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More users given R22 ban exemptions
EUROPE: The European Commission has exempted two more petrochemical facilities from the European HCFC refrigerant ban which came into force on January…
Improving prospects in 2015
USA: There is increasing worldwide optimism amongst hvacr manufacturers for improving economic prospects this year….
It’s now law! Welcome to the F-gas regulations
UK: The new F-gas regulations are now in force and the UK government, through DEFRA, has published full guidance documents for anyone unsure…
Tests begin on 15 new refrigerants
USA: The influential AHRI has announced tests on 15 new refrigerants and the launch of a new study of the flammability of…
Integral has paid £5.7m for WR business
UK: Integral has so far paid £5.7m for the parts of WR Refrigeration it bought when the Leicester-based contractor went into administration…
Chemours to be DuPont refrigerants name
USA: The Chemours Company will be the new name for DuPont’s Performance Chemicals business when it is spun off next year….
DEFRA seeks comments on F-gas enforcement
UK: DEFRA is seeking comments on its plans to issue enforcement notices rather than take court action against those breaching the new…
Schools must inspire young engineers
UK: A new report calls for a wholesale change in the way engineering is promoted in UK schools….
EC rejects petition to ban R1234yf
BELGIUM: A petition calling for a ban on the use of “dangerous substance” R1234yf in vehicle air conditioning systems has been rejected…
HFOs have lower GWPs than CO2
USA: The US EPA has evaluated the new HFO refrigerants as having similar or lower global warming potential than CO2….