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Decuypere appointed Daikin Sweden MD
SWEDEN: Tom Decuypere, former marketing manager at Daikin Europe, has been named as managing director of Daikin Sweden AB….
France bans outdoor coolers and heaters
FRANCE: The use of outdoor heating or cooling equipment on the terraces of cafes, bars and restaurants, or any outdoor public space,…
Danfoss to exit Russia and Belarus
DENMARK: Leading HVACR component manufacturer Danfoss says it is planning a “controlled exit” from activities in Russia and Belarus as a result…
Beijer Ref expands in Australia
AUSTRALIA: Beijer Ref has acquired all the assets in GMR Supplies, a refrigeration wholesaler based in Perth, Western Australia, and Mackay Air…
Italy reports big gains in 2021
ITALY: Sales of Italian-manufactured refrigeration and air conditioning equipment rose by 11% in 2021 to around €825m, while the total Italian market…
AREA backs help for Ukraine
BELGIUM: AREA, the European refrigeration and air conditioning contractors’ association, has offered its support to the Ukrainian people following an online meeting…
Tanzania ratifies Kigali
TANZANIA: The United Republic of Tanzania has become the 130th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs….
Danfoss to build energy-efficient “smart” supermarket
DENMARK: Danfoss has begun construction of a fully functioning 1,500m2 supermarket to incorporate the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technologies….
Retailer to install heat pumps in €336m energy-saving pledge
DENMARK: The Salling Group, Denmark’s largest retailer and owner of Netto stores, is to invest DKK2.5bn (€336m) over the next three years…
RACHP in the digital age
ITALY: Training provider Centro Studi Galileo is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday March 29 to update the industry on the latest…