World News
One dead, three injured in ac “explosion”
INDIA: Another “explosion” in an air conditioning compressor has killed a mechanic and injured three others in Dehradun, India, according to local…
Sanhua is Manitowoc’s “cool” supplier
USA: Controls manufacturer Sanhua has been recognised by Manitowoc as its 2014 Cooling Efficiencies Supplier of the Year….
US shipments continue to rise
USA: Sales of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment continue to show growth but the pace appears to be slowing….
Mystery of 13,000 empty refrigerant cylinders
UAE: Mystery surrounds the seizure of thousands of refrigerant cylinders in the Port of Ajman at the end of May….
District cooling using treated water
DUBAI: Empower claims to have saved 194 million gallons of fresh water last year by using treated water in its district cooling…
MHI announces 1233zd(E) chiller
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has adopted the new low GWP refrigerant 1233zd(E) in a smaller centrifugal chiller….
Lindab to buy IMP Klima
SWEDEN: Ventilation products company Lindab is to acquire Slovenian air handling unit manufacturer Hidria IMP Klima….
Portacool to open Spanish warehouse
SPAIN: Portacool, the US manufacturer of evaporative coolers, is to open a new 3050m² warehouse facility in Barcelona….
Daikin to sponsor FC Bruges
BELGIUM: Daikin has signed a shirt sponsorship deal with leading Belgian football team Club Brugge (aka FC Bruges)….
GEA completes new group structure
GERMANY: GEA has finalised its new Group structure, creating separate business areas for equipment and solutions….