USA: Carrier achieved net sales of $6.2bn in Q1, a 17% rise on the same period last year. Organic sales were up 2%.... Read More... The post Carrier sales up 17% appeared first on Cooling Post.

UK: Beijer Ref Refrigerants UK has announced a new refrigerant recovery service focused on simplifying the recovery process from larger systems.... Read More... The post Beijer Ref offers high speed refrigerant recovery appeared first on Cooling Post.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning IIR director general outlines critical climate challenges for cooling Dr Yosr Allouche has talked to training specialists about the importance of skills development to help ensure the sustainable development of the sector IIR director general outlines critical climate challenges for cooling Neil Merrett

UK: Daikin has opened a new Sustainable Home Centre, its sixth this year, at Doncaster-based plumbing and heating supplier Spinks.... Read More... The post Daikin opens Doncaster Sustainable Home Centre appeared first on Cooling Post.

USA: Scientists from the USA’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) claim to have dramatically reduced the time and energy required to chill materials to temperatures near absolute zero.... Read More... The post NIST optimises pulse tube refrigerator appeared first on Cooling Post.

ITALY: Clivet Thunder is a new air-cooled reversible heat pump equipped with inverter scroll compressors specifically designed for use with R290 refrigerant.... Read More... The post Clivet’s Thunder cracks R290 heat pump market appeared first on Cooling Post.

USA/SERBIA: US manufacturer Modine has officially opened a second facility in Sremska, Serbia, to manufacture coils for commercial and residential heat pump applications. ... Read More... The post Modine opens heat pump coil plant appeared first on Cooling Post.

USA: Refrigerant supply and management company A-Gas has completed the construction of another set of separation towers at its facility in Rhome, Texas. ... Read More... The post A-Gas expands US reclaim capacity appeared first on Cooling Post.

SWEDEN: Beijer Ref recorded sales of SEK7,680m (€633m) in Q1 of 2024, a 4% increase on last year. EBITA saw a similar percentage increase to SEK733m (€63m). ... Read More... The post Beijer Ref Q1 sales up 4% appeared first on Cooling Post.

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration will mark this year’s World Refrigeration Day with a celebration of the achievements and contributions of mechanical refrigeration pioneer Lord Kelvin.... Read More... The post IoR celebrates Lord Kelvin at 200 appeared first on Cooling Post.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Campaigners welcome a new era for EU f-gas enforcement Environmental Investigation Agency says notable mechanisms are being introduced in bid to better uphold quotas and controls on HFC products as smugglers evolve their tactics Campaigners welcome a new era for EU f-gas enforcement Neil Merrett

BELGIUM: Eurovent has released a new recommendation that enables the life cycle energy consumption and costs of air handling units to be calculated. ... Read More... The post Eurovent calculates AHU life cycle costs appeared first on Cooling Post.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Daikin UK warehouse facility goes live Company has invested £4m, along with its logistics partner, in a new site intended to supply its goods for the entirety of the UK from a single warehouse operation Daikin UK warehouse facility goes live Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning FETA actively engaged in UK f-gas reforms awareness campaign Organisation’s past chair says it is already undertaking political advocacy on landmark reforms to national refrigerant legislation expected over the next 12 months FETA actively engaged in UK f-gas reforms awareness campaign Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Eight finalists unveiled for 2024 Women in Cooling video prize This year’s competition aiming to highlight the work of women in RACHP includes three entrants from the UK Eight finalists unveiled for 2024 Women in Cooling video prize Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Star Refrigeration and Tesco partner on cold store efficiency drive The combination of new monitoring and AI technology with maintenance expertise has seen notable emissions savings from cooling during a 21-month research project Star Refrigeration and Tesco partner on cold store efficiency drive Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Investment ‘urgently needed’ to scale-up f-gas enforcement Updated research from campaign group says weaknesses in enforcement is being exploited by organised criminals; fresh action needed under new f-gas regime Investment ‘urgently needed’ to scale-up f-gas enforcement Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Global analysis backs closer HVACR and renewable energy integration Experts from the International Energy Agency says closer integration of building systems, controls and renewable energy systems will be crucial to decarbonisaiton aims Global analysis backs closer HVACR and renewable energy integration Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mitsubishi Electric acquires Aircalo to aid European HVAC expansion Company says the acquisition of air conditioning specialist will expand its expertise for custom hydronic HVACR systems Mitsubishi Electric acquires Aircalo to aid European HVAC expansion Neil Merrett

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning IOR updates cold store ceiling inspection guidance The latest amendments to a guide first published in 2022 outlines updated best practice for inspecting cold stores that are part of a wider building structure IOR updates cold store ceiling inspection guidance Neil Merrett