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R404A alternative could also replace R22
USA: A lower GWP refrigerant initially developed as a replacement for R404A has now emerged as a potential R22 alternative in refrigeration…
Customers had no concerns over HRP merger
UK: Customers are said to have no concerns over the acquisition of HRP by Beijer Ref due to continued product availability from a number of…
Beijer Ref plots further acquisitions
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref, the world’s third largest air conditioning and refrigeration wholesaler is actively seeking further acquisitions following clearance of its takeover…
Refrigerant prices rise again
UK: The prices of higher GWP refrigerants have risen again this month with leading wholesalers announcing increases of up to 15%….
EIA calls for reporting of HFCs and HFOs
UK: Warnings of the potential for increased illegal trade in refrigerants, Green group the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called for licensing systems be extended…
ASDA trial success with R404A replacement
BELGIUM: R448A, the lower GWP replacement refrigerants for R404A, is said to have successfully completed trials at UK supermarket group ASDA….
Carrefour backs CO2 in high ambients
SPAIN: French supermarket chain Carrefour is claiming average energy savings of over 45% compared to HFC systems in trials carried out in…
EIA calls for “ambitious” phase down target
UK: Green group the EIA has called for the most ambitious HFC phase-down targets to be agreed when Montreal Protocol meetings open…
Spool compressor efficiencies hit 80%
USA: Latest test results on a prototype 141kW spool compressor are said to have recorded overall isentropic efficiencies approaching 80%….
UK firm to acquire Nortek
UK: British-based investor Melrose Industries PLC has entered into an agreement to acquire US HVAC group Nortek in a £2.15bn deal….