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PFAS ban could impact “natural” refrigerants
BELGIUM: Refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump component manufacturers have added their voice to the need for certain “critical exemptions” from any future PFAS bans….
Call for more support as heat pump sales decline
BELGIUM: The European heat pump industry has called for more consistent government support after initial sales figures for 2023 show a worrying decline….
Beijer Ref agrees second US purchase
SWEDEN/USA: Swedish wholesaler Beijer Ref has signed an agreement to acquire its second outlet in the USA. …
PFAS consultation receives over 5,600 comments
FINLAND: The European proposals to restrict the use of PFAS chemicals have received more than 5,600 comments from more than 4,400 organisations, companies and individuals….
EPEE seeks PFAS exemption for F-gases
BELGIUM: The European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE) has requested an exemption for F-gases and fluoropolymers in any forthcoming PFAS restrictions. …
Government plans a blow to heat pump industry
UK: The UK heat pump industry has spoken out against government plans to relax the phase-out of fossil fuel boilers accusing it of lacking ambition and damaging business confidence….
Daikin to axe 500 jobs as heat pump demand falls
BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has said it will not renew the contracts of 500 temporary employees at its plant in Ostend, due to a sharp fall in heat pump sales….
Lennox sells European business
FRANCE/BELGIUM: US manufacturer Lennox has entered into an agreement to sell its European commercial HVAC and refrigeration businesses, headquartered in Lyon, to funds managed by Syntagma Capital. …
UK government relaxes boiler phase-out plans
UK: In a bitter sweet announcement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a relaxation of the gas boiler phase-out but increased the grant available under the boiler upgrade scheme….
Industry fears a “quick fix” F-gas deal
EUROPE: While the full implementation of a new European F-gas regulation is likely to be delayed, it is believed that negotiators are keen to reach agreement next month….