World News
Counterfeits in Nigeria cost Danfoss $2m
NIGERIA: Counterfeit Danfoss compressors in Nigeria are reported to be costing the Danish manufacturer as much as US$2m per year….
Carrier sees future in R1234ze
FRANCE: Carrier has announced that it sees the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze(E) as the best long-term sustainable solution for screw chillers….
ASHRAE offers VRF design course
USA: An increasing US interest in VRF air conditioning technology has prompted ASHRAE to offer an online course on the technology’s design…
US lab to research caloric cooling materials
USA: Research into the development of caloric materials for more environmentally-friendly refrigeration is to receive a share of $40m of annual US…
Mitsubishi completes DeLclima purchase
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has acquired all the remaining shares in chiller manufacturer DeLclima….
IIR backs Euro fridge projects
FRANCE: The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is providing backing for Cryohub and SuperSmart, two new EU-funded refrigeration projects….
Daikin takes R32 on the road
GERMANY: Daikin is to take its R32 air conditioning refrigerant technology on the road in Germany this spring….
Honeywell sees no obstacles in UTC merger
USA: Honeywell says it does not see the regulatory process as an obstacle to a merger with United Technologies Corporation (UTC)….
UTC’s Shuster proposed for Beijer board
SWEDEN: Ross B Shuster, international operations president of UTC’s Climate, Controls & Security division, has been proposed for election to the board…
UTC admits to Honeywell merger talks
USA: United Technologies Corp (UTC) has confirmed press reports that it had been in talks with Honeywell over a potential merger….