World News
Vertiv opens Malaysia plant to support AI demand
MALAYSIA: Vertiv has opened a new 21,900m2 manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, to support growing demand for AI and high-density computing infrastructure across Asia….
Daikin Applied restructures US leadership
USA: In a number of leadership changes at Daikin Applied Americas, chief operating officer Yu Nishiwaki has been named as its new president and CEO….
Tefcold expands interests in Spain
SPAIN: Tefcold, the Danish commercial refrigeration equipment wholesaler, has acquired the HoReCa-related assets of Spanish company Clima Hosteleria….
Climalife plant to reclaim complex refrigerant blends
FRANCE: Climalife has laid the foundation stone for a new refrigerant distillation plant at the Osiris industrial park in Péage-de-Roussillon, Isère, southern France….
Nordic Climate buys Swedish heat pump contractor
SWEDEN: Nordic Climate Group’s Swedish subsidiary Kylgruppen has acquired Bromma Energi, a fellow Swedish company specialising in the installation and service of heat pump systems. …
AHRI seeks review of EPA refrigerant rule
USA: The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has accused the US EPA of “a lack of proper procedure” in its recent decision to roll back parts of the AIM Act. …
Reclaimed R404A sees further price increases
EUROPE: The purchase price of reclaimed R404A in Europe showed further increases in the first quarter of this year, according to latest figures from the European Commission….
Ziehl-Abegg increases investment
GERMANY: Motor and fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is investing an additional €90m in machinery, tooling and production capacity across Europe, North America and Asia….
Maston installed as ASHRAE president
USA: Sarah E Maston has been installed as president of ASHRAE for 2026–27. …
Daikin plans R&D company in India
JAPAN/INDIA: Daikin has announced plans to establish an air conditioning research and development company in India….