JARN (Japan Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News)

AHI Carrier Introduces Toshiba VRF in Kuwait

AHI Carrier and Carrier Kuwait presented Toshiba variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solutions at their customer event at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait. Toshiba VRF and direct expansion solutions are available through AHI Carrier in 96 countries.

Emerging Market

Union Properties reveals $2.18bn masterplan

Heat Pump

2017 New Residential Heating Products--Interphase Technologies

Refrigerant & Environment

Development of a prototype of Secondary loop Mobile Air Conditioning System

Energy Saving

How Johnson Controls is Charting the Path to Digital Change

Smart talk from Schmitz Cargobull UK’s Alan Hunt

Panasonic VRF Transforms 19th Century Docks Warehouse in Dublin

When Zalando, an online fashion brand, required a sustainable, energy-efficient cooling solution for its 19th century warehouse conversion at Grand Canal Quay, Dublin, FKM Group selected the Panasonic 3-Pipe ECOi MF2 siries variable refrigerat flow (VRF) system to be installed by Crystal Air.

Refrigerant Trends for Refrigeration Equipment

Like air conditioners, refrigeration equipment uses refrigerant, and refrigerant trends are thus a hot topic in the industry. The sharp increase in hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions that is expected due to the increased use of refrigeration equipment is a serious concern.

New President of RATA Takes Over

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trades Association (RATA), one of the oldest industry associations - established in 1949 - held its Annual General Meeting at the Mirador, Mumbai on July 21. The Association has 414 businesses as its members.

Danfoss Receives Golden Peacock Environment Management Award

Danfoss India has won the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award (GPEMA) for its LEED Platinum rated manufacturing facility at Oragadam in Chennai.

Emerson India Receives Cold Chain Awards

Emerson India has bagged the Best Refrigeration Product of the Year category at Cold Chain Industry Summit 2017 in Mumbai for its Copeland Scroll Digital Receiver Unit HLR.

Blue Star Forays into Sri Lanka Market

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration manufacturing and contracting company Blue Star has announced its entry into Sri Lanka in partnership with local company Comfort Solutions as its official distributor for air conditioners, water coolers, deep freezers, bottled water dispensers, and ice cube machines.

Kirloskar Chiller Gets Order for Thermo Nuclear Reactor Project

Kirloskar Chillers has been selected as a part of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project, a joint project of seven countries and regions at Cadarache, France.

Voltas Maintains Lead in Indian AC Market

According to market research data, Voltas led the Indian air conditioner market in fiscal year 2016-2017 with a 19.5% market share followed by South Korean company LG, which trailed at 18.4%.

Climaveneta WRX: the Highly Efficient and Versatile Engineered Unit

Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics and IT Cooling System (MEHITS) presents the new Climaveneta autonomous rooftop unit series from 50 to 240 kW (10000-45000 m3/h), featuring scroll compressors, R410A refrigerant, and EC plug fans.