World News
Chemours contests release of 4.5t of R22
NETHERLANDS: Chemours has successfully contested a €500,000 penalty for releasing 4.5 tonnes of ozone depleting HCFC22 from its fluoropolymer plant in Dordrecht….
Four more pass cold climate heat pump challenge
USA: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that a further four manufacturers, Bosch, Daikin, Midea, and Johnson Controls, have passed its cold climate heat pump challenge….
Carrier signs energy-saving cooling deal
USA: Carrier has signed an agreement with Montana Technologies to develop and commercialise Montana’s transformational AirJoule dehumidification and cooling technology….
Carsoe to sell Freezertech to DSI Dantech
DENMARK/UK: Danish food processing equipment manufacturer Carsoe A/S is to sell its UK-based Freezertech plate freezer business to fellow Danish company DSI Dantech….
AC ignored as main heat source
JAPAN: More than 90% of households in Japan own an air conditioner but less than half use its heat pump heating capabilities, favouring fossil fuel heaters for their main heating….
Survey reveals lack of heat pump awareness
USA: A new survey reveals that more than half of homeowners in the USA are not fully aware of heat pumps and their function and therefore have not considered the purchase. …
Modine invests in liquid immersion cooling
USA: Thermal management company Modine has purchased the intellectual property and other specific assets of TMGcore, a Texas-based specialist in liquid immersion cooling technology for data centres….
Carrier completes Viessmann purchase
USA/GERMANY: Carrier has completed the €12bn acquisition of German manufacturer Viessmann Climate Solutions, following the deal’s clearance by the European Commission in December….
Beijer Ref buys stake in Indian distributor
SWEDEN/INDIA: Beijer Ref has acquired a 70% stake in Chillaire Solutions, an Indian importer and distributor of refrigerant….
Fujitsu tests effects of scent on concentration
JAPAN: A collaboration between air conditioning manufacturer Fujitsu General and Japan’s NOK Corporation has found that fragrance can have a positive effect on concentration and alertness….