World News
Dantherm hvac sold to private equity fund
DENMARK: Under pressure from credit institutions, Dantherm has been forced to sell its HVAC business to a private equity fund for DKK164m…
Haier to buy GE Appliances business
USA: Chinese manufacturer Qingdao Haier is to acquire the appliances business of leading US manufacturer General Electric….
Daikin launches R32 multi-splits
GERMANY: Daikin has extended the availability of air conditioners using R32 with new multi-split condensing units, a ducted unit and R32 versions…
EBM-Papst buys electronics firm
GERMANY: Fans and motors manufacturer EBM-Papst has acquired a majority shareholding in Spanish electronics specialist IKOR….
Efficient fridges reduce German retailer costs
GERMANY: More efficient refrigeration and LED lighting helped reduce energy costs in the German retail food industry by 5% in 2015….
Dubai rethinks air conditioned city plan
DUBAI: Developers have scaled down plans for Dubai’s proposed Mall of the World, dubbed the world’s first temperature controlled city….
More compressors optimised for low GWP gases
GERMANY: Bitzer has optimised its two-stage reciprocating compressors to operate with the lower GWP refrigerants R448A and R449A and thermostatic expansion valves….
Armacell opens factory in Russia
LUXEMBOURG: Foam insulation manufacturer Armacell has opened a new production facility in Russia….
Seeking harmony on compressor standards
USA/EUROPE: Two of the leading US and European associations are seeking to harmonise compressor performance ratings and testing standards….
Leminar opens largest ME ductwork factory
DUBAI: Leminar Air Conditioning Industries has opened what is described as the largest ductwork manufacturing facility in the Middle East….