Schneider Electric has acquired a controlling interest in Motivair Corporation in an all-cash deal worth $US850 million.

Fujitsu General Australia and New Zealand celebrated its annual Infinite Rewards program event in Whistler, British Columbia this year.

Copeland has launched the Vilter VQ95, a single-stage heat pump designed to decarbonise district heating and industrial process heating applications.

Superior Training Centre (STC) has partnered with the Beijer Ref Academy to offer nationally accredited low GWP and CO2 refrigerants training in Tasmania.

Hisense has secured the prestigious Canstar Blue award for the best air conditioner, recognised for overall satisfaction and value for money.

LG Electronics (LG) hosted the first-ever meeting of the Global Heat Pump Consortium in Seoul, South Korea, this week.

Chinese appliance manufacturer, Haier, has invested 10 billion baht ($US304 million) to set up its first air-conditioner manufacturing plant in Thailand.

A 700-page book on the history of mobile vehicle air conditioning in Australia and New Zealand, Cool Mavericks, was launched in Brisbane last month.

Australia’s HVACR industry continues to enjoy double digit growth, according to the newly-released Cold Hard Facts 4 (CHF4) report.

Sanhua (Vietnam) Company Limited inaugurated its expanded factory, part of a $60.8 million investment in the northern coastal city of Hai Phong, last week.

Rheem has announced its intent to acquire Nortek Global HVAC, a leading manufacturer of air-conditioning products, from Madison Industries.

ARBS, Australia’s leading HVACR and building services exhibition has released a new whitepaper, Catalysts for Change: Learnings from ARBS 2024.

MBS HVAC, the official distributor of Midea’s complete chiller range in Australia and New Zealand, has introduced MagBoost Apex magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers.

ENGIE Refrigeration is planning the global premiere of its new air cooled chiller at Chillventa, which opens its doors in Nuremberg from 8-10 October 2024.

Daikin Applied has introduced the next generation of its self-contained HVAC system (Model SWP J-Vintage), a highly efficient unit which uses R-32 refrigerant.

LG Electronics has launched its range of residential split system air-conditioners with ThinQ technology into the New Zealand market through its ‘WS’ and ‘WH’ series.