World News
8th October 2018
Exkal plans €25m expansion
SPAIN: Commercial refrigeration cabinet manufacturer Exkal is to invest €25m in an expansion of its facility in Marcilla, Navarra, northern Spain. The investment will double…
8th October 2018
HFC reduction key to climate targets
THAILAND: Without action on short-lived climate pollutants like HFCs there is little chance of reaching greenhouse gas emission targets, a new UN report claims. The…
8th October 2018
Engie extends test bed capacity to 6MW
GERMANY: Chiller manufacturer Engie Refrigeration has increased its test bed capacity to 6MW, making it one of the largest such facilities in Europe. The four…
7th October 2018
Eurovent’s essential guide to AHUs
BELGIUM: A new guide from the Eurovent Association provides essential information on air handling units. Produced by the Eurovent Association’s Product Group AHU, the 53-page…
7th October 2018
Germany escapes fine over MAC breach
LUXEMBOURG: Germany has received a slap on the wrist for failing to enforce the MAC Directive by not taking timely action against car manufacturer Daimler…
3rd October 2018
Beijer Ref NZ opens new facility
[caption id="attachment_48212" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Per Bertland declares the new facility open[/caption] NEW ZEALAND: Beijer Ref CEO Per Bertland has officially opened a new 10,000m² support…
3rd October 2018
IoR signs MOU with Pakistan society
[caption id="attachment_48210" align="aligncenter" width="630"] PHVACR president Azim Ashraf (centre) and joint general secretary Safdar Ali with IoR president Steve Gill (left)[/caption] UK/PAKISTAN: The UK’s Institute…
2nd October 2018
Group offers advice on low GWP solutions
USA: A new organisation has been created with the aim of offering information and resources on next-generation, low- and reduced-GWP refrigeration solutions. The Global Forum…
2nd October 2018
Budeanu wins EuroSkills Gold for Spain
HUNGARY: Emanuel Budeanu of Spain won the Gold Medal in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at last week’s EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest. Budeanu, who studies at…
2nd October 2018
7-Eleven Japan in switch to R448A
JAPAN: The convenience store Seven-Eleven is said to be the first Japanese retail chain to switch its R404A refrigeration systems to the lower GWP R448A.…
30th September 2018
Carel forms subsidiary in Morocco
MOROCCO: Italian controls and humidification manufacturer Carel has established a new company in Morocco, called Carel Maghreb. A subsidiary of Carel France, Carel Maghreb is…
30th September 2018
Oleas to step down as GEA CEO
[caption id="attachment_48174" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Jürg Oleas (left) will step down in February to be replaced by Stefan Klebert[/caption] GERMANY: Jürg Oleas is to step down…
30th September 2018
Paint-like polymer could cool buildings
USA: Researchers at Columbia University, looking for ways to reduce the air conditioning load in buildings, have invented a paint-like polymer which can reflect sunlight…
28th September 2018
EU signs Kigali Amendment
EUROPE: Following its ratification of the Kigali Amendment, yesterday, The EU has called on all Parties to the Montreal Protocol to take action on HFCs…
28th September 2018
York 1233zd chiller is a top AHR product
USA: Johnson Controls’ York YZ chiller, using low GWP refrigerant R1233zd is a finalist in the AHR Expo Product of the Year Award. The YZ…
28th September 2018
Daino in key role at DiversiTech
USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration parts and accessories supplier DiversiTech has appointed Franco Daino to oversee product development, management, engineering, marketing and pricing. In this…
27th September 2018
Record sales boost for Lu-Ve
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve has reported record turnover and earnings in the first half of this year. The Italian manufacturer achieved a turnover of…
27th September 2018
Hisense Hitachi JV builds third plant
[caption id="attachment_48157" align="aligncenter" width="630"] CEO Franz Cerwinka at the ground-breaking ceremony[/caption] CHINA: The joint venture company Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air-Conditioning Systems has broken ground on…
26th September 2018
Amazon in court over illegal F-gas sales
ITALY: A group of Italian refrigeration contractors is taking online retailer Amazon to court for continuing to sell HFC refrigerant without requiring buyers to be…
25th September 2018
EIA investigates illegal HFC claims
UK: A leading environmental group is to investigate reports of widespread illegal sales and use of HFCs in Europe. In response to recent Cooling Post…
25th September 2018
JC/Hitachi scholarship for women in Asia
BANGLADESH: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has donated US$50,000 to support full scholarships for students of Asian University for Women (AUW) in Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW is…
23rd September 2018
Hungary is 15th EU member to sign Kigali
HUNGARY: The list of nations to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol has grown to 48, with Hungary becoming the 15th European member…
23rd September 2018
Chillventa 2018 – the largest ever
GERMANY: Chillventa celebrates its 10th anniversary next month with its biggest ever show, passing the 1,000 exhibitor milestone for the first time. The 1,023 exhibitors…
23rd September 2018
Climalife sponsors RAC at EuroSkills
HUNGARY: Refrigerant supplier Climalife is sponsoring the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning skill competition at this week’s EuroSkills 2018 in Budapest. EuroSkills is the European…
23rd September 2018
Kelvion acquires US manufacturer Rocore
GERMANY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion has completed the €34m acquisition of Rocore Holding GmbH. Rocore is a leading US producer and supplier of heat transfer…
21st September 2018
Jomard to become Flakt Group CEO
[caption id="attachment_48102" align="aligncenter" width="630"] Dr Walter Rohregger (left) is stepping down to be replaced by Thierry Jomard[/caption] GERMANY: Thierry Jomard is set to replace Dr…
21st September 2018
Daikin Europe celebrates 45 years
BELGIUM: To celebrate 45 years since the establishment of Daikin Europe, the air conditioning manufacturer held a special event last week at the Ostend Casino.…