World News
Daikin to test viability of CO2 Conveni-Pack
BELGIUM: Daikin is looking to demonstrate the viability of a CO2 version of its established Conveni-Pack integrated supermarket refrigeration and comfort cooling…
Toshiba Carrier plans air conditioning factory in Poland
JAPAN: Toshiba Carrier is to establish a JPY3bn ($27m) air conditioning and heating factory in Poland. …
R32 splits accounted for 37% of the market in 2019
EUROPE: Split system air conditioners using the lower GWP refrigerant R32 accounted for approximately 37% of the European market in 2019. …
City to sue fridge company over ammonia leak
CANADA: The City of Fernie is to sue Toromont Industries, the owners of CIMCO Refrigeration, for a reported CA$650,000 following the fatal…
Mozambique is latest to ratify Kigali
MOZAMBIQUE: The Republic of Mozambique has become the first country in the new decade, and 92nd country overall, to ratify the Kigali…
Online sales show wide variations across Europe
EUROPE: While most wholesalers now offer online sales, the popularity of this method compared to traditional in-branch sales varies greatly across Europe,…
Former AHT CEO joins Secop
GERMANY: Frank Elsen, former CEO of AHT Cooling Systems, has been appointed CFO of compressor manufacturer Secop. …
Lu-Ve sales rise 29% in 2019
ITALY: Commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Lu-Ve is set to announce sales of €389.245m in 2019, an increase of 29% on…
Industry answers HFC phase down fears
USA: A House of Representatives bill seeking a phase down of HFC refrigerants has raised concerns about costs to the consumer as…
Euro refrigerant prices show further declines
EUROPE: Prices of HFC refrigerants in Europe continued to fall in the third quarter of 2019, according to latest figures….