eJARN News
Ziehl-Abegg Achieves Record Revenue in Challenging Environme
Kunzelsau-based Ziehl-Abegg achieved outstanding results in 2013 despite the difficult economic climate around the world. Revenue increased by 5% and totaled a record ?388 million. Business in Asia wa...
2013 Sales of 5-50 kW Heat Pumps in France
According to French heat pump association AFPAC and HVAC association Uniclima, the French heat pump market showed a number of contrasts in 2013. Sales of geothermal models (ground-source, brine, water-to-water) represented 4,924 units, a year-on-year decrease of 24%. With overall sales of 58,823 units, the air-source heat pump market dropped 0.7%. Within this category, marked differences emerged: ...
Guide to CO2 Published by AFF
French refrigeration association, Association Francaise du Froid (AFF), has just published a guide to good practice on CO2, in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. The guide covers fields of physical characteristics, use as refrigerant/ secondary refrigerant in cascade/ transcritical systems, safety, European directives governing the use of CO2, responsibilities, charging, skills...
Hitachi to Expand in France
According to the Cooling Post, Hitachi is set to expand its air conditioning distribution in France with plans of having 20 dealers and 50 outlets by the end of 2015. Hitachi has a network of local exclusive distributors in France. It currently has 0 counter outlets throughout France, nine of which belong to long established partners of Harmony Air Conditioning Group. It is looking to appoi...
Alfa Laval to Exhibit at Energies Froid Exhibitions
Energies Froid, refrigeration and energy exhibition, is taking place in various French regions and addresses the needs of practitioners in the AC&R and renewable energy sectors. Alfa Laval ...
New Regulations on Cooling Towers Enter into Force
A new French decree (No. 2013- 1205) and ministerial decrees dated December 14, 2013 were published in the Journal Officiel on December 24, 2013. The decree concerns evaporative cooling towers with air flow generated by mechanical or natural ventilation. There is now no distinction between closed and open primary circuits. All cooling towers with a heat rejection capacity of 3 MW or more must be r...
CIAT Rooftops Equipped at Airports in Bulgaria
CIAT has installed more than 40 rooftop units to ensure the air quality in the new terminals of Burgas and Varna airports in Bulgaria. These Space PF rooftop units, which reduce energy consumption and...
Axima Seitha Merger
A French leading company Cofely Axima and Seitha have merged and formed a partnership with Omega Concept within the GDF-Suez Energy Services group, confirming their position as leader in HVAC&R and fire protection technology. The new synergy of skills will drive innovative services. Axima Seitha and Omega Concept are committed to sustainable development. Axima Seitha has 130 branches an...
Danfoss FittersApp
Danfoss has now released its trouble shooter guide as an app called FittersApp and a French version is available. The app is based on the company’s Fitters Notes. Available to download as part of the Danfoss KoolApp, the FittersApp gives instant access to Danfoss’ extensive know-how. The app is designed for refrigeration practitioners involved in the servicing of customers’ systems to identify the...
Johnson Controls Ranked Sustainability Leader
Johnson Controls announced on January 23 that RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused on sustainability investing, has recognized the company as a 2014 Bronze Class Sustainability Leader in its an...
