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International Congress on Indoor Air Quality
This year, as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor air quality (IAQ) has come to the forefront. In this context, the second Congreso Internacional de Calidad de Aire Interior – Interna...
Bitzer Refrigerant Report 21
Bitzer has been a driver of innovation in refrigeration and air conditioning for decades. The company published its first Refrigerant Report in 1992, a groundbreaking achievement. Since then, the Refr...
ICARHMA Hosts Virtual Annual Meeting
The International Council of Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Manufacturers Associations (ICARHMA) met virtually on October 8 for its annual meeting. ICARHMA consists of 11 member associations from nearly every continent, representing manufacturers that produce 90% of the world’s heating, cooling, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. Council members discussed...
New Copeland Scroll Compressors for Commercial Comfort Appli
On November 9, 2020, Emerson has launched a new line of Copeland scroll compressors for commercial comfort applications designed for R32 refrigerant. The new range will help manufacturers meet the Eco...
Midea Enters Elevator Business Targeting Smart Buildings
Midea officially announced its entry into the elevator business. On December 11, 2020, Midea HVAC & Building Technologies Devision (Midea HBT) formally acquired Winone Elevator and held a merger a...
EU’s €1 Trillion Climate Finance Plan — Part I
Compiled and edited by Susan Phalippou, JARN’s European correspondent Europe aims to fund projects to tackle climate change and support the regions most affected by the transition to a green ...
New Toshiba VRFs for WHSmith Headquarters in UK
Staff and visitors to the Swindon headquarters of WHSmith, a leading UK retail group, will benefit from a top-of-the-range Toshiba variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems and CIAT ventilation systems....
Stiebel Eltron Home Ventilation Also for Retrofitting
Stiebel Eltron provides ventilation solutions for existing buildings that are easy to install, and also reliably and constantly ensure the desired air exchange rate. The VLR 70 for example is installed in the outer wall, and no further ducting is required. The units are used in pairs and work alternately, thus avoiding negative or positive pressure in the room. The integrated aluminum heat exchang...
EC Conducts Public Consultation on F-gas Review
The European Commission (EC) has launched public consultation on the review of the F-gas Regulation via an online questionnaire. EC is seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders, including public authorities, industries, business associations, companies, civil society organizations, academia, and individual citizens. In the context of the European Green Deal and recent technological progr...
CAC Sales in China Show Ups and Downs by Segment in 1st Half
In the first half of 2020, the Chinese economy has gradually overcame the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and presented gradual growth. However, domestic economic recovery is still under pre...
