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Aermec’s Michele Gioachin wins Star of Merit
UK/ITALY: Michele Gioachin, president of Aermec UK and export sales manager for Aermec SpA, has been honoured with Italy’s prestigious Ordine al Merito del Lavoro medal by the Italian government….
Eurovent board changes
BELGIUM: Three new members have been added to the board of Eurovent, the European association for indoor climate, process cooling, and food…
German company to offer heat pump rentals
GERMANY: In partnership with LG Electronics, one of Germany’s leading heating installers is looking to accelerate the switch to heat pumps by…
Epta ponders stock market listing
ITALY: Global commercial refrigeration group Epta could list on the Milan Stock Exchange before August, according to reports by Reuters….
UNEP explores seawater air conditioning in Egypt
EGYPT: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been working on a feasibility study for a seawater air conditioning system in New…
Maersk adds cold storage in New Jersey
USA: Maersk North America has announced a new cold storage facility in Dayton, New Jersey, opening in October 2022 to serve imports…
Truck refrigeration achieves 50% cut in carbon emissions
FRANCE: A combination of R452A refrigerant and Carrier’s all-electric E-Drive technology in a UK company’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems has resulted…
MHI wins two Demand Side Management Awards
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems has received commendations in Japan’s 2022 Demand Side Management Awards for its MSV2 air-cooled heat pump…
Construction firms failing to ensure F-gas compliance
NORWAY: Some of Norway’s largest building and construction contractors have been accused of failing to ensure that those who install and dismantle…
Swegon makes key management appointments
SWEDEN: Gothenburg-based HVAC manufacturer Swegon has made a number of key managerial appointments in production, sales and business development….