World News
Carel plans shares listing
ITALY: Air conditioning and refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel is said to be planning to list its shares on the Italian stock market….
Kigali ratification slows
EUROPE: The surge of countries ratifying the Kigali Amendment last year, which ensured the global HFC phase down will come into force…
Bitzer double success at ACREX India
INDIA: German compressor manufacturer has won two awards at this week’s ACREX Awards of Excellence in Bangalore….
Danfoss sees highest growth in 6 years
DENMARK: Danfoss has recorded its highest growth in six years, with net sales in 2017 increasing by 12% to more than DKK4bn…
Propane system wins top German award
GERMANY: Viessmann’s ESyCool Green propane-based heat pump refrigeration system has been awarded the government-backed German Innovation Prize for Climate and Environment….
Shoppers want more refrigerated options
USA: Over 90% of US shoppers recognise the importance of consistent temperature control in US supermarkets and would like to know that…
Wolfgang Zaremski is ASERCOM president
BELGIUM: Wolfgang Zaremski, president of VDKF, the German refrigeration and air conditioning contractors’ association, has been appointed president of ASERCOM….
System can predict container breakdowns
DENMARK: Researchers in Denmark claim to have developed a system that can identify problems with a refrigerated container before they break down….
US looks to develop energy-saving sensor
USA: A US university is involved in developing sensors to reduce the cost and environmental impact of operating a building’s heating, air conditioning…
Sanden and Unicla sign alliance
USA: Automotive compressor manufacturers Sanden International and Unicla International have signed an alliance to collaborate and share technologies in the transport sector….