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New UAE office for Sontay

9/6/2017

 
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Ali Jabr is welcomed to Sontay by Sales Director Alf Jones
Field controls specialist Sontay is opening a new office in the United Arab Emirates, with Ali Jabr appointed as Middle East Area Sales Manager following the retirement of John Cameron after 15 years with the company. 

Sandy Damm, Sontay Managing Director, said: “This is a fantastic growth step and shows how our dedication and hard work in the area is coming to fruition.

"I would like to thank John Cameron for his loyal service and commitment. He has built up a great customer network in the Middle East, and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”     

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Ingersoll Rand to acquire Thermocold

8/2/2017

 
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Ingersoll-Rand has announced its intention to acquire Thermocold Costruzioni, a privately-held Italian company that manufactures and distributes heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and solutions for residential, commercial and industrial buildings in Europe. 

​​Dave Regnery, president, Commercial HVAC North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “This announcement is the next step in strengthening our portfolios to take advantage of the large market opportunity in Europe, and expanding distribution of Thermocold technologies to other parts of the world where demand is growing rapidly.” 

One of Thermocold’s signature solutions includes the innovative multi-pipe HVAC system for high efficiency, simultaneous heating and cooling. This system recovers energy by shifting use from a separate boiler and chiller to one single, simplified multi-pipe unit that simultaneously delivers hot and chilled water. The system repurposes rejected energy, or uses renewable energy, for heating the facility delivering a more sustainable solution that reduces the amount of investment costs, use of floor space and total operating expenses. The multi-pipe system further contributes to lower the environmental footprint due to significant lower energy use.

85 years of Güntner – Always with the special Plus (HVAC)

24/11/2016

 
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Hans Güntner GmbH, which was the original name of the company, was founded in 1931 as a one-man business in a backyard in Munich. Today, the Güntner Group, which includes the sister companies Güntner GmbH & Co. KG, JAEGGI Hybridtechnologie AG and thermowave GmbH, boasts 9 production facilities on 4 continents and nearly 3,000 employees.

All aspects of the company's development have always been and continue to be shaped by internal driving forces: When Hans Güntner was unable to find any components for a facility that he was planning, he decided to build them himself.


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Midea Completes Deal on Clivet in Spain

31/10/2016

 
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​Chinese HVAC equipment maker, Midea, completed its deal to buy the Spanish firm Clivet, the company announced today. Midea, based in Guangdong, China, bought 80% of the Spanish manufacturer of heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
​Chairman and President of Midea, Mr. Paul Fang, said:
​“Today marks a major step forward towards an industrial partnership between Midea and Clivet. We look forward to leveraging on our complementary resources and capabilities to fully realize the potential of the partnership. We believe our continuous investment in the brand, technology, marketing and people and unwavering commitment to product quality will enable us to serve our customers better and create more value for the society.”

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SIG Grows European Air Handling Business

27/9/2016

 
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​SIG (Sheffield Insulation Group) plc, better known for its construction industry insulation solutions, announced that it is expanding  their air handling business across with the development of its SIG Air Handling division.
SIG Air Handling makes and markets its own heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with its air handling products sold under its Cairox brand. The company has been buying HVAC companies in the Netherlands, the UK, Austria and Germany to grow its distribution network across Europe. SIG Air Handling now has over 100 locations across the continent. 
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​The company says it is focusing on three main areas in the industry, namely 'air improvement, air movement and air diffusion' using its own brands.

Bitzer Reaches Multi-Million Milestone

16/9/2016

 
Bitzer 2.5 millionth product
Klaus Nyström (Managing Director, 2nd from right) and Markus Antikainen (Product Manager, centre) travelled to Schkeuditz to accept the ECOSTAR condensing unit from the new LHVE series as well as the corresponding certificate
German Compressor and condensing unit manufacturer, Bitzer, has made its 2.5 millionth product, the company announced this week.
​The company handed over the 2.5 millionth product, an ECOSTAR condensing unit, to long-standing Finnish customer, Oy Combi Cool Ab, at ceremony in its factory at Schkeuditz. The unit is from Bitzer's new LHVE series.

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Daikin Contributes over £25K to Support Italy Earthquake Fund

8/9/2016

 
Amatrice, Italy - earthquakePhoto courtesy: Leggi il Firenzepost via Wikimedia
The Daikin Group announced that it has donated €30,000 (about £25K) in aid to help fund relief and restoration as a result of the recent earthquake in Central Italy.

Daikin is also contributing a number of its mini-split air conditioning units to help people who cannot return to their damaged houses and who now live in temporary accommodation. 

The company stated that it “continue in the future to cooperate in relief activities for the stricken areas and contribute in a variety of ways as needed toward restoration.”

Daikin also expressed its sympathy and sincere hope to the people of Italy who have been affected by the earthquake on 24th August. 

Chemours Fights Back Against 'Bankruptcy' Report

6/6/2016

 
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Chemicals giant, Chemours, a spin-off from DuPont, issued a statement last week denying a damning research which alleged it is 'a bankruptcy waiting to happen'.

Citron Research, a Wall Street analysis firm, published a report on 2 June 2016 stating that it believes Chemours was 'designed for bankruptcy'. The research firm alleges that the chemical company's legal liabilities and debts are the big problems, which its former owners wanted to shed.


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NIBE Buys Climate Control Group

16/5/2016

 
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NIBE, the Swedish heating and cooling systems manufacturer, has bought the US-based HVAC solutions firm, Climate Control Group, for US$364 million (~£246 million), the company announced last week. 

Climate Control Group (CCG) owns well-known brands including ClimateMaster, IEC, ClimateCraft and ClimaCool, and makes its HVAC systems for both commercial and domestic markets. 

According to NIBE, the purchase will fit into its US operation, which employs over 1,200 people and turns over US$ 274 million (~£190 million) a year. 

Aspen Pumps Buys German Distributor

11/5/2016

 
Aspen Pumps Malessa & Schüller
Aspen Pumps, the condensate removal pump manufacturer, announced today that they have bought German heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) distributor, Malessa & Schüller.

Buying the German firm, which is based in Dusseldorf, will help Aspen Pumps with its European expansion plans, and should shape it into an even bigger competitor in Germany.

Herbert Malessa and Wolfgang Schüller started the distribution business in 1992, and developed it into a major business in the German HVACR market. Aspen Pumps has a long history with Malessa & Schüller stretching back over 19 years.

How Some American HVAC Companies Rebrand

29/4/2016

 
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning
​Meacham Heating, Cooling & Energy Solutions recently had a makeover and joined with three different brands to help its customers better with its services.

The company changed its name to One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and joined forces with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Mister Sparky for electrical solutions. 

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is owned and was founded by Mark and Sue Meacham over 30 years ago by helping their friends and neighbours through hot summers and cold winters. ​


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Daikin Buys Italian Refrigeration Manufacturer Zanotti

29/4/2016

 
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Daikin has bought the Italian commercial refrigeration and freezer manufacturer, Zanotti, for €98 million (circa £76.5 million), the company announced this week. 

The deal will be completed in June 2016. Daikin plans to use the purchase to grow its market share of the commercial refrigeration and freezer market in Europe while enhancing its existing air conditioning and refrigeration business. 

Zanotti products are used in the food chain from production to transportation and in retail applications. The company has factories in Italy, the UK and Spain.

​By buying Zanotti, Daikin moves its business from providing solutions to part of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector to a wider market. Daikin plans to grow its business in Asia, the USA and China where the markets are expected to rapidly grow.

Daikin Buys US Filters Manufacturer

28/4/2016

 
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Daikin, the cooling systems manufacturer, has bought the American air filters maker, Flanders for $430 million (circa £294 million), the company announced this week.

Flanders designs, makes and markets a range of air filters for residential and commercial markets where they are used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Furthermore, Flanders makes air filters for chemical, biological and nuclear applications, as well as other sectors.

Fujitsu Opens Thai Office to Meet Growing Aircon Demand

25/4/2016

 
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To meet growing demand for air conditioning from a rising middle class population in Thailand Fujitsu has opened a local office, the company announced recently.

The Japanese company had relied on a local distributor to manage its business in Thailand. But, the increasing economic power of the population in the country, and the 'Energy Labelling' system meant that Fujitsu decided to open its own sales and service office to develop its market share.
​The energy labelling laws mean that customers demand the most efficient air conditioning systems. Inverter models have been popular products. The Thai air conditioning market is around 1.2 million air conditioning units a year, according to the 2014 figures from the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. Thailand is the second biggest market in the south east Asian region.

Fujitsu released its well-mounted air conditioning system into the market in April, which the company expects to be its best selling model. 

City Refrigeration Wins FM Contract with Coles Supermarkets

13/4/2016

 
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​City Refrigeration's Australian facilities management company, City Holdings, announced recently that it has won a major contract to manage Coles Supermarket's fourteen distribution centres. 
​The contract starts from 1st July 2016 and will see City delivering 'self-delivery and contracted services' to the Australian retailer across the nation. The company already has contracts with the retailer, Target, and a number of drink retailers in Australia. 

City has a range of posts to fill as a result of winning the contract in its finance, purchasing and facilities management departments. 

Airedale Expands in South Africa

5/2/2016

 
​AIAC Air Conditioning South Africa, part of Airedale International, the precision air conditioning manufacturer, recently moved its South African business to bigger premises in Johannesburg, the company announced this week. 
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