World News
Ricardo Bristotti appointed Nidec GA president
BRAZIL: Nidec Global Appliance, owner of the Embraco brand, has appointed Ricardo Bristotti as its new president. He replaces Alberto Casnati. …
US AC and heat pump shipments up 21.7%
USA: US shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totalled 1,023,571 units in June, an increase of 21.7% compared to June 2025. …
Trane and Eaton combine to benefit data centres
USA: Trane Technologies has announced a collaboration with intelligent power management company Eaton to help accelerate AI-factory deployment, enhance efficiency and lower costs….
EBM-Papst bought by US company Madison for $5.4bn
USA/GERMANY: Madison Air Solutions, a Chicago-based company with over 30 air quality solutions brands, is set to acquire German fan and motor systems manufacturer EBM-Papst for $5.4bn….
Basel LD outbreak is officially over
SWITZERLAND: The legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Basel, which infected 28 people and claimed one life, has been declared over….
Greek customs seize 1,296 refrigerant cylinders
GREECE: Refrigerant valued at over €1m was seized by Greek customs officers in two separate incidents last week….
FläktGroup opens new production plant in India
INDIA: FläktGroup has celebrated the inauguration of its new 13,800m2 manufacturing plant in Pune to manufacture advanced HVAC and critical cooling solutions….
Danish researchers rethink ejector design
DENMARK: Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) claim to have developed a component that both improves efficiency and provides a completely new way of optimising thermal energy systems….
Davidsson assumes role as acting Beijer Ref CEO
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has appointed Joel Davidsson as acting CEO and president following the recent announcement that Christopher Norbye would be stepping down from the role….
Keeping systems safe from cyber attacks
USA: Recent incidents involving cyber attacks on HVACR control systems have underlined their potential vulnerability and the need for vigilance….