World News
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.…
21st September 2018
Danfoss opens largest flammables test lab
FRANCE: Danfoss has opened what it claims is the world’s largest flammable refrigerant ATEX test lab at its commercial compressor factory in Trevoux, France. The…
20th September 2018
EPA looks to rescind HFC leak controls
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is looking to roll back its rules relating to HFC leak checking and is seeking comment on other rules…
19th September 2018
Private equity firm has HVACR focus
USA: A number of former Carrier management personnel are involved in a new private equity firm focused on the HVAC and refrigeration market. Cold Chain…
17th September 2018
JCI/Hitachi opens sales office in Vietnam
JAPAN: Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning has widened its southeast Asian sales network with a new joint venture in Vietnam. The new company, a joint venture…
16th September 2018
Major manufacturers back HFC curbs
USA: A number of leading air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers have given their support to California in its efforts to phase down and eliminate HFC…
16th September 2018
Webinar showcases top heat pump projects
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) is to present a series of webinars showcasing top heat pump projects. The webinar series will be dedicated…
16th September 2018
Celebrating World Ozone Day
KENYA: “Keep cool and carry on” is the message from the UN Environment Programme as it celebrates World Ozone Day today (Sunday). “Today the Montreal…