World News
NSW allocates $500m for schools AC
AUSTRALIA: AUS$500m (€320m) has been allocated for air conditioning in New South Wales schools – the largest investment of its kind in…
AHR Expo awards open for entries
USA: The organiser of the AHR Expo has announced a call for entries for its 2019 Innovation Awards competition….
Lu-Ve to expand Chinese production
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve is planning to expand its production facility in China….
Modine sells South African business
USA: Modine is to sell its South African business operation, AIAC Air Conditioning South Africa (Pty) Ltd, to the current management team….
Carrier helps flood-hit Houston families
USA: Carrier has donated 100 home comfort systems to families impacted by the flooding that ravaged the Houston area as a result…
Epta reports 9% sales increase
ITALY: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta has reported sales of €888m for the financial year ending December 31 2017, up €74m (9%)…
ACCA assumes management of PAHRA
USA: The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has assumed management responsibilities for PRAHA, the US industry’s training accreditation body….
A-Gas appoints Lubbe as South Africa MD
SOUTH AFRICA: A-Gas has appointed Carte Lubbe as managing director of its South African business….
Ammonia accident leads to fine
AUSTRALIA: A leading cold storage and distribution company has been fined $45,000 (€29,300) with $2,900 (€1,900) costs after a contract worker received…
Kigali ratifier Grenada tests propane AC
GRENADA: The Caribbean island of Grenada, the 37th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment, is to implement an air conditioning project using…