World News
Beijer Ref reports record quarter
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported record-high sales and profit in the second quarter of 2026….
Testing AC in real world conditions
JAPAN: The General Group is to build a demonstration house to test air conditioning systems for high-performance homes, shifting from individual rooms to whole house air conditioning….
Mitsubishi Electric buys Dutch contracting groups APAC and COMPAC
ITALY/NETHERLANDS: Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS) has acquired all shares of the Utrecht-based HVAC sales, installation and maintenance company APAC Group and its sister company COMPAC….
Japanese fridge firms face cartel allegations
JAPAN: The Japanese Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is reported to have raided the offices of three refrigeration companies over suspected bid-rigging and cartel practices….
Mahan is president of Modine’s new HVAC segment
USA: Modine has appointed Michael Mahan as president of its newly-formed commercial HVAC (CHVAC) business segment….
US AC and heat pump shipments up 6.7%
USA: US shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps totalled 919,685 units in May 2026, an increase of 6.7% on May 2025. …
R290 heat pump recalled due to safety concerns
FRANCE: An R290 monobloc heat pump is the subject of a recall in France due to fire or explosion concerns in the event of a refrigerant leak. …
Carel acquires Danish dehumidification business
ITALY/DENMARK: Carel Industries has completed the €56.1m acquisition of Danish company Cotes, a supplier of adsorption dehumidification solutions. …
Latest New York LD outbreak infects 56
USA: The Guggenheim Museum is one of 31 buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for the presence of legionella bacteria during New York…
MHI improves data centre cooling efficiency
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries claims to have demonstrated measurable improvement in data centre cooling energy consumption while maintaining stable operation. …