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200 jobs to go in Daikin heat pump restructure
GERMANY: Daikin is to transfer hydrobox and hydrokit heat pump unit production from its plant in Güglingen, Germany, to the Czech Republic, with the loss of some 200 jobs. …
Polish customs seize 42 tonnes of F-gas
POLAND: Officers from Poland’s National Revenue Administration (KAS) have seized 42 tonnes of smuggled F-gas, valued at nearly €1m….
Carrier undertakes HVAC battery test
USA: Carrier has launched the largest field trial in its 123-year history to test battery-enabled HVAC systems across the US….
Security firm warns of Copeland controller vulnerabilities
USA: A cyber security company has exposed vulnerabilities in Copeland E2 and E3 controllers that could enable unauthorised persons to remotely manipulate parameters and disable systems….
High GWP refrigerants down in price
EUROPE: Prices for the high GWP gases/mixtures in Europe went down slightly in the second quarter of this year, compared with Q2/2024….
Panasonic invests €320m in Czech heat pump hub
CZECH REPUBLIC: Panasonic has invested €320m in its heat pump factory in the Czech Republic, boosting annual production capacity to 1.4 million indoor and outdoor units from 2030….
Fujitsu General name will remain for a period
JAPAN: Fujitsu General has said that its name and trademarks will remain “for a certain period” following the completion last Friday of its purchase by Paloma Rheem Holdings….
Daikin Europe opens €140m R&D centre
BELGIUM: After two and a half years of construction, Daikin’s €140m EMEA Development Centre (EDC) is now operational….
LG cuts plastic use on 4-way cassette
SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics is reducing plastic consumption and carbon emissions by adopting a new material and manufacturing process for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners. …
Network Rail trials passive cooling system
UK: A new passive cooling system, currently being deployed in railway signalling cabinets to combat excessive heat, could improve the efficiency of commercial refrigeration cabinets….