World News
LPG supplier moves into refrigerants
IRELAND/GERMANY: DCC, a leading international supplier of LPG and fuels, has moved into the refrigerants business with the acquisition of Linde group’s…
Ice cream firm offers cryogenic know-how
USA: One of the USA’s most popular ice cream brands has formed a company to market its patented cryogenic technology and equipment….
MEHITS scores with HFO chillers
ITALY: One of the pioneers in the adoption of low GWP HFO refrigerants claims that 83 of its HFO chillers have been…
DiversiTech is Ferguson’s top supplier
USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration parts and accessories supplier DiversiTech, has been named by US wholesaler Ferguson as its 2017 HVAC Vendor…
York chiller heralds adoption of R1233zd
USA: Johnson Controls’ new York YZ centrifugal chiller is said to be the first such machine designed specifically for use with low…
Kelvion changes at the top
GERMANY: Jürgen Vinkenflügel has taken over as CEO of heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion following the departure of Dr Robert Wassmer….
Industry confidence high for 2018
USA: Optimism among HVACR manufacturers worldwide has soared to record highs, according to the latest AHR Expo and ASHRAE Journal annual economic…
Chinese refrigerant prices surge
CHINA: A surge in refrigerant prices in China in the final months of 2017 look set to increase pressure on HFC refrigerant…
Luvata completes sale of US operations
USA: Luvata has completed the sale of its North American Tubes operations to Waybill USA Inc….
Lindab buys Irish duct company
SWEDEN/IRELAND: Ventilation company Lindab International has acquired Dublin-based ductwork manufacturer AC Manufacturing….