World News
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. …
Systemair to cease Menerga production in Germany
SWEDEN: Systemair is to cease production at its Menerga products factory in Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany. …
Copeland begins CO2 compressor manufacturing in US
USA: Copeland has expanded production of its CO2 compressors to its US manufacturing plants in Sidney, Ohio, and Rushville, Indiana….
Demand-side flexibility could offer major savings
DENMARK: The roll-out of demand-side flexibility technology in the EU and UK could achieve annual societal cost savings of €10.5bn by 2030, and 7% savings on household electricity bills….
Hasan Onder appointed president of Daikin MEA
MIDDLE EAST: It is reported that Hasan Onder, CEO of Daikin Turkey, has taken on the added responsibility of president of the Daikin Middle East, Africa and CIS region….
Daikin sales up 10.2%
JAPAN: Daikin has recorded sales of JPY2,225,154m (US$14,792m), an increase of 10.2% for the Q2 three-month period ending September 30….