World News
Honeywell completes Solstice spin-off
USA: Honeywell has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Advanced Materials business, now operating as Solstice Advanced Materials. …
Kenny calls for heat pump action
EUROPE: The European Heat Pump Association has called for the needs of the sector to be included in the forthcoming EU Heating and Cooling Strategy and Electrification Action Plan….
Nualight acquired by US firm Fulham
IRELAND/USA: Cork-based specialist LED lighting company Nualight has been acquired by US lighting company Fulham Co Inc. …
Spanish tax agents seize 53 tonnes of illegal refrigerant
SPAIN: A total of 53 tonnes of illegal refrigerant and nearly €1m in cash have been seized in two operations by the Spanish tax and customs authorities….
Carrier sales down 7% in Q3
USA: Carrier has reported net sales down 7% at $5.6bn in Q3, with organic sales down 4%….
Frigoveneta acquires Italian contractor Freddo
ITALY: Frigoveneta, the Verona-based commercial and industrial refrigeration contractor, has acquired fellow Italian contractor Freddo & Co Srl….
AHR names Innovation Award winners
USA: Copeland has been named as a winner in both the refrigeration and heating categories in the 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards….
Haier expands Dutch distribution
NETHERLANDS: Haier HVAC Solutions has appointed newly established company Technoclima BV to distribute its HVAC technologies to the Dutch market….
Pakistan ratifies the Kigali Amendment
PAKISTAN: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has become latest country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs….
Mitsubishi seeks to redefine thermal comfort standard
JAPAN/DENMARK/AUSTRALIA: Mitsubishi Electric has signed agreements with universities in Japan, Denmark and Australia to redefine thermal comfort in buildings and promote it for adoption as an international standard. …