World News
JCI named as Microsoft’s top software vendor
IRELAND: Johnson Controls has been named as the 2023 Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year for its OpenBlue…
Danfoss opens supermarket of the future
DENMARK: Danfoss has today opened its new Smart Store – a working test centre for energy efficient technologies and one of the world’s most energy efficient supermarkets….
Aira acquires Italian contractors group
ITALY: Swedish heat pump start-up Aira has acquired the the T5 Group of Italian plumbing, heating and air conditioning and electrical contractors….
Ammonia leak sends two to hospital
USA: Two people were admitted to hospital today (June 28) following an ammonia leak at a lettuce growing business in Tehachapi, California….
A-Gas recovers 6 tonnes of R22 from Mauritius
MAURITIUS: Refrigerant management company A-Gas South Africa has recovered six tonnes of ozone-depleting HCFC refrigerant R22 from systems on the island of Mauritius….
ASHRAE completes infectious aerosols standard
USA: ASHRAE has approved for publication its much-anticipated airborne infection risk mitigation standard, described as a major step forward in reducing the risk of infectious disease spread in buildings….
Carrier’s Automated Logic buys BMS dealer
USA: Carrier’s building-management solutions business, Automated Logic Contracting Services, is to acquire its Spokane (Washington) dealer Standard Plumbing Heating Controls (SPHC). …
Manufacturer signs technology deal with heat pump start-up Aira
SWEDEN: Swedish heat pump company ES Energy Save Holding AB claims to have signed a technology agreement with Aira, the Swedish start-up offering heat pumps on a monthly subscription….
Wagner to retire after nearly 40 years
GERMANY: Thomas Wagner, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of German fan manufacturer EBM-Papst is to retire at the end of August after almost four decades with the company….
Heat pump sales boosts Vaillant turnover to €3.7bn
GERMANY: The Vaillant Group claims to be among the three largest European heat pump suppliers after reporting a sales growth of more than 75% in 2022….