World News
Daikin sales up 5.5%
JAPAN: Daikin has reported a sales increase of JPY5,015,036m (US$31,814m) for the year to the end of March, a 5.5% increase on last year….
Daikin deal to advance data centre cooling
SINGAPORE: Daikin Holdings Singapore is to collaborate with Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Delta Electronics on coolant distribution units for AI and high‑performance computing data centres across the ASEAN/Oceania region….
Danfoss opens microchannel heat exchanger customisation lab
MEXICO: Danfoss can now offer customised microchannel heat exchangers to North American OEMs with the opening of a sample shop and product evaluation material lab on its Monterrey, Mexico, campus. …
JCI completes Danish heat pump factory expansion
DENMARK: Johnson Controls has completed the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Holme, Denmark, to meet growing demand for high-capacity heat pumps across Europe….
Ricardo Freitas to become new Advansor MD
DENMARK: Ricardo Freitas is to join CO2 refrigeration systems manufacturer Advansor as managing director next month….
Illegal F-gas trade takes centre stage
GERMANY: The illicit F-gas trade has become the focus of attention amongst German government ministers and authorities in an attempt to disrupt the illegal activities….
EIA launches platform to preserve climate data
USA: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has launched its own interactive, web-based mapping tool to visualise and analyse greenhouse gas data….
US shipments and sales increase in March
USA: Manufacturers’ shipments and distributor sales of HVAC equipment in the USA showed increases in March, according to latest industry figures….
Carrier confirms $100m investment in Sri City plant
INDIA: US manufacturer Carrier has confirmed a $100m investment in a new manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India….
Refrigerant producers report strong Q1 sales
USA: Leading refrigerant companies Chemours and Solstice have both reported increased sales and demand in the first quarter for their lower GWP gases….