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Data centre heat recovery with R1234ze heat pumps
FINLAND: Heat pumps using R1234ze refrigerant are to be deployed in what is claimed will be the largest system for recycling waste…
$169m fund to boost US heat pump production
USA: Mitsubishi Electric US is to receive $50m in funding from the US Department of Energy to establish a heat pump compressor factory in Kentucky….
Thomas Nowak to leave EHPA
BELGIUM: Thomas Nowak is to step down as secretary general of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). …
A-Gas’ Ken Logan named as climate leader
USA/UK: Ken Logan of refrigerant lifecycle management company A-Gas has been named along with such people as Stella McCartney, Coldplay and Bill Gates in Time magazine’s inaugural Time100 Climate List….
Daikin develops remote detector for R32 leaks
JAPAN: Daikin claims to have produced the world’s first laser-based technology for the remote detection of R32 refrigerant leaks….
DiversiTech acquires Italian fittings group
ITALY/USA: DiversiTech, the US HVACR component manufacturer and supplier, has acquired three Italian component manufacturers and suppliers from Italian investment group Ethica Global Investments….
Aira heat pumps launch in Italy
SWEDEN/ITALY: Swedish heat pump company Aira has now officially launched in Italy, following its acquisition of the Italian contractors T5 Group earlier this year….
Whirlpool insulation creates waves
USA: Home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool has introduced a new insulation technology which is up to 66% thinner and allows up to 25% more refrigerator capacity than conventional foam….
Unilever offers access to energy-saving ice cream patents
UK: Unilever has announced that it will grant its competitors access to its ice cream reformulation patents that allow its products to be stored at a higher temperature of -12°C….
Epta completes Viessmann JV deal
ITALY/GERMANY: Epta Central North Europe BV is the new company formed from Epta’s joint venture agreement with Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions announced in July. …