World News
Nordic retailer ICA hits CO2 targets
SWEDEN: Swedish retailer ICA Gruppen has achieved the 30% CO2 reduction target it set in 2006, six years ahead of schedule….
ASERCOM and AHRI to co-operate
FRANCE: ASERCOM has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US body AHRI to co-operate in regulatory, standards, and certification activities….
Quebec aids switch to CO2 refrigeration
CANADA: The government of Quebec has allocated $55,500 (€40,000) to help supermarket chain Sobeys switch to CO2 refrigeration systems….
Eurovent gets close to DIN CERTCO
FRANCE: Certification body Eurovent is seeking closer collaboration with its German counterpart DIN CERTCO….
A-Gas merges US and Mexican businesses
USA: Refrigerant supplier A-Gas has merged its businesses in the USA and Mexico to form A-Gas Americas….
Ferrandi rejoins Lu-Ve
ITALY: Lu-Ve has appointed Alessandro Ferrandi to the new role of group commercial director….
Firm faces $51K fine for ammonia violations
USA: A meat processing facility faces a penalty of $51,000 for allegedly exposing workers to ammonia refrigerant….
UTC to look for new heat exchanger materials
USA: Carrier’s parent company United Technologies (UTC) has been awarded a $744,154 contract to explore new high performance non-metallic materials for the…
MHI latest to launch R32 air conditioners
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has become the latest Japanese company to introduce a range of R32 air conditioners to its home market….
Modine elects Bills to board
USA: Modine Manufacturing has elected DuPont’s David G Bills to its board of directors….