World News
Kelvion to close former Küba factory
GERMANY: Kelvion has announced it is to wind down production and close its Kelvion Refrigeration GmbH factory in Baierbrunn….
Daikin in AI tie-up with NEC
JAPAN: Daikin has announced a tie-up with Japanese IT multinational NEC to develop air conditioners with artificial intelligence….
United to distribute Copeland products
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies has finalised a national distribution agreement with North American wholesaler United Refrigeration….
BESA to host international IAQ webinar
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is to host an international webinar featuring global IAQ authority Max Sherman….
Waste handler jailed for CFC release
SPAIN: UNEP has repeated warnings to waste handlers after the owner of a Spanish recycling company received two years’ jail for releasing refrigerants to atmosphere….
Sharp to executive president
USA: Robert T (Bob) Sharp has been appointed executive president of Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions….
Australia adopts ISO fridge standards
AUSTRALIA: In addition to being part of the global agreement to phase down HFCs, Australia has also now adopted international refrigeration safety…
Lennox reveals alleged Russian bribe
USA: HVAC manufacturer Lennox International has reported an alleged bribe of $475 to a Russian customs broker or official to release a…
HFCs flood Europe despite phase down
EUROPE: Refrigerant manufacturer Honeywell has repeated claims that European HFC imports are increasing despite the F-gas phase down….
Armacell buys Brazilian insulation firm
LUXEMBOURG: Insulation manufacturer Armacell has acquired Polipex, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of extruded PE insulation foams….