World News
Watsco expands US locations
USA: Leading US HVACR equipment distributor Watsco has completed the acquisition of Gateway Supply Company, a distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with locations in North and South Carolina. …
Europe risks “shooting itself in the foot”, EPEE warns
EUROPE: With F-gas negotiations reaching a critical point, industry has repeated its concerns about the costs and effectiveness of a full F-gas ban as proposed by the European Parliament….
Dalsgaard becomes Beijer Ref Denmark CEO
DENMARK: Thomas Dalsgaard has taken over as CEO at Beijer Ref Denmark. He replaces Claus Bo Jacobsen who has stepped down after 14 years in the role….
Further ambition urged in F-gas negotiations
EUROPE: A large group of companies working with “natural” refrigerant-based solutions have signed a letter calling on policymakers to show further ambition in the revision of the F-gas regulation….
Johnson Controls to offer CaaS
UAE: Johnson Controls is to introduce cooling as a service (CaaS) with a UAE-based customer this year….
Turkish refrigerant supplier duped by illegal trader
TURKEY: The Turkish supplier of the refrigerant shipment recently seized by Romanian customs has congratulated the authorities for their diligence and denied any knowledge of the trade being illegal. …
Aira launches in Germany and makes UK move
UK/GERMANY: In separate moves, Aira, the Swedish company with big plans for Europe’s air-source heat pump market, has launched in Germany and acquired a UK installer….
Chemours signs distribution deal in Turkey
SWITZERLAND: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has signed a distribution agreement with Turkish company Cantaş Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ….
BDR Thermea buys stake in GI Holding
NETHERLANDS/ITALY: BDR Thermea has strengthened its strategic partnership with GI Holding following the acquisition of a 25% stake in the Italian HVAC manufacturer….
MHI to design HF plant for Koura
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received an order from refrigerant manufacturer Mexichem Fluor Japan (Koura) for a hydrogen fluoride production plant in Kitakyushu City. …