Europe

2016.01.05

GFF introduces self-service concept

Jan 2, 2016 FRANCE: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler GFF has redesigned its Nantes branch into a “self-service” facility.   With the branches still accounting for a substantial shar...

2016.01.02

RW Refrigeration Wholesale expands Bow branch

1 January 2016 In response to increased sales and customer demand, RW Refrigeration Wholesale has doubled the size of its Bow branch in London.   The outlet has been extended to 4500 square feet ...

2016.01.02

DencoHappel to cease UK manufacture

Dec 30, 2015 UK: DencoHappel has confirmed that it has ceased manufacturing at its UK site in Hereford.   The local Hereford Times had published unconfirmed reports in the run up to Christmas th...

2015.12.30

Emerson’s low GWP refrigerant guide

December 29, 2015 GERMANY: Emerson has produced a guide to using Copeland compressors and Alco valves, controls and components with low GWP HFO refrigerants and HFO blends.   The 84-page pdf prod...

2015.12.30

6,000 European CO2 systems in 2016

December 29, 2015 BELGIUM: European supermarkets will install an additional 6,000 transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems next year according to natural refrigerants group Shecco. Figures contained ...

2015.12.29

Paris venue for EHPA Heat Pump forum

Dec 28, 2015 FRANCE: National climate and energy policies will be the main topics for discussion at the EHPA’s 2016 Heat Pump Forum in Paris.   The impressive Yacht de Paris has been announced for this the 9th EHPA Heat Pump Forum from May 18-20.   The Forum is seen as the perfect opportunity to discuss next year’s adoption of the first European Heating and Cooling Strategy and the immin...

2015.12.26

Chubb’s Top 12 Tips to Stay Safe this Winter

23rd December 2015 The onset of winter brings added fire and security risks and Chubb wants to help keep homes, families and their belongings safe and secure.   According to the Department for Co...

2015.12.26

United Technologies to Acquire Majority Stake in Italian Hea

Dec. 23, 2015 MONTLUEL, France United Technologies Holdings Italy S.r.l. has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 70 percent of the Italian company Riello Group, a leader in providing products...

2015.12.26

Fruitful Symposium Conducted at European Heat Pump Summit

The European Heat Pump Summit - supported by Chillventa - came to a successful close in the Nuremberg Exhibition Center in Germany on October 22.   Symposium provides answers to current questions...

2015.12.25

A-Gas increases ODS destruction capacity

23 December 2015 A-Gas Americas has announced a multi-million dollar investment for a second Plasma Arc, Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) destruction Unit at its Bowling Green, Ohio, production facili...