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Daikin Europe posts “best ever” results
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has announced its “best result ever” with a 25% increase in turnover to €4.3bn for the year to 31…
Daikin expected to report record profits
JAPAN: Daikin is expected to report a record net profit for the year ended March 31, on the back of strong sales…
Carrier donates split ACs to Covid-19 hospital
CHINA: Carrier China has donated 180 split air conditioners to a makeshift Covid-19 quarantine hospital in Baoshan district, Shanghai….
GEA reports record orders
GERMANY: GEA has reported a 20.4% increase in orders in the first quarter of the year to a record €1.54bn, with three…
Senate committee nod for Kigali Amendment
USA: Industry groups have applauded Wednesday’s recommendation by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for approval of the Kigali Amendment by the full…
Nassab appointed president and COO
USA: Lennox International has appointed Joe Nassab as president and chief operating officer of North America Commercial Heating & Cooling. …
Lower GWP refrigerants boost Chemours sales
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours saw sales for its Thermal & Specialized Solutions HFC and HFO business rise 40% in the first quarter…
Top chefs join WRD campaign
UK: Well-known chefs from around the world are backing a campaign to describe how cooling is necessary for their locally inspired cuisine…
Standard revision a “milestone” for propane AC
SWITZERLAND: A new standards revision will in future allow a larger charge of flammable A3 refrigerant, like propane (R290), in domestic air…
Viessmann pledges €1bn for heat pumps and green solutions
GERMANY: Viessmann says it will invest €1bn over the next three years to extend its heat pump and green climate solutions portfolio….