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ASHRAE moves in
USA: ASHRAE has completed the move to its new global headquarters at Peachtree Corners, Georgia….
UK firm to spearhead crackdown on illegal F-gas sales
UK: A Scottish company has secured funding from the UK Government to help tackle the global problem of the black market in…
Beijer Ref expands manufacturing capability
AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has expanded its global manufacturing capabilities with the formation of SCM REF Australia….
Efficient cooling idea passes $50m investment milestone
SWITZERLAND: The Cooling as a Service (CaaS) initiative, launched in early 2019 to scale up investments in clean and efficient cooling, has passed a…
US consultant calls for switch to HFOs
USA: A leading international engineering consultancy has called on US building owners and designers to use less refrigerants and more environmentally friendly…
Global customs operation bags 31 tonnes of illegal HFCs
BELGIUM: Customs organisation across the world seized over 31 tonnes of illegal HFCs during an operation to thwart transboundary shipments of illegal…
Daikin buys US distributor Stevens
USA: Daikin North America, the US subsidiary of the Japanese air conditioning manufacturer, has purchased its long-standing US distributor Stevens Equipment Supply….
Swegon buys German diffuser company SLT
SWEDEN: Swedish HVAC manufacturer Swegon continues on the acquisition trail with the purchase of German diffuser company SLT Schanze Lufttechnik….
Daikin cassette named in top 100 designs
JAPAN: A striking new Daikin ceiling cassette air conditioner has been named as one of the top 100 best product designs in…
Climalife warns of Spanish counterfeits
SPAIN: Climalife Friogas, the Spanish subsidiary of the European refrigerant supplier Climalife, has warned of counterfeits appearing on the Spanish market….
