World News
LG cuts plastic use on 4-way cassette
SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics is reducing plastic consumption and carbon emissions by adopting a new material and manufacturing process for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners. …
Lennox to acquire HVAC Division of NSI Industries
USA: Lennox has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the HVAC division of NSI Industries, a leading provider of electrical, HVAC, and network infrastructure product solutions, for approximately $550m….
Over 600,000 minifridges recalled
USA: Over 600,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges have been recalled in the USA after reports of short circuits causing more than $700,000 of property damage….
AC users warned of risks after wildfires
SPAIN: With firefighters continuing to battle 14 major blazes across Spain, home and business owners are being advised of precautions to take with their air conditioning systems. …
Fourth person dies in New York LD outbreak
USA: A fourth person is reported to have died from the outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood….
GE pledges $3bn US investment
USA: GE Appliances has revealed that it will invest more than $3bn over the next five years in its US operations….
Samsung approves Chemours immersion cooling fluid
USA: Chemours has revealed that its Opteon two-phase immersion cooling fluid has been qualified by Samsung Electronics, following testing by the Korean computer manufacturer….
Triton sells Kelvion to Apollo funds
GERMANY: US asset management firm Apollo is to acquire a majority stake in German heat exchanger products manufacturer Kelvion….
Trane Technologies launches BrainBox AI Lab
IRELAND: Trane Technologies has announced the launch of the BrainBox AI Lab to serve as a hub for research into furthering intelligent, efficient and sustainable building operations….
Stallion plans R32 plant in Rajasthan
INDIA: Stallion India Fluorochemicals, a Mumbai-based supplier of refrigerants, is to build a $13.7m R32 plant in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan….