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Google puts cooling under AI control
USA: Google has placed the control of its data centre cooling into the hands of an AI-powered recommendation system….
Fatal ammonia leak forces factory move
MALYSIA: The Selangor government has ordered an ice factory to move away from residential areas after an ammonia refrigerant leak killed two…
Ice maker Maja acquired by Marel
GERMANY: Maja, the German manufacturer of ice makers and food processing equipment, has been acquired by Icelandic food processing systems company Marel….
Airedale achieves Saudi standard
UK/SAUDI ARABIA: Leeds-based Precision air conditioning manufacturer Airedale has achieved the Saudi Arabian SASO certification for its products….
Mitsubishi R32 ac wins Red Dot Award
GERMANY: Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series MSZ-AP, R32 wall-mounted air conditioner has won a prestigious Red Dot Award….
Danfoss net profit up 27%
DENMARK: Danfoss has reported increased sales of 9% to €3,041m for the first half of 2018….
ASHRAE updates legionellosis standard
USA: ASHRAE has published a revised edition of its legionella standard, providing a more comprehensive approach to preventing its growth and spread….
Advansor appoints CO2 expert
DENMARK: CO2 refrigeration expert Kenneth B Madsen has joined Danish CO2 systems specialist Advansor as business development manager….
German thieves target R134a
GERMANY: Rising costs and market shortages have led to increasing reports of thefts of refrigerant from commercial premises across Germany….
NASRC welcomes “naturals” contractor
USA: Natural refrigerants group the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) has welcomed commercial refrigeration contractor Climate Pros as a member….