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EFCTC looks to stem carriage of illegal refrigerants
BELGIUM: Refrigerant manufacturers have stepped in to try and stem the flow of illegal refrigerant in Europe by demanding that the carriage…
EU climate plans ignore the F-gas regulations
BELGIUM: EPEE has accused EU members of failing to address the potential of HVACR in their National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs)…
EC says “small” illegal trade will not affect F-gas goals
EUROPE: The European Commission still insists that the illegal trade in HFCs within Europe is in small quantities, despite evidence to the contrary….
Honeywell tests potential long-term R410A replacement
USA: Following the announcement of R466A, an alternative for R410A, its now been revealed that Honeywell is working on a further non-flammable…
Carrier confirms an HFO refrigerant future
EUROPE: US air conditioning and refrigeration equipment manufacturer has confirmed that HFO refrigerants will be the basis for “most” of its future…
Trane and Stulz agree US sales deal
USA: Trane and Stulz USA have signed what is described as “a strategic OEM supply sales agreement” for the United States and…
Belimo to invest in refrigeration start-up
SWITZERLAND: Belimo, the Swiss manufacturer of actuators and control valves, is to invest in a new start up company to develop, manufacture…
China refutes CFC11 emission claims
CHINA: The Chinese government has refuted allegations that China is the source of large-scale illegal use of CFC11….
Daikin: “R32 alternative some years away”
JAPAN: Daikin has confirmed its intention to research a lower GWP alternative to R32 but says it will likely be some years…
MEHITS offers lower GWP refrigerants on chillers
EUROPE: Chemours says that Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems SpA (MEHITS) is to offer its lower GWP refrigerants R454B and…