World News
Johnson Controls adds $100k to A2L research
USA: Johnson Controls has donated $100,000 to ASHRAE’s research into the safe use of mildly flammable, low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants….
Eurovent stands by its principles
BELGIUM: Eurovent, the body representing HVACR manufacturers associations from the EMEA region, has produced a Statement of Principles….
Aldes buys Danish firm Exhausto
FRANCE: Lyon-based HVAC company Aldes has acquired the Danish heat recovery ventilation company Exhausto….
Australia announces HFC phase-down
AUSTRALIA: The Federal Government of Australia has announced it is to implement an 85% phase-down of HFC refrigerants….
Conference to address marine R22 phase out
USA: ASHRAE is helping to address the replacement of R22 refrigerant in the mobile marine sector at a special conference in January….
Midea buys majority stake in Clivet
CHINA: Midea has entered into a definitive agreement to take an 80% stake in air conditioning manufacturer Clivet SpA, Clivet Espana SA…
Brexit brings no change to F-gas
UK: Despite the UK’s decision to quit the EU, the UK air conditioning and refrigeration industry will not see any changes to…
Foster/Gamko video explains eco directive
UK: Foster Refrigerator and its sister brand Gamko has created an animated video to explain the commercial refrigeration Ecodesign Directive and associated…
De Bruyn steps down at Bitzer Asia
SINGAPORE: Luca Bernini and Ang Chin Leong are to take over management of Bitzer Refrigeration Asia from July 1….
Systems focus of new ASHRAE handbook
USA: Updates on thermal storage and district heating and cooling are included in the new 2016 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and…