Europe

2015.11.20

Beijer Ref acquires HRP

Nov. 18, 2015 Beijer Ref AB, the Swedish refrigeration group, is to acquire the remaining 56 per cent of the shares in refrigeration wholesale company, HRP Ltd.   Following its acquisition of Carrier Corporation’s refrigeration wholesale operation in Europe and South Africa in 2009, Beijer Ref already held a 44 per cent stake in HRP.   The move will boost Beijer Ref’s position in Europe ...

2015.11.20

State of the Energy Union reaffirms Commission’s willingness

Nov. 18, 2015 | 18 November 2015. The European renewable energy industry welcomes the first State of the Energy Union which reiterates the Commission’s commitment to a decarbonised energy system and s...

2015.11.20

United Technologies Helps Launch Greenbuild 2015 as Sponsor

Nov. 17, 2015 WASHINGTON The daylong summit highlights environmental opportunities ahead of the annual Conference of Parties in Paris   UTC Climate, Controls & Security and Carrier are kickin...

2015.11.19

Successful European Heat Pump Summit 2015

? Conference programme popular with participants ? High level of internationalism November 2015 After two days packed with first-class presentations and high-quality up-to-date information events, the...

2015.11.20

Lower GWP refrigerant now standard

November 17, 2015 BELGIUM: R452A, the lower GWP refrigerant trialled by Thermo King as an option on its trucks and trailers, will now become the standard choice in Europe.   From January 1, all ...

2015.11.20

GEA receives an award for climate-protection reporting

Dusseldorf, November 17, 2015 - GEA regards responsible dealing with the environment, business, and society as the basis for long-term corporate success. The CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) h...

2015.11.18

Mears writes off £8m at M&E business

17 November 2015 Mears is set to write off £8m from its former M&E division, Haydon.   According to Construction News, in a trading update to the City covering the period from 1 January to 1...

2015.11.18

Flogas to host free biomass event at Cranfield University

17 November 2015 Businesses looking for a cost-effective, sustainable energy solution are invited to learn about the real benefits of biomass at a free event in Bedfordshire.   Held on Thursday 3...

2015.11.19

New CPD guide to chiller technologies

17 November 2015 Mitsubishi Electric has launched the latest in its free CPD-Accredited industry guides with a focus on Chiller technologies and role they can play in helping reduce both energy consum...

2015.11.19

2.4.7 Spain

The Spanish economy continues to recover from the downturn of the recent past and GDP is forecast to reach 1.8% in the current year. Construction should also show a return to growth in 2015.   By...