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Precision to offer HFO in fridges
UK: Commercial refrigeration manufacturer Precision is to offer the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze as an option in its foodservice equipment….
Daikin and Hitachi get Smart in Wigan
UK: A Japanese consortium, including air conditioning, heat pump and ICT manufacturers Hitachi and Daikin, is to go ahead with its Smart…
Industry and greens applaud positive vote
Strasbourg: For possibly the first time, environmental groups and the air conditioning and refrigeration industry are in accord in welcoming the new…
EC votes through F-gas revisions
Strasbourg: The European Parliament has today voted to accept the proposed revisions to the F-gas regulations….
Scientists discover four new ODS gases
UK: Mystery surrounds the source of four new ozone depleting substances detected in the atmosphere and said to be rising fast….
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….