World News
Eurovent calls for recognition of HVACR sector
BELGIUM: The European manufacturers’ group Eurovent is calling for the recognition of the HVACR sector in the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and related policies, to preserve the industry’s competitiveness….
Swegon acquires American Geothermal
SWEDEN/USA: Swegon has signed an agreement to acquire American Geothermal, a US manufacturer of heat pumps and chillers for the concrete industry and commercial HVAC sectors….
China’s HFC emissions more than 20% of global total
CHINA: Figures claiming that China’s emissions of high GWP refrigerants now represent more than 20% of the global total have been described as untenable by the Environmental Investigation Agency….
US distributor sales up 14.2% in December
USA: US heating, air conditioning and refrigeration distributors enjoyed a 14.2% increase in sales in December, according to latest figures from industry association HARDI….
Refrigerant is main feature in Redbox recycling
USA: CoolSys, the US HVACR contracting group, is assisting US retailers in removing and recycling Redbox kiosks following the closure of the DVD rental company….
Carrier 2024 sales up 19% at $22.5bn
USA: Carrier recorded sales of $22.5bn in 2024, a 19% increase on 2023, including organic sales growth of 3% and a 16% impact from acquisitions and divestitures. …
Scammer turns illegal refrigerant into water
POLAND: A warning issued by the police in Poland has exposed the level of ignorance of refrigerants and the F-gas regulations that exists in some European member states….
Panasonic trials cool station booth
JAPAN: The Osaka Metro is trialling an open-fronted “station waiting booth” that can be heated or cooled using airflow control technology from Panasonic. …
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. …