World News
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….
Beijer Ref buys South African wholesaler
SOUTH AFRICA: Swedish refrigeration wholesaling group Beijer Ref AB is set to acquire the Johannesburg-based wholesaler Tecsa (Pty) Ltd….
Bangladesh ammonia plants in crisis
BANGLADESH: Cold storage facilities and food processors in Bangladesh are in crisis after the countries largest ammonia supplier stopped vital deliveries for…
California seeks to adopt SNAP ruling
USA: California is proposing to adopt the US EPA’s plans to prohibit the use of certain HFC refrigerants, despite a recent court…
Anderton heads Johnson HVAC product sales
IRELAND: Michael Anderton has been made director, sales – products and distribution Europe at Johnson Controls….
Vidal leads Geneglace buy-out
FRANCE: French ice machine manufacturer Geneglace has been the subject of a management buy-out from the GEA Group….