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R32: larger systems could be next
JAPAN: The mildly flammable refrigerant R32, recently introduced into wall-mounted splits in Japan, could soon be used in larger systems if risk…
Gas suppliers press for F-gas agreement
BRUSSELS: The group representing fluorocarbon refrigerant suppliers has urged the European negotiators to reach agreement on the F-gas revisions, end market uncertainty…
Sainsbury’s eco-store faces bulldozer
UK: The architect behind Sainsbury’s first award-winning “sustainable” supermarket has launched a campaign to save it from demolition, just 14 years after…
Johnson Controls takes 60% of Hitachi ac
USA and JAPAN: Johnson Controls is to take a 60% stake in Hitachi Appliances’ global air conditioning business. …
Daikin test houses in coldest city
JAPAN: With heating products of increasing importance to Daikin, the Japanese air conditioning manufacturer is to officially open a new heating equipment…
No agreement puts F-gas in limbo
BRUSSELS: The third trialogue on revisions to the F-gas regulations broke up without agreement yesterday evening, leaving the possibility that the new…
F-gas revision on verge of collapse
BRUSSELS: The F-gas revision negotiations could be on the verge of collapse unless compromises can be found between the opposing demands of…
Plugging skills gap in low GWP refrigerants
BRUSSELS: A number of European industry bodies are behind a new initiative to address the skills shortage amongst acr technicians working with…
IIR calls for move to low GWP gases
POLAND: The International Institute of Refrigeration has urged for the adoption of low GWP refrigerants despite no agreement on an HFC phase-down…
Green groups fear losing F-gas bans
UK: As European states met today to decide their position on the F-gas regulation revisions, green groups have called on governments to…