Exploring the future for “naturals” in air conditioning
The event will include a keynote speech by Iain Campbell, senior fellow at the Rocky Mountain Institute, one of the companies behind the Global Cooling Prize and its support for efficient and climate-friendly residential cooling initiatives.
China moves to limit HFC refrigerants
China is the world’s largest producer of HFCs, and manufactures about 70% of the world’s air conditioners.
System efficiency more important than GWP
Jordan Smith: “There is no question that GWP matters and that the industry should be supporting all efforts to invent and test new, lower GWP solutions”
Daikin predicts 8.6% sales drop this year
JAPAN: Daikin is predicting a 44% hit on its operating profit this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with sales expected to drop 8.6% to JPY2,330bn (US$21.7bn).
Daikin Introduces “Expert Ventilation Methods” on Website
On April 30, Daikin Industries, Ltd. added new content entitled "Expert Ventilation Methods" on its company website to provide the public with useful information on home ventilation for Japanese residences in English.
German groups insist Chillventa must take place
The Federal Guild of the German Refrigeration Industry (BIV) and the Central Association of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Heat Pumps (ZVKKW) have written an open letter to the Chillventa organisers pleading for “the most important leading trade fair in our industry” to take place.