World News
Sharp to head combined Emerson business
USA: Emerson has appointed Robert T (Bob) Sharp as executive vice president for its newly-formed, combined Commercial and Residential Solutions business segment….
Carel valves compatible with HFOs
ITALY: Carel has confirmed the compatibility of its valves for operation with the new HFO refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze….
Mitsubishi boat completes Atlantic row
ANTIGUA: After rowing 3,000 nautical miles, the Mitsubishi-Electric-sponsored All Beans No Monkeys boat has arrived in Antigua….
MHI to split air conditioning business
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to split off its air conditioning and refrigeration business to a wholly-owned group company….
Daikin confirms $430m Flanders deal
JAPAN: Daikin has confirmed its acquisition of US filter manufacturer Flanders with the deal expected to be concluded in April….
Daikin set to buy US filter firm Flanders
JAPAN: The Nikkei is reporting that Daikin is set to buy US filter manufacturer Flanders in a deal estimated to be worth $432m….
AHR Orlando matches previous best shows
USA: Bad weather on the eastern seaboard had little effect on attendance at this year’s AHR Expo, which matched previous shows in Chicago…
Low GWP refrigerant presentations now online
USA: The presentations delivered at the recent sell-out AHRI-hosted conference on the Low GWP Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Programme (AREP) are now available online….
Heat pump sales triple in Poland
POLAND: Although a market still in its infancy, sales of electrically driven heat pumps in Poland are reported to have nearly tripled…
Systemair first to new Eurovent standard
SWEDEN: Systemair is the first manufacturer to have products certified under the new Eurovent programme for residential air handling units (RAHU)….