World News
OEM parts firm to expand distribution
USA: Foodservice and HVAC parts supplier Parts Town plans to open a new, 420,000ft2 distribution centre in Glendale, Arizona….
Thomas Nowak to leave EHPA
BELGIUM: Thomas Nowak is to step down as secretary general of the European Heat Pump Association (EHPA). …
A-Gas’ Ken Logan named as climate leader
USA/UK: Ken Logan of refrigerant lifecycle management company A-Gas has been named along with such people as Stella McCartney, Coldplay and Bill Gates in Time magazine’s inaugural Time100 Climate List….
Daikin develops remote detector for R32 leaks
JAPAN: Daikin claims to have produced the world’s first laser-based technology for the remote detection of R32 refrigerant leaks….
DiversiTech acquires Italian fittings group
ITALY/USA: DiversiTech, the US HVACR component manufacturer and supplier, has acquired three Italian component manufacturers and suppliers from Italian investment group Ethica Global Investments….
Aira heat pumps launch in Italy
SWEDEN/ITALY: Swedish heat pump company Aira has now officially launched in Italy, following its acquisition of the Italian contractors T5 Group earlier this year….
Whirlpool insulation creates waves
USA: Home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool has introduced a new insulation technology which is up to 66% thinner and allows up to 25% more refrigerator capacity than conventional foam….
Danfoss marks 10 years with Turbocor
USA: Danfoss has marked 10 years as owner of the pioneering Turbocor oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor….
Danfoss establishes propane test rig
DENMARK: Danfoss Heat Exchangers has joined forces with Danfoss Commercial Compressors to establish a propane test facility in the company’s ATEX-certified lab in Trevoux in France. …
Epta completes Viessmann JV deal
ITALY/GERMANY: Epta Central North Europe BV is the new company formed from Epta’s joint venture agreement with Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions announced in July. …