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Emerson to extend low GWP offering
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies is updating its Copeland compressor range in the light of the move to allow the wider use of…
Leaders call for tougher energy targets
BELGIUM: The heads of leading RAC equipment manufacturers are amongst leaders of companies calling on the EC to set tougher binding energy…
Ingersoll Rand backs R410A alternative DR-55
USA: Ingersoll Rand, manufacturers of Trane air conditioners, has endorsed the use of alternative refrigerant R452B (DR-55) as a lower GWP replacement…
USITC seeks duties on blends not components
USA: The USITC has voted to impose anti-dumping duties on HFC refrigerant blends from China but not on their individual components….
R32 claims lead in battle to replace R410A
JAPAN: Daikin is claiming significant advantages for R32 over its main refrigerant rival to replace R410A in air conditioning systems….
Daikin to build AC factory in Vietnam – update
JAPAN: Daikin is to build a JPY10bn ($93.6m) air conditioning factory in Vietnam….
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%….