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HFC producers back worldwide phase down
BELGIUM: The refrigerant manufacturers have backed amendments tabled by the USA, Canada and Mexico to cap and phase down HFCs under the…
Emerson publishes low GWP test results
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies has published the results of drop-in tests of two new low GWP refrigerants in a R410A scroll compressor….
Customs block trade in illegal refrigerant
NAIROBI: The United Nation Environment Programme reports that the illegal trade in more than 1,300 tonnes of ozone-depleting gases has been prevented…
Daikin returns record sales
JAPAN: Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has announced a sales increase of over 38% in 2013 and a record 75% increase in operating…
Jonasson is new AREA president
BELGIUM: Swede Per Jonasson has been elected as the new president of the European air conditioning and refrigeration contractors’ group AREA….
Chinese selling R12 as R134a
CHINA: Television reports in China have again highlighted the problems of fake refrigerant flooding the Chinese vehicle air conditioning market. …
Daikin ceo to step down
JAPAN: Unconfirmed reports from Japan that Daikin Industries chairman and ceo Noriyuki Inoue will step down as CEO next week….
Hill Phoenix takes stake in Space Engineering
UK: US manufacturer Hill Phoenix has taken a stake in Bristol-based refrigeration contractor Space Engineering Services. …
France clears Daimler and R134a
FRANCE: The French Supreme Court has upheld last August’s decision to overturn the MAC regulations and allow Daimler to continue to use…
Actrol faces action over refrigerant pricing
AUSTRALIA: Refrigeration wholesaler Actrol Parts Pty is to face court over allegations that it made false or misleading representations related to refrigerant…