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Jomard to become Flakt Group CEO
GERMANY: Thierry Jomard is set to replace Dr Walter Rohregger as CEO at the Fläkt Group. Thierry Jomard, who will take up…
Daikin Europe celebrates 45 years
BELGIUM: To celebrate 45 years since the establishment of Daikin Europe, the air conditioning manufacturer held a special event last week at…
Danfoss opens largest flammables test lab
FRANCE: Danfoss has opened what it claims is the world’s largest flammable refrigerant ATEX test lab at its commercial compressor factory in…
EPA looks to rescind HFC leak controls
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is looking to roll back its rules relating to HFC leak checking and is seeking comment…
Private equity firm has HVACR focus
USA: A number of former Carrier management personnel are involved in a new private equity firm focused on the HVAC and refrigeration…
JCI/Hitachi opens sales office in Vietnam
JAPAN: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has widened its southeast Asian sales network with a new joint venture in Vietnam….
Major manufacturers back HFC curbs
USA: A number of leading air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers have given their support to California in its efforts to phase down…
Webinar showcases top heat pump projects
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is to present a series of webinars showcasing top heat pump projects….
Celebrating World Ozone Day
KENYA: “Keep cool and carry on” is the message from the UN Environment Programme as it celebrates World Ozone Day today (Sunday)….
ASHRAE improves standards review access
USA: ASHRAE has improved its online standards review database to simplify access to public review drafts and to submit comments….