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Lennox revenue up 32%
USA: Lennox International has reported revenue up 32% to a record $1.24bn in the second quarter. Operating income was up 59% to…
Watsco reports record half-year sales
USA: Watsco, the world’s largest HVACR equipment distributor, has reported record second quarter and first-half operating results for the periods ended June…
Partnership shapes move to electrify refrigerated trailers
USA: Vehicle electrification solutions company, XL Fleet, and eNow, a pioneer in renewable energy systems for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, have formed…
REACH proposal is unclear
EUROPE: The European refrigerant producers group, EFCTC*, has admitted that it is unclear what HFC and HFO refrigerants are included in the…
LG achieves AHRI award for fourth year
SOUTH KOREA: All 57 LG HVAC models have passed the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) comprehensive performance evaluation for the fourth consecutive…
Rheem to acquire Friedrich Air Conditioning
USA: HVAC equipment manufacturer Rheem is to acquire fellow US manufacturer Friedrich Air Conditioning….
REACH proposals could hit HFC and HFO refrigerants
EUROPE: While Europe continues with the HFC refrigerant phase down, new proposals to be put before the Commission could see further restrictions…
Understanding refrigerant leaks webinar
USA: Leak detection company Bacharach is hosting a free-to-attend webinar to enhance the understanding of refrigerant leaks and how to identify patterns….
A-Gas Italia established
ITALY: A-Gas has completed the acquisition of the reclamation business of Italian company Safety Hi-Tech, creating A-Gas Italia. …
Lu-Ve reports record half-year sales
ITALY: Lu-Ve has reported record sales of €224.5m in the year to June 30, up 17.6% on the same period last year….