World News
A-Gas buys Rapid Recovery
UK: Refrigerant supplier A-Gas International has acquired Rapid Recovery, a refrigerant recovery business headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona….
US funds $5.2m flammable refrigerant study
USA: The US government and trade bodies are to fund a $5.2m research programme into the properties and the use of flammable…
Laurence Roy joins Güntner
GERMANY: Laurence Roy has been appointed sales manager – wholesale at refrigeration equipment manufacturer Güntner….
Europe sees large increase in ODS trade
TURKMENISTAN: Illegal European trade in ODS is said to have risen significantly in the last two years, with over 200 seizures in Belgium and…
Firm fined $273,000 for ammonia offences
USA: An Idaho-based frozen food manufacturer has been fined $273,000 following a potentially lethal release of 1,300lbs (590kg) of ammonia refrigerant….
Conference to focus on IAQ in high ambients
USA: Papers are being sought for a conference focused on energy and indoor air quality in humid and arid hot climates….
Leminar extends logistics facility
DUBAI: Leading Middle East distributor Leminar Air Conditioning Company has officially opened its newly-expanded central distribution centre in Dubai, UAE….
Fridge deal named in EU funding scams
EUROPE: Funding for a refrigeration plant in Bulgaria was amongst nearly €900m of EU money alleged to have been “inappropriately spent” last year….
UTC completes Riello purchase
ITALY: Carrier’s parent company UTC has completed its 70% acquisition of the Italian HVAC company Riello Group SpA….
UTC acquires Australian joint venture
AUSTRALIA: United Technologies has acquired the commercial HVAC product sales and commercial service divisions of its joint venture business AHI-Carrier (Australia) Pty…