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IFA 2023 Press Event: Panasonic Accelerates Support for Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy in Europe

IFA 2023 Press Event: Panasonic Accelerates Support for Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy in Europe

Panasonic Corporation participated in the International Consumer Electronics Exhibition (IFA 2023), which took place September 1–5 in Berlin. IFA is one of the world’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, attracting visitors from around the globe; this year, 182,000 people from 138 countries visited the event.

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Tower Cold Chain Accelerates Growth with Two New Senior Appointments for The Americas

Following the opening of its new Centre of Excellence facility to support further growth across the Americas, advanced temperature-controlled container specialist & Cold Chain Federation member Tower Cold Chain, has continued the expansion of its global team with the appointment of two senior leaders.

PHOENIX HARMONIA, A Very Large LPG/Ammonia Carrier Constructed by Namura Shipbuilding, Enters into Service

Tokyo, September 29, 2023 - The PHOENIX HARMONIA, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/ammonia carrier, has been constructed by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura) and delivered to MOL Energia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group on September 29. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, supported Namura and contributed to the delivery of the vessel, based on a technical cooperation agreement(Note) executed between the two companies in August 2021, in the wide range of technical aspects through the whole construction period of the vessel where Mitsubishi Shipbuilding developed the ship's hull form and detail designs, supplied an LPG related major machinery and equipment, and also gave technical advice during the construction stage, backed by its knowledge and expertise accumulated through the construction and delivery of more than 80 very large LPG carriers and midsize LPG/ammonia carriers.

As sales dip, heat pump sector warns EU goals at risk without supportive policies

The European heat pump sector today issues a stark warning that without stronger and more consistent policies, EU energy goals may not be met. The EU has a goal of 60 million more heat pumps to be installed by 2030, to boost energy independence and decarbonise heating and cooling.

Consumer review group Stiftung Warentest compares air/water heat pumps: The winner is Viessmann’s Vitocal 250-A

The Vitocal 250-A has now emerged from a Stiftung Warentest comparison as the best air/water heat pump. This innovative unit thus underscores Viessmann's technology leadership and high quality standards. Allendorf (Eder), September 28, 2023 – Efficient, climate-friendly, especially quiet and well-suited for modernization – the Vitocal 250-A air/water heat pump has it all. And it’s the best of its kind: The innovative heat pump came out the clear winner in the recently published test by Stiftung Warentest, garnering an overall rating of “GOOD” (2.1).

Ferroli: starting a new commercial project?

Take a look at our commercial & industrial range, with outputs ranging from 60kW - 6000kW we offer a boiler for every application. The Ferroli commercial range consist of 4 categories:

St. Louis Training Summit Agenda Release

The agenda for our next Natural Refrigerant Training Summit in St. Louis, MO is now available! Co-hosted with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562, this FREE event will feature more than 20 training sessions from leading manufacturers and industry experts on:

Airedale: CyrusOne Case Study

Airedale recently released a white paper claiming that enhanced cooling techniques could deliver up to 44% energy savings vs. current standard product and system designs. Theoretical figures are great, but does this work in practise?

Liebherr Gear Technology and Automation Systems at the Motion + Power Technology Expo in Detroit

IEA, ECB and EIB highlight importance of an accelerated clean energy transition for Europe’s industrial competitiveness and financial stability

Award winners in focus: Technical Innovation of the Year – Projects

Maersk pilots heavy-duty electric truck solutions in Brazil

Meta Materials and Panasonic Industry Collaborate on Next Generation Transparent Conductive Materials

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Cover Story

Heat Waves Fail to Become a Powerful AC Market Booster

As JARN reported in the August regular issue, the global room air conditioner (RAC) market in the first half of 2023 grew less than expected, with a slight 4% increase compared with the same period of 2022. Regarding the second half of the year, JARN forecast that the market would expand, mainly due to the heat waves that hit many areas in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer. In order to verify this prediction, JARN recently conducted market trend surveys using questionnaires sent to global air conditioner manufacturers.

Daikin to Establish a New AC Production Base, Its First in Japanese Capital Region

On August 2, 2023, Daikin announced that it has decided to acquire land in Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to establish a new production base for air conditioners in the capital region of Japan. With its investment of about ¥20 billion (about US$ 140 million), the company will establish Tsukuba Plant (tentative name), a new production base for air conditioners covering an area of about 98,000 m2 in Ken-O Expressway Interpark Tsukubamirai. The new factory will start production of room air conditioners (RACs) between 2027 and 2028 as a first step. Capital investments, which will enable expansion of the production of products such as commercial air conditioners and heat pump water heaters, are also planned in the future, to keep pace with changes in the business environment.

Interview

Saginomiya Driving the Market through ‘Glocalization’

In the middle of July, JARN visited Saginomiya headquarters located in the center of Tokyo, and interviewed Shigeyuki Nishimi, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Saginomiya, a global leading specialist in the field of automatic controls for air conditioning and refrigeration (AC&R) applications. Mr. Nishimi talked about the current and future global strategy of Saginomiya, which has continued to support Japanese AC&R products with its high-quality control components for over 80 years.

Panasonic Connects Global Cold Chain with Natural Refrigerants

JARN interviewed Yasuyuki Tsuchiya, vice president of Panasonic Cold Chain Solutions (CCS) Company, director of CCS Company’s Cold Chain Business Division, and vice president of Panasonic Commercial Equipment Systems, to hear about CCS Company’s new business structure, medium-to long-term business strategy, environment-friendly products, new symbol mark, slogan, and others.

JARN (J): First, please tell us about the major changes in your business after the launch of CCS Company.

JRAIA International Symposium to Update on HVAC&R Industry Essentials

The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) will hold the International Symposium on New Refrigerants and Environmental Technology 2023 at the Kobe International Conference Center on November 16 to 17. Ahead of this event, JARN interviewed Tetsuji Okada, president, and Kazuhiro Hasegawa, senior manager of the Engineering Department, JRAIA, to hear about the highlights of the symposium.

Market

ASERCOM Calls for Exemptions in Universal PFAS Ban Proposal

Recently ASERCOM has formally submitted its position to ECHA on the Universal PFAS ban proposal, focusing primarily on aspects critically relevant to the refrigeration sector.
 
“To progress with decarbonization efforts within our industry, it is imperative to meticulously manage the entire PFAS dossier,” states Marco Masini, President of ASERCOM. “Transitioning to ‘natural refrigerants’ necessitates even more the use of fluoropolymers which are encompassed in this ban; hence, we are advocating for the introduction of exemptions for such materials.”

RHC’s Industrial Strategy Roadmap Unveiled

The European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling (ETIP-RHC) is making a significant leap forward with the future launch of its eagerly anticipated RHC industrial strategy roadmap. This strategic blueprint, forged in response to the European Commission's recent Net Zero Industry Act proposal and the Critical Raw Materials Act proposal, aims to supercharge the renewable energy manufacturing sector across Europe. To establish a unified European industrial policy, the European Commission has also put forth a proposal for the creation of a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) to facilitate common European funding initiatives.

MHI Thermal Systems Scores Highly Again with Air-Conditioners for Australia and New Zealand Markets

Tokyo, September 28, 2023 -Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, through its Australian subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA), was selected as the best brand of air-conditioners by the top Australian product review sites "Finder" (Note1) and Australia's leading consumer advocacy group "CHOICE®" (Note2), and has also been certified as the No.1 brand in customer satisfaction by Australia's top highly respected product review site "Canstar Blue" (Note3) and New Zealand's well-regarded membership-based product review organization "Consumer." (Note4) This marks the third consecutive year MHIAA has received this accolade from Finder, sixth consecutive year from CHOICE® and fifth consecutive year from Canstar Blue, as well as the second consecutive time being selected by Consumer. following "The Top Brand of Heat Pumps" in 2021.

Product

Hisense Makes Debut Appearance at Indonesia's RHVAC Cold Exhibition: Leading the Industry with Innovative Cooling Products

Indonesia, September 2023 — Hisense, a global leader in home appliances and cooling products, has taken a significant step by participating for the first time in the Indonesia RHVAC Cold Exhibition. This highly anticipated event provides a rare opportunity for the cooling industry in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and Hisense's entry as a newcomer has generated widespread interest and attention.

Kelvion expands production capacities

Energy-efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling applications are booming. According to the German Heat Pump Association (Bundesverband Wärmepumpe e.V.), heat pump sales in Germany alone increased by 53 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. In view of this development, more heat exchangers are needed for the heat pump market. That is why Kelvion has expanded its production capacities in Sarstedt. The site can now produce an additional 150,000 heat exchangers per year.

Bitzer at the Busworld Europe 2023: powerful compressors for mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems

Brussels/Sindelfingen, 28.09.2023. BITZER will be attending the international trade fair for buses and coaches, Busworld Europe, in Brussels from 7 to 12 October 2023. At Stand 528 in Hall 5, the specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies will be presenting components for energy-efficient, future-proof mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems, including the CO₂LITE, its new, compact reciprocating compressor for the natural refrigerant CO₂ (R744).

Photo Report

FOOMA Japan Attracts a Record Number of Exhibitors

For four days from June 6 to 9, 2023, FOOMA Japan 2023 was held at Tokyo Big Sight under the auspices of the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (FOOMA). More than 950 exhibitors, the largest number ever, displayed their cutting-edge product portfolios. FOOMA Japan attracted more than 106,000 visitors. In order to propose solutions that address issues encountered in the food sector, FOOMA Japan lined up each company’s products in 21 fields and one zone in the food manufacturing process area.

Chinese Manufacturers Promote Their HVAC&R Solutions at Canton Fair

The 133rd edition of China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, was held in Guangzhou in three phases from April 15 to May 5, with an offline and an online hybrid platform.

CR 2023 Photo Report — Part II

China Refrigeration (CR) Expo, the 34th International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation, Frozen Food Processing, Packaging and Storage, was held in Shanghai from April 7 to 9, 2023. JARN introduces here global leading manufacturers’ highlighted exhibits as a photo report continued from the May regular issue.

 
 
 
 
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