World News
German group seeks evidence of illegal trade
GERMANY: Three of Germany’s leading refrigeration and air conditioning groups are calling on its members to report all instances of suspected illegal…
Keep your cool, and join us
USA: The organiser of the Global Cooling Prize, backed by Sir Richard Branson, has called on the air conditioning industry to join…
Pirate-busting QR code on Bitzer spares
GERMANY: Extending its fight against counterfeiters, compressor manufacturer Bitzer has added QR codes to the packaging of its original spare parts….
Bhutan ratifies Kigali
BHUTAN: The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is the latest country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs. …
ASHRAE to move to net-zero HQ
USA: ASHRAE has announced it is to create and relocate to a new world headquarters building designed for net-zero energy efficiency….
Daikin workers charged with attempted murder
INDIA: Fourteen workers have been charged with offences including attempted murder, rioting and being in possession of deadly weapons, following clashes with…
Kgroup becomes Koxka
SPAIN: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer the Kgroup has changed its name to Koxka, its leading brand. …
Danfoss set to deploy new surface technology
DENMARK/USA: Danfoss is set to deploy new surface modification technology on its microchannel heat exchangers. …
Oscar winner Freeman is face of Tadiran
ISRAEL: Oscar-winning US actor Morgan Freeman has become the face of Israeli air conditioning manufacturer Tadiran. …
DiversiTech buys Imperial tool manufacturer Stride
USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration components company DiversiTech has acquired Stride Tool, the US manufacturer of Imperial brand hand tools….