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Thermo King adopts R404A replacement
BELGIUM: Thermo King has adopted DuPont’s new R404A replacement refrigerant R452A as a lower GWP option for its transport refrigeration customers….
Global move to reduce HFC emissions
USA: The world’s leading refrigeration associations are backing a global initiative to reduce refrigerant emissions….
EPA extends HFC ban comment deadline
USA: The opportunity to comment on the US EPA’s controversial plan to delist a number of commonly-used refrigerants has been extended….
US proposes new rooftop efficiencies
USA: The US Department of Energy has proposed new efficiency standards for commercial rooftop air conditioners that could slash energy use by…
Industry backs Obama plans to cut HFCs
USA: Leading US air conditioning and refrigeration companies are backing president Obama’s call to slash emissions of HFCs and accelerate a global…
Manufacturers maintain R32 is safe
AUSTRALIA: Air conditioning manufacturers’ groups have hit back at suggestions that the low GWP refrigerant R32 is extremely flammable, highly toxic and…
Illegal European import of R22 thwarted
EUROPE: An investigation is underway into an attempt to illegally import 60 tonnes of R22 into Europe….
Danfoss bids €1.38bn for Finnish drives firm
FINLAND: Danfoss has made a €1.38bn offer for Finnish AC drives and inverter company Vacon….
$264,700 fine for ammonia safety failures
USA: A New York ice manufacturer has been fined $264,700 for failing to sufficiently protect workers from potential ammonia releases….
Arkema to close Spanish R32 plant
SPAIN: French refrigerant manufacturer Arkema is to close its loss-making HFC plant in Zaramillo, Spain….