World News
Fujitsu VRF in New York energy challenge
USA: Fujitsu General is installing its VRF air conditioning systems in public facilities in New York State in a project to demonstrate…
World Refrigeration Day focus on careers
UK: A series of webinars promoting the refrigeration-related careers available to young people will be a key part of this year’s World…
Beijer Ref sales rise 7.3%
SWEDEN: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref saw sales rise 7.3% to SEK3,731m (€370m) in the first quarter of this year. …
Eurammon on path to net-zero
GERMANY: The natural path to net-zero emissions will be the theme of this year’s symposium by “natural” refrigerants group Eurammon. …
Lotte Mart is first in Vietnam to adopt R448A
VIETNAM: Lotte Mart has become the first supermarket retailer in Vietnam to adopt R448A as a lower GWP refrigerant replacement for R404A. …
Eurovent and IoR join Cool Coalition
UK/BELGIUM: The UK’s Institute of Refrigeration and Brussels-based European association Eurovent have joined the Cool Coalition, the global initiative to promote access…
Melrose to sell Nortek Air Management for £2.62bn
UK/USA: Melrose Industries is set to sell its Nortek Air Management business to Chicago-based Madison Industries in a deal worth £2.62bn ($3.625bn)….
EFCTC applauds eBay’s efforts to block illegal HFC trade
BELGIUM: Fluorocarbon manufacturer’s group the EFCTC has applauded online marketplace eBay for its positive moves to block the illegal sale of HFC refrigerants through its website….
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration signs Swedish distribution deal
SWEDEN: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has signed a strategic distributor agreement in Sweden with newly-formed company Algidus AB company….
Carrier agrees acquisition of Chinese AC manufacturer
USA: Carrier has signed agreements to acquire Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment…