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US to investigate R134a imports
USA: The US Department of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports of R134a from China. …
Daikin sets up joint venture in Saudi Arabia
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has established a joint venture subsidiary In Saudi Arabia….
Gas suppliers press for F-gas agreement
BRUSSELS: The group representing fluorocarbon refrigerant suppliers has urged the European negotiators to reach agreement on the F-gas revisions, end market uncertainty…
Johnson Controls takes 60% of Hitachi ac
USA and JAPAN: Johnson Controls is to take a 60% stake in Hitachi Appliances’ global air conditioning business. …
Daikin test houses in coldest city
JAPAN: With heating products of increasing importance to Daikin, the Japanese air conditioning manufacturer is to officially open a new heating equipment…
Carel is a top Electrolux supplier
ITALY: Refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel has been named as one of the winners in Electrolux’s Supplier Awards 2013….
No agreement puts F-gas in limbo
BRUSSELS: The third trialogue on revisions to the F-gas regulations broke up without agreement yesterday evening, leaving the possibility that the new…
LG Electronics USA chooses Cho
USA: William Cho, a 26-year veteran of LG Electronics, has been named president of LG Electronics USA….
F-gas revision on verge of collapse
BRUSSELS: The F-gas revision negotiations could be on the verge of collapse unless compromises can be found between the opposing demands of…
Comments sought on data centre standard
USA: A proposed standard from ASHRAE that specifically addresses the unique energy requirements of data centres is open for advisory public review….