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EPEE to host Euro conference
BELGIUM: EPEE and the European ventilation body EVIA are to hold a joint conference on the the heating, cooling and ventilation industry’s…
J&E Hall backs Gustav Lorentzen conference
UK: J&E Hall is the latest company to announce its support for the 12th IIR Natural Working Fluids Conference in Edinburgh in August….
Firm fined for fatal hydrocarbon blast
SINGAPORE: An m&e firm has been fined SGD150,000 after hydrocarbon refrigerant from an air conditioning unit exploded, killing one worker and injuring two…
Danfoss prepares ejectors for launch
DENMARK: Danfoss has revealed that ejector technology for use in CO2 refrigeration systems could be ready for market launch in the near…
Thai ac firm Saijo Denki switches to R32
THAILAND: Assistance from the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund has enabled Saijo Denki to become the first Thai manufacturer to produce air conditioners using…
Daikin R32 passed for high ambients
ABU DHABI: Daikin’s high ambient R32 inverter air conditioner, introduced into the Middle East last year, has received further environmental certification in…
DiversiTech buys mount firm Quick-Sling
USA: HVACR parts and accessories supplier DiversiTech has purchased Quick-Sling, the US manufacturer of mounting products. …
ASHRAE updates IAQ standard
USA: Requirements regarding multi-family dwellings, tobacco smoke, and operations and maintenance are among changes to ASHRAE’s indoor air quality standard….
Beijer Ref sees stable start to year
SWEDEN: Although sales increased, the investigation into the acquisition of UK refrigeration wholesaler HRP has contributed to Beijer Ref showing a 5%…
Fridge maker adds Italian style
ITALY: A collection of limited edition fridges decorated by artists from luxury Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana caused a stir last…