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Danfoss JV targets supermarket control
GERMANY/DENMARK: Danfoss is planning a joint venture with German photovoltaic firm SMA, aimed at integrating cooling and refrigeration, photovoltaics, energy storage and…
Samsung extends Wind-Free line
USA: Building on the success of its Wind-Free wall-mounted air conditioner, Samsung introduced a full Wind-Free line-up at the AHR Expo this…
Germany sees record heat pump sales
GERMANY: Heat pump sales hit a record 78,000 in Germany in 2017, according to figures from the industry association Bundesverband Wärmepumpe (BWP)….
Project to improve Chinese ac efficiency
CHINA: A joint initiative launched in China today seeks to improve the efficiency of China’s air conditioners….
AIRAH and ISHRAE sign MOU
AUSTRALIA/INDIA: In a move designed to strengthen ties between the two countries, the Australian and Indian air conditioning and refrigeration institutes have…
Danfoss Turbocor wins Product of the Year
USA: The Danfoss Turbocor TTH/TGH high-lift compressor has been named as the AHR Expo Product of the Year….
Vertiv buys Energy Labs
USA: Vertiv, formerly named Emerson Network Power and owner of Liebert brand precision air conditioners, has acquired US-based custom air handling systems…
Engie Axima expands in marine market
FRANCE/GERMANY: Engie Axima, the the French refrigeration and climate engineering company, has strengthened its position in the global marine market with the…
Ingersoll-Rand buys UK chiller firm ICS
IRELAND/UK: Ingersoll-Rand plc, owner of Trane brand chillers, has acquired UK-based ICS Cool Energy for an undisclosed sum….
Bitzer Indonesia set for expansion
INDONESIA: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Bitzer Indonesia has plans for expansion this year with a new sales office in North Sumatra and…