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Beijer Ref Australia to Distribute Fujitsu Air Conditioners
Australia: Beijer Ref Australia has announced that it will begin distributing Fujitsu Air Conditioners through its wholesale network in...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


Carrier Completes Sale of its Commercial Refrigeration Business to Haier For USD 775M
USA: Carrier Global Corporation has completed the sale of its commercial refrigeration business to its long-time partner, Haier, for an...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


Panasonic Aims to Maintain 10-15% Growth in India
India: Panasonic is targeting a growth rate of 10-15% in India for 2024, driven by rising demand across various product categories for...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


BIS Certification Now Mandatory for Fans, ACs, and Plywood in India
India: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced mandatory certification for air conditioners (ACs) in India, requiring them to...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read


Valley Air Acquires Excel Heating & Cooling in Virginia
United States (Virginia): Valley Air Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has acquired Excel Heating & Cooling, a well-established HVAC contractor...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read


Purmo Group Acquires Unitherm Heating Systems to Strengthen Heat Pump Solutions
Ireland/UK: On 1 October 2024, Purmo Group acquired Unitherm Heating Systems Ltd, an Ireland-based provider of holistic climate solutions...
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Oct 6, 20241 min read
UK Boosts Boiler Upgrade Scheme Funding by GBP 50 million
UK: The UK government has approved an increase in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, allowing Ofgem, the independent energy...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read
Blue Star Expects Festive Surge in AC Demand
India: Blue Star Ltd. anticipates an increase in demand for air conditioners during the upcoming festive season. Although this demand may...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read


Brand K Group Acquires Aqualux Brand and Select Assets
UK: Brand K Group, a UK-based bathroom equipment and radiator supplier, has acquired the Aqualux brand and select assets for an...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


UK Ends Coal Power, Shifts Focus to Decarbonizing Home Heating with Heat Pumps
UK: The UK has shut down its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe on Soar, becoming the first G7 nation to fully end coal power use....
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Daikin Combines Northeast Distributors to Form Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc.
US: Daikin has established Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast Inc. by merging three of its northeast distributors: ABCO, Universal...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read
Panasonic Reports Rising Demand for High-Capacity CO2 Condensing Units in Europe and the U.S.
Europe: Panasonic is experiencing rising demand for its higher-capacity CO2 (R744) outdoor condensing units (OCUs) as businesses in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Panasonic Appoints John Kellett as UK & Ireland Heating and Cooling Manager
UK: Panasonic has appointed John Kellett as the new UK and Ireland Country Manager for its heating and cooling division. Kellett, who...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Leap Partners Expands into West Virginia with Acquisition of Appalachian Heating
US: Leap Partners, a rapidly growing home service company with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the Southeast, has...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Energy Save Expands Distribution Network in Germany
Germany: The heat pump company ES Energy Save has announced a new distributor partnership with Schütt & Freitag to expand its presence in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Purmo Group Acquires Unitherm Heating Systems to Enhance Climate Solutions Portfolio
Ireland: Purmo Group announced the acquisition of Unitherm Heating Systems Ltd, a provider of holistic climate solutions centered around...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


CBRE Partners with Johnson Controls to Expand Energy Efficiency Upgrades Across Key Global Markets
US: CBRE has partnered with Johnson Controls to expand access to energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits in Continental Europe, the...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Elevate Home Services Acquires St. Clair’s Custom Air to Expand Operations in Southwest Florida
US: Elevate Home Services, an air conditioning servicing company based in Fort Myers, has acquired competitor St. Clair’s Custom Air in...
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Oct 2, 20241 min read


CoolSys Purchases Virginia Based Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation
USA: CoolSys has acquired Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation (MEC2), a Maryland and Virginia-based firm specializing in...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read


Ukrainian Government Lifts Air Conditioner Ban on Public Institutions
Ukraine: The government has cancelled recommendations to limit the use of air conditioning and outdoor lighting in public institutions,...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read
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