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Historic Ice Factory thrown new survival lifeline
UK: The roof of the Grimsby Ice Factory is to be assessed with a view to carrying out much-needed repairs to the…
US EPA to list A2L refrigerants for air conditioning use
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add R32 and five other A2L refrigerants as lower GWP alternatives to…
WRD swaps image amid BLM concerns
UK: The main promotional image for this year’s World Refrigeration Day has been replaced after concerns were raised as to its suitability…
HFC refrigerant prices stabilise
EUROPE: Prices of HFC refrigerants in Europe stabilised in the first quarter of this year, but the low GWP HFO R1234yf declined in price for the first time….
UK plans put large-scale heat pump projects at risk
UK: Star Renewable Energy is backing a campaign calling for a rethink of government plans for low carbon heat, claiming they could…
Daikin to offer air conditioners in Africa on daily rental
TANZANIA: In a bid to crack the African market, Daikin is to offer air conditioners in Tanzania for a daily rental of…
Chillventa 2020 cancelled
GERMANY: Chillventa 2020, the major biennial European show for the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, has been cancelled due to the ongoing…
Report accuses AC companies of failing to innovate
UK: A new report claims the leading air conditioning and fridge manufacturers are accused of failing to innovate or make the latest…
Mitsubishi urges UK government to back “green” technology
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has called on the UK government to pursue an increased focus on “greener” innovative technology as it rebuilds the…
Spanish MEP questions EC action on illegal HFCs
EUROPE: Pressure on the European Commission to take action against illegal HFC refrigerant imports continues, with a Spanish MEP claiming the black…