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Remote assistance a hit with Panasonic
UK: Twelve months on from its introduction, Panasonic has reported improved customer service efficiency following the introduction of remote work assistance technology…
Caverion acquires German contractor
GERMANY: Finnish building services company Caverion has acquired German air conditioning and refrigeration designer and contractor Bott Kälte- und Klimatechnik. …
Industry heads back acceleration of race to net-zero
SWITZERLAND: The CEOs of Danfoss, GEA, Trane and Johnson Controls are co-signees of an open letter to world leaders at COP26 calling…
Frigoblock behind Spain’s first refrigerated electric truck
GERMANY/SPAIN: A collaboration between transport refrigeration manufacturer Frigoblock and Alimerka supermarkets has brought the first fully electric refrigerated truck to the roads in…
Carrier sales up 7% in Q3
USA: Carrier has reported sales of $5.3bn in Q3, up 7% compared to 2020 including 4% organic growth….
Call to address AC and fridge efficiency at COP26
UK: Government ministers attending COP26 are facing a multi-national call to double the efficiency of air conditioners, refrigerators, industrial motors and lighting…
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….