UNIDO, JRECO sign a cool partnership to combat global warming
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Japan Refrigerants and Environment Conservation Organization (JRECO) have agreed to join forces in an effort to combat global warming through the introduction of climate-friendly technologies in the refrigerator and air-conditioning (RAC) sector. Refrigerators and air-conditioners are becoming necessities rather than luxuries in countries with high ambient temperatures. It is
Johnson Controls’ new research and development complex in the HVACR industry
Johnson Controls opened a new state-of-the-art research and development complex. Located in Central Pennsylvania, USA, the testing lab is the world’s newest and most advanced engineering and testing facility for chillers and allows Johnson Controls to deliver the most innovative and highest-quality products to the HVACR industry. The complex includes a 250,000-square-foot testing lab and
Nidec to Acquire Embraco for $1.08 billion
Nidec Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has approved a resolution to acquire the compressor business (“Embraco”) of Whirlpool Corporation. For this purpose, Nidec entered into a stock purchase agreement. The purchase price is US $1,080 million (on a cash-free and debt-free enterprise value basis) and the consideration will be all cash.
Thermo King Adds New Models to its B-Series All-Electric, Zero-Emission Transport Refrigeration Units
Most versatile product range in its category allows for a fully electric-powered refrigerated fleet for sustainable inner city distribution. Thermo King expands its portfolio with new B-Series models of zero-emission, all-electric refrigeration units for small trucks and vans, uniquely designed for inner-city distribution and last-mile deliveries in restricted urban areas. The B-Series now
Melform Biomedical Logistics Solutions
Melform have been designing and manufacturing insulated containers for the transport of pharmaceuticalsand laboratory samples for over 50 years. The wide and versatile product range is ATP Certified for the transport of perishable goods by road, with options of front or side opening, castors or feet and equipped with a range of accessories enhance their use. The Biomed line-up
Danfoss Värmepumpar AB (Thermia) joins the Stiebel Eltron Group
The Stiebel Eltron Group and Danfoss A/S have finalized an agreement for Stiebel Eltron to acquire Thermia, which includes Danfoss Värmepumpar AB in Sweden and activities in Finland and Norway. Danfoss Värmepumpar AB, trading under the brand name Thermia, is a leading player in the heat pump market in the Nordics with an annual turnover
ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH has secured Hamburg Airport with cooling
ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH from Lindau on Lake Constance has secured the major deal to supply Hamburg Airport with cooling. The airport has already been running four QUANTUM chillers at terminal 1 and on the premises of the German air traffic controller service DFS for several years. The airport operator has now also awarded ENGIE Refrigeration the order
Huntsman Acquires Demilec
Huntsman Corporation announced the acquisition of Demilec, one of North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications, from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Demilec has annual revenues of approximately $170 million and two manufacturing facilities located in Arlington, Texas and Boisbriand,
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating Hosts Annual Diamond Service Group Conference
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.’s Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric), a leading manufacturer of Zoned Comfort Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) cooling and heating systems, held its annual Diamond Service Group (DSG) Conference from March 20 – 21, 2018 at the Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, Atlanta. The two-day conference brought together technical service professionals to receive
TLX Cargo presented Using Phase Change Materials
TLX Cargo is part of TLX Insulation Ltd, the world leading manufacturer of thin reflective insulation. As industry leaders, we’ve been setting standards of excellence in high performance, building insulation for nearly 25 years. Our technology has been applied to all kinds of projects ranging from the London 2012 Olympics to many historic and public buildings. TLX Cargo
Monobloc Air Conditioner For High Density Server Racks from HiRef
Construction with the condensing section on board the machine considerably reduces installation costs. As there are no refrigerating lines or external units, installation really is much simpler than with split systems; it requires considerably less time and expense thanks also to the condensation air ducting flanges on the upper side of the unit. The fans
Ingersoll Rand research can provide significantly greater benefits
Ingersoll Rand engaged with Western Cooling Efficiency Center at University of California, Davis, on research that shows thermal energy storage can provide significantly greater benefits to utilities and electricity grid operators than previously thought. “This study will help utility companies and building operators optimize resource planning and energy use by capturing the full value of thermal energy storage, which uses an energy storage tank and