World News
Wieland takes copper CO2 tube to US
GERMANY: Copper tube manufacturer Wieland is using its participation in Atmosphere America 2015 to introduce its CO2 pipe to the US market….
Vangeenberghe is Daikin France VP
FRANCE: Wim Vangeenberghe, director and general manager sales of Daikin Europe, is reported to have been named vice president of Daikin France….
Carrier adds low-front multidecks
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Europe has added an ultra-low-front version to its E6 Monaxis and MonaxEco refrigerated multideck range….
DiversiTech in management buy-out
USA: The ownership of acr component manufacturer and supplier DiversiTech has changed following a management buy-out….
Carrier accountant charged in $1m fraud
USA: An accountant with air conditioning manufacturer Carrier has been charged with stealing over $1m from his employer….
US Foods uses CO2 refrigeration
USA: Leading food distribution company US Foods has installed a CO2 cascade refrigeration system in its new distribution centre in Seabrook, New…
MHI merges ac and refrigeration businesses
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to merge its domestic and commercial acr business with Toyo Engineering Works, a business engaged in advanced…
Baxi to launch air conditioners in Spain
SPAIN: The heating and plumbing firm Baxi is planning to launch a range of air conditioners in Spain….
US ac shipments continue to improve
USA: Sales of US central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps continued to improve in March, albeit at a lower rate….
Hydrocarbon refrigerant seller hit for $300K
USA: A US company has agreed to cease sales of unapproved hydrocarbon refrigerants and pay a $300,000 civil penalty….