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DiversiTech expands in Europe
USA: DiversiTech, the US HVACR component manufacturer and supplier, has announced the formation of DiversiTech Europe, following the acquisition of three new European component brands….
AHRTI continues refrigerant compatibility tests
USA: The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute (AHRTI) has begun Phase II of its new refrigerant compatibility and lubricants research. …
Kigali Amendment boost for COP27
USA: In a flurry of activity before next week’s COP27 meeting in Egypt, three more countries – Philippines, Nauru and Belarus –…
Trane passes heat pump challenge
USA: Trane claims to have surpassed the US Department of Energy requirements in its challenge to improve the performance and energy-efficiency of…
Lu-Ve granted further €40m ESG loan
ITALY: Heat exchanger product manufacturer Lu-Ve has obtained a €40m sustainability-linked loan from the Italian bank BNL BNP Paribas….
Modine Q3 sales up 21%
USA: US manufacturer Modine has reported a Q3 sales increase of 21% to $578.8m compared to the same period in 2021….
Seeking the best lower GWP innovations
USA/FRANCE: Entries are now invited for this year’s ASHRAE and UNEP OzonAction Lower GWP Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Innovation Award. …
USA officially added to Kigali Amendment list
USA: Following its successful passage through the Senate in September, the USA has now been officially listed as the 140th country to…
Lodz plant will focus on heat pump fans
POLAND: German manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg is investing €50m in a new 17,000m2 factory in the south-east of Lodz that will be focused on…
Emerson to sell majority stake in Climate Technologies
USA: Emerson is to sell a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone in a transaction valued…