World News
Nano technology brings major advance in thermoelectrics
USA: Researchers in the US claim to have developed an easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology that is twice as efficient as similar devices….
Daikin signs cooling rental deal in Middle East
UAE: Daikin has formed a “strategic” partnership with Al Shola, a leading construction equipment rental company based in Dubai….
Carrier’s strategy seeks to ease R454B supply
USA: In a further move to ease US R454B shortages, Carrier has announced it will convert its excess bulk R454B refrigerant into 20lb cylinders for use by distributors and contractor….
Modine expands US data centre chiller capacity
USA: Modine is investing more than $38m in the expansion of its data centre chiller factory in Grenada, Mississippi….
Danish minister visits Danfoss’ China factory
CHINA: The Danfoss factory in Tianjin recently hosted a visit from the Danish minister for foreign affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, during the politician’s high-level tour of China….
Cool skills is World Refrigeration Day theme
UK: The secretariat of World Refrigeration Day has revealed that this year’s activities will be marked by an emphasis on the diverse and essential skills that make cooling and sustainable heating possible….
Chemours joins efforts to advance liquid cooling
USA: Chemours has announced a strategic agreement to further demonstrate and develop advanced liquid cooling solutions for data centres alongside other industry leaders….
Arkema adds HFO blends in deal with Honeywell
FRANCE: Arkema is to expand its range of lower GWP HFO blend refrigerants through a new commercial arrangement with Honeywell. …
US AC companies move to ease R454B shortage
USA: A number of US air conditioning manufacturers, including Carrier and Trane, have taken steps to help alleviate R454B refrigerant supply shortages in the USA….
MHI targets US data centre market
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has established a new base in Dallas, Texas, for its data centre business….