World News
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….
Howden set to buy US compressor parts company CPI
UK/USA: Air and gas handling products manufacturer Howden has entered into an agreement to acquire Texas-based compressor parts manufacturer and supplier Compressor…
Danfoss expands Turbocor production
USA: Danfoss has begun construction of a new 167,000ft2 Turbocor manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Florida, which will triple current capacity to meet…
Name change acknowledges heating capabilities
GERMANY: GEA Group has renamed its Refrigeration Technologies division as GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies to reflect the company’s position as a…
Call for ban on refrigerant recharge cans
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is being petitioned to ban sales of “consumer recharge cans” of refrigerant as part of its…