnes of illegal HFC refrigerant….
Daikin records 14.6% sales drop
JAPAN: Leading air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has recorded a 14.6% drop in sales in the three months to June 30. …
Chinese F-gas manufacturer denies any connection with illegal trade
CHINA: Chinese refrigerant manufacturer Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co has denied any connection with the Latvian illegal refrigerant business using its brand name….
Sales of R290 splits to DIYers is “irresponsible”
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has accused online retailer Appliances Direct of being “irresponsible” in selling R290 split systems to…
Everidge claims first propane blast freezer in US
USA: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Everidge claims to be the first US manufacturer to introduce a blast chiller using propane refrigerant (R290). …