World News
UK firm to acquire Nortek
UK: British-based investor Melrose Industries PLC has entered into an agreement to acquire US HVAC group Nortek in a £2.15bn deal….
Technology drives “naturals” uptake
GERMANY: Although focused on the food and retail industry, further developments in “natural” refrigerant technology, such as low charge ammonia systems, could…
Wentz is new ASHRAE president
USA: Timothy G Wentz, associate professor, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, has been installed as ASHRAE president for 2016-17….
Dziwoki heads Panasonic North America
USA: Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning North America has appointed the vastly experienced Allan Dziwoki as division vice president and general manager….
Daikin completes Zanotti purchase
ITALY: Japanese manufacturer Daikin completed the acquisition of Italian commercial and industrial refrigeration manufacturer Zanotti….
IARW list top 25 refrigerated warehouses
USA: An increase in the total global refrigerated warehouse capacity is revealed in the latest list of the largest operators….
Anti-dumping duties “unfair”
USA: National Refrigerants has warned that the imposition of anti-dumping duties on the import of Chinese refrigerants could jeopardise the future of…
Reflok re-opened for business
USA: Mechanical fittings company Reflok has reopened for business following a management and organisational restructuring….
Guide to “natural” refrigerants in Japan
BELGIUM: Shecco’s latest regional report tackles the current and future use of natural refrigerants in Japan….
Bluon’s R458A refrigerant is SNAP-listed
USA: The US EPA has SNAP-listed Bluon Energy’s alternative refrigerant TdX 20, aka R458A….