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DiversiTech appoints manufacturing expert
USA: DiversiTech Corp, a leading manufacturer and supplier of HVACR parts and accessories, has hired Chris Cummins as chief manufacturing officer. …
UK boasts highest refrigerant recovery rate
USA: The UK has the highest reported rate of refrigerant recovery in the world, while Japan is said to destroy the highest…
Beijer Ref sales grow 13.2%
SWEDEN: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has returned fourth quarter 2015 sales growth of 13.2% and operating profit improvement of 15.9% compared with…
Fridge firms call for HFC phase down
USA/CANADA: The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers says it is seeking to voluntarily phase down the use of HFC refrigerants in household…
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….