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25 Sep 2024

Koura launches R1234yf car AC drop-in

UK: Koura has announced the UK and European launch of its R444A refrigerant, as a direct replacement for R1234yf in automotive aftermarket applications….

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24 Sep 2024

US finalises HFC management rules

USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a final rule to establish a new programme to better manage, recycle and reuse HFC refrigerants….

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21 Sep 2024

Graeme Fox resigns as IoR president

UK: Graeme Fox has announced his resignation as president of the Institute of Refrigeration, citing “undemocratic” procedures, “double standards” and “disrespect” from certain trustees and CEO, Miriam Rodway….

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20 Sep 2024

Copeland to invest US$60m in India facilities

INDIA: Copeland is to spend US$60m on the expansion of its Indian manufacturing facility in Atit and the construction of a new global R&D centre in Pune. …

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19 Sep 2024

EU project will tackle R290 heat pump safety

EUROPE: A new EU project is to develop guidelines for installers and consumers using heat pumps that contain flammable refrigerants….

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14 Sep 2024

Dutch to auction 40 tonnes of seized HFC refrigerant

NETHERLANDS: The Dutch Ministry of Finance is to auction the 3,500 cylinders of illegal HFC refrigerants seized on the German border in March….

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13 Sep 2024

Kelvion to cease production in Fareham

UK: Heat exchanger product manufacturer Kelvion is to cease manufacturing at its UK factory in Fareham, bringing to an end 67 years of refrigeration production at the site….

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12 Sep 2024

Tests find under performance in CO2 gas coolers

FRANCE: Eurovent Certification has found wide discrepancies of up to 31% between the manufacturers’ claimed performance and its own test results of uncertified CO2 gas coolers. …

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11 Sep 2024

Chemours insists A2L auto AC retrofit is safe

USA: Chemours has insisted that the R134a to R1234yf vehicle air conditioning retrofit solution it co-developed with Honeywell is safe and sustainable….

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Refrigerant supply remains stable

EUROPE: The supply of HFC refrigerants in the European market remained stable in Q2, with no indications of limited availability or shortages, according to the latest price report from Öko-Recherche….

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