World News
AHRI to begin lower-GWP refrigerant research
USA: The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced an industry-wide cooperative research programme to identify and evaluate promising alternative refrigerants with a GWP under 300….
ASHRAE/UNEP launch sustainability assessment tools
USA: ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction have released new checklists and guidance sheets to support RAC equipment performance, compliance and sustainability….
Carrier sales up 3% in Q2
USA: Carrier has reported strong financial results for Q2 of 2025, with net sales up 3% at $6,113m and organic sales up 6%….
Lu-Ve begins shipping dry coolers from Chinese factory
ITALY/CHINA: Italian heat exchanger and cooling system manufacturer Lu-Ve has begun delivery of Giants dry coolers from its Chinese production facility….
Nidec plans new Embraco compressor factory in India
JAPAN/INDIA: Nidec has announced a 55,000m2 factory in India for the production of its Embraco-brand residential and commercial refrigeration compressors….
Trane opens commercial hub in Idaho
USA: Trane has officially opened a 26,000ft2 (2,415m2) sales office in Nampa to serve as a local hub for its commercial operations in Idaho….
Bulgarian customs seize more refrigerant
BULGARIA: Authorities have seized a further 3 tonnes of undeclared refrigerant being carried in the luggage compartment of a minibus in Svilengrad, Haskovo province….
HVAC business offsets LG Q2 performance
SOUTH KOREA: Increased sales in its HVAC segment helped offset a dip in LG Electronics group’s performance in Q2. …
Bus used in refrigerant smuggling attempt
BULGARIA: Authorities in Bulgaria have detained four people for attempting to smuggle nearly six tonnes of refrigerant and other goods in a bus….
Cuthbertson to be president Systemair North America
USA: Swedish HVAC equipment manufacturer Systemair has appointed Steve Cuthbertson as president of Systemair North America, effective September 8….