World News
New Zealand ratifies Kigali
NEW ZEALAND: Almost two years after its Pacific neighbour Australia, New Zealand has become the 85th nation to sign the Kigali Amendment…
Under pressure Emerson to conduct business review
USA: Rumoured to be under pressure from investors, Emerson has said it will conduct “a comprehensive review” of its operational, capital allocation…
Sauermann acquires Chinese distributor Megatech
BELGIUM: Sauermann Group has acquired its long-standing Chinese distributor Megatech….
JCI-Hitachi opens development centre in India
INDIA: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has announced the opening of a new a US$22.5m global development centre in Kadi, Gujarat State, India. …
Chinese factory to produce commercial air conditioners
CHINA: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, a leading global air conditioning manufacturer, is to invest $US135m in the relocation and expansion of its…
Sparks takes over from Kirsch at Chemours
USA: Ed Sparks, president of Chemours’ Chemical Solutions business, has been appointed president of the company’s Fluoroproducts business to replace Paul Kirsch, who resigned today….
Honeywell offers app to verify HFC refrigerants
UAE: Honeywell has launched a smartphone app in an effort to combat counterfeit versions of its Genetron brand of HFC refrigerants and…
AC prices expected to rise as China gets “smart”
CHINA: Prices of residential air conditioners in China are set to rise, according to the latest report from UK market intelligence company…
Brannemo heads JCI EMEALA
IRELAND: Johnson Controls International has named Tomas Brannemo vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA)….
Mauritius is 84th nation to ratify Kigali Amendment
MAURITIUS: As one of the small island states recognised as being highly vulnerable to climate change, Mauritius has become the 84th nation…