World News
Emerson launches phase-down calculator
USA: With global moves to move to lower GWP refrigerants, Emerson has launched a refrigerant calculator designed to help US retailers forecast…
UK begins ratification of Kigali
UK: The UK has begun ratifying the landmark Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol. …
Dantherm acquires dehumidifier firm Aerial
GERMANY: Danish HVAC manufacturer Dantherm has acquired German dehumidifier manufacturer Aerial – its fifth acquisition in two years….
Beijer Ref buys Toshiba distributor
SWEDEN/PORTUGAL: Swedish refrigeration wholesale group Beijer Ref is acquiring the assets of DX Por, the main Portuguese distributor of Toshiba air conditioning…
MHI relocates chiller operations
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has relocated its Japanese air conditioning and refrigeration chiller operation from Takasago to Kobe….
RDM Australia moves location
AUSTRALIA: Resource Data Management (RDM) Australia, the energy and building controls specialist, has moved its Melbourne-based team to larger premises….
Arkema plant critical after fridge failure
USA: An organic peroxides plant in Crosby, Texas, is in danger of exploding after vital refrigeration equipment was flooded by Hurricane Harvey….
$2.1m lift for 3D-printed heat exchangers
USA: A project to develop 3D-printed heat exchangers for refrigerators has received a $2.1m boost from the US government….
GF acquires stake in Canadian pipe firm
SWITZERLAND: GF Piping Systems has acquired a 49% stake in Canadian pre-insulated piping systems manufacturer Urecon Ltd….
Danfoss makes 3D printing move
DENMARK: Danfoss has opened the first of three new global centres for additive 3D printing technology….