World News
AIRAH looks to raise industry recognition
AUSTRALIA: The AIRAH, Australia’s Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating, is encouraging members to classify themselves as being employed in HVAC&R…
Blue Pearl expands Euro network
FRANCE: Blue Pearl Energy has acquired Belgian industrial and commercial refrigeration contractor Refreco as it expands its network of European energy services…
China joins Kigali signees
CHINA: In a significant move, China has officially accepted the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants….
Lidl to expand Mullingar distribution centre
IRELAND: Lidl Ireland is to invest €75m in the expansion of its Mullingar distribution centre at Robinstown, Co Westmeath….
Beijer Ref and Emerson sign Euro deal
SWEDEN/USA: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has entered into a three-year partnership with Emerson, the US manufacturer of a range of HVAC equipment including…
Daikin develops more efficient refrigerant for electric vehicles
JAPAN: Daikin has developed a new refrigerant blend, which the Japanese company says is a more efficient alternative to R1234yf in electric…
Thermo King plant achieves carbon neutrality
IRELAND: Trane’s Thermo King transport refrigeration production line in Galway, Ireland, has achieved carbon neutrality, the first in Ireland and one of…
Nidec to invest $70m in Embraco business
JAPAN: Nidec Global Appliance is to invest $70m to increase output in its Embraco refrigeration compressor and condensing unit factories in in…
MoU links Europe and Africa
ITALY: The European air conditioning and refrigeration contractors association, AREA, has agreed a collaboration with U-3ARC, the African union of RAC associations….
Daikin introduces AHT cabinets in Japan
JAPAN: Daikin is to introduce plug-in freezer cases developed by European manufacturer, AHT, to the Japanese market….