World News
DiversiTech changes owners
USA: Ownership of acr component manufacturer and supplier DiversiTech is set to transfer to private equity firm Permira after an acquisition deal…
Emerson webinar considers “naturals”
USA: Emerson’s next E360 webinar will consider the cost, performance and safety aspects of employing “natural” refrigerants in small-format food retail systems….
Carrier Transicold adds IMPCO power units
USA: Carrier Transicold is to acquire select IMPCO road and rail transport product lines, including the ComfortPro auxiliary power unit, from Westport…
Embraco sees R513A as R134a transitional
BRAZIL: Compressor manufacturer Embraco has named R513A as the only HFC blend approved as a transitional refrigerant for its R134a models….
Haier debuts 4200RT oil-less chiller
CHINA: Haier has developed a magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller with what it claims is the world’s largest cooling capacity….
Carel appoints Pietro Rossato as COO
ITALY: Pietro Rossato, an expert in logistics and supply chain management, has joined the Carel group as chief operations officer….
Seminar discusses trends to 2030
BELGIUM: Leading sector representatives from across Europe will meet in Europe next month to discuss developments in industrial and commercial refrigeration, process…
Six legionnaires cases in Melbourne
AUSTRALIA: Ninety-two building cooling systems in Melbourne business district are reported to have been disinfected following the confirmation of six cases of…
Legionella detection project tests start
EUROPE: The experimental phase of a device to detect the legionella pneumophila bacteria responsible for legionnaires disease is to begin under the…
High ambient project moves to China
CHINA: Two United Nations agencies have held a series of meetings in China this week to promote low global warming potential refrigerants…