World News

Industry news and insights from Europe and around the World

UK News

Latest news and developments in the United Kingdom

Products

Keep up-to-date with the latest new products and technology

Features

General articles, applications and industry analysis

Howden set to buy US compressor parts company CPI

UK/USA: Air and gas handling products manufacturer Howden has entered into an agreement to acquire Texas-based compressor parts manufacturer and supplier Compressor Products International (CPI).

Headquartered in Houston, CPI can trace its roots back to 1897. Originally known as France Compressor Products, CPI has a broad global customer base with sales primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. It manufactures precision-engineered, custom aftermarket products for the global reciprocating compressor market.  

Howden maintains that the acquisition of CPI fits with its strategy of expanding its global aftermarket presence in the compressor market. Taking advantage of CPI’s strategically located service centres, Howden intends to expand its aftermarket services and coverage across North America and Europe. 

CPI’s valves and aftermarket products are said to complement Howden’s existing aftermarket compressor technology portfolio. 

Latest News

4th February 2025

Move to -15°C needs holistic approach

UK: A leading refrigeration contractor has warned that a move to -15°C for frozen food storage may not deliver the benefits expected and could even create new problems.
4th February 2025

Triton considering sale of Kelvion

GERMANY: Private equity firm Triton Partners is reported to be considering a sale of German heat exchanger products manufacturer Kelvion.
4th February 2025

Sanhua TEV for R290

SPAIN: Sanhua’s RFGC 06 series of thermostatic expansion valves has been designed and optimised for application with propane (R290).
4th February 2025

Fabio Klein to head Danfoss compressors division

DENMARK: Danfoss has appointed Fabio Klein as divisional president of its Commercial Compressors division of Danfoss Climate Solutions.
2nd February 2025

MCS publishes new installer scheme details

UK: The operator of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) has now published the core documentation for the proposed redeveloped installer scheme. 
1st February 2025

Beijer Ref sales up 10.9% in 2024

SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref saw net sales in 2024 rise 10.9% to SEK35,662m (€3.1bn) with EBITA up 11.1% to 3,776m (€328m).