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Emergency switch failed to close valve
USA: As investigations into Wednesday’s fatal ammonia leak in Boston begin, a local fire official has revealed that an emergency shut-off valve may not…
City Refrigeration establishes US base
UK: Glasgow contractor City Refrigeration is to establish a US hq in Jacksonville, Florida, and partner with Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie,…
Worker dies in ammonia refrigeration leak
USA: A worker died at a massive ammonia leak from a refrigeration system in a Boston seafood processing warehouse yesterday evening….
German Left fails in bid to ban R1234yf
GERMANY: Die Linke, the German Left Group, has failed in a bid to ban the low GWP car air conditioning refrigerant R1234yf….
Europe braced for R32
ITALY: Mostra Convegno, which ended today in Milan, has provided a glimpse of a European future with “mildly flammable” R32 refrigerant….
Danfoss celebrates 50 millionth “golden egg”
DENMARK: Double celebrations at Danfoss today as the 50 millionth T2 thermostatic expansion valve rolled down the production line, 50 years after…
Spain to receive award for R22 seizures
SPAIN: Authorities in Spain are to receive a special award from UNEP for its efforts to stem the flow of illegal R22…
Bitzer approves low GWP R134a alternatives
GERMANY: Bitzer has announced the approval of the HFO refrigerants R1234yf and R1234ze(E) and blends R513A and R450A for use in its…
Climaveneta launches R1234yf chiller
ITALY: Climaveneta has introduced a screw chiller operating on R1234yf to its Integra range of 4-pipe air source products….
Ageing ammonia system falls foul of EPA
USA: A cheese manufacturer has replaced its ageing ammonia refrigeration system and agreed to pay part of a $100,000 settlement for breaching…