World News
Trane buys Arctic Chiller Group
USA: Trane has acquired Arctic Chiller Group, the Ontario-based HVAC manufacturer, specialising in air- and water-cooled chillers for commercial HVAC and process…
Mitsubishi first with R32 VRF
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has launched the first VRF air conditioning system to make use of the lower GWP, “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32….
23 tonnes of illegal HFC seized in Greece
GREECE: Authorities in Greece have seized over 23 tonnes of illegal HFC refrigerant found in a warehouse near Athens….
Seeking views on low GWP refrigerant training needs
EUROPE: The EU-funded REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE learning programme is inviting the industry to participate in a survey to gauge low GWP…
Glasgow chosen for climate change conference 2020
UK: Glasgow has been chosen to host the UN climate change conference, COP26, in 2020 in partnership with Italy….
Mexichem Fluor changes name to Koura
MEXICO: Refrigerant manufacturer and supplier Mexichem Fluor has changed its brand name to Koura, in a move which sees its group company…
Carel reports over 20% sales growth
ITALY: Refrigeration controls and humidification company Carel has reported revenue growth of over 20% in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2018….
Daikin CE moves into new office in Vienna
AUSTRIA: Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has moved its Central Europe headquarters into a new 2,907m² office building in Vienna….
Carel opens US plant extension
USA: Italian controls and humidification company Carel has officially opened its newly-extended factory in Manheim, Pennsylvania….
Multhauf is Biddle’s European sales director
UK: HVACR manufacturer Biddle has appointed Rolf Multhauf as European sales director. …