World News
ASERCOM forms ESG working group
BELGIUM: The Association of European Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers (ASERCOM) has formed a new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) working group….
Ziehl-Abegg is first to Eurovent certify
BELGIUM: German manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is the first manufacturer to gain acceptance under Eurovent Certification’s new and improved certified performance programme for fans….
Grisenti named Carel Iberica MD
SPAIN: Simone Grisenti, HVAC commercial group marketing manager at Italian controls company Carel, has assumed the role of MD at the company’s Spanish subsidiary Carel Iberica….
Indian AC firm Voltas sees sales exceed 2 million
INDIA: Indian manufacturer Voltas reports sales of over two million air conditioners in FY 2023-24, said to be the largest ever annual sales of ACs in India….
Criminals get smart as illegal HFC trade persists
UK: Despite crackdowns by authorities significant levels of illegal refrigerant trafficking persist in Europe with criminals becoming smarter at dodging detection….
Chillventa calls for presentation papers
GERMANY: The organiser of this year’s Chillventa exhibition has called for presentations for its specialist forums which will run alongside the October event….
Atlas Copco acquires rental company Delta Temp
SWEDEN/BELGIUM: Delta Temp, a company that provides rental solutions for industrial cooling applications has become part of Atlas Copco Group. …
Thailand ratifies Kigali Amendment
THAILAND: The Kingdom of Thailand has become the 158th party to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol….
Caverion expands ACR competence in Austria
AUSTRIA: Building services company Caverion Österreich GmbH has expanded its refrigeration and air conditioning capabilities through the takeover of Austrian contractor Climacraft….
Mitsubishi Electric buys French company Aircalo
EUROPE: Mitsubishi Electric has acquired French air conditioning company Aircalo, a manufacturer of HVAC products including air handling units and fan coils….