Europe

2016.05.01

EPEE hosts briefing on F-Gas Gapometer

28 April 2016 EPEE (the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment), the voice of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump industry in Europe, is today (28 April) welcoming 10 journa...

2016.04.30

Paris Agreement signed and the OEWG37 makes headway

26/04/2016 Anticipating the impact of the Paris Agreement and the OEWG37 on the refrigeration sector International negotiations succeed: Paris Agreement signed A record 175 countries signed the Pari...

2016.04.29

Blueberries market in the European Union

22/04/2016 The market for fresh blueberries in the European Union (EU) is demonstrating strong growth in terms of imported products over the last five years experiencing a compound annual growth rate ...

2016.04.29

Daikin set to buy refrigeration firm Zanotti

Apr. 28, 2016 ITALY: Daikin is set to expand its presence within the cold chain with the purchase of Italian refrigeration group Zanotti for 98m Euro.   A family business founded in 1962 to produ...

2016.04.29

Vaillant and Freedom Heat Pumps agree distribution partnersh

April 27, 2016 Vaillant has announced a new distribution partnership with Freedom Heat Pumps to encourage growth in the heat pump market and expand its installer base and relationships.   Based in Southampton, Freedom Heat Pumps specialises in providing a professional advice and installation service to end users, installers and consultants. Offering pre- and after-sales support for end users,...

2016.04.29

Airedale International opens new training centre

April 27, 2016 Airedale International has unveiled its new state-of-the-art training centre in Rawdon, Leeds.   The new facility offers a range of training options designed to help delegates develop an understanding of air conditioning, from basic principles through to system design and training. The training centre is also accredited to deliver CITB courses designed to provide the necessary ...

2016.04.29

Employees name best HVAC manufacturers to work for

April 27, 2016 A new survey conducted by HVAC recruiter Thornhvac has revealed the best HVAC manufacturers to work for, by sector, as chosen by those working in the industry.   The year-long study was carried out during 2015 to find out which manufacturers people most want to work for and why.   Three separate pieces of research by Thornhvac focused on the commercial heating, ventilation...

2016.04.29

Leading firms back conference

April 27, 2016 More than 150 papers from over 30 countries have now been accepted for the 12th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference from 21-24 August, which is being hosted by the Institute of Refrigeration.   In addition, the conference organisers have announced that J&E Hall has now signed up as a platinum sponsor of the conference.   J&E Hall’s marketing mana...

2016.04.29

Honeywell Stars at Hannover Messe, the World’s Largest Indus

April 25-29 2016: Vast range of Honeywell Industry 4.0 technologies on display. Apr 27, 2016 Key Honeywell technologies are being showcased this week at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial...

2016.04.28

Danfoss prepares ejectors for launch

April 26, 2016 DENMARK: Danfoss has revealed that ejector technology for use in CO2 refrigeration systems could be ready for market launch in the near future.   In a presentation at last week’s A...