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Panasonic to repeat its PRO Awards
EUROPE: Panasonic is to reward excellence in the application of its air conditioning and heat pump products in a repeat of its…
Infographic explains F-gas challenges
UK: Refrigerant supplier Climalife has produced an infographic to explain the challenges of Europe’s F-gas bans and quota reductions….
Quota options for F-gas equipment importers
EUROPE: Importers of equipment charged with HFC refrigerants have been given an additional option for ensuring compliance with the F-gas Regulation from…
Spool compressor efficiencies hit 80%
USA: Latest test results on a prototype 141kW spool compressor are said to have recorded overall isentropic efficiencies approaching 80%….
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….