World News
Guide compares AHU energy consumption
BELGIUM: Eurovent has released a case study examining the differences in air handling unit energy consumption by energy class. …
Ferrari to lead Lu-Ve’s global communications
ITALY: Lu-Ve has appointed Carlo Ferrari as global communication and events director….
Modine to build data centre cooling factory in India
USA/INDIA: Modine is to open a new Airedale by Modine facility in Chennai, India, in mid-2025 to meet increased demand for mission-critical cooling solutions….
Nordic Climate expands Danish presence
SWEDEN/DENMARK: The Nordic Climate Group is expanding its presence in Denmark with the acquisition of Danish refrigeration contractor Kølegruppen. …
€3m bond issue to support production increases
ITALY: Emicon, the Italian heating, refrigeration and dehumidification systems manufacturer, plans to raise €3m to support production capacity increases at its production sites in Meldola and Piove di Sacco….
Lack of AC puts people at higher risk in wildfires
USA: People with limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, a new study finds. …
Menon appointed president of RAMA
INDIA: Mukundan Menon has been appointed president of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association (RAMA), the Indian manufacturers’ group. …
US defence agency initiates $90m HFC stockpile
USA: The US Department of Defense (DOD) has invested $90m to stockpile HFCs to support its military operations worldwide….
Worker dies in Italian ammonia leak
ITALY: A large ammonia spill at a food storage and distribution company in the province of Caserta, north of Naples, has resulted in the death of a 19-year-old maintenance worker….
Quantum fridge hits record low
SWEDEN/USA: Researchers claim to have have engineered a new type of refrigerator that can cool superconducting qubits to record low temperatures….