World News
Kelvion changes at the top
GERMANY: Jürgen Vinkenflügel has taken over as CEO of heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion following the departure of Dr Robert Wassmer….
Industry confidence high for 2018
USA: Optimism among HVACR manufacturers worldwide has soared to record highs, according to the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal annual economic…
Chinese refrigerant prices surge
CHINA: A surge in refrigerant prices in China in the final months of 2017 look set to increase pressure on HFC refrigerant…
Luvata completes sale of US operations
USA: Luvata has completed the sale of its North American Tubes operations to Waybill USA Inc….
Lindab buys Irish duct company
SWEDEN/IRELAND: Ventilation company Lindab International has acquired Dublin-based ductwork manufacturer AC Manufacturing….
Emerson to acquire Cooper-Atkins
USA: Emerson has agreed to acquire Cooper-Atkins, a leading manufacturer of temperature management and monitoring products for foodservice, healthcare and industrial markets….
Danfoss to expand Turbocor facility
USA: Danfoss is to build a new $12m, 44,000ft² facility at its Turbocor Compressor site in Tallahassee….
Engie seeks leak detection solutions
FRANCE: Utility company Engie is looking to support and invest in innovative refrigerant leak detection solutions….
Meat processor fined for ammonia leak
AUSTRALIA: A leading Australian meat processor has been fined AUS$84,000 after an ammonia leak from its refrigeration system harmed two employees….
Bad aircon habits cost Aussies $1.3bn
AUSTRALIA: Householders in Australia are accused of wasting AUS$1.3bn (€842,114,000) over the summer by leaving their air conditioning running when no one’s…