World News
Japanese domestic AC sales down 23.8%
JAPAN: Despite Japanese temperatures topping 38ºC in July, domestic shipments of room air conditioners were down 23.8% for the month at 1,106,000 units….
Danfoss open its latest development centre
DENMARK: Danfoss has officially opened its latest Application Development Centre (ADC), this one within its new Smart Store supermarket near the company’s headquarters in Nordborg….
NCG continues Danish expansion
SWEDEN: Nordic Climate Group has continued its grow in Denmark with the acquisition of air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump contractor PVN Køleteknik….
Ice plant pays $169,400 ammonia penalty
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with a California-based ice processing company following safety issues with its ammonia refrigeration system….
Danfoss half-year sales up 13%
DENMARK: Danfoss has reported robust growth in half-year sales, up 13% to €5,528m….
Dr Yosr Allouche named IIR director general
FRANCE: Dr Yosr Allouche has become the first woman, and the first person born outside of France, to hold the role of director general of the International Institute of Refrigeration….
Gree recalls 1.56 million dehumidifiers
USA: Chinese manufacturer Gree has recalled 1.56 million portable dehumidifiers in the USA after reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage….
EPA to prioritise HFC law enforcement
USA: Enforcement of the US AIM Act regulations controlling the use, importation and production of HFCs has been identified as a priority by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). …
$373,490 settles ammonia violations
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements totalling $373,490 with two Maine-based companies for ammonia refrigeration system safety violations….
TPG Rise Climate buys majority stake in A-Gas
UK: US investment company TPG Rise Climate has acquired a majority stake in refrigerant management company A-Gas from current majority shareholders KKR and its other owners….