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Nortek completes acquisition of Thomas & Betts’ hvac busines
7 May 2014 Nortek has completed its acquisition of the hvac business of Thomas & Betts Corporation for approximately $260m on a cash and debt-free basis. Thomas & Betts is a wholly owned subsidiary of ABB and designs, manufactures and sells unit heaters, radiant heaters and rooftop heating, ventilation and cooling products for industrial and commercial applications primarily in Nort...
Sainsbury’s profits increase
7 May 2014 Sainsbury’s has seen a 16.3% rise in pre-tax profits to ￡898m for the 52 weeks ending 15 March, while like-for-like sales increased by 0.2%. Chairman David Tyler said the retailer’s market share remains at its highest level for a decade. Customer transactions have increased by ten million a week to around 24 million and annual sales have grown by ￡10.3 billion to ￡26.4 billion. Unde...
Research and Markets: United States Walk-in Refrigeration Ma
May 06, 2014 AM Eastern Daylight Time DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rlrv5z/walkin) has announced the addition of the "United States Walk-in Refrigeration Market 2014-2018 with Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Nor-Lake, The Manitowoc & Thermo-Kool/Mid-South Industries Dominating" report to their offering. The increasing demand of...
Dena Line launches Oil Separators for CO2 transcritical appl
07 May 2014 “This innovative mechanical oil filter lasts longer than the standard filtration method, therefore, the entire system does as well,” said Ing. Mauro Avanzini, President and CEO. &nbs...
UK achieves first low-carbon commercial building
7 May 2014 Carbon Trust today announced that the UK’s first low-carbon commercial building has been awarded the new Low Carbon Workplace Standard. Investec Wealth and Investment Management passed the requirements to achieve the standard by making a 33% reduction in carbon emissions per person at its office, a 160-year-old former printing press in Guildford. The Low Carbon Workplace c...
MHI to Establish Joint Venture with Siemens In Steel and Met
-- Move Aimed at Achieving Full Product Lineup Supply Capability And Accelerating Global Development of Steel and Metal Production Machinery Business -- Tokyo, May 7, 2014 - Today Mitsubishi Heavy In...
Africa: Unido Air-Conditioning Technology to Serve Africa, W
29 APRIL 2014 Global use of air-conditioning is rocketing. Many of the world’s fastest growing economies are located in the hottest parts of the world, and the need to keep cool has become a priority ...
AHAM Names New Volunteer Leaders
May 6, 2014 The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) announced new association leaders at its annual member meeting in Boca Raton, FL on May 4, 2014. Included are AHAM officers, the board of directors and division leaders. AHAM officers who will serve terms expiring in 2016 are: ? Board Chair D. Jeffrey Noel, Corporate Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, Whirl...
Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Demand in the US to Reach
6 May 2014 Cleveland -- Demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the United States is forecast to increase 3.1 percent per year through 2018 to $10.7 billion, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group Inc., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm. Advances will be driven by an improving capital investment climate and expected growth in the foodservice and food retail sector...
BNP Media Accredited to Offer IACET CEUs
6 May 2014 Troy, Mich. -- The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded BNP Media, parent company of The NEWS, its authorized provider accreditation. IACET Authorized Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET continuing education units (CEUs). The accreditation period extends for five years, and includes all programs offered or created d...
