World News
Toshiba set to launch fabric-faced air conditioner
EUROPE: Toshiba Carrier is set to launch a new high wall residential air conditioner with a textile cover in a choice of…
Hitachi transfers Thai compressor business to Midea
JAPAN: Hitachi has concluded an agreement to transfer all outstanding shares in its subsidiary Hitachi Compressor (Thailand) to Midea Electric Trading (Singapore),…
Daikin expands transport refrigeration presence
BELGIUM: Daikin has expanded availability of its Zanotti transport refrigeration solutions into the major Northern European markets of Belgium, France, Germany and…
Dantherm buys Swiss distributor AirCenter
DENMARK/SWITZERLAND: Danish HVAC equipment manufacturer Dantherm has acquired AirCenter AG, a Swiss supplier of air conditioners, dehumidifiers and accessories….
US groups celebrate HFC phasedown bill
USA: Industry and green groups have applauded the passage through Congress of a bill to phase down HFC refrigerants….
Toshiba Carrier AC wins top Japanese energy award
JAPAN: A soon-to-be-released Toshiba Carrier multi air conditioner, employing a unique triple-rotary compressor, has won the highest honour in Japan’s leading energy…
Food producer settles $186k ammonia violation penalty
USA: Food producer BC Systems/Fresh Express has made a $186,975 settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating chemical accident…
Commission closes Heatcraft NZ investigation
NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Commerce Commission has closed its investigation into Swedish refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref’s acquisition of Heatcraft New Zealand…
US Congress passes HFC phase-down bill
USA: The US Congress has passed a bill which will bring the country into line with Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC…
Commission questions illegal F-gas figures
BELGIUM: The European Commission has admitted there is “clear evidence” of illegal HFC imports but has questioned the extent of the problem…