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Swedish Heat Pump Market Growing and Poised for Further Growth

Swedish Heat Pump Market Growing and Poised for Further Growth

A market report presented by Per Jonasson of Svenska Kyl and Varmepumpföreningen (SKVP), Swedish Refrigeration and Heat Pump Association, shows that growth in the air conditioning and refrigeration (AC&R) sector in Sweden is influenced by the F-gas Regulation and by greater demand for comfort. In the heat pump sector, drivers of sales are cost and energy savings.

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METUS S-series Now Available with H2i Technology

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), announced the expansion of the S-series (PUMY) air-source heat pump outdoor unit to include Hyper-Heating Inverter (H2i) technology in select models.

Johnson Controls Opens HVAC Rooftop Center of Excellence

Johnson Controls (JCI) officially opened the state-of-the-art Rooftop Center of Excellence design, manufacturing and testing facility during a grand opening event on April 17.

LU-VE Finalizes Acquisition of Air Heat Exchanger Division of Alfa Laval

On April 30, LU-VE, announced the completion of its previously disclosed agreement to purchase the air heat exchanger division of Alfa Laval (AL Air). The agreement to acquire the company was announced on December 12, 2018.

Castel Highlights Lower GWP Solutions at Climate World in Russia

At Climate World 2019 held in March in Russia, Castel, an Italybased component specialist, showcased its latest products such as various valves, oil control systems, and safety devices.

MHIAA Celebrates 20 Years in Australia

In 2019, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia (MHIAA) celebrates its 20th anniversary in Australia. What initially started off as dedicated Air Conditioners sales division in 1999 under the banner of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia (MHIAU), has today expanded around the country and into New Zealand.

CONTRIBUTIONS: 3.1 SPAIN

The use of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems in commercial air conditioning applications is becoming more common in Spain. There are several factors underlying this increase.

Clivet Seminar 2019 in Two Indian Cities

Midea CAC marketing together with CIN (Clivet India) held a Clivet Seminar 2019 in Bangalore and Mumbai respectively on April 26 and 30. Over 100 guests including local distributors, consultants, designers attended these seminars.

Toshiba DesignAirs Software Automates Refrigerant Capacity Calculations

Fujitsu General Voted Australia’s Most Trusted Brand

Panasonic Taps O’Connor as Distributor of VRF in the Midwest, the U.S.

European Heat Pump Market Grows 12% in 2018

Carrier Introduces TruVu MPC Platform for HVAC Applications

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Cover Story

Use of R290 for Heat Pumps Expanding in Europe

In Europe, demand for rotary compressors using propane (R290) refrigerant is expanding. There are several contributing factors for this increase such as growing demand for heat pump applications such as washer dryers and air-to-water (ATW) heat pumps. The European Commission (EC) is in the final steps of the legislative process that should result in the publication after the summer break of revised EcoDesign and energy labeling regulations for five types of household appliances including washing machines and washer dryers.

Brazilian Split-type RAC Market Registers 28% Growth in Q1 2019

The summer of 2019 in Brazil was one of the hottest in recent years. In addition, a slight recovery in economic activity has emerged this year compared with last year. These factors positively impacted the sales performance of air conditioners in Brazil.
According to data from ABRAVA, the Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating, sales of air conditioners rose considerably in the first quarter of 2019.

Interview

Ziehl-Abegg Expanding Long-established Business with New Offerings

At China Refrigeration Expo (CRH) 2019 held in April in Shanghai, JARN visited Ziehl-Abegg’s booth to discover ‘Made-in-Germany Power’. At the booth, JARN interviewed Peter Fenkl, chief executive officer (CEO) of Ziehl-Abegg, to ask about the company’s highlighted products at the exhibition, in addition to the company’s business strategy and performance.

Emerson Expanding Its Presence with Solution-oriented Business

During the China Refrigeration Expo (CRH) held in April in Shanghai, JARN interviewed Robert T. Sharp, executive president, Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions, to hear about Emerson’s business performance, strategy, new products, and so on.

Market

European Associations Launch HVACR Week, A Joint Industry Initiative

The European Conference, which is held biennially in cooperation with the Centro Studi Galileo (CSG), United Nations Environment (UNEP), and the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF-IIR), will be held in the prestigious venue of the Polytechnic University of Milan under the aegis of the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea Protection.

2.11 AFRICA

In Africa, total demand for VRF systems is still low, but the growth rate is high. In 2018, the VRF market volume amounted to 15,700 units in Africa, demonstrating two-fold growth year on year.
 

Product

AHRI Releases March 2019 Shipment Data

U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters for March 2019 decreased 6.6%, to 387,118 units, down from 414,458 units shipped in March 2018. Residential electric storage water heater shipments decreased 8.1% in March 2019 to 358,666 units, down from 390,281 units shipped in March 2018.

Low-GWP R454C Refrigerant Highlighted — MHI Develops RAC Demonstration Model

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has developed the world’s first demonstration model of a small air conditioner in the 1-hp class that uses R454C refrigerant, which has a very low global warming potential (GWP). R454C is a blend of R32 and R1234yf refrigerants, with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a GWP of 146.

ZAbluefin Certified for New AMCA Fan Energy Index

Ziehl-Abegg is the first company worldwide to certify a product range, ZAbluefin, for the new fan energy index (FEI). In 2018, Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International introduced FEI to save energy, reduce operating costs, and accelerate decarbonization.

Photo Report

HARFKO 2019 Celebrates Its 30-year History with Great Success--Photo Report

Carrier — displayed its products at a booth of CLK, its Korean JV with Autec. The exhibits included a smart grid inverter refrigerator unit for trucks, an inverter parking cooler/heater, an inverter plugin open refrigerated showcase, and a 10-hp inverter condensing unit. CLK’s AI Air Care floor-standing air conditioners and Air One air purifiers were also displayed.

Changing the Game with Heat Pumps--Photo Report

Panasonic—exhibited Ecoi series VRFs including the new Ecoi- W compact chilled and hot water production system and Ecoi EX. Aquarea ATW heat pumps were also featured and included a new all-in-one model with R32, a T-cap super quiet model, and a monobloc model. Its new PACi with R32 was also displayed.

Supermarket Trade Show Opens

The Supermarket Trade Show was held from February 13 to 15 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture. Intended to convey information on the latest trends to the food distribution industry centering on supermarkets, this exhibition was visited by many buyers from wholesalers, trading companies, the ready-made meal/ food service industry, and also from foreign countries.

 
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