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Daikin sales down 9% due to Covid-19
JAPAN: The impact of Covid-19 was blamed for Daikin’s 9% drop in sales from JPY1,354.2bn (US$13bn) to JPY1,229.2bn (US$11.9bn) in its half-year…
UK firm to spearhead crackdown on illegal F-gas sales
UK: A Scottish company has secured funding from the UK Government to help tackle the global problem of the black market in…
Global customs operation bags 31 tonnes of illegal HFCs
BELGIUM: Customs organisation across the world seized over 31 tonnes of illegal HFCs during an operation to thwart transboundary shipments of illegal…
Firm fined $500,000 for illegal HFC import
AUSTRALIA: A fire protection company has been fined a record AUS$500,000 (US$357,000) for the illegal import of an HFC….
Mostra 2021 will mix live and digital events
ITALY: The organiser of Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) has announced details of an event in 2021 combining virtual and live elements as…
EC report creates F-gas confusion
BELGIUM: A European Commission report backing the use of propane in split air conditioners is said to have caused confusion in the…
Virus lab confirms nanoe X inhibits coronavirus
GERMANY: A leading viral testing organisation is said to have verified the inhibitory effect of Panasonic’s nanoe X air cleaning technology on…
Daikin adds fresh air supply to split air conditioners
JAPAN: Daikin is set to launch five new residential split system air conditioners in Japan with ventilation and humidification functions. …
Radiative cooling paint could reduce the need for air conditioning
USA: Engineers at Purdue University have created a white paint that is said to be able to keep surfaces up to 18ºF (10ºC) cooler than ambient….
Beijer Ref reports sales down 2.9% in Q3
SWEDEN: Lower refrigerant prices and the effects of Covid-19 continued to impact sales for refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Beijer Ref in Q3, according to its latest report….