World News
Bulgaria stops 1620kg of refrigerant
BULGARIA: Customs officers from the district of Rousse in Bulgaria have stopped an attempt to smuggle 1620kg of refrigerant at the border with Romania….
Johnson Controls appoints new CEO
IRELAND: Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as CEO, following last year’s announcement that George R Oliver would be stepping down from the role. …
Lennox Samsung JV ductless units launched
USA: The Samsung Lennox North American joint venture, announced last year, has unveiled its first ductless heat pump offerings – the Samsung mini-split system and Varix VRF….
Panasonic now HVAC provider to FC Barcelona
SPAIN: Panasonic has signed a sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona to become the new Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning provider for the development of the football club’s Camp Nou stadium complex….
Triton considering sale of Kelvion
GERMANY: Private equity firm Triton Partners is reported to be considering a sale of German heat exchanger products manufacturer Kelvion….
Fabio Klein to head Danfoss compressors division
DENMARK: Danfoss has appointed Fabio Klein as divisional president of its Commercial Compressors division of Danfoss Climate Solutions….
Beijer Ref sales up 10.9% in 2024
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref saw net sales in 2024 rise 10.9% to SEK35,662m (€3.1bn) with EBITA up 11.1% to 3,776m (€328m)….
Belloni promoted to executive director
GERMANY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Güntner has promoted Andrea Belloni to the position of executive director of sales Europe and Central Asia….
Electrocaloric device drops temperature 8.9ºC
USA: Materials scientists at UCLA are said to have developed a compact cooling technology that can pump away heat continuously using layers of flexing thin films….
UL expands heat pump test facilities in US and Europe
USA/ITALY: Testing, inspection and certification company UL Solutions is to expand its HVAC facilities in Plano, Texas, and Carugate, Italy, to meet demand for heat pump performance and safety evaluations….