World News
Customs officer faces refrigerant smuggling charge
LATVIA: A former Latvian customs officer faces criminal charges after being accused of aiding the smuggling of refrigerant into Latvia from Russia….
Beijer Ref makes CFO leadership change
SWEDEN: Maria Rydén is to step down as chief financial officer and executive vice president at refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref AB after four years in the roles….
Geißdörfer is new Ebm-Papst chairman
GERMANY: Dr Klaus Geißdörfer is to take over as chairman of the board of management of fan and motor manufacturer Ebm-Papst Group…
Beijer Ref acquires Australian manufacturer Airstream
SWEDEN/AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares in the Australian distribution company Airstream….
Europe’s COP 26 motion in conflict with HFC commitments
EUROPE: A European Parliament motion to “accelerate the phasing out” of HFCs puts it in direct conflict with the European Commission, the…
Cross takes majority stake in Martin Food
IRELAND: Cross Refrigeration has acquired a majority interest in Dundalk-based foodservice equipment specialist Martin Food Equipment, enabling the companies to combine their expertise…
UL set to open laboratory in Mexico
USA: UL is to open a new laboratory in Mexico to provide safety and performance testing for products for the Mexican market and export…
World Bank releases $157m for cooling projects
USA: The World Bank has released $157m to promote low-carbon and inclusive cooling solutions in nine countries….
Beijer Ref reports Q3 sales up 13.1%
SWEDEN: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref saw sales increase by 13.1% to SEK4,341m (≈€433m) in the third quarter, compared to…
This is your morning wake up cool
JAPAN: Special air conditioning and lighting techniques are being trialled in a “performance-enhancing wake-up system” in Japan….