World News
GCCA joins call for new European deal
EUROPE: The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the European parliament and businesses operating cold chains in Europe. …
SEST and AHA businesses merged into Lu-Ve
ITALY: The Lu-Ve board and company shareholders have approved the merger by incorporation into Lu-Ve of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sest SpA and Air Hex Alonte Srl….
ASHRAE elects president for 2024/25
USA: M Dennis Knight, the founder of Whole Building Systems of South Carolina, has been named as ASHRAE president for 2024/25. …
Women’s group appoints full-time executive
USA: Licensed HVAC contractor Amy O’Grady has been appointed as the first full time executive director of the US non-profit organisation Women in HVACR (WHVACR)….
Schmitz Cargobull buys Spanish telematics firm
SPAIN: Semi-trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull AG has acquired a majority stake in Atlantis Global System (AGS), the Spanish telematics solutions provider for monitoring and maintaining the cold chain….
Heat pumps roll at Aira’s Polish factory
POLAND: Production is set to start at heat pump manufacturer Aira’s 55,000m2 production facility in Wroclaw, Poland. …
Bangladesh seizes €40m of “substandard” refrigerant
BANGLADESH: Customs officials in the port of Chittagong are said to have intercepted Chinese shipments of “substandard” refrigerant valued at up to €40m….
LG forms cold climate heat pump consortium
UK: LG has formed a partnership with leading Norwegian and Italian universities to develop high-performance heat pumps for cold climates….
Bitzer paint plant to focus on sustainability
GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer is expanding its facilities at its Rottenburg-Ergenzingen factory with the addition of a new 2,500m2 paint plant….
Nordic Climate expands in Stockholm
SWEDEN: Nordic Climate Group has strengthened its position in Greater Stockholm through the acquisition of commercial refrigeration contractor Frigotech….