World News
Beijer Ref and Embraco extend deal
SWEDEN: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has extended its partnership with compressor manufacturer Embraco for another three years….
Bitzer builds rotary compressor factory in China
GERMANY/CHINA: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer is establishing a joint venture in Jiangsu in eastern China to manufacture smaller-capacity rotary compressors….
Lu-Ve’s new filter gathers awards
ITALY: Lu-Ve’s recently introduced Igea sanitising filter is already receiving international recognition….
Water as refrigerant firm wins fast growth award
GERMANY: Efficient Energy, the Bavarian refrigeration pioneer using water as a refrigerant, has been placed third in Germany’s latest Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking….
Roen Est buys Spanish ammonia specialist
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Roen Est has acquired Spanish refrigeration and air conditioning plant builder Arctic IRE SA….
Honeywell partners with DunAn on R466A
USA/CHINA: Refrigerant manufacturer Honeywell says that Chinese refrigeration and air conditioning components manufacturer Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment is to develop components compatible…
Lindab buys Danish damper manufacturer
SWEDEN: Ventilation product manufacturer Lindab has extended its operations with the acquisition of Danish grilles and damper manufacturer Klimatek A/S. …
CERN renews Daikin chiller contract
ITALY: Daikin is celebrating the renewal of its contract for the supply, commissioning and maintenance of chiller units to CERN, the European…
Ghana opens first AC and fridge test lab
GHANA: A US$1.9m air conditioning and refrigeration test laboratory, the first in West Africa, has been officially opened in Accra, Ghana. …
Worthington calls for rethink on disposable cylinder ban
USA: Refrigerant cylinder manufacturer Worthington Industries has called on the US EPA to rescind the forthcoming ban on disposable, non-refillable cylinders….