World News
Nualight sells LED drivers business
IRELAND: Refrigerated display case LED lighting manufacturer Nualight has sold its LED drivers business to US company Fulham….
Star demonstrates EcoDesign compliant chiller
UK: Guests from across the industry visited Star Refrigeration’s factory in Renfrew on Wednesday for the unveiling of the company’s brand new…
Caterers’ guide to new EU labelling laws
EUROPE: The UK’s Catering Equipment Suppliers Association (CESA) has produced an explanatory guide to new energy labelling being introduced on refrigeration equipment…
AHRI calls for US energy efficiency reforms
USA: The AHRI has called on the US government to reform current energy efficiency policies to reflect new technologies and economic realities….
AHR Expo calls for award entries
USA: The organiser of AHR Expo, the USA’s annual HVACR exhibition, is calling for entries for its 2017 Innovation Awards Competition….
Germany accused of flouting recycling laws
GERMANY: A leading “green” group has accused Germany of failing to implement European fridge recycling standards, resulting in the release of millions of…
Air conditioner sales fall in 2015
UK: The global air conditioning market contracted by 5% in value terms in 2015 and will recover at a slower pace than…
Petra expands to target Europe
SAUDI ARABIA: Petra Engineering, Jordan’s leading HVACR manufacturer, is expanding its manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia to target new markets including Europe…
Daikin to increase sales by 50% by 2020
JAPAN: Daikin is looking to increase sales by nearly 50% to JPY3,000bn (€24bn) over the next five years….
IR commits $500m to GHG reductions
USA: Ingersoll Rand, parent of Trane and Thermo King, is to invest $500m in r&d to reduce greenhouse gas emissions….