Siemens appoints new CEO in Brazil
Siemens has appointed Paulo Ricardo Stark to serve as its new CEO in Brazil. The company has separated from Adilson Antonio Primo, the previous head of its business activities in Brazil, with immediate effect. An internal compliance investigation recently revealed that a serious violation of Siemens guidelines occurred within Siemens Brazil prior to 2007.
Toshiba Introduces First Voice-Controlled and Energy-Efficient Air Conditioner
Toshiba Home Appliance part of the Toshiba Group has introduced the world’s first voice controlled air conditioner – the Daiseikai VOiCE NDR Series. First models provide a total of 13 different colors.
Midea Holding acquires majority share in Carrier’s Latin America air-conditioning business
Midea Holding Co. Ltd announced its acquisition of majority share in Carrier’s Latin America air-conditioning business.
New Daikin McQuay Technology Platforms
McQuay International introduced three new Daikin McQuay technology platforms that the company believes will challenge industry standards, and advance energy efficiency and part-load ratings. The new technology platforms include the new Rebel™ rooftop units, SmartSource™ water source heat pumps and Vision™ Plus air handler and is a critical step in achieving market dominance in the Americas according to the company. The Daikin McQuay Rebel is the first official submission to a rooftop unit challenge facilitated by the Department of Energy to develop the next generation of high-efficiency air conditioners for commercial buildings. The performance features outlined by the challenge are…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Establishes Engineering Company in India
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Suhail Bahwan Group (SBG) of Oman have established a joint venture engineering company, namely MHI Engineering and Industrial Projects India Private Limited (MEIP), in India effective September 2, 2011.
Daikin VRV III with optional high sensible mode optimised for European climates
Daikin Europe N.V. announced further extensions to its pioneering variable refrigerant volume technology – VRV® – now in its third generation. Optional high sensible modes improve cooling comfort and efficiency in European climates, and the new 15 class indoor units are especially designed for climate control in well-insulated or small areas such as hotel rooms and offices.
TCL to build production center in Wuhan
Leading consumer electronics maker TCL Corp. (TCL) has agreed to build a home appliance production center in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, TCL announced July 14.
Rental Solutions & Services provides 19,000TR temporary cooling to Abu Dhabi
Rental Solutions & Services (RSS), a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions, has successfully installed 19,000TR (66,820kW) of rental cooling in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Parker Acquires SSD Korea Ltd.
Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announced that it has acquired SSD Korea Co, Ltd. of Seoul, Korea.
Saginomiya Establishes Saginomiya Europe in Poland
Saginomiya Seisakusho, Inc., an Automatic Valves and Controls manufacturer, has established its 100% owned sales company to focus and further penetrate in the European and Middle East markets.
