World News
Danfoss and Google enter AI partnership
USA/DENMARK: Danfoss and Google have broadened their recently announced strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in AI and promote energy efficient solutions in data centres….
Koura to distribute Chemours’ R454B in US
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Koura is to distribute the lower GWP R410A replacement R454B in the US market….
RTI expands refrigerant business
USA: Reclamation Technologies USA (RTI) has purchased AllCool Refrigerant Reclaim, a locally owned and operated refrigerant company based in Frederick, Maryland. …
German groups warn of “alarming” slump in heat pump sales
GERMANY: As Germany celebrates record heat pump sales in 2023, the future of the market is uncertain with sales declining since last June and an “alarming” slump in December. …
Carrier to drop Toshiba name in Japan
JAPAN: Toshiba Carrier Corporation is to change its name in Japan to Carrier Japan Corporation (Nippon Carrier Corporation) from May 1. …
Daikin readjusts 2024 heat pump forecasts
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has re-adjusted its forecasts for 2024 after a continuing shortfall in European heat pump sales and no expectation of a significant demand increase this year….
Lindab to acquire Danish ventilation company Airmaster
SWEDEN/DENMARK: Swedish ventilation company Lindab has signed an agreement to acquire Airmaster, a Danish manufacturer of products for decentralised ventilation….
Apleona acquires Air for All
GERMANY: Facilities management company Apleona has acquired German ventilation, air conditioning and smoke extraction system contractor Air for All….
Syclef expands into Spain
FRANCE/SPAIN: French industrial and commercial refrigeration contractor Syclef has acquired the Spanish refrigeration and air conditioning companies Enfrío and Iparfrío….
Ambienta invests in HVACR market
ITALY: Asset management firm Ambienta has acquired a majority stake in the commercial and industrial refrigeration contractor businesses of Frigoveneta SpA and Frigoveneta Service Srl. …