World News
Daikin buys Phoenix-based contractor
USA: Daikin Applied has taken a majority stake in Varitec Solutions, a Phoenix-based contractor and long-standing partner specialising in designing, developing and installing large-scale HVAC systems for commercial buildings….
Honeywell plans refrigerants spin off
USA: Honeywell plans to spin off its Advanced Materials business, which includes its Solstice refrigerants, into an independent, US publicly traded company….
Beijer Ref Australia to distribute Fujitsu
AUSTRALIA: Wholesaler Beijer Ref is to distribute Fujitsu air conditioners, one of Australia’s top brands, throughout the continent….
Wieland buys heat exchanger company Onda
GERMANY/ITALY: German copper tube manufacturer Wieland has acquired Onda SpA, the Italian-based manufacturer of advanced heat exchangers….
EU project to develop heat pump with PCM storage
GERMANY: A €3.3m European initiative is set to develop a multi-source heat pump combined with energy storage using phase change materials (PCM) for zero-emission buildings….
Unitherm acquired by Purmo Group
FINLAND/IRELAND: Purmo Group, the Finnish climate solutions company, has acquired air-to-water heat pump supplier Unitherm Heating Systems….
Chillventa 2024 set to be a record-breaker
GERMANY: Chillventa 2024 looks set to return the leading European refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump show to its pre-covid highs when it opens its doors tomorrow….
India investigates R134a dumping allegations
INDIA: The Indian government has opened an anti-dumping investigation into allegations that Chinese R134a refrigerant is being dumped on the Indian market at cheap prices. …
Lu-Ve acquires remaining 25% stake in Refrion
ITALY: Lu-Ve Group has acquired the remaining 25% of Refrion Srl, the Italian producer of air-cooled condensers, dry coolers and coils, having acquired a majority interest in 2022….
Coulomb steps down as head of IIR
FRANCE: Didier Coulomb has stepped down as director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) after 20 years in the role. …