World News
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…
13th October 2021
Call for ban on refrigerant recharge cans
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is being petitioned to ban sales of “consumer recharge cans” of refrigerant as part of its rule making to…
12th October 2021
Daikin unveils ambitious plans for European growth
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe plans to invest €840m over the next five years in an ambitious plan to accelerate growth in the next five years. The…
12th October 2021
Serbia is 127th to ratify Kigali Amendment
SERBIA: The Republic of Serbia has become the 127th party to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants. As a developing country and…
11th October 2021
Daikin buys building systems integrator
USA: Daikin Applied has acquired St-Louis-based building systems integrator Dynamic Controls Inc. Dynamic Controls has been providing technology solutions for customers in Illinois and Missouri…
10th October 2021
US EPA considers R410A ban from 2025
USA: Industry and environmental groups in the US are pushing for a ban on R410A in new domestic and commercial air conditioning equipment from January…
9th October 2021
Dutch seize 8,000 quota-busting air conditioners
NETHERLANDS: Dutch authorities have taken enforcement action against two unnamed companies for importing over 8,000 air conditioners and heat pumps without the necessary F-gas quota.…
8th October 2021
Lu-Ve sales up 20.9% in Q3
ITALY: Lu-Ve has reported sales of €124.7m in Q3, taking turnover for the first nine months of 2021 to €352.3m. This represents a 20.9% increase…
7th October 2021
Cross Rental adds All Seasons Hire
UK: Cross Rental Services Group has continued its UK expansion with the acquisition of HVAC rental company All Seasons Hire Ltd from HSS. The purchase of…
6th October 2021
Siemens buys French start-up Wattsense
SWITZERLAND/FRANCE: Siemens has acquired Wattsense, a French startup company offering an innovative, plug-and-play IoT management system for small and mid-size buildings. Established in 2017 and…
6th October 2021
Chemours extends NHL refrigerant deal
USA/CANADA: The National Hockey League has renewed its partnership with Chemours to provide lower GWP refrigerant solutions for its ice rinks. The renewal of the…