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Hoshizaki acquires Italian ice maker Brema
NETHERLANDS: Hoshizaki is to acquire all the shares of the Brema Group SpA, the Italian manufacturer of commercial ice makers….
US EPA SNAP lists refrigerant 1233zd(E)
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has added the low GWP refrigerant HCFO1233zd(E) to its list of acceptable substitutes under the Significant…
Dutch show moves to May
NETHERLANDS: The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the international exhibition calendar, this time forcing the postponement of the Dutch HVACR Show, VSK…
German heat pump sales up 28%
GERMANY: Following a record year in 2020, heat pump sales were up 28% in Germany last year to 154,000 units….
Güntner appoints Peter Kaden
GERMANY: Peter Kaden has been appointed head product management at commercial refrigeration heat exchanger product manufacturer Güntner….
Daikin and Fujifilm develop noise reduction technology
JAPAN: Daikin is set to introduce a new noise reduction technology in Japan which is said to reduce ventilation noise by 20%…
Scrap firm fined for refrigerant venting
USA: A scrap metal recycling company is to pay a civil penalty of $442,500 for failing to recover refrigerant from appliances and motor vehicle air conditioners….
Mostra Convegno postponed again
ITALY: Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE), scheduled to take place in March, has again been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic – this…
Raising awareness on indoor air quality and health
USA: Johnson Controls has partnered with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to support asthma sufferers by raising awareness of…
San Román appointed director general of AFEC
SPAIN: Marta San Román has taken over as director general of the Spanish air conditioning manufacturers’ association AFEC. …