World News
Air conditioning market shows recovery and growth
UK: Germany and France have seen double-digit growth in the split air conditioning market as the world begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic….
AHRI webinar to explain US HFC phase down
USA: The AHRI is to host a webinar explaining the recently passed AIM Act and the phase down of HFCs in the…
Cold chain sustainability conference is virtual
UK: The 7th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain will now be held from 11 to 13 April 2022…
India ratifies Kigali amendment
INDIA: Following approval by the cabinet and prime minister Shri Narendra Modi last month, India has now ratified the Kigali Amendment to…
Chinese buyer for Maersk refrigerated container business
DENMARK: AP Moller-Maersk has agreed to sell its refrigerated container business, Maersk Container Industry (MCI), to China International Marine Containers Ltd (CIMC)….
Daikin to build third factory in India
INDIA: Daikin is set to establish its third air conditioning factory in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated cost…
Panasonic to close Singapore refrigeration compressor factory
JAPAN/SINGAPORE: Panasonic has announced it will cease the manufacturing of refrigeration compressors in Singapore by the end of September 2022. …
US finalises HFC phase down plans
USA: The Biden administration has today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency will release a new rule to phase down HFCs by…
Viessmann partners with Dutch contractor
GERMANY/NETHERLANDS: Viessmann has entered into a strategic partnership with Dutch air conditioning contractor Koelplan after taking a minority stake in the company….
Partnership brings merchandiser monitoring benefits
ITALY: Carel has partnered with US company Vision IoT to bring improved retail management analytics to its iJM family of refrigerated merchandiser…