World News
Lennox backs R32 as optimum replacement
FRANCE: Lennox is extolling the virtues of R32 over R454B as the optimum lower GWP replacement for R410A in chillers and rooftop…
Rik Van Leemput 1940-2021
BELGIUM: The Belgian refrigeration and air conditioning association Frixis is mourning the death of its honorary chairman Rik Van Leemput….
Daikin commits JPY1bn to arid environment research
JAPAN: Daikin has committed JPY1bn ($9.3m) over 10 years to research with Japan’s Tottori University in a number of areas including the…
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)….