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EC gets serious on illegal F-gas trade
BELGIUM: The European Commission says it is taking the illegal trade in refrigerants “extremely seriously”, is aware that it could undermine the…
Interserve in rescue talks
UK: Construction and facilities management firm Interserve says it is in constructive discussions with lenders on a deleveraging plan as it struggles…
Poor indoor climate hits productivity
UK: A poor indoor work climate has a distinct impact on UK productivity levels, a new report suggests….
Refrigerant thief receives 30 months jail
GERMANY: A 22-year-old Dutchman involved in the theft of refrigerant from refrigeration wholesaler Westfalen AG in July has been sentenced to two…
Carel buys humidifier company HygroMatik
ITALY: Controls and humidifier company Carel has completed its second acquisition in 10 days with the purchase of German humidifier manufacturer HygroMatik…
F-gas prices stabilise as industry copes
BELGIUM: The huge price increases in HFC refrigerants appear to have ended, at least in the short term, with some refrigerants even…
Government backs new Ice Factory study
UK: The threatened historic Grimsby Ice factory has received government assistance to part fund a new feasibility study to assess its current…
EC investigates Embraco acquisition
EUROPE: The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Nidec’s proposed acquisition of refrigeration compressor manufacturer Embraco under the EU merger…
Aspen buys Advanced Engineering
UK: Condensate pump and ancillaries company Aspen Pumps has acquired Basingstoke-based Advanced Engineering, a market leader in coil cleaners and service equipment….
Carrier looks to mergers and acquisitions
USA: Mergers and acquisitions will be key parts of Carrier’s growth strategy after its spin-off from UTC, according to UTC chairman and…