World News
7th November 2021
Bouygues to buy Equans for €7.1bn
FRANCE: Bouygues, the construction and diversified services group, has signed an agreement to purchase Equans, the FM and energy solutions arm of Engie, for an…
7th November 2021
Danfoss stresses energy efficiency at COP26
DENMARK: Danfoss is encouraging decision makers at COP26 to prioritise energy efficiency as the most cost-effective way to achieve economic growth, decarbonise economies and meet climate targets.
5th November 2021
Daikin VRV brings R32 to the larger building
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has released details of VRV 5 Heat Recovery, its fifth generation VRF air conditioner using lower flammability refrigerant R32 in medium to…
5th November 2021
Carel sales up over 25%
ITALY: Controls and humidification company Carel has reported sales up 25.1% to €310.3m in the first nine months of this year. The refrigeration business did…
3rd November 2021
EPA to fund safer schools and cool refuges
USA: The US EPA is to provide funding to help schools retrofit their HVAC systems to create cleaner air and provide neighbourhood cooling refuges in…
3rd November 2021
St Lucia joins Kigali ratifiers
ST LUCIA: The Eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has become the 128th country to sign the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs. Agreed by…
1st November 2021
Dr Chris Seeton joins Koura
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer Koura has appointed Dr Chris Seeton as applications director to lead the company’s global transition to low GWP refrigerants. Dr Seeton joins…
31st October 2021
PV system takes ASHRAE HQ to net-zero
USA: The installation of a 333kW photovoltaic system has allowed ASHRAE to achieve a net-zero-energy performance at its new headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. ASHRAE…
29th October 2021
Remote assistance a hit with Panasonic
UK: Twelve months on from its introduction, Panasonic has reported improved customer service efficiency following the introduction of remote work assistance technology for engineers. The…
29th October 2021
Caverion acquires German contractor
GERMANY: Finnish building services company Caverion has acquired German air conditioning and refrigeration designer and contractor Bott Kälte- und Klimatechnik. Based in Wiesbaden, Bott operates…
28th October 2021
Industry heads back acceleration of race to net-zero
SWITZERLAND: The CEOs of Danfoss, GEA, Trane and Johnson Controls are co-signees of an open letter to world leaders at COP26 calling for an acceleration…
28th October 2021
Frigoblock behind Spain’s first refrigerated electric truck
GERMANY/SPAIN: A collaboration between transport refrigeration manufacturer Frigoblock and Alimerka supermarkets has brought the first fully electric refrigerated truck to the roads in Spain. Alimerka estimates…
28th October 2021
Carrier sales up 7% in Q3
USA: Carrier has reported sales of $5.3bn in Q3, up 7% compared to 2020 including 4% organic growth. Strong sales continued in the HVAC segment,…
27th October 2021
Call to address AC and fridge efficiency at COP26
UK: Government ministers attending COP26 are facing a multi-national call to double the efficiency of air conditioners, refrigerators, industrial motors and lighting by 2030. The…
27th October 2021
Customs officer faces refrigerant smuggling charge
LATVIA: A former Latvian customs officer faces criminal charges after being accused of aiding the smuggling of refrigerant into Latvia from Russia. According to the…
26th October 2021
Beijer Ref makes CFO leadership change
SWEDEN: Maria Rydén is to step down as chief financial officer and executive vice president at refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref AB after four years in the roles.
26th October 2021
Geißdörfer is new Ebm-Papst chairman
GERMANY: Dr Klaus Geißdörfer is to take over as chairman of the board of management of fan and motor manufacturer Ebm-Papst Group on November 1.…
25th October 2021
Beijer Ref acquires Australian manufacturer Airstream
SWEDEN/AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire all the shares in the Australian distribution company Airstream. Airstream is an important manufacturer…
24th October 2021
Europe’s COP 26 motion in conflict with HFC commitments
EUROPE: A European Parliament motion to “accelerate the phasing out” of HFCs puts it in direct conflict with the European Commission, the European F-gas regulations…
23rd October 2021
Cross takes majority stake in Martin Food
IRELAND: Cross Refrigeration has acquired a majority interest in Dundalk-based foodservice equipment specialist Martin Food Equipment, enabling the companies to combine their expertise in refrigeration engineering.…
19th October 2021
UL set to open laboratory in Mexico
USA: UL is to open a new laboratory in Mexico to provide safety and performance testing for products for the Mexican market and export to US, Canada and Latin…
19th October 2021
World Bank releases $157m for cooling projects
USA: The World Bank has released $157m to promote low-carbon and inclusive cooling solutions in nine countries.
19th October 2021
Beijer Ref reports Q3 sales up 13.1%
SWEDEN: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref saw sales increase by 13.1% to SEK4,341m (≈€433m) in the third quarter, compared to the same period…
17th October 2021
This is your morning wake up cool
JAPAN: Special air conditioning and lighting techniques are being trialled in a “performance-enhancing wake-up system” in Japan. The prototype system being previewed at an online…
15th October 2021
Howden set to buy US compressor parts company CPI
UK/USA: Air and gas handling products manufacturer Howden has entered into an agreement to acquire Texas-based compressor parts manufacturer and supplier Compressor Products International (CPI).…
14th October 2021
Danfoss expands Turbocor production
USA: Danfoss has begun construction of a new 167,000ft2 Turbocor manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Florida, which will triple current capacity to meet demand for its…
14th October 2021
Name change acknowledges heating capabilities
GERMANY: GEA Group has renamed its Refrigeration Technologies division as GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies to reflect the company’s position as a supplier of both…