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Stulz acquires data centre JV business
GERMANY: Mission critical air conditioning specialist Stulz has now acquired the entire shareholding of its data centre design and build joint venture…
Avoid unqualified companies during Covid-19 crisis
SPAIN: The Spanish refrigeration and air conditioning association, AEFYT, has called for society to recognise the vital work of acr engineers and…
Call to recover and destroy existing CFC bank
USA: A new report estimates that existing banks of CFCs, once widely used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, could…
HVAC engineers should be seen as an emergency service
USA: The ACCA, the USA’s largest air conditioning contractors association, is campaigning for HVAC contractors to be treated as essential service providers…
Danfoss China factories back at 95% capacity
CHINA: Danfoss’ six factories in China are said to be back at an average production capacity of 95% after reopening following the…
Standex sells refrigerated food service business
USA: Standex International is to sell its Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG), and its Nor-Lake and Master-Bilt brand food service refrigerated cabinets and…
Aspen acquires Australian component supplier Sky
AUSTRALIA: UK condensate pumps and accessories manufacturer Aspen Pumps has acquired Australian HVACR component manufacturer and supplier Sky Refrigeration. …
Lu-Ve reopens Chinese factory
CHINA: Closed due to the coronavirus, Italian refrigeration equipment manufacturer Lu-Ve has reopened its Chinese production facility in Tianmen in the Province…
Cooling and heating help deliver largest CO2 reduction
EUROPE: Greater efficiencies in cooling and heating in the buildings sector led to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions between 2005…
Emerson completes Verdant purchase
USA: Emerson has completed the purchase of Canadian energy management solutions company Verdant. …