Cooling

Daikin Australia has released its latest line up of air purifiers with Streamer technology which significantly improves indoor air quality.

Two new screw compressor models, the GEA CompaX 350 and 400, will be launched in the second quarter of 2022.

Daikin Australia has launched its new Stylish Controller, which is available in two colours, for Daikin VRV and SkyAir systems.

Lennox International has announced the appointment of Joe Nassab as president and chief operating officer of North America Commercial Heating & Cooling, effective May, 2022.

Reseachers at the University of Coruña, Spain, have discovered that some MOFs can cool down their environment as they ‘breathe out’ CO2 .

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a new airflow-control technology to optimise comfort throughout a room.

Johnson Controls has released the latest evolution to the YORK YVAA variable speed drive screw chiller for the entire global product line.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems Ltd will launch a new series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers in June using the refrigerant HFO-1234yf.

Flexible capacity

With Gree’s A Series modular air cooled inverter chillers users can combine different units to achieve their required heating or cooling load.

New Lennox CEO

Lennox International has appointed Alok Maskara as chief executive officer effective 9 May, 2022.

Generational shift

Chair of the board of Danfoss, Jørgen Mads Clausen will officially resign at the company’s annual general meeting on 25 March, 2022.

US HFC crackdown

The United States is fortifying its borders against the illegal trade in HFCs since the phasedown began on 1 January, 2022.

Fujitsu General has launched new Mid Static Slimline models designed with a narrow 240mm high chassis and built-in drain pump, to fit tight spaces.

Sunway University, Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs) and Daikin Refrigeration Malaysia are trialling graphene-based nano-fluid in industrial chillers to reduce energy consumption.

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) has released its new TrilliumSeries Adiabatic Cooler, which is ideal for applications that demand a combination of energy efficiency and limited water use.

Sharp investment

Japanese electronics giant, Sharp Electronics, has commenced construction on a $40 million air conditioning factory in Indonesia.