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French manufacturer CIAT for sale?
FRANCE: Unconfirmed reports suggest that French air conditioning manufacturer CIAT is for sale with Carrier, Bosch and Climaveneta all said to be…
Desiere appointed Daikin Belgium md
BELGIUM: Roderick Desiere, who was involved in the formation of Daikin UK in 2003, has been appointed md of Daikin Belgium….
Jim Whelan leads revitalised Viessmann
UK: Jim Whelan, former md of Carrier HVACR UK and Ireland, is now leading Viessmann’s revitalised refrigeration business across Europe and the…
Sysco pays $20m for refrigeration violations
USA: The USA’s largest food distribution company has agreed to pay almost $20m in penalties for failing to ensure that perishable foods…
MHI integrates its acr and heating interests
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to integrate air conditioning and refrigeration company with its commercial heating business….
Air conditioning pioneer Airwell sold off
FRANCE: On a sad day for the French air conditioning industry, troubled manufacturer Airwell has been split up and sold off by…
Fire hits Samsung factory in Algeria
ALGERIA: Significant damage is reported to Samsung’s joint venture air conditioning factory in Algeria following a fire yesterday….
DuPont trials R404A transport “drop-in”
USA: DuPont is trialling a new lower GWP refrigerant blend as possible “drop-in” replacement for R404A in transport refrigeration systems….
Suppliers must pass on carbon tax savings
AUSTRALIA: The air conditioning and refrigeration industry has been warned to pass on all refrigerant cost savings following the repeal of Australia’s…
Minor is major influence for DuPont
USA: DuPont’s Barbara Minor has been named a DuPont Fellow for her work in the development of alternative and low GWP refrigerants….