World News
Group offers advice on low GWP solutions
USA: A new organisation has been created with the aim of offering information and resources on next-generation, low- and reduced-GWP refrigeration solutions….
Budeanu wins EuroSkills Gold for Spain
HUNGARY: Emanuel Budeanu of Spain won the Gold Medal in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at last week’s EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest….
7-Eleven Japan in switch to R448A
JAPAN: The convenience store Seven-Eleven is said to be the first Japanese retail chain to switch its R404A refrigeration systems to the…
Carel forms subsidiary in Morocco
MOROCCO: Italian controls and humidification manufacturer Carel has established a new company in Morocco, called Carel Maghreb….
Oleas to step down as GEA CEO
GERMANY: Jürg Oleas is to step down in February after 14 years as CEO of GEA….
Paint-like polymer could cool buildings
USA: Researchers at Columbia University, looking for ways to reduce the air conditioning load in buildings, have invented a paint-like polymer which…
EU signs Kigali Amendment
EUROPE: Following its ratification of the Kigali Amendment, yesterday, The EU has called on all Parties to the Montreal Protocol to take…
York 1233zd chiller is a top AHR product
USA: Johnson Controls’ York YZ chiller, using low GWP refrigerant R1233zd is a finalist in the AHR Expo Product of the Year…
Daino in key role at DiversiTech
USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration parts and accessories supplier DiversiTech has appointed Franco Daino to oversee product development, management, engineering, marketing and…
Record sales boost for Lu-Ve
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve has reported record turnover and earnings in the first half of this year….