World News
Panasonic award for best project
UK: Panasonic has announced the inauguration of its PRO Awards for the best projects incorporating its air conditioning and heat pump products….
Daikin launches heat recovery VRV
UK: Daikin is claiming huge efficiency increases for the heat recovery version of its VRV lV air conditioning system….
DuPont adds further security
USA: In an effort to defeat counterfeiting DuPont has introduced further security measures on its refrigerant packaging. …
ASHRAE in standards battle
USA: ASHRAE is embroiled in a court action in the USA which could have far-reaching implications for our access to industry standards….
Hitachi looks to expand in France
FRANCE: Hitachi is set to expand its air conditioning distribution in France with plans for 20 dealers and 50 outlets by the…
Schneider sells Invensys appliance division
FRANCE: Schneider Electric is to sell the Invensys Appliance division, which includes the Ranco and Robertshaw brands, to an affiliate of private…
Bitzer expands in South Korea
SOUTH KOREA: German refrigeration compressor manufacturer has established 100% ownership of its representative office in Anyang, near Seoul….
Annette heads GEA freezers
GERMANY: Annette Wille is to look after all of GEA Refrigeration Technologies’ freezer activities worldwide as the new president technology centre freezer. …
New ASHRAE refrigerant standards
USA: ASHRAE has added 15 new refrigerants to the 2013 editions of its major refrigerants-related standards….
Chinese smash R134a counterfeiting ring
CHINA: Honeywell and DuPont have been victims of counterfeiters but it seems the Chinese are also quite prepared to fake their own….