World News
European Emura to be launched in Japan
JAPAN: The award-winning, European-designed Daikin Emura air conditioner has been adopted by the parent company for launch in Japan….
Goodman recalls more air conditioners
USA: Goodman has extended its August 2014 recall on certain PTAC models to include a further 5,300 units….
Epta wins German Design Award
GERMANY: Epta’s RevUP display technology, as applied to its Costan and Bonnet Névé cabinets, has won the Retail category prize at the…
EIA takes aim at US refrigerant leaks
USA: The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on the US EPA to lower the allowable leak rate threshold on commercial refrigeration…
Carel opens office in Thailand
THAILAND: Italian controls and humidification company Carel has opened a new sales office in Bangkok….
Danfoss plans for new low GWP alternatives
DENMARK: Danfoss has released details of its plans for the release of a host of new compressors running on lower GWP alternative…
Lightfoot signs important Gulf deal
BAHRAIN: UK Refrigeration contractor Lightfoot Defence has won a contract to provide air conditioning services to naval vessels to the Gulf’s leading…
Chemours plays down plans for US 1234yf plant
USA: Chemours has played down reports that it is planning a $178m R1234yf plant at its site in Ingleside, Texas….
Bohlmann is CSO at DencoHappel
GERMANY: Maik Bohlmann has been named as the new chief sales officer, and top strategist at DencoHappel….
US rivals contest thermal wheel patent
USA: Two rival US companies have become involved in a patent infringement lawsuit over the use of thermal wheels in the cooling of…