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Frans Hoorelbeke to step down as Daikin Europe chairman
BELGIUM: Frans Hoorelbeke is to step down as chairman and director of Daikin Europe in a number of board changes at the Ostend-based air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer….
Daikin sales fall for first time in more than a decade
JAPAN: Daikin has reported a 2.2% drop in sales and 8.5% fall in profits to the year ending March 2021 – its…
Watsco acquires Acme Refrigeration
USA: Watsco, the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, has completed the acquisition of Baton Rouge distributor Acme Refrigeration….
Carel reports sales up 24% in Q1
ITALY: Refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel has reported sales of €97.6m in the first quarter of 2021, a 24% increase on the same period last year….
F-gas review considers ban on R410A
BELGIUM: A ban on the use of R410A in new stationary air conditioners and heat pumps is being considered under the review…
Register now for 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference
USA: Registration is now open for the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, being held from June 28-30….
Alfa Laval considers refrigerant options
SWEDEN: Heat exchanger manufacturer Alfa Laval seeks to demystify the confusing process of choosing the right low-GWP refrigerant for a specific application…
Samon founder to step down
SWEDEN: Alexander Larsson has been named as the new MD of Swedish refrigeration gas detection company Samon AB, after founder Jonas Sjöström announced his decision to step down….
Systemair backs Eurovent AHU summer label
SWEDEN: Systemair is to adopt Eurovent’s forthcoming “summer label” for its entire range of Eurovent-certified AHUs by June….
Gambia ratifies Kigali
GAMBIA: The Republic of the Gambia has become the latest country to ratify the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants….