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European Commission clears Carrier/Haier deal
EUROPE: The European Commission has given the all-clear to Carrier Refrigeration’s acquisition by Haier….
Daikin celebrates 100 years
JAPAN: Daikin Industries celebrated its 100th anniversary of its founding with a commemorative ceremony attended by 2,000 people at the Symphony Hall in Osaka….
EU states demand action on decarbonisation
EUROPE: Fifteen European member states have signed an open letter urging the European Commission to publish its delayed Heat Pump Action Plan and revise the “outdated” Heating and Cooling Strategy….
EU publishes new F-gas certification proposals
EUROPE: The European Commission has now published its proposals for minimum certification and training requirements for engineers under the new F-gas regulation 2024/573….
Ormerod and Logan to leave A-Gas
UK: A-Gas’ UK and Europe MD John Ormerod and Ken Logan, the group’s sustainability, marketing and regulatory director, are set to leave the company next month….
Kensa heat pump preserved at Science Museum
UK: Kensa’s pioneering Shoebox ground-source heat pump has been included in a new energy transition gallery within the Science Museum in London….
Daikin chairman Inoue to retire
JAPAN: Daikin Industries’ executive chairman and global group representative executive officer Noriyuki Inoue is set to retire at the age of 89 after 67 years with the company….
Solid refrigerant system attracts $8m investment
USA: A startup developing high-efficiency heat pumps, air conditioners and refrigerators based on solid refrigerant technology has raised $8m from investors….
US stores slow to adopt HFC-free technology
USA: US supermarkets are accused of a lack of transparency and sluggish adoption of HFC-free refrigeration technology….
German heat pump sales down 52%
GERMANY: Heat pumps sales in Germany declined 52% in the first quarter of the year, according to new figures from the German heating industry association BDH….