World News
2nd March 2023
EuroShop attendance down 14%
GERMANY: The organiser of EuroShop is reported to be delighted with the event despite a drop of around 14% in visitor attendance. Dubbed the world’s…
2nd March 2023
AREA upbeat on ENVI training proposals
BELGIUM: In contrast to manufacturers’ group, the European contractors’ association AREA has welcomed the F-gas revisions proposed by the European Parliament's Environment Committee. While, manufacturers’…
1st March 2023
“Pause for thought,” says EPEE
BELGIUM: EPEE has urged the European Parliament to pause for thought before pressing ahead with the F-gas bans voted for by its environment committee. The…
1st March 2023
Euro vote a major setback for heat pumps
BELGIUM: The European Heat Pump Association (EHPA) has described today’s F-gas vote as a major setback for heat pumps in Europe. In a vote on…
1st March 2023
EIA applauds positive F-gas vote
UK: Green group the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has applauded the “urgently needed” F-gas bans voted on today by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI).…
1st March 2023
Enviro committee backs “ambitious” F-gas revision
EUROPE: The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has today agreed to an “ambitious” revision of the F-gas regulation (517/2014) despite industry concerns that the proposals are…
1st March 2023
Danfoss completes Bock purchase
DENMARK/GERMANY: Danfoss has completed its acquisition of Bock GmbH, with the German compressor manufacturer now becoming a distinct product brand name within the Danfoss Commercial…
1st March 2023
Danfoss sees sales rise 36%
DENMARK: Danfoss has reported sales of €10.3bn in the 12 months to December 31 2022, a 36% increase on 2021. Organic growth for the group…
28th February 2023
ASERCOM updates condensing unit tool
GERMANY: The refrigeration and air conditioning component manufacturers’ association ASERCOM has revised and updated its online condensing unit comparison tool. The list of certified condensing…
28th February 2023
Bitzer hosts Art of Compression conference
GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer will again host its Art Of Compression Colloquium next month, focusing on sustainability, energy and resource efficiency. The conference on April…
27th February 2023
Euro industry calls for “realistic” F-gas vote
EUROPE: Twelve leading associations and groups active in the European HVACR market have called on the European Parliament's environment committee to reject amendments which would ban F-gases.…
26th February 2023
German concern over ENVI F-gas report
GERMANY: Industry groups in Germany have warned that F-gas amendments proposed by the European parliament's environment committee would jeopardise existing systems and put climate policy…
26th February 2023
Lack of engineers could stall heat pump transition
FINLAND: Trade associations in Finland have complained of a lack of heat pump engineers and “completely inadequate” training that is not meeting the needs of…
23rd February 2023
Enex adds Spanish manufacturer EOS
ITALY/SPAIN: Enex Technologies has further expanded its portfolio of “natural” refrigerant focused companies with the acquisition of Barcelona-based EOS Refrigeration Equipment SL. Founded in 2012,…
22nd February 2023
Carrier chiller factory sends zero waste to landfill
USA: Carrier’s chiller factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, has become its first commercial HVAC facility in the US to achieve zero waste to landfill certification.…
21st February 2023
Hyde named as AIRAH CEO
AUSTRALIA: The board of the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has appointed Trish Hyde as its new CEO. With experience as…
21st February 2023
Carel buys NZ distributor Eurotec
ITALY: Refrigeration controls and humidification company Carel has acquired its New Zealand distributor and system integrator Eurotec. Founded in 1986 and a long-time commercial partner of…
21st February 2023
TCL increases AC production capacity
CHINA: Chinese manufacturer TCL has completed Phase 1 of its new smart manufacturing facility in Wuhan, which will boast an annual capacity of over 6…
20th February 2023
European heat pump sales rise 38%
BELGIUM: Heat pump sales in Europe last year rose nearly 38% to around 3 million units, according to new data from the European Heat Pump…
19th February 2023
AHR Expo attendance returns to pre-covid levels
USA: The AHR Expo in Atlanta earlier this month recorded an attendance of 42,794, a 39% increase on the last show in 2022. The show's…
17th February 2023
EPA challenged over US disposable cylinder ban
USA: An influential United States House of Representatives committee is questioning the US Environmental Protection Agency’s rule banning non-refillable refrigerant cylinders. In a letter to…
16th February 2023
Danfoss adds scroll compressor and sensor plant in Mexico
MEXICO: Danfoss is to build a new compressor and sensor manufacturing facility at its plant in Apodaca, Mexico, to support demand for cooling technology in…
14th February 2023
Carrier invests in pharma box
USA: Carrier Ventures, the investment arm of Carrier Global Corporation, has provided financial backing for Ember LifeSciences, a Californian innovator in the pharmaceutical cold chain…
14th February 2023
AC installer fined AUD40,000 for unsafe electrics
AUSTRALIA: A sole trader has been fined $40,000 (€26,000) for performing unlicensed electrical contracting and unsafe electrical work while installing air conditioning units.
13th February 2023
A-Gas appoints group commercial director
UK/AUSTRALIA: Refrigerant supplier and lifecycle management company A-Gas has appointed of Louise McCann as group commercial director. McCann joined A-Gas Australia in 2005 and has…
12th February 2023
PFAS ban affects most refrigerant blends
EUROPE: The banning of just five refrigerants under the new PFAS regulation proposals would lead to the banning of virtually all the current lower GWP…
10th February 2023
Eritrea ratifies Kigali Amendment
ERITREA: The northeast African State of Eritrea has become the latest country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants. Eritrea's ratification brings the…