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Toshiba Carrier plans local manufacturing
JAPAN: Toshiba Carrier is to establish factories in Europe, India and North America within the next five years….
WSHPs could heat a million buildings
UK: At least a million homes and businesses across England could be benefitting from the potential of water-source heat pumps, according to…
R22 cylinders being used in bombs in Syria
SYRIA: Refrigerant cylinders are allegedly being used as bombs in the civil war in Syria….
LSU team claims magnetics breakthrough
USA: A team of researchers at Louisiana State University are the latest group to claim a breakthrough in research into the magnetocaloric…
Emerson joins rush to lower GWPs
USA: Following hot on the heels of Bitzer, Emerson has announced the approval of new low GWP refrigerants R448A and R449A in…
Bitzer approves new low GWP refrigerants
GERMANY: Bitzer has become the first compressor manufacturer to approve a full range of new low GWP refrigerants….
Hussmann faces fine after worker’s death
USA: Refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hussmann faces a fine of $272,250 following the death of a worker in 2014….
Beijer Ref to acquire Patton
SWEDEN: Beijer Ref is to acquire the New Zealand refrigeration wholesaler Patton….
Man charged with releasing refrigerant
USA: A serial air conditioning thief faces up to 15 years in prison after being charged with releasing refrigerant to atmosphere….
UK bids for leadership in cold technology
UK: Lord Teverson is to chair a major new research project investigating more sustainable refrigeration and air conditioning around the world….