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Thailand destroys over 19 tonnes of illegal CFC refrigerants
USA/THAILAND: More than 19 tonnes of ozone-depleting CFC refrigerants seized by Thailand’s customs authority have been collected and destroyed by US company…
F-gas revision to ensure cylinder return
EUROPE: Refrigerant sellers will need to provide evidence of their arrangements for the return of cylinders for refilling under the F-gas revision…
Scientists back propane in heat pumps
SWEDEN: More than 40 scientists from across Europe have signed a position statement backing what they say is the proven superior efficiencies…
Field trial proves heat pump efficiencies
UK: Real world monitoring is said to have shown that air-source heat pumps can operate with higher efficiencies than gas boilers, even…
Panasonic focuses on European growth
JAPAN: Panasonic is to invest an additional JPY15bn (€105m) in its Czech factory as part of plans to accelerate growth of its European air-to-water heat pump and hydronic systems business. …
Italian group urges “no” vote on F-gas proposals
ITALY: A leading Italian refrigeration association has called for the rejection of the F-gas revision amendments proposed by the ENVI committee and…
EU agrees tougher energy efficiency targets
EUROPE: The European Parliament has agreed an EU energy efficiency target of 11.7% for 2030, exceeding the Commission’s original ‘Fit for 55′ proposal….
Slovakia heat pump plant will double production
GERMANY: Vaillant is commissioning its new 100,000m2 mega factory dedicated to the production of heat pumps in Senica, Slovakia….
German groups warn of refrigeration “extinction”
GERMANY: Industry groups are pleading with their members and their customers to urgently draw the attention of politicians to the “major problems”…
Nibe considering move for Fujitsu General
SWEDEN: Heat pump manufacturer Nibe has confirmed it is considering a potential acquisition of all or a majority of the Fujitsu General…