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Magnetocaloric firm attracts €6.3m funding
GERMANY: A Darmstadt-based magnetic cooling startup company has attracted €6.3m of financing to drive forward the series production of refrigerators using the…
MTH acquires Italian cold room door company
ITALY: MTH, the Italian manufacturer of insulated doors, refrigeration systems and components, has acquired a majority stake in Foris Index, a manufacturer…
Lack of detail in F-gas revision is concern
EUROPE: Leading European industry groups have expressed continuing concerns at the F-gas proposals despite the more industry-friendly stance adopted by the Council…
Member states loosen F-gas revision proposals
EUROPE: The EU Council of Ministers has taken a more relaxed approach to the F-gas regulations, easing the quota step down and pushing…
Beijer Ref acquires Indian distributor
SWEDEN/INDIA: Beijer Ref expands its geographical presence in India with the acquisition of Indian refrigeration component and spare parts distributor Shravan Engineering….
Daikin begins construction of Polish factory
BELGIUM/POLAND: Daikin Europe has kicked off the construction of its first domestic heat pump factory in Poland, yesterday, with a groundbreaking ceremony…
LG planning US heat pump factory
USA: LG Electronics is finalising plans to establish a new manufacturing base in the USA to produce domestic heat pumps….
Daikin expands in Germany
GERMANY: Daikin has continued to expand its coverage in Germany with a new branch in Leingarten, near Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg….
No flammable refrigerants without training
BURKINA FASO: Companies in Africa have called for a halt to the introduction of flammable refrigerants and equipment until its technicians are…
F-gas vote a “missed opportunity”
FRANCE: The French association representing refrigerant distributors, filling, recovery and reclamation companies has described last week’s F-gas vote as a “missed opportunity”…