World News
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….
Chinese customs seizes R22 export shipment
CHINA: Customs officers from the Foshan Customs Office in Shunde are reported to have intercepted an illegal export of 20 cylinders of…
Clivet joins AC Milan’s partner team
ITALY: Clivet has been announced as the new Air Conditioning and Air Quality Partner to Italian Serie A football giants AC Milan….
Daikin books US weather channel slot
USA: Daikin North America is sponsoring the Air Quality Index Report on the US Weather Channel television channel….
Christian Wehrle named Bitzer CEO
GERMANY: Bitzer has appointed Christian Wehrle, a long-standing member of its executive board and COO, as chairman of the executive board with immediate effect. …