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Refrigeration can reduce GHG emissions
FRANCE: Expansion of the cold chain in developing countries could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 180-550 million tons of CO2e/yr between now…
Supermarkets are key to HFC phase-down
UK: A leading consultant has warned that meeting Europe’s HFC phase-down targets hinges on supermarkets across Europe adopting lower GWP refrigerants….
Mitsubishi adds R32 to M series
AUSTRALIA: Mitsubishi Electric Australia has launched a new M Series split system range running on the lower GWP refrigerant R32….
Sainsbury’s trials R452A refrigerant
UK: Sainsbury’s is trialling R452A refrigerant as a lower GWP alternative to R404A in its refrigerated transport fleet….
Fake oil turns up in Russia
RUSSIA: Counterfeit Bitzer refrigeration oil has been discovered for sale in Russia….
Heat pump fraudster jailed
UK: A rogue air-source heat pump installer, who conned members of the public out of more than £122,000, has been jailed for…
Government is “betraying” small firms
UK: The government has been accused of betraying small contractors over withheld retention monies, with public sector clients among the worst culprits….
Warning for 8,000 ships still using R22
NORWAY: With up to 8,000 ships still using R22, a leading supplier is warning the shipping industry of price, supply and safety…
Arkema refrigerant prices up 15%
FRANCE: Arkema has become the latest manufacturer to announce price increases across its range of refrigerants from January 1….
Daikin opens €300m technology centre
JAPAN: Daikin has created a core facility for future product developments with a new JPY38bn (€300m) technology centre at its Yodogawa factory…