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Jochen Winkler RIP
BELGIUM: European air conditioning and refrigeration component manufacturers’ group ASERCOM, has announced that its former long-time president, Jochen Winkler, passed away in…
Emerson expands IoT security network
USA/INDIA: Emerson has opened a new cybersecurity lab in Pune, India, to help manufacturers safeguard industrial infrastructure and reduce operational risk….
CoolSys buys Minnesota contractor
USA: CoolSys, the US group of refrigeration and HVAC companies, has acquired Agape Mechanical, an HVAC, refrigeration and plumbing contractor based in…
VRF grows as US packaged AC market reaches $20.4bn
USA: VRF air conditioning shows further growth in the US market, as a new report estimates that total packaged AC sales rose…
EFCTC calls for incineration of illegal HFCs
BELGIUM: The European refrigerant producers group EFCTC is recommending the destruction of seized illegal HFCs, with offenders made to meet the associated…
EC urges Germany to comply with MAC directive judgement
EUROPE: The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany for failing to act over the use of banned…
European VRF sales grow 7% in 2018
FRANCE: VRF air conditioning sales in Europe grew by 7% last year, reaching 216,135 units. …
Gamst resigns as Daikin Germany MD
GERMANY: The German media is reporting that Gunther Gamst has resigned as MD of Daikin Airconditioning Germany after 23 years with the…
Jeff Williams named Johnson Controls VP and president
IRELAND: Johnson Controls International has named Jeff Williams as vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions. …
Italy and Romania face F-gas infringement procedures
EUROPE: The European Commission has sent letters of formal notice to Italy and Romania for failing to notify national measures on penalties…