International Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry News

GEA explores Bock sale

15/10/2019

Düsseldorf-based GEA is exploring the possible sale of its Bock compressor business in 2020 as the company concentrates on core markets including the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Last month, GEA announced plans to divest selected activities of the Farm Technologies and Refrigeration Technologies divisions and confirmed today that GEA Bock would no longer be treated as a core business of the group.

Fri-Jado makes green move

15/10/2019

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Fri-Jado has moved to new premises designed for sustainability and a minimum carbon footprint

Foodservice and food retailing equipment manufacturer Fri-Jado has used the relocation of its head office and production facility in the Netherlands as an opportunity to establish premises which lead the way in sustainable business practice.

The company has moved to Oud Gastel, around 25 miles south of Rotterdam, where it has set new standards in environmentally responsible manufacturing. The new building has been certified as “very good” under the BREEAM standard, which is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for infrastructure and building projects

CAREL: 30 years in refrigeration

7/10/2019

The S90 marked CAREL's entry in the refrigeration sector in 1990

CAREL will celebrate 30 years in the refrigeration sector and outline its plans for the future at Euroshop 2020 in Dusseldorf.

The company released its first refrigeration product in 1990, after 17 years of operating exclusively in the air conditioning sector. Its S90 controller boasted features including the ability to combine the thermostat and defrost functions on the same device, simple installation, and a large backlit LCD display.

GEA hails Star quality

2/10/2019

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The new GEA StarCO2mpressor

GEA says its new StarCO2mpressor, to be launched at Busworld in Brussels from October 18-23, represents a milestone for mobile CO2 applications.

At the heart of the CO2 compressor, is its innovative "star" drive gear design, based on a radial reciprocating technology specifically designed for transcritical use with the natural refrigerant CO2, and Ulrich Frey, Product Manager Mobile Applications, said: "This opens up new possibilities for use in electric bus and rail air conditioning.''

BITZER in CO2 deal with shipbuilder

1/10/2019

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Mathias Layher of BITZER, left, and Holger Fassmer signing the co-operation agreement

BITZER has signed a five-year deal with German shipbuilder Fassmer to develop CO2 refrigeration systems for ships.

Fassmer designs and builds specialist vessels, including lifeboats and tenders. The co-operation agreement, initially for five years, will see the compressor manufacturer and Fassmer focus on both shipbuilding and refrigeration technology.

Organic Rankine cycle systems, which generate energy from waste heat, will be part of the collaboration, which will also look at further developing ships and refrigeration systems with the lowest global warming potential and emissions possible.

BITZER opens new HQ

30/9/2019

The new BITZER HQ in Sindelfingen, Germany

Compressor manufacturer BITZER has officially opened its new HQ in Sindelfingen, Germany, as it celebrates its 85th anniversary.

The new building is the tallest in the region at 75 metres and provides around 20,000 sq m of workspace. BITZER will use nine floors itself, with the remaining six floors leased as office space.

CAREL buys Enersol

26/9/2019

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CAREL has completed the acquisition of Enersol, a Canadian distributor of humidification systems.

Founded in 1978 and a commercial partner of CAREL since the formation of CAREL USA in 2000, Enersol distributes humidification solutions and associated services.

US industrial market grows

24/9/2019

Demand for industrial refrigeration in the USA grew by 6.9% to US$2billion in 2018, according to a new study from BSRIA.

The report provides a detailed assessment of the industrial market, including the cooling and refrigeration of industrial processes like distribution, food & beverage storage, production and energy, and consists of bare compressors, compressor units, compressor racks, industrial packages, remote condensers, evaporators, fluid to fluid heat exchangers and other products such as starters and drives, pressure vessels, refrigeration controls, hygienic air handling units and compressor motors.

BITZER delivers first condenser produced at extended factory

17/9/2019

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The first new condenser manufactured by BITZER in Rottenburg-Hailfingen has been delivered to a French customer

BITZER has delivered the first new condenser produced at its own factory in Germany, following the acquisition of Alfa Laval's shell and tube evaporator and condenser business in 2018.

BITZER acquired the Alfa Laval portfolio of shell and tube evaporators and condensers for air conditioning and refrigeration applications in April last year.

Camfil expands to Sri Lanka

10/9/2019

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Camfil has added Sri Lanka to its global operations, the 51st country that the air filtration expert now has representatives in.

Camfil's MD for India, Shashi Shekhar recently visited Sri Lanka to meet with potential customers. He said: "Sri Lanka is a great addition to our business, with opportunities across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, hospitals, warehousing, waste treatment and data centres. Manufacturing in particular is a growing part of Sri Lanka's economy where good air quality is essential to keep workers safe and processes clean and efficient. This is a new milestone in our strategic business plan. Camfil's endeavour in Sri Lanka will certainly help grow the overall business and promote our noble vision of making clean air a human right in yet another country."

CAREL opens extended US plant

10/9/2019

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CAREL USA's Martino Manfrin at the opening

CAREL has officially opened its extended factory in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

The addition of 40,000 sq ft to the group’s North American headquarters aims to increase Carel’s presence in the US, Canadian and Mexican markets and support future growth.

CO2 technology making waves

22/8/2019

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SWS is building two cruise ships in China, with cooling and freezing supplied by GEA

GEA will supply its new transcritical CO2 refrigeration technology for the first cruise ships to be built in China.

The first of two ships for Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) will be delivered in 2023 and will work for the new Chinese brand, CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping.

Honeywell works with Sanhua on R466A

19/8/2019

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Honeywell is working with Chinese controls and components manufacturer Sanhua to commercialise the use of its Solstice N41 (R466A) non-flammable lower GWP refrigerant in new and exisiting air conditioning equipment.

Due to be launched later this year, R466A is designed to replace R410A in stationary systems and has been heralded by Honeywell as a 'remarkable breakthrough'.

US packaged market tops US$20bn

29/7/2019

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BSRIA research indicates that the value of the US market for packaged air conditioning rose by more than 14% in 2018 to reach US$ 20.4 billion, while the central plant sector grew by around 6% to US$3.2bn.

The newly-published market survey, Room, packaged, unitary and furnaces air conditioning study, includes the combined sales for windows/through the wall units, PTAC, moveables, minisplits, VRF, rooftops, indoor packaged, US-style ducted splits, evaporative coils (including those with blower), furnaces and close control units.

European VRF and chiller sales grow

29/7/2019

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Sales of VRF systems and chillers grew in Europe in 2018, while there was also increased demand for air handling units, cooling towers, heat exchangers and IT cooling.

The latest study of HVAC equipment sales across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by Eurovent Market Intelligence, based on data collected from manufacturers, also shows that rooftop unit sales were down 12% and chilled beams 6%, while the market for fan coil units is described as 'stagnant' across the region, despite a 13.1% increase in UK sales.

The sector was said to worth close to 7.5billion euros last year, with 2.3bn spent on split systems, 1.67bn on air handling units, 1.38bn on VRF systems and 1.03bn on chillers with a capacity greater than 50kW.

The Chiller market in Europe for 2018, split by compressor for units above 350 kW

CAREL builds for future in China

22/7/2019

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CAREL Group has opened its new 15,000 square metre production plant in Suzhou, China.

The plant at the CAREL Electronic Suzhou subsidiary has been created with the aim of strengthening production for the Chinese market and consolidating the group’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Chemours working with Axima towards HFO future

17/7/2019

Chemours has announced that it is working with Paris-based HVAC and refrigeration contractor Axima Refrigeration France to evaluate the use and future adoption of Opteon XL low GWP HFO refrigerants in commercial refrigeration before the next European F-Gas HFC cap and phasedown in 2021.

As a first step towards the reduction of CO2 quota, Axima Refrigeration France, part of the Engie group, has already adopted Opteon XP40 (R449A) for retrofitting existing R404A systems.

Refrigeration workforce tops 15 million

17/7/2019

More than 15 million people are employed worldwide in the refrigeration sector, according to a new publication to mark the recent World Refrigeration Day.

The International Institute of Refrigeration published a new informatory note to highlight The Role of Refrigeration in the Global Economy and also said that refrigeration, in all its forms, consumes about 20% of the overall electricity used worldwide.

CAREL appoints regional CEO

16/7/2019

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Mirco Cauz, CAREL

Mirco Cauz, formerly managing director of CAREL Central and Southern Europe, has been appointed as regional CEO for the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Region.

The new regional structure means the managing directors of CAREL‘S Russia, Middle East, Alfaco Poland, Ukraine, South Africa and Central and Southern Europe subsidiaries will all report to Mr Cauz.

Elta Group acquires Smooth-Air

10/7/2019

Elta Group has strengthened its position in Australasia with the acquisition of leading New Zealand ventilation company Smooth-Air.

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