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ASERCOM advises on Ecodesign regs
BELGIUM: ASERCOM has published guidance on the product information requirements of motors and variable speed drives integrated in refrigeration systems under the…
Lu-Ve agrees €30m loan for growth
ITALY: The Italian bank Banco BPM has agreed a five-year medium-term loan of €30m to support the growth of the Lu-Ve Group….
WHO clears UL for vaccine fridge tests
ITALY: UL’s laboratory in Gavirate, Varese, has received World Health Organisation (WHO) accreditation as a third-party testing house for vaccine storage refrigerators…
Daikin releases more R32 patents
JAPAN: Daikin has released a further 123 patents related to the manufacture and use of R32 refrigerant in air conditioners. …
Beijer Ref takes majority stake in Fenagy
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref is set to increase its interest in the Danish CO2 refrigeration technology company Fenagy A/S and become the majority…
Schwedler seeks to feed the roots
USA: ASHRAE will seek to strengthen its member connections and encourage personal growth and influence under new president Mick Schwedler. …
Eurovent Certita improves user experience
FRANCE: Eurovent Certita Certification has redesigned its website in an attempt to provide a better user experience to its audience of consultants,…
GEA sells contracting interests in Spain and Italy
GERMANY: GEA has signed an agreement to sell its refrigeration contracting operations in Spain and Italy to French company Clauger….
Trane to conduct field trials on R466A
USA: Honeywell and Trane are to conduct field tests on Trane rooftop units with R466A – Honeywell’s long-awaited non-flammable alternative refrigerant to…
Beijer Ref expands Oceania footprint
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref has expanded its footprint in Oceania with the purchase of Australian company Industrial Refrigeration Components (IRC) and an expansion…