The U.S. had alleged that Trader Joe’s failed to properly perform leak repair and recordkeeping required under Title VI of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the refrigeration equipment in its grocery stores. 

The brand-new 30,000-square-foot building will incorporate state-of-the-art lab facilities, testing equipment, and engineering areas as well as office space for more than 60 people. Midea America’s sales and marketing offices will remain headquartered in New Jersey.

Other countries in select regions, such as Europe and Asia-Pacific, are also beginning to follow suit with ZNE initiatives and energy-efficient building codes. According to a report from the research firm, North America is expected to lead the ZNEH market from 2015-2025.

Briggs Heating & Air Conditioning opened a new Cape Cod Heat Pumps location: more HVAC residential contractor news. 

Fujitsu General America Inc. names Matt Peterson president and COO; Modine Mfg. Co. announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Luvata Heat Transfer Solutions; more HVAC news briefs.

Team Air Distributing Inc. relocates Knoxville, Tennessee, branch facility; TruTech Tools Ltd. receives Inc. magazine ranking; more HVAC distributor news briefs. 

The Institute of Refrigeration is accepting nominations for the J&E Hall Intl. Gold Medal; BSRIA Ltd. names new principal consultant; more HVAC organization news briefs. 

The North American Training Center was granted accreditation of its HVACR program by HVAC Excellence.