RAC/PAC
The 40th MCE Registers All-time Best Attendance Figures
The 40th Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE 2016) was held at Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, from March 15 to 18, attracting more than 2,100 exhibitors, of whom 40% were from abroad, and over 155,000 vis...
Beijer Ref sees stable start to year
April 20, 2016 SWEDEN: Although sales increased, the investigation into the acquisition of UK refrigeration wholesaler HRP has contributed to Beijer Ref showing a 5% drop in Q1 operating profit. ...
Data Centers
Data centers are one of the fastest growing sectors for energy consumption - currently accounting for 2% of the world total but forecast to rise to 10% in the near future. This will mean a corresponding rise in demand for cooling systems which on average accounts for around one third of the total power demand and is a high running-cost factor. There is now a marked trend to locate server ‘parks’ i...
High Velocity Air Conditioning
More uniform temperature distribution in rooms is promised by the so-called small duct high velocity (SDHV) system. Ceiling-recessed nozzles discharge air at relatively high velocity (around eight meters per second) and the induction effect promotes more rapid mixing and eliminates stratification. The system is used with a central air handling or air conditioning unit except that induct sound atte...
Comfort without Air Conditioning?
Many existing office blocks in Germany have no air conditioning and rely on a mix of mechanical and natural ventilation combined with fixed or movable shading devices to keep cool in summer. A technology institute FIZ Karlsruhe reports on field studies in six buildings in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart to judge the effectiveness of the various solutions. These were backed up by more detailed analys...
Sales of Commercial ACs in China Drop 7% in 2015
Reported by Zhang Yanbin, All View Consulting In 2015, China’s economy slowed down, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropping to below 7% for the first time since the launching of the national reform and opening up policy. Several unfavorable factors, in particular marked shrinkage of major government-led projects, very adversely affected the commercial air conditioner market in Chi...
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...
Samsung to Expand in the U.S. Market with Technologies & Net
During the 2016 AHR Expo, JARN interviewed Charles H. Park, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics, to hear about the company’s business strategy in the U.S. ...
R32 RACs Poised to Take EU Market by Storm
Despite economic and political issues such as the euro crisis, European Union (EU) market is experiencing brisk demand for room air conditioners (RACs). JARN gained an insight into this trend from man...
Fujitsu: 10kw Wall Mount
April 18, 2016 Fujitsu have launched a new 10kW Wall mounted split system which is available now. Sales have already exceeded 250+ systems since the launch at the ACR show in February. This 10...
Beyond Excellence: Carrier China 2016 Dealer Conference
April 18, 2016 Shanghai Carrier Air Conditioning Sales & Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Carrier China) recently hosted its 2016 dealer conference in Guilin. More than 200 Carrier China dealers atte...
TMI Climate Solutions Announces New Canadian Subsidiary, New
Apr 15, 2016 HOLLY, Mich. - TMI Climate Solutions, a manufacturer of advanced air handling, hydronic systems, and custom HVAC solutions, has announced a new subsidiary, TMI Climate Solutions Canada Inc. The company also announced completion of a new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Pointe-Claire (Montreal), Quebec. TMI said its new Canadian subsidiary and plant significantly augme...
