World News
San Román joins Spanish AC association AFEC
SPAIN: Marta San Román Cruz has been appointed deputy director of the Spanish air conditioning manufacturers’ association AFEC….
EPEE head Voigt to join Danfoss
BELGIUM: Andrea Voigt is stepping down as director general of EPEE to take up the position of vice president, head of group…
Registration open for ASERCOM conference
BELGIUM: Registration is now open for ASERCOM’s virtual conference on January 29….
IIR conference in Ohrid postponed
FRANCE: Concerns over the coronavirus and its continuing impact on live events has led to the postponement of this year’s IIR CO2…
Panasonic air conditioner inhibits coronavirus in lab tests
UK: A Panasonic Etherea air-conditioner using the Japanese manufacturer’s nanoe X air cleaning technology has been verified by a leading independent viral…
Walmart trials temperature-controlled smart box
USA: Supermarket retailer Walmart is to trial a home delivery service using a temperature-controlled smart box that can placed outside the home….
Daikin buys Mitsubishi’s US distributor ABCO
USA: Daikin has acquired ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions, a leading distributor of Mitsubishi Electric and other air conditioning and refrigeration systems…
Daikin to sell Honeywell R404A alternative in Europe
BELGIUM/GERMANY: Daikin Chemical Europe is to distribute Honeywell’s Solstice L40X (R455A), a lower GWP refrigerant alternative to R404A….
Evonik enters hydrocarbon refrigerant market
GERMANY: Specialty chemical manufacturer Evonik is to enter the “natural” refrigerant market in Europe with a range of hydrocarbons….
Passenger found carrying R22
ITALY: Customs officers in Palermo arrested a passenger on a ferry from Tunisia who was found to be carrying a non-refillable cylinder…