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EC backs safety of R1234yf
BRUSSELS: The European Commission has concluded that the refrigerant R1234yf poses no serious risk in MAC systems….
EC poised to rule on R1234yf?
BRUSSELS: Honeywell and DuPont could face statement of objections from the EC’s antitrust arm over sales of R1234yf as early as next…
Prison for Chinese counterfeiter
CHINA: The owner of a Chinese company has been jailed for three years after a second conviction for producing counterfeit refrigerants. …
Searle back up and running next week
UK: Shrugging off Wednesday night’s fire, the GEA Searle factory has resumed deliveries and is expected to be back up running next…
Singapore issues HC refrigerant warning
SINGAPORE: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers in Singapore have been instructed to be extra vigilant following injuries and fatalities involving hydrocarbon refrigerants….
Huge fire at Searle factory
UK: More than 80 firefighters from across Hampshire were last night tackling a fire at the GEA Searle factory in Fareham….
Refrigeration the answer to CO2 capture?
NORWAY: The use of refrigeration technology is now being considered as means to capture CO2 from large power stations and industrial plants….
New Ice Factory photos uncovered
UK: The Cooling Post has uncovered new information and stunning new previously unpublished photos of the Grimsby Ice Factory and its unique and historic…
SAE challenges 1234yf fire tests
BRUSSELS: The automotive engineers body SAE International has challenged claims by the German environmental group DUH that R1234yf produces dangerous levels of…
Compressor price-fixers in $48.4m US deal
USA: The refrigeration compressor manufacturers caught up in price-fixing allegations in 2009 have struck a $48.4m deal to settle a class action…