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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….
Haier shows first 3D-printed air conditioner
CHINA: Haier claims to have produced and sold the world’s first 3D-printed air conditioner….
R449A and R513A included in Bitzer software
SWITZERLAND: German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has now included DuPont’s XP40 (R449A) and XP10 (R513A) in its latest compressor selection software….
Minister praises RACHP apprentice scheme
UK: Skills minister Nick Boles congratulated those involved with developing the industry’s new RACHP apprenticeship scheme at a special presentation yesterday afternoon….
Thumbs up for new RACHP apprenticeship
UK: The industry’s proposals for a new RACHP engineering technician apprenticeship standard have been accepted today under the UK government’s Trailblazer initiative….