World News
Air con man in million dollar fraud
AUSTRALIA: A former air conditioning company boss has pleaded guilty to two charges of fraud totalling AUD$1,092,500.33 (US$687m)….
New partnership deal tackles circularity
SWEDEN/DENMAK: Beijer Ref and Danfoss have renewed their longstanding partnership agreement to include plans to deliver upon the circular economy….
Chillventa attracts over 30,000 visitors
GERMANY: Last week’s return of the Chillventa refrigeration and air conditioning show exceeded expectations, with the organiser reporting an attendance of 30,773…
F-gas plans “seriously jeopardise” climate goals
SPAIN: The Spanish air conditioning manufacturers’ association AFEC has described the European F-gas amendment proposals as “unrealistic” and warns that a steeper…
Midea confirms €60m Clivet heat pump factory
ITALY: Midea has confirmed the start of construction of a new €60m air-to-water heat pump production base with the laying of a…
Norway faces 24% tax increase on F-gases
NORWAY: The industry in Norway faces a 24% increase in tax on f-gases in proposals for the country’s 2023 budget….
WorldSkills Gold goes to Chinese Taipei
GERMANY: Chia-Cheng Tien of Chinese Taipei has taken the refrigeration and air conditioning Gold Medal at this year’s WorldSkills Competition in Nuremberg….
Lu-ve claims Eurovent first for CO2 coolers
ITALY: Lu-Ve has claimed the first Eurovent certification for CO2 gas coolers with its Lu-Ve Exchangers and Alfa Lu-Ve brands. …
Midea receives first EPD for split air conditioner
GERMANY: Chinese manufacturer Midea claims to have registered and published the world’s first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for air conditioners with its…
Germans offered millions for heat pump research
GERMANY: The German government is offering funding from its annual €600m energy research budget for projects aimed at decarbonising heating and cooling. …