World News
17th April 2022
AHU efficiency in hot and humid climates
BELGIUM: Eurovent is to host a webinar looking at the energy efficiency of air handling units in hot and humid conditions. As a crucial part…
16th April 2022
Grants of up to JPY500m for using “natural” refrigerants
JAPAN: Companies in Japan are being offered subsidies of up to JPY500m (US$4m) for the installation of energy-saving refrigeration equipment using “natural” refrigerants. The financial…
15th April 2022
Lu-Ve reports 38.3% increase in Q1 sales
ITALY: Lu-Ve, the Uboldo-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning heat exchange products, has reported a 38.3% increase in turnover in the first quarter…
14th April 2022
Mitsubishi uses CFD for uniform airflow and room temperature
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has developed a new airflow control technology that is said to achieve optimised room-wide comfort by both visualising and analysing air conditioning…
13th April 2022
Nidec gears up for expansion
USA: Nidec has added its Embraco brand commercial refrigeration compressors and condensing units to its HVACR aftermarket sales line-up. The move is part of what…
13th April 2022
Sustainability investments bounce back
IRELAND: The UK, France, Japan and USA are said to be leading the world in plans to increase investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy or smart building technology.…
12th April 2022
Women in cooling goes global
FRANCE: A number of leading global groups and associations have formed a new network to increase the participation of women in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and…
12th April 2022
Viessmann partners on refrigerated nano-storage
GERMANY: Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions has partnered with Noyes Technologies to develop an innovative, modular and fully automated refrigeration for the NoyesStorage system.
11th April 2022
AHRI webinar on reducing system leaks
USA: The AHRI is hosting a free webinar on the detection and reduction of refrigerant leaks. Leakage rates in refrigeration systems have long been an…
11th April 2022
Daikin encourages pre-summer AC test
JAPAN: Daikin is to encourage domestic customers in Japan to join in its annual pre-summer Switch on! Campaign and test run their air conditioners before…
9th April 2022
AHRI backs Kigali before senate committee
USA: AHRI president and CEO Stephen Yurek called for the “expeditious” ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol by the US government.
8th April 2022
Carrier R&D centre marks return to Villasanta
ITALY: Eight years after closing its factory in Villasanta, Carrier has announced a return to the municipality with the construction of a $16m air conditioning…
7th April 2022
Daikin lays foundation of third Indian factory
INDIA: Daikin has laid the foundation stone for its third air conditioning factory in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Attended by Japan's Ambassador to…
7th April 2022
$28,919 settlement over illegal venting allegation
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed a $28,919 settlement with an Illinois air conditioning contractor over allegations of illegal venting of refrigerant.…
6th April 2022
EIA slams delay on “vital” HFC bans
UK: Environmental group the EIA has slammed the new European F-gas revision proposals for not going far enough to eliminate the use of HFCs. Specifically, the…
5th April 2022
Industry calls for rethink on F-gas proposals
BELGIUM: Industry groups have been quick to voice concerns that the EC’s F-gas revision proposal contains “worrying” equipment prohibitions and an “unsustainable” phase-down that risk…
5th April 2022
EC proposes steep HFC cuts and usage bans
EUROPE: The European air conditioning and refrigeration industry could face stringent cuts in HFC refrigerants and bans on common AC refrigerants in new EC proposals…
3rd April 2022
PFAS ban proposal delayed
NORWAY: The European REACH restriction proposal to ban PFAS substances, which could include HFC and HFO refrigerants, has been delayed for six months to allow…
2nd April 2022
Decuypere appointed Daikin Sweden MD
SWEDEN: Tom Decuypere, former marketing manager at Daikin Europe, has been named as managing director of Daikin Sweden AB. Decuypere, who spent more than 23…
2nd April 2022
France bans outdoor coolers and heaters
FRANCE: The use of outdoor heating or cooling equipment on the terraces of cafes, bars and restaurants, or any outdoor public space, is now forbidden…
2nd April 2022
Danfoss to exit Russia and Belarus
DENMARK: Leading HVACR component manufacturer Danfoss says it is planning a “controlled exit” from activities in Russia and Belarus as a result of the war…
1st April 2022
Beijer Ref expands in Australia
AUSTRALIA: Beijer Ref has acquired all the assets in GMR Supplies, a refrigeration wholesaler based in Perth, Western Australia, and Mackay Air Supply, an HVAC&R…
31st March 2022
Italy reports big gains in 2021
ITALY: Sales of Italian-manufactured refrigeration and air conditioning equipment rose by 11% in 2021 to around €825m, while the total Italian market exceeded €2,260m, up…
30th March 2022
AREA backs help for Ukraine
BELGIUM: AREA, the European refrigeration and air conditioning contractors' association, has offered its support to the Ukrainian people following an online meeting with the Refrigeration…
29th March 2022
Tanzania ratifies Kigali
TANZANIA: The United Republic of Tanzania has become the 130th country to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs. Agreed by all 197 parties…
29th March 2022
Danfoss to build energy-efficient “smart” supermarket
DENMARK: Danfoss has begun construction of a fully functioning 1,500m2 supermarket to incorporate the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technologies. The Smart Store…
26th March 2022
Retailer to install heat pumps in €336m energy-saving pledge
DENMARK: The Salling Group, Denmark's largest retailer and owner of Netto stores, is to invest DKK2.5bn (€336m) over the next three years in a number…