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Hoare Lea acquired by US firm Tetra Tech
UK: Long-established UK M&E consultancy Hoare Lea has been acquired by Tetra Tech Inc, a US-based consulting and engineering services firm.
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REACH proposal is unclear
EUROPE: The European refrigerant producers group, EFCTC*, has admitted that it is unclear what HFC and HFO refrigerants are included in the new REACH regulation proposals.
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Rheem to acquire Friedrich Air Conditioning
USA: HVAC equipment manufacturer Rheem is to acquire fellow US manufacturer Friedrich Air Conditioning.
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REACH proposals could hit HFC and HFO refrigerants
EUROPE: While Europe continues with the HFC refrigerant phase down, new proposals to be put before the Commission could see further restrictions or even bans on HFCs and HFOs.
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Christian Wehrle named Bitzer CEO
GERMANY: Bitzer has appointed Christian Wehrle, a long-standing member of its executive board and COO, as chairman of the executive board with immediate effect.
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Five arrested in Spanish F-gas swoop
SPAIN: Action by Spanish police and the European Fraud Office has led to the arrest of five people and the seizure of more than 27 tonnes of illegal HFC refrigerant.
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Beijer Ref sales up 36.6%
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has reported its strongest quarter to date with net sales increasing by 36.6% to SEK4,561m (€446m).
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US retailer agrees $5.1m fine for refrigerant violations
USA: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has reached a $5.1m settlement agreement with the Albertsons retail chain for violations of the state’s Refrigerant Management Program (RMP).
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Beijer Ref buys majority stake in Greek AC manufacturer
SWEDEN: Wholesaler Beijer Ref has entered the Greek market with the acquisition of a majority stake in Athens-based air conditioning manufacturer Inventor AG SA.
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Greek customs seize 17,200kg of illegal HFC refrigerant
GREECE: Customs officers from the port of Elefsina in Greece have seized 17,200kg of smuggled illegal HFC refrigerant.
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