The ARC has welcomed the recent addition of refrigeration apprenticeships to the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List as a valuable incentive to complete apprenticeships.

LG Electronics (LG) showcased its new compressors in the Component Solutions booth at AHR Expo 2023 this month.

CAREL Industries has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of its New Zealand distributor Eurotec.

Sanhua has developed its next-gen Variable Speed Drives, which are dedicated to hermetic scroll and rotary compressors and applications using natural refrigerants such as CO2 (R744) and Propane (R290).

CCN has released a highlight reel of a recent industry roundtable which examined a wide range of important issues including the barriers to net zero.

Gas company BOC, has appointed Binod Patwari as managing director of BOC South Pacific.

Australia’s 125,000 licensed climate control technicians and businesses are a key part of the puzzle in achieving a zero emissions future, according to the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC).

Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has moved into the North American market with the acquisition of Heritage Distribution Holdings in a $US1.27 billion deal.

Lennox International has announced the appointment of Gary Bedard as president of the residential business segment, effective 1 January, 2023.

Leading Australian wholesaler, Actrol, continues to invest in its national network of 84 branches as well as their staff who play a major role in the brand’s success.

Embraco has started mass production of the VESH variable speed compressor, its next-generation of the VES series that delivers up to 50% energy savings.

The national Green Scheme Accreditation program is continuing to assist the industry in transitioning to low GWP refrigerants and a zero emissions future.

A-Gas has completed the construction of its latest refrigerant separation towers at its Rhome, Texas plant, located outside of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Daikin Australia has launched commercial refrigeration condensing units in conjunction with the launch of a new strategic business unit.

Chemours and Honeywell have launched a new pilot program to enable qualified companies to recycle and reclaim R-448A, also known as Honeywell N40 and R-449A which is also known as Opteon XP40.

Australia has finally joined the Global Methane Pledge joining more than 120 countries committed to reducing emissions across all industry sectors.