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Tairis AEVE is Bitzer’s top performer
GERMANY: Greek refrigeration and air conditioning distributor Tairis AEVE has been named New Product Top Performer 2017 by German compressor manufacturer Bitzer….
Wolseley Canada considers drone drops
CANADA: HVACR wholesaler Wolseley Canada is to collaborate with a drone technology company to investigate the potential of drone delivery….
Beijer Ref profits jump in Q3
SWEDEN: Strong growth in key European markets has seen Beijer Ref third-quarter sales increase by 3.8% and operating profit jumping 25% compared…
Korea and Russia win WorldSkills Gold
UAE: Russia’s Vadim Polyakov (21) and Korea’s Seung Woo Chae (19) took joint Gold medals in refrigeration and air conditioning at…
Fernie leak site still not safe
CANADA: Those evacuated from the scene of Tuesday’s fatal ammonia leak in Fernie have spent a second night in temporary accommodation….
Efficiency a topic of Congress meeting
USA: Representatives of US air conditioning contractors have met with members of Congress to explain that poor installations mean systems are operating…
Commercial refrigeration is focus
UAE: The latest commercial refrigeration technologies will be the focus of the next Eurovent Middle East HVACR Leadership Workshops on October 30….
Three workers dead in ammonia leak
CANADA: Three workers have been killed by an ammonia leak at an ice rink in British Columbia….
Savings a breeze for Heez
ITALY: Energy savings of 40% achieved by Carel’s new beverage cooler controller has seen the unit being adopted by Frigoglass for its…
Ammonia cylinder explodes at GEA factory
NETHERLANDS: The emergency services attended the GEA Refrigeration factory in Den Bosch this morning after a “50 litre” ammonia cylinder exploded….