World News
Electrolux confirms deal for GE
SWEDEN: AB Electrolux today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the US appliances business of General Electric for $3.3bn….
Produal acquires Zone Controls
FINLAND: Building controls manufacturer Produal has acquired Swedish competitor Zone Controls….
Costco to pay $335,000 for R22 leaks
USA: The USA’s second largest retailer Costco is to pay $335,000 in penalties for failing to repair leaks of R22 refrigerant at…
Trane gears up for European tour
BELGIUM: Trane is to embark on a major European tour to promote its latest product ranges to customers. …
Michael Bauer is new Trox chairman
GERMANY: Former Bitzer sales and marketing man Michael Bauer has taken over as chairman of the board of Trox GmbH….
Kobe the focus for new refrigerants
JAPAN: Low GWP, mildly flammable A2L refrigerants will be one of the main topics for discussion at this year’s Japanese industry symposium…
TT Coil opens Swedish sales office
DENMARK: Air conditioning and refrigeration coil manufacturer TT Coil A/S has opened a sales office in Sweden….
FKT elects new board
GERMANY: The Forschungsrat Kältetechnik, Germany’s influential Research Council for Refrigeration Technology, has elected a new board….
Chillventa promises special presentations
GERMANY: The organiser of the forthcoming Chillventa exhibition has revealed details of a number of special presentations at this year’s event….
Engineer dies after ac explosion
INDIA: An engineer is reported to have died following an air conditioner explosion in Chennai….