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Maersk orders 12,900 PrimeLINEs
USA: In one of the largest ever orders of its type, Carrier Transicold has received an order for 12,900 PrimeLINE container refrigeration…
Beijer Ref reports 19.9% sales increase
SWEDEN: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported increased sales of 19.9% in Q3 with increased sales of air conditioning in southern Europe…
Carel opens factory in Croatia
CROATIA: Italian controls and humidifier manufacturer Carel has commenced production at a new plant in Labin, Croatia….
Danfoss buys Dutch software business
DENMARK: Danfoss has acquired the Dutch software company Advitronic Engineering BV, a specialist in internet-based control and monitoring systems for cooling systems….
EPA to strengthen HFC laws
USA: New proposals by the US EPA will see a tightening of HFC refrigerant emission, venting and sales laws….
Daimler u-turn on 1234yf
GERMANY: While still committed to the use of CO2, Daimler has announced that it will now be using the refrigerant R1234yf in…
Mitsubishi to expand Norway business
NORWAY: Having completed the integration of its Norwegian air conditioning distributor MIBA AS, which it acquired in July, Mitsubishi Electric is to…
Nortek ends takeover talk
USA: Nortek has confirmed its rejection of a bid, reported to have been made by Carrier’s owner UTC….
UK and Dutch contractors shine
EUROPE: HVAC contractors and installers in the UK and Netherlands are doing better than some of their European neighbours, according to a…
Daikin to build R32 units in the USA
USA: Daikin is to start manufacturing air conditioners using low GWP refrigerant R32 in the USA….