Europe
GEA acquires leading supplier of hygienic pumps
Dusseldorf, June 30, 2015 - GEA has acquired Hilge, a leading supplier of hygienic pumps, especially stainless steel pumps for food and beverage applications. The company is based at Bodenheim, German...
Two-thirds of RAC vehicle fleets not using GPS tracking
30 June 2015 Almost two-thirds of companies operating in the UK’s refrigeration and air conditioning sector have yet to equip their vehicles with GPS tracking (telematics, a new survey suggests. But of the one-in-three firms that have installed the technology more than 94% are happy with their system and say it’s achieving their goals. The poll, by comparison website TrackCompare.co....
Smart Home Energy Management Device Market to Reach $4 Billi
30 June 2015 LONDON - The global market for demand response-enabled smart home energy management devices is forecast to grow to $4 billion by 2025, according to a new report published by IHS. As energy efficiency mandates and the need to update infrastructure drive interest in smart meters and other smart grid solutions, opportunities are also growing worldwide for smart home energy managem...
Vast promise, huge challenges
IEA outlines critical steps to advance hydrogen and fuel cells 30 June 2015 With flexibility and energy density somewhat close to that of fossil fuels, hydrogen offers a way to integrate variable renewable electricity into the energy system that could resolve key emissions-reduction challenges in sectors such as transport, industry and buildings, as well as the electricity network. But not ...
Daikin refrigeration system training
28 Jun 2015 GERMANY: Daikin Germany now boasts three training rooms for its commercial refrigeration systems. Although best known for its air conditioning systems, the Japanese manufacturer als...
Danfoss wins family business award
June 28, 2015 ITALY: Danish family business Danfoss has been awarded the top honour at this year’s CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards in Rome. Fourth-generation members of the Claus...
Rising demand for heat recovery systems
29 Jun 2015 Atlantic Group In many European countries it is mandatory to have fresh air exchange with heat recovery levels of 90 per cent or greater. In Australia homes are becoming more energy effic...
ICS Cool Energy expands Scottish operations
Jun 29, 2015 ICS Cool Energy has increased its presence in Scotland taking larger offices and opening a new depot to support its growing customer base in Scotland and the North of England. Now ...
LG appoints sales agent for Northern Ireland
Jun 29, 2015 LG has appointed Andrew Robinson of Exi-Tite as its sales agent for Northern Ireland. He will be responsible for promoting the products of the Air Conditioning & Energy Solutio...
LG Launches New Multi V S
Jun 29, 2015 LG Electronics (LG) has announced the release of its latest variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solution, the Multi V S. Designed specifically for small- to medium-sized spaces, the compact, ...
Domestic refrigerator temperatures in Lebanon
26/06/2015 Few studies have been carried out worldwide with none conducted in Lebanon to analyse the refrigeration temperatures in domestic settings. However, reported evidence of gastrointestinal illness in Lebanon is increasing with a significant proportion of cases thought to be foodborne. Therefore, a team of researchers from two major Lebanese Universities carried out a survey on the temperat...
