World News
Airedale expands ME operations
DUBAI: British manufacturer Airedale International has appointed Nissar Rahman as sales & applications engineer for the Middle East, supporting area manager, Andrew…
Daikin invests $9m in Owatonna plant
USA: Daikin is planning a $9m expansion of its Applied Air Systems manufacturing facility in Owatonna, Minnesota….
Trane recalls over 100,000 splits
USA: Trane has recalled over 100,000 split air conditioning units in the USA over fears of a potential shock hazard….
CES claims Fanwall patent infringement
USA: CES Group is taking legal action against two companies for alleged infringements of seven of CES Group’s Fanwall Technology patents….
Fridge manufacturers challenge standards
USA: A manufacturers’ association is the latest group to challenge the US government’s new commercial refrigeration energy efficiency rules….
Copper thief faces jail for releasing R22
USA: An Ohio man who stole air conditioning units for their scrap copper faces 31 months in prison for releasing R22 refrigerant…
Cold storage firm fined for ammonia violations
USA: A cold storage firm will pay fines of $108,000 and complete $345,000 of environmental projects for alleged violations of laws to prevent…
NIBE to acquire WaterFurnace
SWEDEN: Heat pump manufacturer NIBE is to acquire US geothermal heat pump heating and cooling solutions company WaterFurnace in a $378m deal….
F-gas: a blueprint for developing countries
BRUSSELS: Contractors’ association AREA is using its F-gas regulation knowledge and experience to advise emerging and developing economies with refrigerant handling and…
EIA questions retailers’ HFC commitment
FRANCE: The Consumer Goods Forum, which this week called upon world leaders to agree a global climate deal, has come in for…