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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. …
EC clears Embraco deal but Nidec must sell refrigeration business
EUROPE: The acquisition of compressor manufacturer Embraco by Japanese company Nidec has been approved by the European Commission, but Nidec must sell…
Lack of enforcement encourages refrigerant black market
UK: Despite some enforcement success, EU member states are failing to apply penalties to those breaching the European F-gas regulations and the…
EIA calls for end to illegal HFC trade
UK: The EIA has called for stronger enforcement by member states and the introduction of a shipment licensing system to counter the…
Cooling Coalition seeks path to sustainable cooling
DENMARK: Refrigeration and air conditioning equipment companies Danfoss and Engie are backing a new coalition to accelerate action on the transition to…
Valencia company investigated over illegal R22 exports
SPAIN: The Guardia Civil has uncovered an alleged illegal trade in refrigerant R22 being carried out by a Valencia-based company which is…