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Solid state fridge gains EPA award

USA: A solid state medical refrigerator has earned the Energy Star Emerging Technology Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The award for Phononic’s Evolve 5.5ft³ Protect Plus compressor-free refrigerator follows on the heels of the first ever Energy Star Certification awarded in July.

The Emerging Technology Award recognizes innovative products that demonstrate the ability to reduce energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features or functionality.

Evolve’s compressor-free design is said to reduce energy consumption by up to 40% versus competitors while meeting guidelines for the controlled storage of vaccines and pharmaceutical drugs.

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18th December 2025

Fujitsu UK to change name

UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) will change its name to General HVAC Solutions UK Ltd, following the acquisition of the parent company by Paloma Rheem Holdings.
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Poland uncovers HFC customs irregularities

POLAND: Customs and tax service officers have uncovered a number of attempts to smuggle small quantities of refrigerant and irregularities in product exports across the Polish border with Ukraine.
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Hudson acquires reclaimer Refrigerants Inc

USA: Hudson Technologies, one of the USA’s largest refrigerant reclaimers, has announced the $2.5m acquisition of Refrigerants Inc, an EPA-certified reclaimer and refrigerant distributor of Denver, Colorado.
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Daikin adds heat recovery to Compact series AHU

ITALY: Daikin is expanding its Compact series air handling unit portfolio with the addition to a new model that includes rotary heat recovery in the same footprint. 
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Clivet adds R290 monobloc light commercial heat pump

ITALY: Clivet has expanded its Edge Pro series with the new Edge Pro L, a monobloc air-to-water heat pump designed for centralised residential and light commercial applications.
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IOR fears F-gas impact on skills, training and safety

UK: The Institute of Refrigeration warns that DEFRA’s proposed new F-gas phase down timetable could have a significant impact on skills, competence, training, compliance, and safety.