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Panasonic uses fridge camera to reduce waste
JAPAN: Panasonic is involved in an experiment to reduce household food waste through the use of refrigerator AI cameras….
Moldova seizes HFC valued at over €30,000
MOLDOVA: Two people have been arrested in a crackdown on refrigerant smugglers in Moldova uncovered illegal HFC valued at over €30,000….
NCG acquires Dutch firm Coolserve
NETHERLANDS: The Swedish Nordic Climate Group (NCG) has further expanded its presence in the Netherlands with the acquisition of installation and service company Coolserve….
DiversiTech acquires thermostat maker Cielo
USA: HVACR component manufacturer and supplier DiversiTech has acquired one of its US suppliers, the Washington-based smart thermostat manufacturer Cielo. DiversiTech took…
Invertek appoints manager for France and North Africa
UK: Invertek Drives has announced the appointment of Jean-Bernard Coulanges as HVACR business development manager for France and North Africa….
Beijer Ref reports highest EBITA margin
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported a net sales increase of 5% in Q2 to SEK10,181m (€905m) and its highest ever EBITA margin of 12.2%….
Probation for R404A smuggler
USA: An HVAC engineer has received three-year’s probation for intentionally failing to present refrigerant tanks for inspection when attempting to enter the…
Caverion buys Johnson Controls Finland
FINLAND: Finnish building services company Caverion has agreed the acquisition of the service and maintenance business of Johnson Controls Finland for an…
Epta acquires Hauser GmbH
ITALY/AUSTRIA: Epta, the Italian commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer, has acquired a majority interest in Hauser GmbH, the Austrian display cabinet and refrigeration systems company….
Leak detection system receives US patent
USA: San-Jose-based Axiom Cloud has been granted a US patent for its automatic refrigerant leak detection system and method….