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Danfoss plans for new low GWP alternatives
DENMARK: Danfoss has released details of its plans for the release of a host of new compressors running on lower GWP alternative…
AGC announces new 1224yd refrigerant
JAPAN: Asahi Glass (AGC), a leading Japanese manufacturer of glass and chemicals has announced the development of a further low GWP refrigerant,…
Thermo King now promoting R452A drop-in
BELGIUM: Transport refrigeration company Thermo King is now actively promoting lower GWP refrigerant R452A as a “drop-in” conversion for R404A….
UK boasts highest refrigerant recovery rate
USA: The UK has the highest reported rate of refrigerant recovery in the world, while Japan is said to destroy the highest…
Daikin confirms $430m Flanders deal
JAPAN: Daikin has confirmed its acquisition of US filter manufacturer Flanders with the deal expected to be concluded in April….
Daikin set to buy US filter firm Flanders
JAPAN: The Nikkei is reporting that Daikin is set to buy US filter manufacturer Flanders in a deal estimated to be worth $432m….
R134a faces chiller ban from 2025
USA: HFC refrigerants R134a, R410A, and R407C could be banned from use in US chillers from 2025 under new industry proposals….
EC must act over HFC “stockpile”
BELGIUM: A leading fluorocarbon watchdog has called on the EC and member states to demand verification of HFC import data following concerns of…
Beijer to restructure HRP to stem losses
UK: Beijer Ref has confirmed it is negotiating the closure of HRP’s Bury St Edmunds hq in an effort to stem company losses and…
AHU boss threatened associates at gunpoint
UK: The president of a Polish air handling unit manufacturer has been jailed after pleading guilty to robbery, blackmail and false imprisonment….