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Liam Terrell joins Kooltech

UK: Air conditioning distributor Kooltech has appointed Liam Terrell to the role of sales project manager with its southern projects team.

Previously business development manager at Daikin UK, Terrell brings a wealth of HVAC experience to the role, having also spent five years at Mitsubishi Electric and four years at contractor All Seasons Climate Control.

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23rd March 2025

EU stands by F-gas regs in face of global trade concerns

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23rd March 2025

Study finds heat pump efficiencies falling short

SWITZERLAND: A two-year survey of over 1,000 heat pump installations across Central Europe claims that 17% of air-source and 2% of ground-source heat pumps fail to meet European efficiency standards. 
22nd March 2025

Latest Altherma combines ATW and ATA technologies

BELGIUM: Daikin has previewed its new all-in-one Altherma 4 X heat pump, combining air-to-air and air-to-water technologies and using R454C refrigerant.
22nd March 2025

Trane’s new Fan Coil Wall platform

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21st March 2025

German homeowners recommend heat pumps

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21st March 2025

Daikin motor wins technology award

JAPAN: A high-efficiency IPM motor with reluctance torque used in air conditioners has been awarded Japan’s 18th Electrical Technology Foundation of Electricity Award.