World News
Greek police bust illegal refrigerant ring
GREECE: Authorities in Greece claim to have dismantled a criminal organisation responsible for illegally importing and trafficking large quantities of refrigerant from Albania….
Daikin and Copeland extend collaboration to Europe
EUROPE: Copeland and Daikin are to collaborate in providing a solutions package of inverter swing rotary compressors, power electronics and controls to European heat pump OEMs, distributors and wholesalers….
Camfil buys Italian filter company FCR
SWEDEN/ITALY: Stockholm-based filter manufacturer Camfil has acquired Italian air filtration and diffuser manufacturer FCR….
US fruit grower agrees $262,971 fine for ammonia violations
USA: A California-based fresh fruit grower, packer and shipper has agreed to pay a penalty of $262,971 for ammonia safety-related violations. …
Danfoss US opens test lab for refrigeration OEMs
USA: Danfoss has opened an additional chamber in its Application Development Centre (ADC) in Tallahassee, Florida, specifically for OEMs to test their food retail and commercial refrigeration equipment….
Daikin set to buy Vietnamese BMS provider
JAPAN/VIETNAM: Daikin has reached a basic agreement to acquire Anh Nguyen Trading Technical Service a leading instrumentation system integrator in Vietnam….
US uncovers refrigerant smuggling conspiracy
USA: Authorities in the USA have discovered a conspiracy to unlawfully remove customs seals and smuggle at least $200m of goods including bulk refrigerant. …
Azerbaijan ratifies Kigali Amendment
AZERBAIJAN: Azerbaijan has become the 171st country to ratify, accept or approve the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs….
EC consults on energy labelling and ecodesign
EUROPE: The European Commission has opened a public consultation as part of review of four EU regulations to encourage the manufacture of more energy-efficient refrigerators. …
Daikin opens second Australia factory
JAPAN: Daikin Australia has opened a new $28.6m manufacturing facility in Chipping Norton, New South Wales….