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Mitsubishi to launch R32 in UK in 2017
UK: Mitsubishi Electric is to introduce the lower GWP refrigerant R32 across its air conditioning and heat pump product ranges in the…
£135,000 fines for cold store collapse
UK: Two companies have been fined for safety failings that led to two workers being seriously injured when a cold store collapsed…
Haier to buy GE Appliances business
USA: Chinese manufacturer Qingdao Haier is to acquire the appliances business of leading US manufacturer General Electric….
Daikin launches R32 multi-splits
GERMANY: Daikin has extended the availability of air conditioners using R32 with new multi-split condensing units, a ducted unit and R32 versions…
Bosch launches VRF in the UK
UK: Bosch, the well-known German engineering and electronics company, has announced the launch of a range of VRF air conditioning units in…
More compressors optimised for low GWP gases
GERMANY: Bitzer has optimised its two-stage reciprocating compressors to operate with the lower GWP refrigerants R448A and R449A and thermostatic expansion valves….
Seeking harmony on compressor standards
USA/EUROPE: Two of the leading US and European associations are seeking to harmonise compressor performance ratings and testing standards….
Dearman attracts further £16m investment
UK: Liquid air company Dearman is set to bring its zero-emission transport refrigeration unit to market following a £16m investment….
Toshiba Carrier plans Euro and US bases
JAPAN: Toshiba Carrier has established a European subsidiary company and plans to set up a North American operation in a major global…
$100K penalty for selling hydrocarbons
USA: A Wichita-based company is set to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for marketing and selling hydrocarbon refrigerants in contravention of the…