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Carrier sales up 7% in Q3
USA: Carrier has reported sales of $5.3bn in Q3, up 7% compared to 2020 including 4% organic growth.
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Call to address AC and fridge efficiency at COP26
UK: Government ministers attending COP26 are facing a multi-national call to double the efficiency of air conditioners, refrigerators, industrial motors and lighting by 2030.
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Customs officer faces refrigerant smuggling charge
LATVIA: A former Latvian customs officer faces criminal charges after being accused of aiding the smuggling of refrigerant into Latvia from Russia.
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Beijer Ref makes CFO leadership change
SWEDEN: Maria Rydén is to step down as chief financial officer and executive vice president at refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref AB after four years in the roles.
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Geißdörfer is new Ebm-Papst chairman
GERMANY: Dr Klaus Geißdörfer is to take over as chairman of the board of management of fan and motor manufacturer Ebm-Papst Group on November 1.
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Beijer Ref acquires Australian manufacturer Airstream
SWEDEN/AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares in the Australian distribution company Airstream.
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Europe’s COP 26 motion in conflict with HFC commitments
EUROPE: A European Parliament motion to “accelerate the phasing out” of HFCs puts it in direct conflict with the European Commission, the European F-gas regulations and the Montreal Protocol.
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Cross takes majority stake in Martin Food
IRELAND: Cross Refrigeration has acquired a majority interest in Dundalk-based foodservice equipment specialist Martin Food Equipment, enabling the companies to combine their expertise in refrigeration engineering.
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UL set to open laboratory in Mexico
USA: UL is to open a new laboratory in Mexico to provide safety and performance testing for products for the Mexican market and export to US, Canada and Latin America.
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World Bank releases $157m for cooling projects
USA: The World Bank has released $157m to promote low-carbon and inclusive cooling solutions in nine countries.
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