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Qvantum raises €42m to launch “natural” refrigerant heat pumps
SWEDEN: Swedish company Qvantum has raised €42m to support the launch of next generation modular electric heat pumps using “natural” refrigerants….
Majority support for F-gas revision proposals
EUROPE: The European Commission’s proposals for an accelerated F-gas phase down are said to be supported by a majority of EU member…
PFAS refrigerant ban could impact EU green aims
EUROPE: The chemical industry claims that proposals to ban certain refrigerants as PFAS substances under the European REACH regulations could compromise EU…
Daikin acquires Great Lakes distributor
USA: Looking to expand the use of inverter heat pumps in cold climates, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America has acquired its Great-Lakes-based…
Ariston completes Centrotec acquisition
NETHERLANDS: Heating equipment manufacturer Ariston has completed the acquisition of Centrotec Climate Systems GmbH from the German HVAC company Centrotec SE….
European conference returns to Milan
ITALY: The biennial European conference on the latest technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning returns to Milan in June for its 20th…
Danfoss to help retailer cut energy and waste
DENMARK: Danfoss has announced a collaboration with the Salling Group, Denmark’s largest retailer, and Microsoft in an effort to reduce food loss…
Danfoss settles on $4.4m for sanctions busting
USA: Danfoss has reached a settlement of over $4m with the US Treasury to settle potential civil liabilities against the Danish manufacturer…
Pure Mist effective against coronavirus
JAPAN: Pure Mist, the electrostatic air treatment technology used in Mitsubishi Electric’s air conditioners, has been shown to reduce the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to 99% within three hours….
Project looks at R290 heat pumps in apartments
GERMANY: A German research company is planning the development of propane heat pumps to replace gas and oil heating systems in existing…