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Mostra Convegno visitors down 44%
ITALY: After a four-year hiatus, Europe celebrated the return of the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort show last week but the attendance was 44%…
Danfoss reorganises sales after Russian exit
DENMARK: Danfoss has reorganised its Central Asia sales unit following the Danish manufacturer’s announcement of a controlled exit from the Russian market….
EIA and EFCTC seek action on illegal HFC trade
UK: Green group the EIA and refrigerant producers body EFCTC have both called for similar measures to thwart the illegal trade in…
Thermo King adds R&D centre in Galway
IRELAND: Transport refrigeration company Thermo King has opened a new R&D centre adjacent to its factory in Galway, adding to the company’s electrification design and engineering capabilities in Europe. …
Turbocor inventor wins Order of Australia medal
AUSTRALIA: Ron Conry, the inventor of the oil-less Turbocor compressor, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia medal for his contributions to HVAC….
Daikin Europe lifts patents on R32 in VRF systems
JAPAN/BELGIUM: Daikin Industries has waived its rights to a further 120 R32 patents, including 30 jointly held with Daikin Europe relating to…
Tajikistan the latest to ratify Kigali
TAJIKISTAN: The Republic of Tajikistan has become the 136th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment and phase down HFC refrigerants….
Daikin Americas CEO Mike Schwartz to step down
USA: Daikin Applied Americas president and CEO Mike Schwartz has announced his intention to retire from his position at the end of…
Danfoss signs screw compressor deal
DENMARK/ITALY: Danfoss Commercial Compressors has entered into a strategic collaboration with Italian based RefPower Srl to sell its Palladio screw compressors to…
High GWP refrigerants show upward price trend
EUROPE: The high GWP refrigerants R134a, R404A, and R410A have experienced considerable increases in Europe over the last 12 months, according to…