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Washington state to introduce HFC refrigerant bans
USA: Washington state lawmakers have passed House Bill 1112, which phases out the use of HFC refrigerants….
No F-gas exemption for European manufacturers
EUROPE: European air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers seeking a “reconsideration” of F-gas export provisions, which they say makes their products uncompetitive, have…
Flammable charge limit increase – when, not if
SPAIN: Despite last week’s vote against an increase to flammable refrigerant charge sizes, the Spanish refrigeration association AEFYT believes its a case…
Nidec to sell Secop compressor business
JAPAN: Nidec will sell its Secop compressor business to private equity funds ESSVP IV LP, ESSVP IV (Structured) LP and Silenos GmbH…
MHI plans Euro launch of small split using refrigerant R454C
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has announced what it claims is the first small residential air conditioning system using lower GWP refrigerant R454C….
Refrigerant producers back illegal refrigerant report
BELGIUM: The refrigerant manufacturers and suppliers have welcomed the recent report by environmental group the EIA for raising awareness of the issue…
Danfoss recognises counterfeit crackdown efforts
UAE: Danfoss has recognised the actions of authorities in the Middle East after a series of large-scale raids are said to have netted thousands of counterfeit products….
Beijer Ref reports 32% sales increase
SWEDEN: Refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler reports a net sales increase of 32% to SEK3,434m (€328m) in the first quarter, compared to…
Panasonic terminates distribution deal with TF
UK: Panasonic UK has announced an end to its air conditioning distribution agreement with TF Solutions….
Refrigeration units targeted by cocaine smugglers
MALTA: Customs officers in Malta Freeport continue to uncover large quantities of cocaine being smuggled in the refrigeration units of refrigerated containers. …