World News
22nd May 2021
Scientists suspect higher CFC emissions include CFC12 and 113
USA: While illegal emissions of the banned CFC11 have been identified in recent years, a new report points to higher emissions of the ozone-depleting gas,…
22nd May 2021
Carrier opens HVAC museum in China
CHINA: Carrier China has opened a museum in the Baoshan district of Shanghai presenting Carrier’s role in the history and development of HVAC solutions. In…
21st May 2021
AHRI broadens certification programme
USA: The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is to extend its range of test conditions to enable greater global energy efficiency. The extension of…
20th May 2021
German retailer joins Daikin refrigerant reclaim scheme
GERMANY: Leading drugstore retailer dm-drogerie markt is the first German retailer to join Daikin’s LooP scheme for refrigerant recovery, reclamation and reuse. The Loop (L∞P)…
20th May 2021
Hultsteins connects to solar power firm Trailar
SWEDEN/UK: Swedish transport refrigeration manufacturer Hultsteins has teamed up with Trailar, a UK developer of transport solar power systems, to provide operators with savings on…
20th May 2021
R448A makes retail landfall in Indonesia
INDONESIA: Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R448A) refrigerant has been adopted by supermarket retailer Papaya Fresh Gallery for use in its stores across Indonesia. In the first…
19th May 2021
Washington to limit HFC usage
USA: The State of Washington is to implement legislation which could ban the use of HFCs with a GWPs of over 750 in all stationary…
18th May 2021
Carrier webinar focus on the cold chain
USA: Carrier Refrigeration is to host a series of webinars highlighting the products and services that preserve and protect the world’s supply of food and…
17th May 2021
Two become Weiss Technik
GERMANY: Environmental test chamber manufacturers Weiss Umwelttechnik and Vötsch Industrietechnik have merged under the name Weiss Technik. Weiss originally acquired Vötsch from the technology group…
16th May 2021
Panasonic units receive Passive House certification
GERMANY: Panasonic’s Aquarea All-in-One Compact and Bi-Bloc heat pumps, and its Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit, have been certified as a Passive House component. The Passive House…
14th May 2021
Danfoss to build the house of the future
DENMARK: Danfoss is behind the construction of one of the world’s most sustainable residential buildings with traditional building materials and already existing energy-efficient technologies. The…
13th May 2021
Daikin Europe plans growth
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe is to become Daikin Industries’ global centre of expertise for low carbon heating solutions and its heat pump technology. Despite the impact on…
13th May 2021
Collaboration leads to food market donation
USA: A collaboration between Emerson, Hussmann and Chemours has resulted in the donation of a refrigeration system to Gem City Market, a collaborative grocery store…
12th May 2021
MHI tests confirm filter effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2
JAPAN: Further tests on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' air purification technology have confirmed the effectiveness of its air filters in removing and inactivating the novel coronavirus…
12th May 2021
Webinar to draw on European experience of A2L refrigerants
USA: Emerson is to host a webinar drawing on the European experience as the US prepares for HFC phase down and the introduction of lower…
11th May 2021
Frans Hoorelbeke to step down as Daikin Europe chairman
BELGIUM: Frans Hoorelbeke is to step down as chairman and director of Daikin Europe in a number of board changes at the Ostend-based air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer.
11th May 2021
Daikin sales fall for first time in more than a decade
JAPAN: Daikin has reported a 2.2% drop in sales and 8.5% fall in profits to the year ending March 2021 – its first such declines…
11th May 2021
Watsco acquires Acme Refrigeration
USA: Watsco, the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment, has completed the acquisition of Baton Rouge distributor Acme Refrigeration. Founded in 1945,…
10th May 2021
Carel reports sales up 24% in Q1
ITALY: Refrigeration controls manufacturer Carel has reported sales of €97.6m in the first quarter of 2021, a 24% increase on the same period last year.
9th May 2021
F-gas review considers ban on R410A
BELGIUM: A ban on the use of R410A in new stationary air conditioners and heat pumps is being considered under the review of the European…
9th May 2021
Register now for 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference
USA: Registration is now open for the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Annual Conference, being held from June 28-30. The organisers promise over 100 live and on-demand…
9th May 2021
Alfa Laval considers refrigerant options
SWEDEN: Heat exchanger manufacturer Alfa Laval seeks to demystify the confusing process of choosing the right low-GWP refrigerant for a specific application in a new…
7th May 2021
Samon founder to step down
SWEDEN: Alexander Larsson has been named as the new MD of Swedish refrigeration gas detection company Samon AB, after founder Jonas Sjöström announced his decision to step down.
7th May 2021
Systemair backs Eurovent AHU summer label
SWEDEN: Systemair is to adopt Eurovent’s forthcoming “summer label” for its entire range of Eurovent-certified AHUs by June. Eurovent’s new Energy Efficiency Classes for Summer…
7th May 2021
Gambia ratifies Kigali
GAMBIA: The Republic of the Gambia has become the latest country to ratify the Kigali amendment to phase down HFC refrigerants. Under the agreement, Gambia commits…
6th May 2021
Carel acquires 51% of Turkish partner
ITALY: Carel Industries is to acquire 51% of CFM Soğutma ve Otomasyon AS, a long-standing Turkish distributor and partner. CFM is a leading company in…
6th May 2021
Firefighter training addresses A2L hazards
USA: Firefighters in the USA can now access an online training course addressing the hazards of new low-GWP flammable refrigerants during firefighting operations. Over the…