World News
Daikin collaborates with solar start-up
JAPAN: Daikin is said to have entered into a capital alliance with a Japanese startup company developing a roof material with integrated solar panels and a home energy management system….
Heat pumps “sidelined” in net zero strategy
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has accused the European Commission of sidelining heat pumps following today’s adoption of its Industrial Carbon Management Communication to reach net zero….
Carrier sales up 8% in 2023
USA: Despite flat fourth quarter sales compared to 2022, Carrier recorded sales for the year 2023 of $22.1bn, an 8% increase on 2022….
Carrier rings the NY stock exchange bell
USA: Carrier chairman and CEO David Gitlin had the honour to ring the iconic New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) bell to open today’s trading….
Recycled steel enters Swegon’s serial production
SWEDEN: After thorough tests and evaluations, Swedish HVAC manufacturer Swegon is to introduce recycled and renewably produced steel in its high-volume serial production….
Dual-temperature reefer with CA functions
JAPAN: Transportation company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has commenced trials of what it claims is the world’s first dual-temperature refrigerated container equipped with controlled atmosphere (CA) functions….
Draft emissions standard open for comment
USA: ASHRAE and the International Code Council (ICC) has released a proposed standard for the evaluation and documentation of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across a building’s life cycle….
Panasonic acquires 40% stake in Innova
JAPAN/ITALY: Panasonic has acquired a 40% stake in Italian air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer Innova, as part of a business alliance agreement….
EPA cracks down on illegal HFC imports
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has recently issued penalties of over $500,000 in a crack down on companies who have contravened the country’s HFC phase down regulations….
Frigoglass appoints Serge Joris as group CEO
GREECE: Frigoglass, the producer of ice-cold merchandisers and glass packaging solutions, has appointed Serge Joris as group CEO. …