Japan
Daikin VRV X Series Helps Achieve Zero Energy Buildings
On April 20, 2016, Daikin released the variable refrigerant volume (VRV) X series, which is a remodeled series of multi-split type air conditioners for building use. The new series is available in 18 ...
World Smart Energy Week 2016 Showcases the Latest Leading Ed
Consisting of nine energy-related expositions such as photovoltaic power generation, international smart grids, and rechargeable batteries, World Smart Energy Week 2016 was held from March 2 to 4 at t...
Technologies Seen at HVAC&R JAPAN 2016
--Continued from March Issue A major trend emerged during HVAC&R JAPAN 2016: Japanese manufacturers are increasingly adopting the mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerant R32 in packaged air conditioner...
IEA Executive Director briefs Japanese PM ahead of G7 summit
Address to council led by Shinzo Abe focuses on effects of low energy prices and cuts in investment 21 April 2016 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol was in Tokyo on 21 April to address the Inte...
Sharp & Foxconn Forms Strategic Alliance
On March 30, Sharp and Foxconn announced the historic strategic alliance of two global technology leaders. The culture of both of companies is defined by hard work, creativity and innovation. T...
Panasonic Power Devices on Display at 'Power Conversion Inte
Apr 21, 2016 Nuremberg, Germany - Panasonic Corporation will exhibit its power device products at the Power Conversion Intelligent Motion 2016 (PCIM 2016) exhibition held over a period of three days ...
Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital Selects Hitachi's Proton Bea
Hong Kong’s first proton therapy center is scheduled to treat patients by 2020 Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 2016 -- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) today announced that Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospi...
Panasonic State-of-the-Art Technology Meets Kabuki in Las Ve
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. - April 19, 2016 - Panasonic Corporation is sponsoring and will provide technical support to the Japan KABUKI Festival in Las Vegas 2016 (produced by Shochiku Co., Ltd.), runni...
ICHINEN TASCO Aiming to Become No. 1 Supplier of HVAC Tools
JARN interviewed Masahiro Iwata, president of ICHINEN TASCO, to hear about TASCO’s products and sales inside and outside Japan as well as its development strategy, especially in the Asian region. JAR...
Toshiba and Midea Sign MoU on Sale of Toshiba’s Home Applian
Toshiba and Midea Group jointly announced on March 17 that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Toshiba’s sale to Midea of a majority interest in its home appliance business (the Business). Under the envisaged agreement and upon completion of the transaction, the Business will continue to develop, manufacture, and market white goods, such as refrigerators, washing machines, vacu...
