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Lek appointed VP and president EMEALA
IRELAND: Johnson Controls has named Richard Lek as vice president and president, Building Solutions EMEALA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America). …
Pressure exchanger improves CO2 refrigeration efficiency
USA: A technology adapted from the desalination industry is said improve COPs of CO2 refrigeration systems by up to 30%….
Bock CO2 compressor scoops AHR Award
USA: The recently introduced Danfoss BOCK transcritical 6-cylinder CO2 compressor has scooped the refrigeration category award at the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Awards….
Hoshizaki consolidates Chinese interests
JAPAN/CHINA: Hoshizaki, the manufacturer of commercial food and beverage refrigeration equipment, is to integrate its development, manufacturing, and sales capabilities in China under one company….
Oil Store extends Lubrizol refrigerant oil deal
USA/UK: Refrigeration lubricant manufacturer Lubrizol has extended its distribution deal with UK company Oil Store to include Europe, the Middle East and North Africa….
Michael Bauer joins A-Heat Group
AUSTRIA: Michael Bauer has been named vice president for growth and success at the A-Heat Group, owners of German heat exchanger product company Güntner and Swiss dry cooler firm Jaeggi….
Modine opens precision cooling facility in Calgary
CANADA: US manufacturer Modine has opened a further precision cooling equipment factory in Canada….
Viessmann drives Carrier sales increase
USA: Carrier has reported has reported Q3 net sales of $6bn up 21% compared to last year. …
Carel appoints chief technology officer
ITALY: Controls manufacture Carel has appointed Paolo Faraldi as its new group chief technology officer….
Rogue HFC23 emissions threaten climate targets
UK: The world’s climate targets are said to be being jeopardised by huge emissions of HFC23, a high GWP greenhouse gas used as a feedstock and in ultra-low temperature refrigeration….