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Goodman acquires US distributor Robinson
USA: Daikin’s US subsidiary Goodman Distribution has acquired Robinson Plumbing & Heating Supply Co, its Massachusetts-based distributor of Goodman, Amana…
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Chinese refrigerant prices on the rise
CHINA: After a period of relatively low prices, the cost of refrigerants is again reported to be on the rise…
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Watsco sales pass $5bn
USA: Watsco, the largest HVAC distributor, reports that its 2020 annual sales have surpassed $5bn for the first time.
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Chinese manufacturer signs Carrier motor deal
USA: Carrier has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Chinese motor manufacturer Broad-Ocean Motor, making it the latest company to…
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US EPA removes 340t of high GWP CFC refrigerant
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is set to complete the removal of over 340 tonnes of the CFC refrigerant…
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Toshiba set to launch fabric-faced air conditioner
EUROPE: Toshiba Carrier is set to launch a new high wall residential air conditioner with a textile cover in a…
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Hitachi transfers Thai compressor business to Midea
JAPAN: Hitachi has concluded an agreement to transfer all outstanding shares in its subsidiary Hitachi Compressor (Thailand) to Midea Electric…
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Daikin expands transport refrigeration presence
BELGIUM: Daikin has expanded availability of its Zanotti transport refrigeration solutions into the major Northern European markets of Belgium, France,…
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Dantherm buys Swiss distributor AirCenter
DENMARK/SWITZERLAND: Danish HVAC equipment manufacturer Dantherm has acquired AirCenter AG, a Swiss supplier of air conditioners, dehumidifiers and accessories.
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US groups celebrate HFC phasedown bill
USA: Industry and green groups have applauded the passage through Congress of a bill to phase down HFC refrigerants.
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Toshiba Carrier AC wins top Japanese energy award
JAPAN: A soon-to-be-released Toshiba Carrier multi air conditioner, employing a unique triple-rotary compressor, has won the highest honour in Japan’s…
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Food producer settles $186k ammonia violation penalty
USA: Food producer BC Systems/Fresh Express has made a $186,975 settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating…
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Commission closes Heatcraft NZ investigation
NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Commerce Commission has closed its investigation into Swedish refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref’s acquisition of Heatcraft…
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