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MHI’s R32 chiller wins energy award
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ recently launched MSV2 series of air-cooled heat pump chillers has won an energy saving product award in Japan’s…
Pressure mounts to add alternatives to F-gas regs
BELGIUM: Pressure is growing on the European Commission from both industry and environmental groups to include alternative refrigerants within the F-gas training…
PLM paves the way with zero-emissions TRU
USA: New-Jersey-based transport leasing company is to offer a net-zero emission refrigerated trailer as an alternative energy fleet solution….
Electrolux and IBM collaborate on AI
SINGAPORE: A collaboration between Electrolux and IBM will allow weather and air quality data to inform consumers of usage of appliances such…
Danfoss combines heating and cooling interests
DENMARK: Danfoss has changed its group structure to combine its heating and cooling segments into Danfoss Climate Solutions. …
Goodman acquires US distributor Robinson
USA: Daikin’s US subsidiary Goodman Distribution has acquired Robinson Plumbing & Heating Supply Co, its Massachusetts-based distributor of Goodman, Amana and Daikin…
Chinese refrigerant prices on the rise
CHINA: After a period of relatively low prices, the cost of refrigerants is again reported to be on the rise in China,…
Watsco sales pass $5bn
USA: Watsco, the largest HVAC distributor, reports that its 2020 annual sales have surpassed $5bn for the first time….
Chinese manufacturer signs Carrier motor deal
USA: Carrier has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Chinese motor manufacturer Broad-Ocean Motor, making it the latest company to join Carrier’s…
US EPA removes 340t of high GWP CFC refrigerant
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is set to complete the removal of over 340 tonnes of the CFC refrigerant R114 from…