World News
Purdue will study AC in reduced gravity
USA: The next resupply ship to the International Space Station will contain an experiment to learn how reduced gravity affects boiling and condensation….
Mitsubishi reports robust demand for air conditioners
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has reported robust demand for its air conditioners in the first quarter of this financial year….
Chemours enters immersion cooling market with HFO-based fluid
USA: Chemours has developed an HFO-based two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC) fluid for next-generation computing and electric vehicle technologies….
Ship-based ammonia system gains approval
SOUTH KOREA: A new ammonia-based ship HVACR system developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has been approved in principle by ABS, the marine classification company….
Beijer Ref buys South Korean manufacturer
SWEDEN/SOUTH KOREA: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref has entered the South Korean market through the acquisition of the HVACR division of DS Maref….
Carrier sales up 15%
USA: Carrier has recorded second quarter sales of $6bn, a 15% increase on 2022. …
Food producer fined $650,000 for ammonia violations
USA: Food producer Taylor Farms New England will pay $650,000 to settle chemical accident prevention violations related to the use of ammonia in its refrigeration systems….
MSA lands $24.5m US Navy contract
USA: MSA Safety has secured a $24.5m contract with the US Navy to provide components for refrigerant monitoring systems….
Heat pumps accounted for 26% of business in 2022
GERMANY: A new survey of German plumbing, heating and air conditioning installers has shown that heat pumps accounted for around 26% of their business in 2022….
Germany establishes ecolabel for heat pumps
GERMANY: Domestic heat pumps can now be awarded Germany’s Blue Angel ecolabel, the independent endorsement of environmentally-friendly products and services….