World News
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…
6th May 2021
Trane sales rise 14%
IRELAND: Trane has reported first quarter sales of $3.018bn, a 14% increase on the corresponding quarter in 2020. Bookings were also up 34% at $4.131bn.…
5th May 2021
Webinar will look at firefighter training for A2L refrigerants
USA: The AHRI is to host a webinar on tactical considerations for firefighters dealing with A2L refrigerants. In this next instalment in the AHRI’s Safe…
5th May 2021
Online platform will trade used HFC refrigerants
EUROPE: With an increasing need to utilise recovered and recycled HFC refrigerants, Europe is set to witness the launch of an online platform dedicated to…
5th May 2021
3.4 billion lack access to cooling
USA: A new report estimates that the number of people without access to sustainable cooling has risen to 3.4 billion, due in part to the…
5th May 2021
Lu-Ve latest to join Carrier Alliance
USA: Italian heat exchanger product manufacturer Lu-Ve is the latest company to join the Carrier Alliance. The Carrier Alliance programme, first announced last year, seeks…
5th May 2021
Sustainable cooling for data centres webinar
BELGIUM: The role of sustainable cooling in the future of data centres is the subject of a free-to-attend webinar later this month. The Natural Resource…
5th May 2021
Beijer Ref and Tecumseh extend partnership
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref and its commercial refrigeration equipment supplier Tecumseh, have extended their partnership agreement for two more years. The extended contract covers distribution…