World News
Hoshizaki acquires Acos Macom
BRAZIL: Japanese commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer continues to expand its worldwide interests with the acquisition of Brazilian company Acos Macom….
Tecumseh to expand AE2 compressor production
USA: Compressor manufacturer Tecumseh is increasing production at its factory in Verona, Mississippi. The investment, reported to be around $10m, will…
MHI receives its largest ever chiller order
JAPAN: In what is said to be its largest ever order, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is to supply 13 centrifugal chillers with…
Daikin buys its Indonesian distributor
JAPAN: Daikin has acquired its distributor in Indonesia, PT Tata Solusi Pratama (TSP). The Japanese air conditioning manufacturer says the acquisition will…
DuPont considers selling its refrigerants business
USA: DuPont is considering selling all or part of its Performance Chemicals division, a sector of the company which includes its refrigerants…
New blend could offer alternative to 1234yf
USA: A new refrigerant blend based around HFO1234ze could be a viable, less flammable alternative to 1234yf in car air conditioning systems….
Russian customs uncover hidden R22
RUSSIA: Customs officers at the port of Taganrog have intercepted over 4,000kg of R22 disguised as R134a. During routine inspections earlier…
Bitzer officially opens new US factory
USA: German refrigeration compressor manufacturer Bitzer has now officially opened its new 9,000m2 factory in Atlanta, Georgia….